Video SLR Introduction

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Presented by Mr Sean Seah of Firewerkz Fims. Thanks to the good folks over at Canon and Cathay Photo for organizing this event.

In the first picture from left, he is showing a Video DSLR with audio attachment via 3.5mm mic jack. The reasoning is that if using larger lenses, may block the onboard camera audio mic and that the onboard mic is not as sensitive as a dedicated microphone.

In the second picture from left, he is showing how to work a Gorillapod as an adhoc stabilizer for video taking.

In the third picture from left, he is showing how to do dolly with a video dslr.

In the above picture, he is showing how to do parallel audio recording as well as tip on how to merge/sync the video and audio together in post.

 

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In the first picture from left, its a video dslr fitted with barn doors to help prevent flare among other things. Can also change filters at will...similar to cokins/tianya system.

In the second picture from left is a Litepanels for on-video lighting.

In the third picture from left is multi channel audio recorder with XLR connections.

In the first picture from left is a stabilizer set. Guess the price tag.

In the second picture from left is the Canon G11 size compared to a standard mineral bottle.

 

[Hobbes00]

Good stuff, would love to be there!
What rigs are those on the left side (The rods and mattbox / Gunstock of sort)

 

[roofies]

Rails, Rig, Matte Box - GenusTech
Handheld rig with butt stock - Zacuto

 

[Reportage]

some brochures that were given out.

 

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[Hobbes00]

Very very good! Thanks!!

What's the prices like roughly? (Matte box)

 

[jaegersing]

How to get cokin or tianya system like that?

 

[roofies]

cant man...if you are planning on getting the matte box, or any matte box for that matter, the cokin or tianya wont work already.

need to get the standard sized 4 x 4 filters.

 

[engr]

thanks for the coverage. Didnt even notice a camera snapping.

 

[eng_keow]

Wow, reportage, cool.

Will there be more similar courses/workshops? I'm interested. How can I get myself registered?

 

[sundazz]

yeah.. when will be the seminar or workshop happening? would like to attend too.
Cheers

 

[JacePhoto]

cool. seems like i missed out a good part!

 

[engr]

The invitation list is for customers of Cathay Photo. Not sure if there is going to be another. May be when the 1D4 arrives =)

 

[engr]

Summary of Equipment Showed:

1. Static - Manfrotto Tripod
2. Handheld - Zacuto, Redrock, Joby Gorilla
3. Stabilizer - Steadicam Merlin, CMR Blackbird (chk out Hardware Magazine Nov 09)
4. Special - Crane, Customised Slider Dolly, Genus Mattebox and Rig, Fader Variable ND Filter
5. Audio - Zoom H4n, Sennheiser MKE400

In summary, VSLR can't replace conventional Camcorder yet due to several limitations. But if you know how to use the strengths of VSLR it is definately worth venturing there.

 

[Bamboopictures]

Salivating over your gear! Was the eyepiece a Zfinder or hoodloupe?

 

[JacePhoto]

hmm... i would have liked to try out the stabilizer...

 

[jaegersing]

hmm... i would have liked to try out the stabilizer...

Ha ha, not after someone has salivated all over it!

 

[engr]

Salivating over your gear! Was the eyepiece a Zfinder or hoodloupe?

Z finder 2