http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: photography - Recent Topics en Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:44:37 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72097 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:58:33 +0000 Ahmad 72097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, i am a beginner photographer i want to get into videography but i just want to know something before i buy a camera, If i won't shoot weddings or events what will i shoot ?? i mean, in photography you can shoot anything like landscapes or anything but in videography if there's nothing happening, what will i shoot ?? i need ur advice :)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-vs-prosumer-camcorder#post-62211 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:34:24 +0000 djnproduction 62211@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, I'm rather new to videography as a business and am currently saving up from some gear via photography and renting video equipment.. I just recently found a group of film makers who use only dslr as video cameras which is a nice option because it's multi use and you get the nice DoF..</p> <p>So here is my question, I mainly do wedding and party videography and was wondering if the traditional 3ccd prosumer is the best option or would a dslr rig be any good for weddings?</p> <p>I mean does it really just come down to preference or are there some strong advantages for not using a dslr for this type of shooting?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-1600-mistake#post-69200 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:29:00 +0000 composite1 69200@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here's a good little article I found where a gal trying to advertise her photography services made a typical newb mistake (that many of us made!) Though it's about a photographer, anyone who aspires to be a pro 'vidiot' can easily fall into the same trap. Read and beware....</p> <p><a href="http://www.digital-photography-school.com/my-1600-photography-advertising-mistake">$1600 Advertising Mistake</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/time-lapse-video-with-a-still-camera#post-63962 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:40:41 +0000 composite1 63962@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've shot timelapse video with a video camera on a few occasions and got some really cool stuff. Lately, I've been experimenting with TLV using a Digital Still Camera. Here's a vid by Zach Wise on how to shoot time lapse video with a still camera.</p> <p>*Note: From my own experiments, I'd like to add these additions to Zach's information.</p> <p>1. If you have After Effects or another advanced software, you can easily import your photo sequences in as 'JPEG' sequences. Same rules apply concerning the correct numbering as importing with QT Pro.</p> <p>2. 'Drag Your Shutter' means use a slower shutter speed than the camera would use automatically. A slower shutter speed will allow your subjects to appear to 'smear' (i.e. 'drag) themselves through your image vs 'Blipping'.</p> <p>3. When going from Day to Night you'll have to use Auto White Balance particularly if there is man-made lighting present in the scene. When shooting Day or Night only you can get away with Manual White Balance long as lighting conditions don't change too dramatically.</p> <p>4. You do not have to spend a bunch of money on a Timer Remote/Intervalometer! The one's made by your camera's manufacturer get pretty expensive and they do the exact same thing as much cheaper off-brand one's do with less features (like say an 'on-off switch'?)</p> <p>5. Lastly, be prepared to either stay with your camera for at least an hour or more while it does it's thing. That or hide it really, really well! Time Lapse shooting is a long-haul endeavor.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/17366599">Time-Lapse Tutorial</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/zachwise">Zach Wise</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/suggestions-and-critiques-please#post-64121 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:16:37 +0000 shippocaio 64121@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey guys!</p> <p>Here i am back on the forum. I have focused mainly on my photograph skills and i am actually making some money out of it. I just designed a brand new website, and i would aprpeciate if you guys could tell me what you think about it.</p> <p><a href="http://cpphotography.tk/">http://cpphotography.tk/</a></p> <p>Also, it would be awesome if you gave me your thoughts on my pictures!</p> <p>Thanks so much guys!</p> <p> </p> <p>Caio</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/my-incredibly-talented-stepdaughters#post-61826 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:58:33 +0000 birdcat 61826@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yesterday, my 17 year old budding photog of a stepdaughter took my 15 year old budding model of a stepdaughter to shoot some of her original ideas - Needless to say I am very proud of both of them.</p> <p>Some of the shots:</p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290014.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290014.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290043.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290043.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290048.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290048.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290056.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290056.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290063.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290063.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290111.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290111.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290162.jpg">http://birdcat.com/pool/ap8290162.jpg</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/5k-anyone#post-47943 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:33:15 +0000 composite1 47943@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In spite of the downturn economy my company has been closely researching camera models to augment our existing HD workflow. So far, the one I keep coming back to is the Canon EOS 5D MkII. The only other camera in the same weight-class when it comes to video imagery is the Red Scarlet in that it can shoot in film resolutions of 3-5k. But to achieve that you will spend tens of thousands of dollars to do so. The Mk II however shoots 5k natively in addition to Standard Def, can accept any EOS style lens ever made and you can get the camera body, starter lens, battery and compact flash card for the price of a full Scarlet kit that only shoots 3k. Now since it wasn't designed primarily to be a video camera there are some 'adjustments' the non-photographically trained videographer will have to make to use it. Fortunately, Canon has heeded user complaints and instituted firmware to allow manual control over the video and there are issues concerning sound aquisitition. But overall, it's really looking like a viable option. </p> <p>Here's a video from Mac Video's Rick Young who give a thorough review of the camera and the systems by redrock micro to make the Mk II both cinematic and videography friendly. To my fellow PC users, just put a chunk of wood between your teeth when they start talking 'macie'. Be advised I'm a crossplatform guy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.macvideo.tv/camera-technology/features/index.cfm?articleId=117121">http://www.macvideo.tv/camera-technology/features/index.cfm?articleId=117121</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shooting-lanscapes-help#post-49340 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:48:46 +0000 photoandvideo 49340@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm 16 and very new to videography, but not to photography.  Since I have a very deep background in photography I know all of the rules of composition but I have 3 questions.  What rules are different?  What techniques beside panning in zoom in on feature or zoom out from feature do you use?  How can video and photography coexsist on the same trip</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-a-photo-to-music-or-montage-software-referrals#post-46323 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:42:39 +0000 enridge 46323@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, I currently have a MAC and I have been making some great photo montages for friends etc and I would like to make it into a business. I have found a website that I think has some good montages on it and I'm curious if anyone is aware or could figure out what program this company uses? The website is <a href="http://www.cinemashopvideo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cinemashopvideo.com</a>.  I'm also interested in any advice anyone can give me with going into this type of work? I have a couple questions on how you can make sure they can't be reproduced. Ihave also been taking a lot of photography and some classes. How can I make it so that people can't reproduce my work?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you in advance!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-or-photo#post-41774 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:23:06 +0000 doseric 41774@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ </p> <p> Hey everybody, just discovered the website. I'm Eric</p> <p>I consider myself as a digital artist and do a lot ot media (graphic, photo and video). I have more than 5 years and I have directed 5 music videos...I just got in Chicago to actually study my passion and earn a degree since there is no school for that in my country (Benin, Western Africa). I hold a degree in communication and advertising but that was just too much theory...</p> <p>Here is the fact:</p> <p>I use to work as digital media technician in the creative department of an advertising/production agency back home. I did a lot of designs for print, motion graphics and editing and photography. I was really proud back then since i had access to equipment and studio.</p> <p>Here I am now, and is struggling to pay my studies. I have decided to buy either a semipro camera and a camcorder and other accessories. but I can only buy one thing at a time.</p> <p> I know there is a lot of people here who do both Photo &amp; Video. I would like to know which market will help me make enough money to buy the rest of the equipment.</p> <p>I also would like to know if I SD is still around in the US video production because in Africa or rather in my country it is really rare and considered a luxury. I already own what i think is a good computer to do some work and is setting up my website.</p> <p>All support will be much appreciated (www.sericdossou.com)</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videography-vs-photograpy#post-41773 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:57:18 +0000 doseric 41773@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey everybody, just discovered the website. I'm Eric</p> <p>I consider myself as a digital artist and do a lot ot media (graphic, photo and video). I have more than 5 years and I have directed 5 music videos...I just got in Chicago to actually study my passion and earn a degree since there is no school for that in my country (Benin, Western Africa). I hold a degree in communication and advertising but that was just too much theory...</p> <p>Here is the fact:</p> <p>I use to work as digital media technician in the creative department of an advertising/production agency back home. I did a lot of designs for print, motion graphics and editing and photography. I was really proud back then since i had access to equipment and studio.</p> <p>Here I am now, and is struggling to pay my studies. I have decided to buy either a semipro camera and a camcorder and other accessories. but I can only buy one thing at a time.</p> <p> I know there is a lot of people here who do both Photo &amp; Video. I would like to know which market will help me make enough money to buy the rest of the equipment.</p> <p>I also would like to know if I SD is still around in the US video production because in Africa or rather in my country it is really rare and considered a luxury. I already own what i think is a good computer to do some work and is setting up my website.</p> <p>All support will be much appreciated (www.sericdossou.com)</p> <p>Thanks</p>