Ethan Cooper
February 6th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Executing either medium with repeatable excellence requires skill, and although the two fields are closely related, they require different skill sets.
I've made the argument in the past that excellent photography can't be supplanted by frame grabs from video and excellent video isn't going to be shot by a photographer at a wedding. There are two different skill sets involved for professional photography and professional videography, neither one is any easier than the other. That being said, an amateur can get lucky now and again and get a good shot, especially since equipment for both fields has gotten more sophisticated and can produce visually stunning images with minimal training.
Travis Cossel
February 6th, 2009, 01:55 PM
Ryan, no worries. Maybe I read a bit too much into your earlier post. It sounds like we're on the exact same page. In regards to BOTH mediums, it's amazing to me that consumers don't place more value on the experience of the person behind the lens. Shooting a wedding well involves a lot of experience. Even someone who is adept at shooting other things won't necessarily do well at a wedding. Unfortunately people sometimes go to a website and see a few good images and think that person is a good wedding photographer.
Ryan Morey
February 9th, 2009, 07:05 PM
Hey guys,
Well we had a great weekend at the steadicam workshop! We learned a lot and have much more to learn.But at least we have the basics to work with.It's good to see the war has settled a bit over the weekend...lol.Thanks for the comment Travis.I knew someone would get what I was going for.Well here's to many years with my new steadicam obsession...I've been bit by the bug!
Ryan
David Samelman
February 11th, 2009, 11:39 PM
How could you get the Steadicam "bug" after only two (10-hour) days flying rigs up and down stairs, through doors, on a modified segway, and chasing water bottles as if you were shooting a commercial? I would at least need breakfast and lunch (and an official "Steadicam" bubble leveler) :-)
Ryan Morey
February 12th, 2009, 07:11 AM
I don't know....why don't YOU tell me DAVE....lol.
Ryan:)
Ger Griffin
February 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM
Well guys, I just had my first seriously badly behaved photographer yesterday and remembered this thread was going on.
I've read it from top to bottom and actually feel a bit better about things knowing it happens to all of us sooner or later.
I've been a videog for many years yet only properly experienced it yesterday.
No need to go into it, Im sure ye can all picture it.