Test shots with Panasonic GS400 and 35mm DOF Adapter

[insomniacsoleil]

Loved your video. Great job. post more videos.

[BeFreeMedia]

thanks! i dont post videos with this account anymore..search BeFreeMedia and youll find my latest work.

[roscoegino]

nice work.

[planBsk8ter15]

amazing quality btw.............do u put the little chip thing in the comp then it uploads cuz it looks confusing and also did u like have to get it to diffrent setting to get the quality that good or does it just come that good??? cuz i wana get 1

[UAC220]

I'm curious: I'm interested in purchasing a used GS400, but with the influx of HD technology, do you think it would still be a good investment? Because of the transitions into HD, would it be future proofing my footage, or will the overall quality of the GS400 prevail? What do you figure?

[FeelFreeFilms]

Hi, I would recommend getting a canon hv20 or 30 now as the picture quality is superior to the gs400..the gs400 is a nice camcorder but the canons picture is crisp and HD which gives you plenty to play with if your outputing to SD.

[RAWKEYBEATZ]

Hello, im torn between getting the hv30 or the sony sr12 do u like the sony hdr sr12?

[FeelFreeFilms]

I just checked out a HD clip shot with a sr12and it looks great and I would say that they look equal at first glance. the sr12 record's to hard disk and the hvs record to dv tape so i guess you have to decide whats more convenient, also hv20s are very cheap these days which would also leave some money spare for accessories.

[RAWKEYBEATZ]

thx for replying, i think yeah i will actually lean more towards the hv20 or the hv30?

[Tajniaq]

great!

[Hiteryan]

i fap to 35mm adapters.

[naedsukram]

Great footage,even on you tube.

[mikedevelta]

Can you please tell me how you compressed this video for you tube, I have the same camera but never had results like that!

Lovely presentation.

[FeelFreeFilms]

Thanks, the original file is 320 x 240 compressed with windows media 9 codec at 4000kbps @ 30fps..but that was when youtube didnt have the high quality option. If you upload a full size resolution (720x576) clip at 4000kbps you will get good quality. If you watch the video response called " The Krate Krusaders feat Jargon Live @ UPSU - 14th April 08'" that was a HDV clip I uploaded at 1440x1080 and youtube handled it fine.

[mikedevelta]

Thank you so much for those specs, you've really inspired me to go that extra mile on my clips.

I've had a gs400 for a few years now and love it to bits, picked up a second hand one today at a pawn shop so I'm real happy about the possibilities of working with two angles.

Thanks again

Mike

[rcs2003]

At 0:45 --- awesome depth of field!

[alectroniq]

any tutorials on this ?

[FeelFreeFilms]

yeh: watch?v=xW9wkv5fkBg&feature=re­lated

[Requiemes]

Awesome.

Can i know the titles of the songs, please?

[SimulatedFilms]

gs400??? i have a Panasonic gs500 ive never herd of a GS400

[SimulatedFilms]

nm i looked it up. the gs400 shoots 24p???

[nufffun]

NTSC is 24p, PAL is 25p.

[FeelFreeFilms]

As stated above....

[SimulatedFilms]

but still wheres the setting to change it??? i can only shoot reg video setting

[molkoisgod]

that looks amazing

should go filming sometime i'm from plymouth

plympton

x

[sylviolima18]

greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaat!!! Wow!

[bosco7]

looks fantastic

i'm bidding on a gs400 right now

they were discontinued

only a few left for sale on ebay!!

[FeelFreeFilms]

I don't have the gs400 anymore, i have a canon hv20 and i cant recommend this cam enough!!!

[raulromandelagarza]

Hey!

your footage looks great, it's movie like. I have a same Panasonic camera, can u tell me how to made for my camera?

Thanks

[snwsxbsktbll]

that's some great footage bro, congrats. I have a GS300, wish I could achieve some shots like that.

[livenetwork]

Hey there!

I have a question, ist the pixel pattern that seems to come through on some shots the ground glass or the codec? and did you use a static or vibrating diy adapter? and did you seem to have problems setting the flange focal range, cause some of the shots seem out of just about out of focus. The shots itself are rad. Nice athmosphere.

cheers and thnx

[FeelFreeFilms]

Thanks,

I think the pixel pattern is the compression by youtube. my adapter is a vibrating one. the focal flange is actually set when you build the adapter, its the distance between the gg (ground glass) and the lens. The reason why some shots will be slightly out is because all focusing is done manually and its hard to judge the distance if you are stationery and the subject is moving.

[livenetwork]

Cool, thnx for the reply. Yea sure. Just thought if you built the thing yourself, you might have set the gg slightly off, so you dont get infinity right orso. cheers again

[edqf]

I'm very interested in this DOF adapter!

Where can I get more details?

cheers!

[Everlastingpro]

How much did it cost to make the dof adapter? and also does the image record upside down and stuff? can you just fix that in post production? i have a gs500 and want depth of field really bad.

[FeelFreeFilms]

yes, the image is recorded upside down and can be fixed easily in post. I have an adapter for sale at the moment, I'll send you the details.

[lstation]

What software application and codec settings did you use to encode this video for YouTube?

[lstation]

Also, did you make the adapter or did you purchase it, if so, where can i get a DIY adapter. Thanks!

[FeelFreeFilms]

Hi, I made the adapter.

[lstation]

Great Shots!!!!, what software did you use to get it YouTube ready? Im using quicktime and I cant seem to get the settings right. I make it 320 x 240, 2000kbs, H.264, deinterlace, single pass, and it still doesnt look as sharp as your material. Do you sharper before you place it on YouTube, can you please share details on the codec you're using and the settings for placing on YouTube. Great job lots of good colors.

[Brumisek]

Hi, I just ordered DIY 35mm adaptor. I've got Panasonic GS500 camcorder - so, it's simmilary to you. Your movie test is realy cool. Did you used some post-production? (for vivid colors)... Thanks for answer

[FeelFreeFilms]

yes, Color corrected alittle, just brightned and color saturation up abit.

[Brumisek]

I think also Magic Bullets plug-in is great for 35mm adapter. Great for color corrections and support film-look effect. However I have to wait for my DYI 35mm adaptor. In fact I can't sleep almost :)

[FeelFreeFilms]

ha, yep i know the athat feeling : )

[Brumisek]

One, last question. How you solved problem with inverted picture? It have to be hard to film anything when you see inverted (left-right+top-bottom) picture ... ?

[FeelFreeFilms]

I actually filmed the footage above all inverted which was difficult cus I only had the adapter for around a month, its easier when you use a tripod. I now have a small PMP connect through avi in and monitor through that. I have a canon HV20 now so I need HD solution now.

[pablopaul]

great shot!, the DOF is homemade? I have a GS300 NTSC and I looking build an adapter like this! thnks!

[kabraz]

that adapter is incredibly sexy. i want one. loll

[vanmyl]

that's some insane DOF. what is it?

[FeelFreeFilms]

Its a diy adapter

[tbwff]

Wow..how impressive!!! Loved the colours and depth of field shot when the subjects hand was on the rail!!! Keep up the good work

[FeelFreeFilms]

thanks

[moniandani]

This is some of the best test footage i've seen! What did you use? Is this a homemade or bought dof adapter?

[LuvhandleR]

Great images! what type of adapter is this? the colors look very vivid.Great job.