Background information: this former "client" is a 24 y/o male boxer who made a proposition to me a while back. He proposed a verbal partnership where I would film and edit his boxing vlogs for free and we would split YouTube revenue in the future IF we ever achieved that milestone. I was between jobs at the time so I accepted. Keep in mind there is no contract and it's a 100% verbal agreement. We filmed 3 full days worth of vlogging content and a disagreement came up. He wanted to film nearly EVERY DAY to build a vast back log of footage. Meanwhile I wanted to film ENOUGH to produce a full vlog or 2 then proceed to film after uploading a final product. We compromised and I finally edited our first vlog but he began to act defeated afterwards and attempted to sabotage the upload (ie. "accidentally" turning off my computer, calling me in the morning and urging me to delete my posts, etc.). I've ended our partnership/collaboration but continued to edit the vlog footage to post on my YouTube channel. I just posted the 3rd and final vlog of his and he sent me text threatening to file a cease and desist motion if I do not delete those videos. I don't understand how he can legitimately file a cease and desist motion against me when he is in front of the camera running the show and enjoying being the center of attention. What would you do? Legal advise?

Been using Sennheiser EW112 G3 lavs for 11 years (USA) and had a first today.

I was recording teleprompter with talent at a business in a large 3-story building. We were about 40 minutes in when someone comes and knocks on the door. It was a nearby office complaining that they could hear our lavs coming through their ceiling speaker system. The only way they determined we were the culprit was they could hear the content of the script (home construction) and deduced that it was this particular business (home builder).

So I walk to their office to confirm what's going on, and sure enough, we're broadcasting on their speakers. At the time we were using 516-518MHz. I should have marked it down exactly. I always bandscan the location beforehand. Either way I bandscanned again and switched to 551MHz and the problem disappeared.

Has anyone ever experienced something like this before?

Hey everyone!

I've been doing more interviews recently so still pretty new to this side of things. I've been starting to think about how long it's taking me to setup. I don't have a ton of equipment, but I am interested in possibly saving some time IF possible.

I have a Smallrig 220 with a 36 inch softbox and a godox ml60ii as a hairlight. It's a pretty basic.

How are you all settings up for single and 2-3 person interviews?

Thanks!

I’m in the market for a brighter key light to punch through windows.

I’m looking at a 500 watt light, in my budget that I can get now or a 650 watt light, out of my budget that I’d have to wait for. My question is “is 150 watts a discernible difference”?

Hi all
im recording some kind of cooking shows and im using Rode Wireless Pros, unfortunatelly they are echoing each other and i have to cut all the audio between the persons speaking. Which is time intensive and annoying.

is there a proper way to avoid this or i need to invest in a Boom Mic to get clean audio of multiple persons talking? I tried avoid let them speak into each others face to minimize it, but it doesnt really help..

any advice?

Anyone have any recommendations for a entry level professional light for 10 minute outdoor interviews?

I'm looking for a classroom camera, something that'll sit on a tripod and auto track the instructor via a wearable device. I've already tried the DJI Pocket 2 & 3, they're good but they lose the presenter too often and need to be reset for every person / break that happens so I'd prefer a wearable device.

Ideally under US$1,000 and it needs to be at least 1080p.

Bonus points if the wearable device is a microphone with controls to start the recording :)

Hi i'm thinking of these lenses and wanted opinion by video users Here is how the aperture changes based on the zoom for the 28 200 28mm- 2.8 35mm - 3.2 50mm - 3.5 70mm - 4.0 100mm - 4.5 135mm - 5.0 200mm - 5.6

So in the 28 75 2 8 range it's going to be 2.8-4.0 Is that a good compromise or should I just get the constant 2.8 one? Am going to use it with a ZV-E1 on documenting travel

To all the successful, working, owners/operators of a video production company.. what are the top 5 things you would do if you were starting your company over again?

I'm currently a solo video shooter on the side in a small market (Portland, ME) and I'm hoping to go full time to start 2025. I want to eventually transition into working with small teams to produce high quality commercials for businesses/brands.

Besides things like coming up with a name, website, etc., what are some ways you would go about setting yourself up for success? This might be a little too general and if there's already a thread on here I'd love to see the link! Thanks for your time!

Hello there.

Recently I moved to (my first) Macbook Pro (M4 Pro base model) with only 512GB storage. So far everything great, new experience and learning curve of new system.

I planned to use external SSD (connected directly to laptop without any dock) as main storage... and editing video directly from that SSD without copying material to laptop, but I completely miss info, that external SSDs can be quite limited. For example there is no reason to buy Samsung T9 over T7 because laptop limiting 'read speed' to almost the same values.

Currently my biggest problem is that having new and good machine I don't want to limit it's performance because of slow external drive/connection.

Based on internet info I have few questions that I wasn't able to find answer that is based on real life experience (not just statistics, charts, dry data etc). If possible I would like to hear opinion on:

- USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4 SSD enclosure (or complete drive)? Which connection is preferable? Or there is no real reason to going into these high speed (and more expensive) cases from video editing point of view?

- From the heaviest file format point of view, that I can record right now (4K ProRes 422, 30fps) what 'read speed' is needed/recommended, into what value aiming for? Any specific drive recommendation? Issues?

- If somebody also editing only from external drive, do you have any issues, setup recommendations? Or I just overthinking and classic T7 will not limit laptop in any way?

I would like to avoid recommendation like "the faster possible that I can afford"... if I could go into that direction I would already do it, or just spent even extra $ for internal laptop storage... but I'm close to limit of my budget, and I want to spend rest of the money well.

Please and thank you! :)

Hello, 2 years ago, I had purchased a Weebill S for a uni project (car cinematic), and had purchased it used, it came with everything include the handle but not a base plate. I had bought two or three base plate replacements which ended up being more hassle or just got sent back completely. 2 years later and I am considering getting back into making car cinematics as a hobby, but the main problem I have at the moment is finding a good damn replacement base plate, whether that's a replacement of the exact same base plate or an off-brand one. Please anyone recommend me a good replacement base plate you're CERTAIN that works. The camera I currently have is a Sony A6200 and the lense is a 28-70.

He there, I really need to update my portfolio for videos. Till now I used adobe portfolio, but optical it’s really ass. There are so little setting options and design customisation but it’s included in the subscription.

1. Is there a good looking Portfolio for free out there or just little money? (What about domain?)

2. Which Websites can you recommend for building his own video portfolio very easy without wasting too much time in it (free or paid)?

3. Do you have proven tips for a professional portfolio?

4. Am I right when I think that most of professionals use there portfolio as a website for more information, contact and so on like a real website?

I recently recorded a cooking video outside in my backyard. I started in the afternoon and finished as the sun was going down. There is no shade and the sun was harsh so I put up a pop up tent to block the sun.

At the start of the recording I ran a custom white balance then recorded. The first scenes were pretty much the same lighting so I didn’t think I needed to adjust white balance.

After smoking in the traeger the sun went down but it was light out still, golden hour?

I was very noticeable so I ran another custom white balance and it went from 5100k to 9900> and the colors looked so much warmer and very nice.

What’s the proper way I should handle this in the future? Should I not use pop up to block sun? I’m thinking it imparted different colors because the canopy is a grayish blue.

Do I try to find shade somehow or how do I deal with harsh sunlight?

How do I properly address the white balance when lighting changes? It’s super noticeable in post. Any tips on correcting in post?

Thanks

I'm looking for a replacement windscreen for the one that came with the mic, because of the logo.

Not sure which one to get - anyone who owns the mic can recommend?

I measured the one from Rode, - in case someone needs, not stretched, it's 55mm inside depth, 40mm diameter, length outside 90mm, diameter outside (contour maximum) 50mm

I know this is a bit off-topic from wedding videography itself, but I'm hoping it’s okay to ask. I've been filming weddings for about a year now, and in that time, I’ve worked on 30–40 weddings, so I’ve gained a fair amount of experience. I've noticed that the majority of the couples I film are in the 23–29 age range.

As a 29-year-old single guy, I sometimes wonder if I’m late to the game or if people are just getting married really young. So, I’m curious—what age ranges do most of the couples fall into in the weddings you’ve filmed? And for the single folks out there, do you ever feel a certain way watching all these couples in love, exchanging vows, while you’re just there behind the camera? Does it ever make you feel a bit lonely?

My understanding is that super 8 films are not as wide as full frame digital cameras. And watching this film of praise for super 8 the frame fills the screen at 1:53 and I couldn’t help but wonder if I was watching a faked super 8 film from a guy trying to sell super 8 wedding films. Please tell me if I’m wrong!

https://youtu.be/o1kcRd2hWQM?si=QLu-BJpVAOgRO5Hv

TL/DR: old timer boss severely limits project quality, lackluster body of work as a result.

I’m grateful to be working full time in video production and earning a good living, but I regularly feel that my growth is held back. Without going too into detail, we don’t have “clients” per se, we just serve one organization.

My boss (who’s been in video serving this single organization for 40 years) has a very technical approach but lacks the creative eye for modern video standards (great with cables, horrible with visuals). My coworkers and I believe that because he’s only gotten feedback from a small group of people who know nothing about video, he’s deluded into thinking he’s much better than he is. We are constantly biting our tongues to appease him.

One small example, and I’m not sure how, but he cant see the difference between frame rates (or camera quality). He insists we shoot everything in 60fps and export it in 60fps because “more frames is better”, even though we’ve tried to tell him high frame rates are for specific purposes)…which ultimately limits our projects and the potential quality of my portfolio. I’m aware that we are ultimately here to serve him, but it would be nice to be able to have some work to show a future potential employer and not have them laugh at it.

It’s frustrating when we have the tools to elevate the work but are limited by his vision. He sticks to familiar tools and methods, which holds us back creatively. Our videos would be visually stronger if we gave us flexibility with equipment (we have cinema cameras), but he insists on outdated gear simply because that’s what he’s comfortable with (point and shoot camcorders).

I’m at a point where I’m unsure how to balance respect for his experience with the need for growth and better quality work.

Any advice on how to approach this?

I’m seeking a dynamic, versatile YouTube Specialist and Associate Producer to join our podcasting team. This remote contract role based out of the USA.

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Hi, I am a recent graduate with a degree in film and multimedia production. I live in a small town, and I'm trying to find ways to get practice while simultaneously building out some semblance of a portfolio. I recently bought a used Lumix S1 for a good deal and some accessories to go with it to so that I can use it for videography and cinematography. My hope is to be able to get some video gigs for practice, for my portfolio, and for recognition. On my free time I would like to use my tools to practice filmmaking in my cinematography and editing through personal projects.

I've spent a good amount of money and research for budget audio and video gear that won't break the bank but is still usable in semi-professional and a beginner context. The thing I've been admittedly avoiding is lighting. Everywhere I look, when it comes to budget lighting, the advice is usually to avoid the cheaper led units and springing for something in the $150- $300. However, as someone trying to get started as a one man band, I really can't afford that right now, and probably won't for a while.

I've actually been asked to do a project as a favor, and I think I can do a decent job with a single light, but I don't have the money to spend on that sort of thing after having to spend money on everything else in my kit so far and worrying about other future purchases.

For budget cinematography I've seen people recommend using older tungsten's off of eBay which I am definitely inclined to do, but for videography assignments where the heat and workflow of those old tungsten lights may not be ideal, I am under the impression that I should probably invest in at least one light that is more reliable for that sort of thing.

So I've been scouring Facebook marketplace and eBay for deals on cheap light fixtures that may be suitable for this project. It's a smaller, lowkey project so I think I can get away with getting one key light, and relying on bounce, negative fill and some smaller led light units I can borrow from a friend. This has led me to these lights. These are the FloLight FL-110HM, and their relatively cheap, and come with their own stands and bulbs. However, I don't know a ton about this kind of light. My question is do you think these lights could be serviceable for a beginner light kit and for jobs like this. If not, do I have any other options?

Sorry for the long post TL:DR:
Does anyone know if the lights in this picture FloLight FL-110HM, are usable and if not does anyone know of any budget alternatives I could use just to start out?

Hello,

I am the director of a short film with a main DP/videographer who is shooting the majority of the video. I also have a second person who is helping me shoot B roll/supplemental footage. How would you credit these two differently? The main videographer is going to be setting the mood for most of the runtime so I want to respect their contributions but also want to give credit to the second camera person who is also bringing their own talent.

Thoughts?

Reaching out for some help. I am looking to buy a Sony a6700 for my youtube channel. I will be primarily using it for filming my face cam sections of my video essays. I will also be using it for shooting some cars at meets etc for some instagram content, videos and stills etc. can anyone advise me on which lens to go for. How limited will I be with the kit bundle lens that comes with it? (Epz 50mm OSS) thank you!

I am starting my channel, and I want to film myself and for it to look like this: https://youtu.be/AUfrC_eh3HA?si=V75lCY2UoCdvQc7E

I would really appreciate any tips or advice for my set up, and maybe settings for the camera? I am planning on using my Lumix GH5, a dupe for the DJI mics (though I also have a SM58 and a seinheiser e835, and this light kit from amazon.

Would you recommend another kind of light? I'm trying to keep this set up as minimal and simple hehe

I have a 3 month long contract for right around $5.5K and I've been approaching businesses to partner up with.

Some examples include: Real estate companies (residential, industrial, and retail) Small to medium businesses (ice cream shops, owners of multiple night clubs and bars, restaurant owners, clothing stores)

Now I'm looking at promoters because my real passion is in live events.

Basically, I'd shoot the content, edit, and post. 6-8 short form pieces a day across all platforms, 1-2 medium length pieces a week, and eventually exclusive content on the businesses own website behind a pay wall that people can subscribe to, and that money would go to my client.

In some cases I can't even talk to the owner. In other cases the owner doesn't care what I can potentially bring to the table, they see me like a candy bar in a gas station, instead of a valued partner that can add to the businesses bottom line.

I've done the free/discounted thing for years, and it left me screwed. Little money and my work not posted with little to no explanation as to why.

If it wasn't for my passion in videography, I would've given up when I took a break, because at least I was making money, albeit from jobs I hated or worse yet a job I loved but barely paid anything.

What are your thoughts? Am I missing something? What industry should I go after that would actually see the value of posting daily content?

i have to make a video for a business, they want the same video for Facebook posting and for Instagram I'm thinking of filming horizontally but also cutting up the video for Instagram to make it look vertical although since I have never done that in my life so far I am unsure how to approach the situation. which settings to use for filming if I need any etc etc I have an r6 I have a wide range of lenses but I was thinking of using a 16 -35 mm 2.8 and a gimball ofc