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Jonathan Richards · March 12th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Hi guys,

I've made a little page called 'Tips & Trade Secrets' on my web site.

It's here JONATHAN RICHARDS TV Tips & Trade Secrets

Mostly it's about my experiences of shooting with the Z7 as a long gunner.

I'd appreciate some feedback to make sure that it's actually useful to people!

Thanks a lot.

Jonathan

Eric Marin · March 14th, 2009, 06:07 AM

Great job, a lot of sense et I've really appreciated your share... Like you I mainly work in solo and do have the same problems to solve.
Just one thing, you don't mention the "Picture Profile", which is for me a good and easy way to enhance picture depending on the result you expect. Do you use them?
Thanks.

Tom Hardwick · March 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Nice one Jonathan! The hand-holding idea was a new one on me, as was the two radio mics into one XLR. As a lone gunner myself I can appreciate all you have to say.

Jonathan Richards · March 14th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys. Glad you got something out of it.

Took ages to do!

I never use picture profile because I grade in FCP to get the look I'm after.

Tom Hardwick · March 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM

small point. In 'Format' you say: 'It’s still amazes me that the camera can record such stunning images onto a Mini DV tape.' But I know what you mean. Stunning images onto tape that costs less than £1 a go.

Jonathan Richards · March 14th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Absolutely.

I do use MiniDV tapes though at £1.50 a pop.

March 12th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#1
Jonathan Richards Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 107	Tips & Trade Secrets Hi guys, I've made a little page called 'Tips & Trade Secrets' on my web site. It's here JONATHAN RICHARDS TV Tips & Trade Secrets Mostly it's about my experiences of shooting with the Z7 as a long gunner. I'd appreciate some feedback to make sure that it's actually useful to people! Thanks a lot. Jonathan __________________ Jonathan Richards -- Cameraman, Editor, Motion Graphic Artist Mobile +44(0)7939 512215 mail@jonathanrichards.tv

March 14th, 2009, 06:07 AM	#2
Eric Marin New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris Posts: 13	Very Useful... Great job, a lot of sense et I've really appreciated your share... Like you I mainly work in solo and do have the same problems to solve. Just one thing, you don't mention the "Picture Profile", which is for me a good and easy way to enhance picture depending on the result you expect. Do you use them? Thanks.

March 14th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#4
Jonathan Richards Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 107	Thanks guys. Glad you got something out of it. Took ages to do! I never use picture profile because I grade in FCP to get the look I'm after. __________________ Jonathan Richards -- Cameraman, Editor, Motion Graphic Artist Mobile +44(0)7939 512215 mail@jonathanrichards.tv

March 14th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#6
Jonathan Richards Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 107	Absolutely. I do use MiniDV tapes though at £1.50 a pop. __________________ Jonathan Richards -- Cameraman, Editor, Motion Graphic Artist Mobile +44(0)7939 512215 mail@jonathanrichards.tv

March 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Nice one Jonathan! The hand-holding idea was a new one on me, as was the two radio mics into one XLR. As a lone gunner myself I can appreciate all you have to say.

March 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#5
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	small point. In 'Format' you say: 'It’s still amazes me that the camera can record such stunning images onto a Mini DV tape.' But I know what you mean. Stunning images onto tape that costs less than £1 a go.