Wedding footage from Z7u at DVinfo.net

Bruce Reynolds · June 17th, 2008, 11:44 PM

finally getting into March editing, this is the 1st time I used the Z7, I shot on full auto and I made them a short video so the people in the United Kingdom could see some before they get the DVD. The other camera (guest point of view) was my Sony FX1.

link http://www.vimeo.com/1170164

Also a short 3 minute video of a photo seminar I did for my photogapher friend on the streets of Orlando.

link http://www.vimeo.com/1175629

Tom Hardwick · June 18th, 2008, 12:19 AM

When the first tripod shot arrived (FX1?) at 2:55 I breathed a small sigh of relief Bruce. Don't get me wrong I like your camera tracking style, but it's time you invested in a stabiliser of some sort I'd say, as the wobbles sometimes get too much (your track behind the harpist, for instance).

Yes, auto exposure v evident as you track across rocks to bride. Any reason why you decided not to lock the exposure on the day?

But I liked your editing ideas. Just maybe it'd have been better with some sort of ambient audio mix with the music as the girls and suits introducing themselves is rather a sudden change.

I too invariably shoot as the stills girl was doing, from ground level looking up into the 'scrum-down' as the suits tower over me. Of course I'm shooting a (Z1) movie, and that'll always be a better souvenir of the day than any amount of stills.

tom.

Bruce G. Cleveland · June 18th, 2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Reynolds

finally getting into March editing, this is the 1st time I used the Z7, I shot on full auto and I made them a short video so the people in the United Kingdom could see some before they get the DVD. The other camera (guest point of view) was my Sony FX1.

link http://www.vimeo.com/1170164

Also a short 3 minute video of a photo seminar I did for my photogapher friend on the streets of Orlando.

link http://www.vimeo.com/1175629

Nice shots in general Bruce. You are very lucky though that it came out as good as it did in full auto. Thanks for sharing.

Bruce

John Knight · June 18th, 2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Reynolds

I shot on full auto

Ouch, Bruce - gotta lock that iris buddy!

Bruce G. Cleveland · June 18th, 2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by John Knight

Ouch, Bruce - gotta lock that iris buddy!

Yep I find this to be a almost total manual camera.

Bruce Cleveland

Bruce Reynolds · June 18th, 2008, 11:16 PM

since then, I also find it to be a manual camera. Also I would love to learn to use a steady cam device like Patrick in Canada,on these videos.
link http://vimeo.com/1112715

Ryan Valle · June 19th, 2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Reynolds

since then, I also find it to be a manual camera. Also I would love to learn to use a steady cam device like Patrick in Canada,on these videos.
link http://vimeo.com/1112715

amazing stuff you found there. any idea of what camera he used? I saw the flash break up from rolling shutter so right away im assuming the Z7. I also so light smear so im assuming a1.

and with the combination of the glidecam, he gets amazing shots. I cant see myself using a z7 with a glidecam though. that'd be heavy and i dont have money for a full suit, nor a z7 alone, but its something i should consider investing in.

Paul Leung · June 19th, 2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Valle

amazing stuff you found there. any idea of what camera he used?

I believe he uses Canon H1 & A1 and steadicam flyer.

Ryan Valle · June 19th, 2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Leung

I believe he uses Canon H1 & A1 and steadicam flyer.

The flyer. If i had the money, I'd get me one of those.

June 17th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#1
Bruce Reynolds Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: altamonte springs,fl Posts: 49	Wedding footage from Z7u finally getting into March editing, this is the 1st time I used the Z7, I shot on full auto and I made them a short video so the people in the United Kingdom could see some before they get the DVD. The other camera (guest point of view) was my Sony FX1. link http://www.vimeo.com/1170164 Also a short 3 minute video of a photo seminar I did for my photogapher friend on the streets of Orlando. link http://www.vimeo.com/1175629

June 18th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#6
Bruce Reynolds Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: altamonte springs,fl Posts: 49	your right since then, I also find it to be a manual camera. Also I would love to learn to use a steady cam device like Patrick in Canada,on these videos. link http://vimeo.com/1112715

June 18th, 2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	When the first tripod shot arrived (FX1?) at 2:55 I breathed a small sigh of relief Bruce. Don't get me wrong I like your camera tracking style, but it's time you invested in a stabiliser of some sort I'd say, as the wobbles sometimes get too much (your track behind the harpist, for instance). Yes, auto exposure v evident as you track across rocks to bride. Any reason why you decided not to lock the exposure on the day? But I liked your editing ideas. Just maybe it'd have been better with some sort of ambient audio mix with the music as the girls and suits introducing themselves is rather a sudden change. I too invariably shoot as the stills girl was doing, from ground level looking up into the 'scrum-down' as the suits tower over me. Of course I'm shooting a (Z1) movie, and that'll always be a better souvenir of the day than any amount of stills. tom.