Feature film shooting with jvc and mini 35 adaptor/congrats + questions 4 charles

Sharlto Copley · January 9th, 2006, 03:00 AM

Hi All

We've uploaded some files and info from our earlier tests. For the link and info info on the files, please goto:

http://indiefilmlive.blogspot.com/

David we use lightwave 3d, combustion and premiere pro for our cg work. Neill did all the effects on alive on his own - he also uses lightwave but not sure what he's comping and editing on at the moment.

ciao
sharlto copley

Michael Maier · January 9th, 2006, 05:08 AM

Shots look nice. Did you use any filtration? It looks considerably softer than what I get with my HD100. Sometimes it looks almost out of focus. Is it part of your look?
Are you also using the F750 in the film?

Sharlto Copley · January 10th, 2006, 07:36 AM

hi michael

I did explain in the text on the blog sight that has the footage that the focus is soft because we were still shooting with detail off at this point, hoping to be able to sharpen in post - but to date we have not been able to do this. Our later tests were sharp when we used "detail on" at zero. We didn't use any filters and the footage has not been graded in any way. Both the prime lens and relay lens were wide open which was hairy, but we realised that we actually had enough lighting power to stop down a fraction.

ciao
sharlto

Michael Maier · January 10th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Yep, sorry, I missed that and also missed the part you say it was shot with the Mini35, which also softens the image. What was I thinking.
Unlike SD, HD needs some detail enhancement. They use it even in the F900/Cinealta. When you see F900 in movies like Star Wars, it's shot with detail on. HD just benefits from it a great deal. I'm sure the shots with detail on look much sharper.

Dennis Hingsberg · January 10th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Hi Shartlo,

Any plans to post footage shot with the detail on for the JVC/mini35 combo?

I too found the jvc footage soft for HD so I'd love to see some sharp JVC/mini35 footage. Also be sure to check the mini35 back focus adjustment ring as even a millimeter of adjustment can make a huge difference in your focus.

The 750 footage looks amazing by the way. Have you decided what Spoons will ultimately be shot with yet?

Etienne Caron · March 16th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Just finish reading Spoon shooting blog and its very interesting... any news from thoses guys recently ? almost 2 months that they didnt update their blog...

want to know more about the JVC, Mini35 and film blowup of their movie test

thanks

Miklos Philips · May 23rd, 2006, 01:48 PM

Hi Guys,

Since a lot of you have been workign with the mini35 on the HD100, can you tell me how long a JVC battery will last on the rig that powers the mini35 only. NOT the camera, just the mini35. Also, if using Canons or Panasonics may be better as my rental dude can swap out the battery mount on the rig to those if needed. I know there are different sizes of batteries even, so if you could let me know the specific batteries you used with model numbers and how long they lasted in a normal shooting day (10 Hours). Thanks,

Paolo Ciccone · May 23rd, 2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miklos Philips

Hi Guys,
Since a lot of you have been workign with the mini35 on the HD100, can you tell me how long a JVC battery will last on the rig that powers the mini35 only.

Miklos, if you mean the stock battery provided with the camera, then forget it. No way that thing can power the Mini35. You need something like the AB mount with compatible battery. On a recent shoot I worked on we used 2 AB Dionic batteries a day.

Dennis Hingsberg · May 23rd, 2006, 04:09 PM

"yawn" - is this post still around? My last post seems ages old... still waiting for mini35 XL2 footage and results from actual film blow up test.

Anyone read of any other threads with some results worth checking out? Still contemplating my mini35/XL2 or getting into HD and mini35.

Thank all

Miklos Philips · May 23rd, 2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paolo Ciccone

Miklos, if you mean the stock battery provided with the camera, then forget it. No way that thing can power the Mini35. You need something like the AB mount with compatible battery. On a recent shoot I worked on we used 2 AB Dionic batteries a day.

and you are of course talking about just the mini35, right Paolo? It seems that the 2 AB Dionics would power the camera for a day - surely the mini35 does not draw that much power.

January 9th, 2006, 03:00 AM	#31
Sharlto Copley New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Spoon Test Files Available Hi All We've uploaded some files and info from our earlier tests. For the link and info info on the files, please goto: http://indiefilmlive.blogspot.com/ David we use lightwave 3d, combustion and premiere pro for our cg work. Neill did all the effects on alive on his own - he also uses lightwave but not sure what he's comping and editing on at the moment. ciao sharlto copley

January 10th, 2006, 07:36 AM	#33
Sharlto Copley New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	out of focus hi michael I did explain in the text on the blog sight that has the footage that the focus is soft because we were still shooting with detail off at this point, hoping to be able to sharpen in post - but to date we have not been able to do this. Our later tests were sharp when we used "detail on" at zero. We didn't use any filters and the footage has not been graded in any way. Both the prime lens and relay lens were wide open which was hairy, but we realised that we actually had enough lighting power to stop down a fraction. ciao sharlto

January 10th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#35
Dennis Hingsberg Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,055	Hi Shartlo, Any plans to post footage shot with the detail on for the JVC/mini35 combo? I too found the jvc footage soft for HD so I'd love to see some sharp JVC/mini35 footage. Also be sure to check the mini35 back focus adjustment ring as even a millimeter of adjustment can make a huge difference in your focus. The 750 footage looks amazing by the way. Have you decided what Spoons will ultimately be shot with yet? __________________ Blog: www.hingsberg.com Ultimate Exposure Guides for FS5/F7S/F5/F55

March 16th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#36
Etienne Caron New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 15	Any news from Spoon shooting ? Just finish reading Spoon shooting blog and its very interesting... any news from thoses guys recently ? almost 2 months that they didnt update their blog... want to know more about the JVC, Mini35 and film blowup of their movie test thanks

May 23rd, 2006, 01:48 PM	#37
Miklos Philips Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 104 Images: 12	Battery for mini35 - how long does it last? Hi Guys, Since a lot of you have been workign with the mini35 on the HD100, can you tell me how long a JVC battery will last on the rig that powers the mini35 only. NOT the camera, just the mini35. Also, if using Canons or Panasonics may be better as my rental dude can swap out the battery mount on the rig to those if needed. I know there are different sizes of batteries even, so if you could let me know the specific batteries you used with model numbers and how long they lasted in a normal shooting day (10 Hours). Thanks,

January 9th, 2006, 05:08 AM	#32
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Shots look nice. Did you use any filtration? It looks considerably softer than what I get with my HD100. Sometimes it looks almost out of focus. Is it part of your look? Are you also using the F750 in the film?

January 10th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#34
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Yep, sorry, I missed that and also missed the part you say it was shot with the Mini35, which also softens the image. What was I thinking. Unlike SD, HD needs some detail enhancement. They use it even in the F900/Cinealta. When you see F900 in movies like Star Wars, it's shot with detail on. HD just benefits from it a great deal. I'm sure the shots with detail on look much sharper.

May 23rd, 2006, 04:09 PM	#39
Dennis Hingsberg Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,055	"yawn" - is this post still around? My last post seems ages old... still waiting for mini35 XL2 footage and results from actual film blow up test. Anyone read of any other threads with some results worth checking out? Still contemplating my mini35/XL2 or getting into HD and mini35. Thank all __________________ Blog: www.hingsberg.com Ultimate Exposure Guides for FS5/F7S/F5/F55