Night Video with Canon XF100

Josh Koropchak · March 15th, 2012, 10:52 PM

Hey all, long time reader and first time poster. A lot of great info on the forum regarding the XF100, especially with camera settings and post processing/encoding.

Anyway, bought my XF100 last May, and finally got around to using it this past weekend in NYC. This video was geared toward bright lights, which really makes NYC what it is. Had to shoot with a polarizer filter on the camera, as it's stuck on the lens at the moment. All shots were handheld, and no color correction, etc. was done, so this footage is straight out of the camera. Edited in FCPX.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Always open to suggestions. Hope you all enjoy!

Night Lights in NYC - Canon XF100 - YouTube

David Chilson · March 16th, 2012, 06:32 AM

Josh,

Very nice video.

For your stuck filter get one of these sized for your lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/251749-REG/General_Brand__Filter_Wrench_Set_of.html
You can also try putting a rubber band around the filter lip to give you a grip.

That usually works but if it doesn't a small strap wrench will do the trick 9 out of 10 times. I picked up a set a Lowe's for about 10 bucks.

Worst case scenario is you cut it off with a dremel tool, which is not for the faint of heart.

David Dixon · March 16th, 2012, 07:57 AM

Josh, BEAUTIFUL work, especially for footage straight out of the camera. Care to share the techniques you used on exposure, white balance, and custom picture files??? Or if not the whole CP settings, at least the color/sharpness/gamma ???

Josh Koropchak · March 16th, 2012, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the comments so far! I really appreciate it.

Tried getting the circular polarizer filter off with a rubber band but it will not budge one bit. I think it's just an excuse to go back to NYC to pick up some filter clamps. Would much rather damage the filter than damage the lens!

When I get home tomorrow I will open up the camera and check the settings I used for most of the shoot. Can't remember off of the top of my head. Thanks!

March 15th, 2012, 10:52 PM	#1
Josh Koropchak New Boot Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 7	Night Video with Canon XF100 - "Night Lights in NYC" Hey all, long time reader and first time poster. A lot of great info on the forum regarding the XF100, especially with camera settings and post processing/encoding. Anyway, bought my XF100 last May, and finally got around to using it this past weekend in NYC. This video was geared toward bright lights, which really makes NYC what it is. Had to shoot with a polarizer filter on the camera, as it's stuck on the lens at the moment. All shots were handheld, and no color correction, etc. was done, so this footage is straight out of the camera. Edited in FCPX. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Always open to suggestions. Hope you all enjoy! Night Lights in NYC - Canon XF100 - YouTube

March 16th, 2012, 06:32 AM	#2
David Chilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walworth, NY Posts: 292	Re: Night Video with Canon XF100 - "Night Lights in NYC" Josh, Very nice video. For your stuck filter get one of these sized for your lens. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/251749-REG/General_Brand__Filter_Wrench_Set_of.html You can also try putting a rubber band around the filter lip to give you a grip. That usually works but if it doesn't a small strap wrench will do the trick 9 out of 10 times. I picked up a set a Lowe's for about 10 bucks. Worst case scenario is you cut it off with a dremel tool, which is not for the faint of heart. __________________ Dave Chilson www.loc.org

March 16th, 2012, 07:57 AM	#3
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Night Video with Canon XF100 - "Night Lights in NYC" Josh, BEAUTIFUL work, especially for footage straight out of the camera. Care to share the techniques you used on exposure, white balance, and custom picture files??? Or if not the whole CP settings, at least the color/sharpness/gamma ???

March 16th, 2012, 09:35 AM	#4
Josh Koropchak New Boot Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 7	Re: Night Video with Canon XF100 - "Night Lights in NYC" Thanks for the comments so far! I really appreciate it. Tried getting the circular polarizer filter off with a rubber band but it will not budge one bit. I think it's just an excuse to go back to NYC to pick up some filter clamps. Would much rather damage the filter than damage the lens! When I get home tomorrow I will open up the camera and check the settings I used for most of the shoot. Can't remember off of the top of my head. Thanks!