You guys just made the perfect tutorial for beginning to shoot video with a DSLR! I was having a helluva time with choppy footage when shooting at 24 and 30fps. And though I didn't notice as much chop when shooting at 60 fps, from your advice, this was obviously due to violating the coveted 160 degree rule and needing a ND filter! This is probably the most straightforward, practical and important advice you could give someone shooting video with a DSLR!
changing lenses with different fstops throughout the shoot seems to compromise continuity of exposure (even if it is kept at the same or similar settings). during post, fixing up the differences in exposure can be a huge pain and the inconsistencies within the sequence can be unbearable to watch! do you have any tips on how to keep the same exposure whilst switching lenses? i tend to just pick one lens for a scene and leave it.. but it really limits my artistic freedom throughout the shoot
Part 2. People should also be aware that all 'f-stops' are not created equal. F-stops are a theoretical number taken from the dimensions of the lens/focal length/etc and aren't as accurate as t-Stops (which is how the movie industry calculates exposure). T-stops are taken from the actual 'Transmitted' through the lens. An f 4 lens by two different manufacturers often give different exposures.
I tell beginners to think of f-stops as a fraction f4 = 1.4, f16 = 1/16. Easier to visualize.
'Stopping up' must be a video/movie term because us photographer's have always said 'Stopping down' and 'Opening up' when speaking of f-stops.
Also, the variable ND filter is actually two Polarizing filters stacked together, and unfortunately they aren't all neutral in color. If you were to take ND or Polarizing filters from several manufacturers and lay them side by side on a white piece of paper their color variances would be very noticeable. There's more, but I'm running out of characters.
hi i just brought a eos 55d. Now i want to edit the videos that i shoot in the Final cut pro. Would you pls tell me what should be my settings in the FCP so that i can get the best results? Thank you for the answer.
@LeonardLew Thats right, but he said 'stopping down' to increase depth of field. Stopping down means narrowing the aperture. i.e. a higher f-stop number. So he is right also.
@LeonardLew no its like opposite if you know what i mean a larger fstop leads to more DOF because say if the aperture is f2.8 it is a large fstop and f22 is a low fstop
changing lenses with different fstops throughout the shoot seems to compromise continuity of exposure (even if it is kept at the same or similar settings). during post, fixing up the differences in exposure can be a huge pain and the inconsistencies within the sequence can be unbearable to watch! do you have any tips on how to keep the same exposure whilst switching lenses? i tend to just pick one lens for a scene and leave it.. but it really limits my artistic freedom throughout the shoot
@nodashipl you're not going to find much under 400 dollars for EOS, except for the EF 50mm f/1.8 which just happens to be one of the best bang for buck lenses out there, sadly on a crop sensor this focal length is very narrow, and mostly good only for closeups and headshots, although if you manage to find an anamorphic lens attachment and are able to adapt it, you can get a horisontal field of view of a 25mm while retaining the depth of field of a 50mm lens, for that wide shallow DOF cine look.
Will the effects of the ND filter show up on your exposure bar in your camera?
MsRustyMitten 1 month ago
@MsRustyMitten If I'm right in my assumption in how the light meter works than your camera will include the ND filter's effect in your light meter.
hobocamptheater 3 weeks ago
Hey, hey, I am at 2:02 and I am really scared whats the surprise behind the overexposed liveview :D
TheVerotic 4 months ago
i had my volume really high and when that guy ran across the screen it scarred the crap out of me!
koryspiller 10 months ago 15
The opening gag was good, but you gave it a way just a little bit. Sell that stuff, man!
Bosch232 11 months ago
to think i spent $80 on the popular PB tutorial,, and you have it all here for free....thanks so much!!!
mysquareback 11 months ago
You guys just made the perfect tutorial for beginning to shoot video with a DSLR! I was having a helluva time with choppy footage when shooting at 24 and 30fps. And though I didn't notice as much chop when shooting at 60 fps, from your advice, this was obviously due to violating the coveted 160 degree rule and needing a ND filter! This is probably the most straightforward, practical and important advice you could give someone shooting video with a DSLR!
Thanks again!
jffrats 11 months ago
i would love to know, does a filter help shallow the DOF, if you say over exposed and added a filter would this work? HELP!
benhector55 1 year ago
Thanks for the information..
but a lot of talking can be boring, how about go out and shoot some examples?
Fa9ooly323 1 year ago
Wow. just that exposure check is very helpful. Thanks!
geyck 1 year ago
Thank You for the info,, always helpful! -C
cortesnyc 1 year ago
Just to clear any confusion DOF isn't narrow or wide. It is either shallow or deep.
FluidEdits 1 year ago
OMFG I ROFL'D SO BAD WHEN HE RAN IN FRONT OF CAMERA xD!!!!!!
TehFoxit 1 year ago 27
changing lenses with different fstops throughout the shoot seems to compromise continuity of exposure (even if it is kept at the same or similar settings). during post, fixing up the differences in exposure can be a huge pain and the inconsistencies within the sequence can be unbearable to watch! do you have any tips on how to keep the same exposure whilst switching lenses? i tend to just pick one lens for a scene and leave it.. but it really limits my artistic freedom throughout the shoot
jusplaying 1 year ago
Part 2. People should also be aware that all 'f-stops' are not created equal. F-stops are a theoretical number taken from the dimensions of the lens/focal length/etc and aren't as accurate as t-Stops (which is how the movie industry calculates exposure). T-stops are taken from the actual 'Transmitted' through the lens. An f 4 lens by two different manufacturers often give different exposures.
I tell beginners to think of f-stops as a fraction f4 = 1.4, f16 = 1/16. Easier to visualize.
greatpix 1 year ago
'Stopping up' must be a video/movie term because us photographer's have always said 'Stopping down' and 'Opening up' when speaking of f-stops.
Also, the variable ND filter is actually two Polarizing filters stacked together, and unfortunately they aren't all neutral in color. If you were to take ND or Polarizing filters from several manufacturers and lay them side by side on a white piece of paper their color variances would be very noticeable. There's more, but I'm running out of characters.
greatpix 1 year ago
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greatpix 1 year ago
hi i just brought a eos 55d. Now i want to edit the videos that i shoot in the Final cut pro. Would you pls tell me what should be my settings in the FCP so that i can get the best results? Thank you for the answer.
MrSonam83 1 year ago
That scared the HELL out of me!
Larrythedoughboy 1 year ago
my eyyeeeessss! was that a naked fat man?!
unprofessionalvids 1 year ago
Noise, not grain. :)
kaouthiavideo 1 year ago
Great introduction!
WTHelge 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure that you got the way aperture works mixed up. Doesn't a lower fstop lead to a more narrow DOF and not the other way around?
LeonardLew 1 year ago 3
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@LeonardLew Thats right, but he said 'stopping down' to increase depth of field. Stopping down means narrowing the aperture. i.e. a higher f-stop number. So he is right also.
titaniumslug 1 year ago
@titaniumslug Ah thanks that confused me.
LeonardLew 1 year ago
@LeonardLew no its like opposite if you know what i mean a larger fstop leads to more DOF because say if the aperture is f2.8 it is a large fstop and f22 is a low fstop
TommyPh500d 1 year ago
@LeonardLew Pretty sure he's right.
Stopping down == higher f/number == smaller aperture == less light gets in == wider depth of field
Stopping up == lower f/number == wider aperture == more light gets in == narrower depth of field.
kaouthiavideo 1 year ago 9
i love these tutorials, but could youi please tighting the blue muslin behind you in the introduction part, because that really bothers me ;d
MrSmallButBrave 1 year ago
How about making an episode about slow motion?
firstbest000 1 year ago 2
I thought this was a family show!? :oD
whisk0r 1 year ago
changing lenses with different fstops throughout the shoot seems to compromise continuity of exposure (even if it is kept at the same or similar settings). during post, fixing up the differences in exposure can be a huge pain and the inconsistencies within the sequence can be unbearable to watch! do you have any tips on how to keep the same exposure whilst switching lenses? i tend to just pick one lens for a scene and leave it.. but it really limits my artistic freedom throughout the shoot
jusplaying 1 year ago
haha "exposure"
byang874 1 year ago
Large fader filter + step up/down rings?
supersamuelyt 1 year ago
thnx!
pankakes105 1 year ago
u gotta jack up your turnaround on these vids. i can't wait 2 wks till the next one!
RoathRipper 1 year ago
AWESOME!
YapSnapProductions 1 year ago
whats the cheapest matte box
FilmmakerCal 1 year ago
That totally didn't feel like 2 weeks. I could have sworn you released your audio episode last week before I checked the dates.
BruckThatsMe 1 year ago
That made me JUMP! 8-|
Thanks for all these awesome videos, Tony! You're the best!
AdamLeeGuitarist 1 year ago
review affordable lenses please!...great channel
lalolandalanda 1 year ago
can u do a episode how which len's to buy for a cheap price.
nodashipl 1 year ago
@nodashipl according to the dvd lens will be the next video
fanta10101 1 year ago
@nodashipl you're not going to find much under 400 dollars for EOS, except for the EF 50mm f/1.8 which just happens to be one of the best bang for buck lenses out there, sadly on a crop sensor this focal length is very narrow, and mostly good only for closeups and headshots, although if you manage to find an anamorphic lens attachment and are able to adapt it, you can get a horisontal field of view of a 25mm while retaining the depth of field of a 50mm lens, for that wide shallow DOF cine look.
Jokker88 1 year ago