Autoblog Details at DVinfo.net

Ryan Douthit · January 23rd, 2016, 06:11 PM

This is a new series I put together for Autoblog, along with world-famous car detailer (yes, that's a thing) Larry Kosilla.

It was a low-budget shoot, that also was on an extremely tight deadline. We had 6 days to shoot all the bits with Larry... in Connecticut (I'm based near Seattle) for what would be a 35-part series. Final edits for the full series were due just a few weeks later.

The whole shoot was done with a Sony FS700 to a Convergent Designs Odyssey 7Q+. We recorded in REC709 HD ProRes from the 4k RAW SDI. Since we were shooting in a working car performance shop, light and sound were constant challenges. Also, there were some outdoor bits that had to be filmed in low, harsh sunlight. Because I was traveling across the county, and budget was limited the only light I brought was a Genaray SpectroLED Studio 500. (I should have brought two.) Primary lenses were Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro and 17-55 DX f/2.8 on a Novoflex adaptor. I also used my Nikon D810 for some b-roll.

Anyhow, it was a fun series to do, in spite of the break-neck schedule. I recently added an FS7 to the shop, but we'll keep the FS700+CD7Q+ around. It's a great work-horse setup.

Here's all 35 episodes.
Autoblog Details

Chuck Spaulding · January 24th, 2016, 01:05 AM

I thought you were using the Sony A7S?

Ryan Douthit · January 24th, 2016, 10:47 AM

I own lots of cameras. For this particular shoot the A7S would have been more of a hassle.

Andrew Smith · January 24th, 2016, 12:32 PM

I think I've seen YouTube videos of this guy cleaning car seat material and going through the various options. He's good value.

Andrew

Mark Koha · January 29th, 2016, 03:45 PM

I've watched tons of that guy's stuff through the /Drive channel. It's good to see he's stepping up his production value.

Ryan Douthit · January 30th, 2016, 12:27 AM

Thanks! I also produced his "Freedom One" (detailing Air Force Two at the PIMA museum) and "Winter Prep" (BMW Chicago) episodes from last year on /DRIVE.

Andrew Smith · January 30th, 2016, 01:07 PM

Are they available online and do you have links to them?

Andrew

Mark Koha · February 2nd, 2016, 08:02 AM

You need to talk them in to going back to New Zealand and taking you with them.

Ryan Douthit · February 10th, 2016, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Smith

Are they available online and do you have links to them?

Andrew

Larry just re-posted the Freedom One episode to his AMMO NYC Channel:

This was mostly shot with an A7S and Tamron 24-70 f/2.8.

January 23rd, 2016, 06:11 PM	#1
Ryan Douthit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 474	Autoblog Details This is a new series I put together for Autoblog, along with world-famous car detailer (yes, that's a thing) Larry Kosilla. It was a low-budget shoot, that also was on an extremely tight deadline. We had 6 days to shoot all the bits with Larry... in Connecticut (I'm based near Seattle) for what would be a 35-part series. Final edits for the full series were due just a few weeks later. The whole shoot was done with a Sony FS700 to a Convergent Designs Odyssey 7Q+. We recorded in REC709 HD ProRes from the 4k RAW SDI. Since we were shooting in a working car performance shop, light and sound were constant challenges. Also, there were some outdoor bits that had to be filmed in low, harsh sunlight. Because I was traveling across the county, and budget was limited the only light I brought was a Genaray SpectroLED Studio 500. (I should have brought two.) Primary lenses were Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro and 17-55 DX f/2.8 on a Novoflex adaptor. I also used my Nikon D810 for some b-roll. Anyhow, it was a fun series to do, in spite of the break-neck schedule. I recently added an FS7 to the shop, but we'll keep the FS700+CD7Q+ around. It's a great work-horse setup. Here's all 35 episodes. Autoblog Details __________________ MediaSpigot LLC http://www.mediaspigot.com

January 24th, 2016, 01:05 AM	#2
Chuck Spaulding Trustee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 1,104	Re: Autoblog Details I thought you were using the Sony A7S?

January 24th, 2016, 10:47 AM	#3
Ryan Douthit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 474	Re: Autoblog Details I own lots of cameras. For this particular shoot the A7S would have been more of a hassle. __________________ MediaSpigot LLC http://www.mediaspigot.com

January 24th, 2016, 12:32 PM	#4
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,064	Re: Autoblog Details I think I've seen YouTube videos of this guy cleaning car seat material and going through the various options. He's good value. Andrew

January 29th, 2016, 03:45 PM	#5
Mark Koha Major Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 243	Re: Autoblog Details I've watched tons of that guy's stuff through the /Drive channel. It's good to see he's stepping up his production value.

January 30th, 2016, 12:27 AM	#6
Ryan Douthit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 474	Re: Autoblog Details Thanks! I also produced his "Freedom One" (detailing Air Force Two at the PIMA museum) and "Winter Prep" (BMW Chicago) episodes from last year on /DRIVE. __________________ MediaSpigot LLC http://www.mediaspigot.com

January 30th, 2016, 01:07 PM	#7
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,064	Re: Autoblog Details Are they available online and do you have links to them? Andrew

February 2nd, 2016, 08:02 AM	#8
Mark Koha Major Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 243	Re: Autoblog Details You need to talk them in to going back to New Zealand and taking you with them.