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Mike Jensen · October 18th, 2007, 12:22 AM

I never know quite what I'm going to get with these Micro Cameras:) Enjoy:

http://sacramentowedding.blogspot.co...etcam-v22.html

Mike Jensen
Jensen Wedding Films
www.jensenvideo.com

Travis Cossel · October 18th, 2007, 02:24 AM

THAT was pretty cool.

Tom McDougal · October 19th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Thats pretty cool

Daniel Ross · October 19th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Sorry... I don't like it. What's the point?
It got caught on the chandelier, so it almost gave a watchable shot.
Then again, it's a novelty, so I guess the brides are happy about it.

Mike Jensen · October 19th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks for your comments Tom and Travis!

Daniel, the point was... to try something new and unique, using techniques that have never(?) been attempted in our industry- tiny POV MicroCams. We hide them on the lapel of the Groom, a Groomsman, the Father of the Bride- or in a Bouquet, or even hidden on a wedding cake. Certainly the resolution suffers in this type of flash drive recording, but were really not after quality Daniel, but POV. Using these small cameras, we are now able to capture viewpoints I could only dream of getting when I first entered this industry 15+ years ago.

I suppose I could have instead strapped an HV20 with a fisheye lens to the bouquet to get the resolution up to your standards, but we probably would have knocked out a few of the bridesmaids in the process:)

-Mike

Daniel Ross · October 19th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Try a ring cam... put a wireless camera in the case with the ring, to get the reaction of those around it.

I'm not saying the creativity is wrong, but it is literally throwing a camera in the air and hoping you get something usable. Sure hope no one gets motion sick. Ha.

Yeah, I'm not worried about quality. The spinning POV is weird.

The new "pov of the ceiling fan" cam. (Or... perhaps not.)

Well, did the bride like it? That's the real question.

Mike Jensen · October 19th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Daniel,

We offer the MicroCam to brides as a $400 option. (My total MicroCam investment was about $500:) Most brides don't purchase it-but many are enthusiastic about the concept. We did 5 or 6 this year- and the brides that I have queried after delivery loved the final results. We recently booked a B&G- the groom was the Best Man and had worn the GroomCam at a friends wedding we had taped- he will also be adding the MicroCam option for his wedding next year:)

_____________
The new "pov of the ceiling fan" cam. (Or... perhaps not.)
_____________

That's the fun of using the MicroCam system- you can put the camera almost anywhere! 99% of what we get from the cams is unuseable, but that 1% of good footage makes it all worth it. I'll be the first to tell you that there is a lot of room for improvement- but it has been a very fun - paid - experiment.

I think as future micro-recorders increase in quality (the micro cameras already offer very good quality) you will see more and more of this type of professional POV shooting at weddings.

-Mike

David Slingerland · December 4th, 2009, 04:03 AM

I am looking for a small microcam, like the one in war photographer (james nachtwey) I want to mount it on a photocamera. Does anyone here know the latest and best model: small and HD?

greetings

Philip Howells · December 5th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Ross

Sorry... I don't like it. What's the point?
It got caught on the chandelier, so it almost gave a watchable shot.
Then again, it's a novelty, so I guess the brides are happy about it.

I agree in principle with Daniel. For me this crosses the line between creativity and merely bizarre. Why not have the couple wear headcams like the police here in the UK are starting to have - at least the photographer couldn't walk into the shot!

Robert Turchick · December 6th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Slingerland

I am looking for a small microcam, like the one in war photographer (james nachtwey) I want to mount it on a photocamera. Does anyone here know the latest and best model: small and HD?

greetings

ContourHD...I have the 720p version which I use on motorcycles and cars. I have also strapped it to the end of a guitar shooting down the neck for a music video. They just released the 1080p which I will be purchasing soon. About $350. Self contained and uses micro SD cards.

Giroud Francois · December 6th, 2009, 05:53 AM

yes you can put camera (micro or not) everywhere and get the moment transformed into a performance, not an event. If it is what the customer is looking for, why not.

October 18th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#1
Mike Jensen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 55	BouquetCam V2.1 I never know quite what I'm going to get with these Micro Cameras:) Enjoy: http://sacramentowedding.blogspot.co...etcam-v22.html Mike Jensen Jensen Wedding Films www.jensenvideo.com

October 18th, 2007, 02:24 AM	#2
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	THAT was pretty cool. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

October 19th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#5
Mike Jensen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 55	...The point... Thanks for your comments Tom and Travis! Daniel, the point was... to try something new and unique, using techniques that have never(?) been attempted in our industry- tiny POV MicroCams. We hide them on the lapel of the Groom, a Groomsman, the Father of the Bride- or in a Bouquet, or even hidden on a wedding cake. Certainly the resolution suffers in this type of flash drive recording, but were really not after quality Daniel, but POV. Using these small cameras, we are now able to capture viewpoints I could only dream of getting when I first entered this industry 15+ years ago. I suppose I could have instead strapped an HV20 with a fisheye lens to the bouquet to get the resolution up to your standards, but we probably would have knocked out a few of the bridesmaids in the process:) -Mike

October 19th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#7
Mike Jensen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 55	Do brides like it? Daniel, We offer the MicroCam to brides as a $400 option. (My total MicroCam investment was about $500:) Most brides don't purchase it-but many are enthusiastic about the concept. We did 5 or 6 this year- and the brides that I have queried after delivery loved the final results. We recently booked a B&G- the groom was the Best Man and had worn the GroomCam at a friends wedding we had taped- he will also be adding the MicroCam option for his wedding next year:) _____________ The new "pov of the ceiling fan" cam. (Or... perhaps not.) _____________ That's the fun of using the MicroCam system- you can put the camera almost anywhere! 99% of what we get from the cams is unuseable, but that 1% of good footage makes it all worth it. I'll be the first to tell you that there is a lot of room for improvement- but it has been a very fun - paid - experiment. I think as future micro-recorders increase in quality (the micro cameras already offer very good quality) you will see more and more of this type of professional POV shooting at weddings. -Mike

December 4th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#8
David Slingerland Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soest ,Holland Posts: 307	HD microcam I am looking for a small microcam, like the one in war photographer (james nachtwey) I want to mount it on a photocamera. Does anyone here know the latest and best model: small and HD? greetings __________________ D.Slingerland director/cameraman http://www.slingerlandproductions.nl

October 19th, 2007, 07:32 AM	#3
Tom McDougal Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Port Jefferson, New York Posts: 62	Thats pretty cool

October 19th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#4
Daniel Ross Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marin & Davis, CA, USA Posts: 418	Sorry... I don't like it. What's the point? It got caught on the chandelier, so it almost gave a watchable shot. Then again, it's a novelty, so I guess the brides are happy about it.

October 19th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Daniel Ross Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marin & Davis, CA, USA Posts: 418	Try a ring cam... put a wireless camera in the case with the ring, to get the reaction of those around it. I'm not saying the creativity is wrong, but it is literally throwing a camera in the air and hoping you get something usable. Sure hope no one gets motion sick. Ha. Yeah, I'm not worried about quality. The spinning POV is weird. The new "pov of the ceiling fan" cam. (Or... perhaps not.) Well, did the bride like it? That's the real question.

December 6th, 2009, 05:53 AM	#11
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	yes you can put camera (micro or not) everywhere and get the moment transformed into a performance, not an event. If it is what the customer is looking for, why not.