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Comment by Don posted on New interest! at 13/11/2011 - 01:34
my experiences with youtube...
it is a conveinent way to show your work.
publishing on youtube can have a halo effect where one popular video draws attention to other work in your channel.
It is global, and so may not bring you any business.
GOOGLE adsense is a rip off, I've de-monetized my videos because they weren't paying, I got locked out of my adsense account when google and youtube linked the accounts, and there has been no way to get google to unlock that account, so whomever the hell got paid for those ads it certianly was not me.
anyways...
yes it's useful... and no, it won't bring you business unless it's a client you sent the link to..
and lastly... people want something for nothing... I post a vid of a photoshoot, it gets a few hits.. I post a how to video for making a softbox, it gets 20,000 hits...
it is a conveinent way to show your work.
publishing on youtube can have a halo effect where one popular video draws attention to other work in your channel.
It is global, and so may not bring you any business.
GOOGLE adsense is a rip off, I've de-monetized my videos because they weren't paying, I got locked out of my adsense account when google and youtube linked the accounts, and there has been no way to get google to unlock that account, so whomever the hell got paid for those ads it certianly was not me.
anyways...
yes it's useful... and no, it won't bring you business unless it's a client you sent the link to..
and lastly... people want something for nothing... I post a vid of a photoshoot, it gets a few hits.. I post a how to video for making a softbox, it gets 20,000 hits...
Comment by Don posted on Do you think UTube is good adverting? at 12/11/2011 - 14:16
Ahem....link
Comment by Don posted on How To Make a Beauty Dish at 11/11/2011 - 18:34
Comment by Don posted on Eye-fi (SD) Cards at 11/11/2011 - 14:53
Frogfish wrote:
My first Pentax was a K7 - zero issues, in my K5 I had a main board failure, quickly changed and normal service resumed. I'd happily take a K5 any day of the week - and if it has any issues get them resolved - just to be able to shoot with this wonderful camera.
I also wonder if changes in manufacturing forced by society and governments to reduce the use of lead solder is a contributing factor as well, which would affect all camera makers BTW not just pentax... so relibility may be advesely affected for many new peoducts accross the board?Pentaxophile wrote:
I've had a P30, a mz50, an istDl2 (all of which were stolen), a k200d and a k7, a P30t and a Z70. None have skipped a beat! So my general perception of Pentax products is of reliability.
On the other hand, I wouldn't want to diminish the problems people have had with the k5, which are clearly well above the norm.
But are they ? Take the stain issue out of the equation (and maybe blame Sony as well as Pentax for that ) and what are you left with ? More than the industry 'standard' of around 5% ? I've had a P30, a mz50, an istDl2 (all of which were stolen), a k200d and a k7, a P30t and a Z70. None have skipped a beat! So my general perception of Pentax products is of reliability.
On the other hand, I wouldn't want to diminish the problems people have had with the k5, which are clearly well above the norm.
My first Pentax was a K7 - zero issues, in my K5 I had a main board failure, quickly changed and normal service resumed. I'd happily take a K5 any day of the week - and if it has any issues get them resolved - just to be able to shoot with this wonderful camera.
Comment by Don posted on Pentax woes, tell us about yours. at 09/11/2011 - 17:43
japers45 wrote:
Excellent advice Don I'm not sure if the old Canon camcorder has a lot of manual controls, I'll dig it out tonight and have a go. perhaps if I shelled out for your airfare you could make the trip over?
airfare and booze and you got it!Excellent advice Don I'm not sure if the old Canon camcorder has a lot of manual controls, I'll dig it out tonight and have a go. perhaps if I shelled out for your airfare you could make the trip over?
Comment by Don posted on Urgent Assistance from video-ers please at 09/11/2011 - 15:36
the 50 -135 is perfect... the 50 f2 definately good lens... the venue and your shooting position should tell you if you need the longer reach of the zoom, or if you can get away with the prime..
you 'll need to set both camera to manual focus. and check your exposure settings..and color balance... I shoot full manual in these situations, you can use some automation if you like but definately manual focus on your video camera as it will be stationary and the af may hunt at randon if left on auto...
as for hand held... with the k5... depends on how good you are and where your shooting...there may not be room for thetripod.
you 'll need to set both camera to manual focus. and check your exposure settings..and color balance... I shoot full manual in these situations, you can use some automation if you like but definately manual focus on your video camera as it will be stationary and the af may hunt at randon if left on auto...
as for hand held... with the k5... depends on how good you are and where your shooting...there may not be room for thetripod.
Comment by Don posted on Urgent Assistance from video-ers please at 09/11/2011 - 09:12
How long is the production?
if longer than 11 mins you'll run into problems.
I'd use a regular video cam for the wide, longer running shot beginning to end, then shoot my b-roll shots with the d-slr and a fast fifty if you got one....
then use the d-slr to do the closer shots.... and use those for the cutaways in post.
also.... either get a cable and line out feed from the master soundboard or look at a sperate mic for the video camera to get cleaner audio in post..
if longer than 11 mins you'll run into problems.
I'd use a regular video cam for the wide, longer running shot beginning to end, then shoot my b-roll shots with the d-slr and a fast fifty if you got one....
then use the d-slr to do the closer shots.... and use those for the cutaways in post.
also.... either get a cable and line out feed from the master soundboard or look at a sperate mic for the video camera to get cleaner audio in post..
Comment by Don posted on Urgent Assistance from video-ers please at 08/11/2011 - 23:33
my gear, old and new has been flawless and reliable.. (oops little lie there I had a new k10 sr switch broken traded at the retailer for a new one and a scroll wheel issue with my kr that I fixed myself with a squirt of wd-40...worked fine BTW)my only Pentax woe, is they have not yet made my dream camera.... but my dreams are a little weird, I'll admit.
Comment by Don posted on Pentax woes, tell us about yours. at 08/11/2011 - 18:33
Kodak sold it's sensor division... that means the 645d's sensor is to be made under a new company... I hope they plan on cranking out improved sensors for Pentax!
a 645d with 4k video would ROCK! I'd actually sell a kidney (somebody elses's, not mine of course:twisted to buy one!
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a 645d with 4k video would ROCK! I'd actually sell a kidney (somebody elses's, not mine of course:twisted to buy one!
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Comment by Don posted on the future of the evolution in electronic imaging.. at 08/11/2011 - 18:27
I have a new interest in life!....I've been up to Berwick today,playing golf!...quite like it!....Must say though ,it comes in third place,behind my camera and shooting grey squirrels!
glue peanuts onto golf tees, get to the driving range, then post us a photo of flying squirrels.... try for 250 yards...