DJ + Christi Wedding Trailer on Vimeo

Steadicam?

Actually, Glidecam no vest, just the sled.

Wow, looks great!
Which glidecam is that? 2000pro, 4000pro, Hd2000,or HD4000??
I am in the midst of buying a glidecam, but wasn't sure which would be best for the NX5U since it's weight is on the borderline of the requirements of the glidecams.

Hey Benny, this is very nice stuff. It has been a while since I've seen such a well done and unique wedding highlight reel. The "fly by" stabilizer shot's are excellent.

Again, nice job.
Gary

Thanks Guys. I appreciate the feedback. I really have been enjoying this new NX5U with my weddings.
It is hard at times to not go to my DSLR, but the Sony just gives me such versatility and consistency.
I'm a fan. I was a little afraid of the reliability factor after some of the reports, but I have been rock solid so far. (knocking on wood)

Hey, I think you missed my question Benny...
"Which glidecam is that? 2000pro, 4000pro, Hd2000,or HD4000??
I am in the midst of buying a glidecam, but wasn't sure which would be best for the NX5U since it's weight is on the borderline of the requirements of the glidecams."

Sorry Nick.
Yes. I used the Glidecam 4000 Pro on this shoot. I would go for the HD4000 if I were you.
I will be making the upgrade soon myself. The 2000 is to small for this camera in my opinion.

Benny,

What kind of light are you using?



Dan
Forever Moments Video Productions (http://www.forevermomentsvideo.com)

I am using a litepanel Micro for most of my shots. I try not to light more than needed. Mostly reception stuff only.

Thanks Guys. I appreciate the feedback. I really have been enjoying this new NX5U with my weddings.
It is hard at times to not go to my DSLR, but the Sony just gives me such versatility and consistency.
I'm a fan. I was a little afraid of the reliability factor after some of the reports, but I have been rock solid so far. (knocking on wood)

(sorry for digging up old threads but researching info for glidecam 4000 setup for the cam)

Content still trumps toys...I've been a little hesitant of going the DSLR route for the wedding work as I cannot afford to muss shots while stumbling for focus...iso...etc

Great shots and great cutting of the footage... 720P?

I'm curious also, what are you shooting - 1080 or 720 and what frame rate?

I shot this wedding at 1080 24P

That was really nice!

I thought the colours were great. I'm guessing you added some 'pop' in your editor, but I find the colours a little flat straight out of my NX5. (actually, quite a lot flat!!)

The picture profiles are obviously the way to go, but with 50 variables, the manual offers only two pages which says little more than - "you can change this" "you can change that". Where can I find out what to adjust to get more colour??

Sorry for the noob question - but I had a Canon XM2 before (GL2) - and the colours were fantastic, I never even thought about changing anything!!

If there's a NX5 thread here with the answers, I've missed it - sorry - please guide the way.... Should I look at other camera areas (on DVInfo) for tips?

Help please!

Thanks.

I really like the glidecam footage you have near the end of the video. I have the same camera and a SmoothShooter/HD4000. I have been trying for about a month to setup my glidecam and just can't seem to get all of the swing out of it, I have tried several weight combinations and I just can't get totally steady. I am currently setup with 1 of the large weight plates on top of the 4000 with a Manfrotto QR plate and then the nx5 with the large battery and the factory shotgun mic. From time to time I also add a Ikan led light to the front show which really makes the camera heavy on the front but I have enough adjustment on the glidecam adjustment screws to balance it back out. I am running 5 weight plates on the front and back at the lower end of the glidecam and continue to play with the vertical adjustment of the counterbalance. Can you comment on how you have your system setup.

I guess there's no easy answer to my questions.

All you guys and girls who use this camera professionally can look at a 1 page manual entry, and understand what to do to make the delivered picture look GREAT!

So... if the answer is RTFM - please tell me which page!

If the answer is Read the [much older camera] manual... which camera please, so I can go and ask the owners there - they may be more helpful.

I'm sorry to say this. I'm very disappointed by this community with the lack of ability to answer what I think is an easy question...

Ian

Hi Ian,

As much as I can, I'll try to describe my technique with the NX5U.
There are many different approaches with settings on any camera. Ask 20 people and you may get 20 totally different answers.
Personally, I shoot very flat with my colors. If you look at my raw footage, you will probably be shocked at the lack of color coming out of the camera. Most of my color settings are done in Final Cut Pro and Apple Color. When I am shooting, I shoot all manual. I guess my setting all depend on the situation I am shooting in. I like to get deep blacks, so I am always careful of over exposure. use that Neutral Density. It is your friend in outdoor situations. I wish I could point you to a page in the manual to give you the answers you need. But to be honest, my manual is still sealed in the box my camera came in. Never looked at it. Get out in new situations as much as you can, test every preset you can find online, bring your footage into post and play with color correction. You'll be amazed at what you will be able to transform from blah to brilliant.
Good luck. Hopefully other will chime in with some answers you seek.