Beach video need help at DVinfo.net

Scott Gold · July 20th, 2003, 12:06 AM

I'm going to be shooting a "How to Surf Video" on the beach and will be using my GL2. Can anyone offer some tips or tricks to pull this shoot off without a hitch.
Any settings or modes to shoot in?

Some of my ideas are so far:
-Need to shoot in the morning light, not at the harsh noon.
-Need to use a wireless lavalier mic.

Robert Poulton · July 20th, 2003, 12:09 AM

is the wireless lav waterproof?
Also get a raincover for the sand and saltwater. you can also try a shotgun mic with those dishes that you see during football games to pickup the huddle talk. That might be better than a lav mic if that person is in the water.

Rob:D

Scott Gold · July 20th, 2003, 12:20 AM

Na, the filmed lesson will be on the beach no where near the water. So as for water proof stuff, I don't think I will need it.
Sand and stray water will be thwarted by simple use of towels and plastic bags if things get a little too windy.

Adrian Douglas · July 20th, 2003, 07:52 AM

Early morning is definately the go on the west coast of the USA. I would also use a polarizer to help pop your colours a little more. Use auto white balance as the colour temp changes very quickly during early morning/late afternoon. Let me know when you finish as I'd like to see your work. Might help me inspire my wife to learn to surf!!!!

Aaron Rosen · July 20th, 2003, 07:58 AM

Which beach?

- Surf City here...

Scott Gold · July 20th, 2003, 11:57 AM

I will be shooting in San Diego in late August. Do any of you have any experience with wireless mics?
Are there any good video/audio stores in the orange county area?

Aaron Rosen · July 20th, 2003, 01:09 PM

Scott -

As far as I have found, there is a limited number of audio / video places in OC.

Most of them do not specialize in A/V stuff.

Here is a mini list:

ProMax - Irvine

A/V Partners - Irvine or Santa Ana - Specializing in A/V stuff - they moved.

Mic Works - Costa Mesa - EVERYTHING audio

Sam Ash - Westminister - Not too good for video people.

- I have numbers if you need.

-Hope it helps.

Aaron

(Don't want to step on the board's sponsors toes, but he needed a local store)

Scott Gold · July 20th, 2003, 01:56 PM

Thanks for your help.
I'll post the results when all is said and done.

Thanks again,

Scott

Aaron Rosen · July 20th, 2003, 02:11 PM

Anytime.

July 20th, 2003, 12:06 AM	#1
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	Beach video need help I'm going to be shooting a "How to Surf Video" on the beach and will be using my GL2. Can anyone offer some tips or tricks to pull this shoot off without a hitch. Any settings or modes to shoot in? Some of my ideas are so far: -Need to shoot in the morning light, not at the harsh noon. -Need to use a wireless lavalier mic.

July 20th, 2003, 12:20 AM	#3
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	No wet stuff. Na, the filmed lesson will be on the beach no where near the water. So as for water proof stuff, I don't think I will need it. Sand and stray water will be thwarted by simple use of towels and plastic bags if things get a little too windy.

July 20th, 2003, 07:52 AM	#4
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Early morning is definately the go on the west coast of the USA. I would also use a polarizer to help pop your colours a little more. Use auto white balance as the colour temp changes very quickly during early morning/late afternoon. Let me know when you finish as I'd like to see your work. Might help me inspire my wife to learn to surf!!!! __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

July 20th, 2003, 11:57 AM	#6
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	Thanks for your input! I will be shooting in San Diego in late August. Do any of you have any experience with wireless mics? Are there any good video/audio stores in the orange county area?

July 20th, 2003, 01:56 PM	#8
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	Aaron Thanks for your help. I'll post the results when all is said and done. Thanks again, Scott

July 20th, 2003, 12:09 AM	#2
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	is the wireless lav waterproof? Also get a raincover for the sand and saltwater. you can also try a shotgun mic with those dishes that you see during football games to pickup the huddle talk. That might be better than a lav mic if that person is in the water. Rob:D

July 20th, 2003, 07:58 AM	#5
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	Which beach? - Surf City here...

July 20th, 2003, 01:09 PM	#7
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	Scott - As far as I have found, there is a limited number of audio / video places in OC. Most of them do not specialize in A/V stuff. Here is a mini list: ProMax - Irvine A/V Partners - Irvine or Santa Ana - Specializing in A/V stuff - they moved. Mic Works - Costa Mesa - EVERYTHING audio Sam Ash - Westminister - Not too good for video people. - I have numbers if you need. -Hope it helps. Aaron (Don't want to step on the board's sponsors toes, but he needed a local store)

July 20th, 2003, 02:11 PM	#9
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	Anytime.