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Invest in a stabilizing unit of some sort rather it be a Dji Ronin M to get started or a Glidecam you'll love your shots 100% more because they won't be shaky.

ICaryInvest in a stabilizing unit of some sort rather it be a Dji Ronin M to get started or a Glidecam you'll love your shots 100% more because they won't be shaky.

Very true. Thank you!

Good for just starting out. If you don't mind can I ask what you are shooting on? A stabilizer will help but I don't think its necessary. There is tons of shaky video all over television, it just depends on the look and feel you are going for. Just shoot the shit out of whatever it is that your shooting.

Small editing tips would be, don't cut to black unless the scene calls for it. Quick example would be a scene where a character is about to fall asleep. We see their eyes closing...then cut to black. Next scene starts with the same character in a big city heading to work.

It's okay to use dip to black transitions between shots while cutting to music, but I think to leave that much black between a shot just isn't necessary. In film we want to keep the viewer engaged at all times. Cutting to black stops this engagement. What software are you cutting with?

xnick11Good for just starting out. If you don't mind can I ask what you are shooting on? A stabilizer will help but I don't think its necessary. There is tons of shaky video all over television, it just depends on the look and feel you are going for. Just shoot the shit out of whatever it is that your shooting.

Small editing tips would be, don't cut to black unless the scene calls for it. Quick example would be a scene where a character is about to fall asleep. We see their eyes closing...then cut to black. Next scene starts with the same character in a big city heading to work.

It's okay to use dip to black transitions between shots while cutting to music, but I think to leave that much black between a shot just isn't necessary. In film we want to keep the viewer engaged at all times. Cutting to black stops this engagement. What software are you cutting with?

Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it! I shot this on my GoPro Hero 3 black, yes I know this isn't a cinematography camera but I like it. I am thinking about upgrading. I would buy something used for around $400 .. what would you recommend for video? I am using iMovie right now...I want to use final cut pro, but I don't have the money lol

.HEROThanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it! I shot this on my GoPro Hero 3 black, yes I know this isn't a cinematography camera but I like it. I am thinking about upgrading. I would buy something used for around $400 .. what would you recommend for video? I am using iMovie right now...I want to use final cut pro, but I don't have the money lol

Although GoPro's aren't focused much on "Cinematography" I still think they achieve a great image. In this day and age its hard to find a camera under $400 that is comparable to your GoPro. You can probably find many MiniDV cameras for that price, but these cameras are dated and many do not achieve the quality that a GoPro can. Besides skiing, what do you plan on shooting?

When it comes to editing, I don't think it matters on what software you use. I've seen plenty of great stuff shot and cut on the iPhone. That being said if you want something a bit more powerful then iMove and don't want to spend any money I would check out Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve. Originally the software usage was focused on the final stages of the post production process, color. Now Blackmagic has revamped the software into a "do everything package", you can create your full edit, add any VFX, then take it into the color stage and do all your final tweaking to the image. You can either buy the studio software package, or in your case they offer a completely free version of it. Head over to the Blackmagic website to check it out, you may be interested if you want to advance your editing skills.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

xnick11Although GoPro's aren't focused much on "Cinematography" I still think they achieve a great image. In this day and age its hard to find a camera under $400 that is comparable to your GoPro. You can probably find many MiniDV cameras for that price, but these cameras are dated and many do not achieve the quality that a GoPro can. Besides skiing, what do you plan on shooting?

When it comes to editing, I don't think it matters on what software you use. I've seen plenty of great stuff shot and cut on the iPhone. That being said if you want something a bit more powerful then iMove and don't want to spend any money I would check out Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve. Originally the software usage was focused on the final stages of the post production process, color. Now Blackmagic has revamped the software into a "do everything package", you can create your full edit, add any VFX, then take it into the color stage and do all your final tweaking to the image. You can either buy the studio software package, or in your case they offer a completely free version of it. Head over to the Blackmagic website to check it out, you may be interested if you want to advance your editing skills.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

Thanks a bunch man! Well Besides skiing, I would like to video skating, and anything else I guess...but skiing and skating for the most part. Black Magic looks cool too. Would you recommend staying with the GoPro, getting a t4i, or panasonic hvx200a?

.HEROThanks a bunch man! Well Besides skiing, I would like to video skating, and anything else I guess...but skiing and skating for the most part. Black Magic looks cool too. Would you recommend staying with the GoPro, getting a t4i, or panasonic hvx200a?

Cameras are only tools we use as filmmakers. A better camera won't help you tell a better story. That being said my suggestion to you would be to keep practicing. If I were to suggest anything I would definitely keep the GoPro for now. Its a great camera, its small and you can put it in places many other cameras would not fit. You can mount it on your skis, or helmet, dive down into water without the need for an expensive waterproof housing etc. Many people would take a T4i over a HVX, I on the other hand would take a HVX over a T4i. Its really all opinion and who you are as a filmmaker. Its hard to give you a straight answer on weather a t4i or hvx is better, so here is my quick opinion on the two.

HVX - Great camera to just pick up and go! Although P2 cards are still pretty expensive, they have came down tremendously in price over the past few years. XLR inputs, with 4 channel audio! This is a must have for capturing good clean audio! The camera will maintain focus throughout the zoom of the lens (meaning you can zoom into your subject, focus and zoom out and your subject will still be in focus). It has a viewfinder, and built in ND Filters! Unlimited record time (depending on your p2 cards), It does record 720/60p, but at 1920x1080 60fps the image is interlaced (1080/60i). This is a run and gun camera by all means, and can certainly be used more cinematically if you rig it up with the right equipment.

T4i - DSLR body, takes EF lenses, does not have built in ND filters, does not have XLR inputs, but does have a 1/8" mic input that you can attach a small mic to (or now there are many other solutions to recording audio directly into the camera), hard to maintain focus, 1080 up to 30fps, 720/60p, takes SD cards, you are only limited to recording 10:30 minutes per clip, each to achieve shallow depth of field. This is not a camera you can just pick up and run with. You need some kind of stabilizer at all times (Tripod, Monopod, Steadicam,MoVI), otherwise footage is very shaky.

I'm sorry if I missed anything in there, just writing from the top of my head. To basically sum it up, both are great cameras, the HVX has everything you need built into it, where the T4i you will constantly be building up. If you want to shoot action sports with a DSLR I would suggest getting a wide lens.

Please feel free to do a google search on these two cameras, being that they are two totally different styles of cameras. Again, sorry if I was not being clear on any of these topics, but I hope it helps you in some sort of way.

Thanks!

xnick11Cameras are only tools we use as filmmakers. A better camera won't help you tell a better story. That being said my suggestion to you would be to keep practicing. If I were to suggest anything I would definitely keep the GoPro for now. Its a great camera, its small and you can put it in places many other cameras would not fit. You can mount it on your skis, or helmet, dive down into water without the need for an expensive waterproof housing etc. Many people would take a T4i over a HVX, I on the other hand would take a HVX over a T4i. Its really all opinion and who you are as a filmmaker. Its hard to give you a straight answer on weather a t4i or hvx is better, so here is my quick opinion on the two.

HVX - Great camera to just pick up and go! Although P2 cards are still pretty expensive, they have came down tremendously in price over the past few years. XLR inputs, with 4 channel audio! This is a must have for capturing good clean audio! The camera will maintain focus throughout the zoom of the lens (meaning you can zoom into your subject, focus and zoom out and your subject will still be in focus). It has a viewfinder, and built in ND Filters! Unlimited record time (depending on your p2 cards), It does record 720/60p, but at 1920x1080 60fps the image is interlaced (1080/60i). This is a run and gun camera by all means, and can certainly be used more cinematically if you rig it up with the right equipment.

T4i - DSLR body, takes EF lenses, does not have built in ND filters, does not have XLR inputs, but does have a 1/8" mic input that you can attach a small mic to (or now there are many other solutions to recording audio directly into the camera), hard to maintain focus, 1080 up to 30fps, 720/60p, takes SD cards, you are only limited to recording 10:30 minutes per clip, each to achieve shallow depth of field. This is not a camera you can just pick up and run with. You need some kind of stabilizer at all times (Tripod, Monopod, Steadicam,MoVI), otherwise footage is very shaky.

I'm sorry if I missed anything in there, just writing from the top of my head. To basically sum it up, both are great cameras, the HVX has everything you need built into it, where the T4i you will constantly be building up. If you want to shoot action sports with a DSLR I would suggest getting a wide lens.

Please feel free to do a google search on these two cameras, being that they are two totally different styles of cameras. Again, sorry if I was not being clear on any of these topics, but I hope it helps you in some sort of way.

Thanks!

Wow. Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it. I'll keep looking and doing some research, but +k for your help!

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Free306skiergetting Final cut pro for free is super easy. message me if you want more details, although i respect that you want to support the makers

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