Suggestions for shooting 24p at DVinfo.net

Steven Antturi · September 1st, 2007, 12:41 PM

I am involved in shooting feature film that will be shot on the red camera. Because of time considerations and lack of a red camera yet, we will be shooting some establishing shots with the 350. I would appreciate any comments/ suggestions for shooting 24p. Any pitfalls of common newbie mistakes to avoid.

Thanks

Mike Watson · September 3rd, 2007, 03:50 AM

Pans and tilts should go slower than you're used to, to avoid jitter.

If you've not shot HD before, focus is extra critical.

Other than that... a lot stays the same. Good luck getting the 350 to match the Red camera. The first 50 shipped on Friday. Hope yours comes in soon. :-)

Steve Cahill · September 3rd, 2007, 06:21 AM

Shooting in 24P requires very, very slow panning, and zooming techniques, a snails pace. There are specs for shooting via film with this in mind. Do a Google search for this. Post production can also present challenges when mixing frame rates as well. Make sure the camera is set for 1/48 shutter as well!!! it default 's to 30th and if you use this, all motion will be blurred, UGLY!

Steven Antturi · September 5th, 2007, 03:49 PM

What would you suggest shutter speed when over cranking? is there a formula?

September 1st, 2007, 12:41 PM	#1
Steven Antturi Tourist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kelowna Canada Posts: 2	Suggestions for shooting 24p I am involved in shooting feature film that will be shot on the red camera. Because of time considerations and lack of a red camera yet, we will be shooting some establishing shots with the 350. I would appreciate any comments/ suggestions for shooting 24p. Any pitfalls of common newbie mistakes to avoid. Thanks

September 3rd, 2007, 06:21 AM	#3
Steve Cahill Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 321	Shooting in 24P requires very, very slow panning, and zooming techniques, a snails pace. There are specs for shooting via film with this in mind. Do a Google search for this. Post production can also present challenges when mixing frame rates as well. Make sure the camera is set for 1/48 shutter as well!!! it default 's to 30th and if you use this, all motion will be blurred, UGLY! __________________ Regards Steve

September 3rd, 2007, 03:50 AM	#2
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Pans and tilts should go slower than you're used to, to avoid jitter. If you've not shot HD before, focus is extra critical. Other than that... a lot stays the same. Good luck getting the 350 to match the Red camera. The first 50 shipped on Friday. Hope yours comes in soon. :-)

September 5th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#4
Steven Antturi Tourist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kelowna Canada Posts: 2	What would you suggest shutter speed when over cranking? is there a formula?