It's about 5% of the time for me. They call and they say how impressed they are with your work, and then they try to BS with you sound all buddy buddy. Then they say I do this and that, and I ask do you have a website? And they say, I'm working on it. There are a lot of hustler scammers looking for free stuff. I hate it. It looks like we will always be targets. Sigh...

Hey, Im an experienced videographer and am moving my entire business into realestate videography, I have a budget of 2500$ and below. I am in need of a wide lens and am conflicted on the sigma 14-24 2.8 and the sigma 16-28 2.8 . I am getting into the niche of only doing big houses so I dont think i will be in need of the extra 2 mm but i am just interested in the sharpest and cleanest image. So if yall know of any other lens or have an opinion on these 2 that would be great. Thanks!

Hello,

I'm searching for off-camera continuous lights that I can use for taking out into the forest - mostly to light smaller subjects like moss, insects, mushrooms, etc... Would set up the light on a mini tripod.

I guess my criteria are:

*small and easily portable

*good battery life

*native fitted modifiers available for said lights

*high CRI =>95

I've found a few interesting looking options such as:

• lume cube https://lumecube.com/products/lume-cube-2-0-waterproof-led-2-pack
• Ulanzi mini cube https://www.amazon.com/ULANZI-Waterproof-Lighting-Dimmable-Photography/dp/B098W63FJ5/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1
• Smallrig https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Watreproof-Portable-Photography-Smartphone/dp/B09DF9NY4R/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_d_2_t_2

Each of these products has reported pros and cons, based on reviews. If you have experience using any of these or something comparable that might be a good fit for me, I'd love to hear your experience and advice.

Thank you!

I’m a complete beginner to videography interested in capturing action videos of surfing. I would like recommendations on my first camera setup.

Budget: 2k (somewhat flexible)

Use: Primarily capturing surf video from the beach, although in-water setup recommendations would be rad. As of now, not interested in any ventures outside of surf filming.

Needs: Videography is more important than photography. I’ll be filming in great lighting and weather for ideally a couple hours on the sand. As for video quality, it doesnt need to impress, since I only want to film for personal use as a hobby.

Is this goal realistic with my lack of knowledge and budget? My limited research has led me to the sony a6400, but I have no clue what else I need and where to purchase. Please offer setup recs!

Hi guys,

Budget:

2000€

What are you using it for

Imagefilm, Content Creation (mailny Short, but also Long-Form in the Future), Vacation

How long do I need to record

I do thing 30min is in the beginning really enough.

what equipment do you already have

i did used a 750d for Photos and Videos, s20FE

what software do you edit in

Premiere pro, after effects, photoshop ect i am really in the adobe world

About the purpose

Who would have thought I need a camera recommendation. Briefly about my situation I edit videos (for money), and I really enjoy it like shooting ect. All this has developed from a hooby or is developing to a side hustle. That means I haven't really made much revenue yet, but I can see my path and my goal. Accordingly, I would like to expand my hobby further in order to earn more money and generate better results. Even if the latest mobile phones today already have a very good camera (which would also be sufficient for my initial plans [I own an S20Fe]), the fact is that you (look) and are much more professional with a camera. Above all, you are taken seriously by the other side. I myself have used the 750d so far, which I was able to borrow a lot. That means I'm not a professional (but hopefully will be in the next few years), but I'm not a complete beginner either.

What do I need the camera for:

Videography, i.e. image films for companies and social media content (as I said, a mobile phone is theoretically enough here too) And of course personal use on holiday, family celebrations, etc.

What I also need is a drone, because I can use it to set myself apart from the competition (at least at the beginning)

Here comes the problem with a budget of around €2000, the largest of which comes from my "private" money, which has to be enough for both. I would need a camera, drone, lens and a Gimbel (as well as ND filters, batteries etc.)

My goal is to start with as little as possible and later invest the money from the jobs in better equipment (and software, although I already use Adobe). I think I will buy (to 90%) of everything second hand, because depreciation is a nice thing when you are on this side :) Although there are risks involved of course. My dream would be an FX30 + a dji mini 4 pro, but unfortunately that's not in the budget :) Realistic is an Alpha 6600 which cih get with objective, little shutter count for under 900 € or a g dc-gh5l in the same price range, a Sony zv e10 is also possible and a really realistic Option.

For the drone mini 2 or a dji mini 3 pro with accessories for about 700 € would be possible. Add a gimbal for about 250€ dji sc, or rs 2 (something like that) (Unfortunately) there is a lot of choice and I am unsure how I should use and distribute my budget. The previous models mentioned are not set in stone, but I have found them to be good value for money through the videos. What do you think my next step should be? The "problem" is also that it's a lot of money for me as a student, which I've worked hard for, but it doesn't come from video editing, but from side jobs etc.What Camera and Drone should I buy?

We’re starting to play around with some video in my office and looking for a recommendation for a gimbal for a Sony SV-1. Ideally, $200 and under if possible. We’re not doing anything crazy with it aside from home tour video.

We already have an insta360 flow but my partner has a lesser quality phone than I do and I’m not really out in the field as much as they are, they’ll be using the Sony.

Also - any recommendations for a simple handheld light? The rectangular ones that can be either held or attached to the camera

Thanks!

Hey everybody, I've been using Riverside.fm for quite a while now. I love its ability to record locally to participants' computers regardless of their internet bandwidth. However, I've found that the actual conferencing experience (that is just talking when on the platform) is nowhere near as good as Zoom. The end result video and audio are good, but recording sessions can be extremely laggy. Sometimes participants video feeds are even disabled to save bandwidth. So, I love the result. I just sometimes have trouble with the actual recording experience. Zoom seems to have more robust infrastructure in place to handle conferencing.

I've tried lowering the quality of the live video and using the manual upload feature to remedy some of this. Anyone use any alternatives to Riverside.fm. Also, I wonder if Zoom will ever introduce the ability to do local recordings to users hard drives.

Thanks for any feedback!

I'm looking for options in hybrid shooters with 4k 120 and this is what I've found so far: Fuji X-H2S Nikon Z8/Z9 Canon R5/R5c Sony A7Siii and A1

I would be using it on a gimbal so the Z9 would not be ideal and the Sony A1 is overkill.

I do real estate photography and videography and I currently use the R5 but I'm researching other options to see if there is something on the market that could be an alternative. I've used the A7Siii for video and its awesome for that but only 12 mp on the photo side is kinda low if I need to crop. Am I missing any other models that are full frame and have 4k 120?

This is mostly to satisfy my curiosity as I don't think I'd switch from the R5 unless the R5ii offers something I couldn't live without. I am interested in doing wedding videography and having unlimited recording times would be nice.

Hello, i found a tiktoker that do clips with a particular effect or color correction.

Do you know how can I do the same on my picture or video took by action cam?

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Hello, I am working on a project that requires me to film zoomed in hands candidly/without choreography. So i have to film (zoomed in) hands of people having a conversation. I have been practicing this and the problem is that the since hands keep constantly moving my camera loses and gains focus on hands. I am using sony a7iii with lens fe 4/24-105 g. Are there any tips to help keep the constantly moving hands in focus while i film them?

What is a reasonably priced and effective tripod for videoing youth sports (using a Sony mirrorless camera with tele zoom lens)?

Hello,

I've been recording rave parties for a while now, previously using an iPhone 12. Recently, I decided to step up my game and purchased a Lumix S5IIx. While I'm still getting used to it, I've noticed that the recording quality isn't as great as it was with the iPhone. I'm considering buying a microphone to improve the audio quality.

However, I'm hesitant to invest in an external recorder because syncing it with the video might be challenging.

Here's an example of my latest event: https://youtu.be/tfqUMYqNTcI?si=s4al7RXwz2RtCZnD

Do any of you have recommendations for a good microphone within a budget of around €300?

Thanks!"

Hi! I am trying to identify a camera I saw and I hope this is the right place to ask.

It was an array of two identical cameras mounted to the inside of a car's roof. They are visible if the window is down about 6-8 inches. The array of cameras spans the entire back passenger side roof of a sedan, so they are quite long.

Each set of cameras had two (or three, it was moving) lenses each. Around each lense was an array of little lights which are unlit during the day but red at night. Each camera was about 9 inches long and 3 inches tall, roughly the size of a kinect sensor if you know what that looks like.

The lenses themselves were about half dollar sized and the array of little lights around the lense was almost as big as the side of the camera itself. They have red lights on where the "shiny" circles are when it was used at night.

From my completely ignorant internet search, I think these are a pair of stereoscopic cameras? The little array of lights around each lense is maybe infrared? But I'm not sure. I haven't found any camera images that look like what I saw, so I am hoping the right terminology will help me find it in my search.

I saw it today at 10:30 am which isn't weird, but I saw it at 1 am a few months ago at a different house, which is weird. Attached is my terrible sketch of how the cameras were set up.

Link to my terrible envelope sketch of the setup

I am trying to fit one aputure amaran 100x, and a ronin s, as well as a tascam and shotgun mke600 in a single pelican case. Does anyone have a size recommendation for this. I was thinking the 1740.

https://youtu.be/iqqFJF5_VZQ?si=u0iGqA0Zmrilmj3g

I am putting together my first ever show reel - my job role is just general videographer so it's not a show reel specialising in anything e.g. camera operation show reel or editing show reel. It's just everything. So far it only contains work I have shot for others to edit, as well as work I have shot for myself to edit. I haven't included projects I was the editor on because all the work I did on such projects was creating the story and structure, I feel like to put any of the work I only edited on my show reel would be misleading and would imply I was taking credit for the footage as I can't really portray a whole edit into 5 seconds on a show reel. There was a really cool project I was involved in but I was only assisting on set (lens changes, helping with equipment/kit, clapper loading etc...). I'm guessing I can't put these on my show reel, but in case anyone says yes you can - how do I go about it?

So I came from an XT4 then to a Lumix S5 which I just sold recently and now wanting to go smaller in form factor. Now I'm curious to know your opinions on which of the two (xs20 and a6700) is better in regards to the ibis (and more if you could provide some input). I've noticed that the xs20 still has that annoying jittery ibis that the XT4 had or am I just imagining things and/or has that issue been updated already. And also which of the two would you guys personally choose. Thanks so much

Hi guys! I’m relatively new to videography (other than my GoPro) and was curious if you guys had any suggestions for video cameras I could use to shoot from the banks. It will always be in a protective dry box but somewhat durable and compact would be a major bonus!

Hi Everyone! My local university is hiring out my production company film their commencement in May. We'll be using their XF605's. All of the firmware has been updated on them, what is the best picture profile straight out of camera to a nice image out of these cams? New Canon 709 Picture Profile? Other recommendations?

Thanks!

I came on here to get advice on what camera I should get/if I should get a camera.

My brother is a professional photographer so I got a hand-me down Nikon Z6ii from him. It has a crack on the screen, doesn't have the original lens, and also has a sigma (I don't know specifics). I've taken thousands of photos and few videos with it and it works perfectly. Recommendations on how much I could sell it for would be great. My only problem is that it seems unnecessarily heavy to me? I don't know if any other camera is as heavy as this one is but it's annoying as I have disabilities that limit my mobility. It's also annoying that it requires an extra adapter to use most lenses unless they are brand new.

So here's what I'm potentially looking for: light-weight, less than $2000 used (i think?), great videography, and good photography

Thanks!

Hi! As part of my bachelor thesis, I'm looking for participants for my survey on "the impact of AI on moving image production. The survey is aimed at anyone who is involved in video production/video editing either professionally or privately. It takes only 3-5min. Thank you! :)

*the first slide is in german only due to character limitation, the english translation starts at slide 2.

https://www.empirio.de/s/alVu1FcVGG

I've been using the Zhiyun Weebill S for about 3 years now and it's been great for me, but l've been thinking about upgrading it for a a higher payload as l've probably been pushing the limits with my current set up.

Been looking at the DJI Ronins and I could just not justify the brand new price of nearly £700. I found this second hand RS2 with the combo kit for £180, it's in great condition and works well. I also can't believe the build quality of the RS2, makes my old Weebill S feel like a plastic toy.

Is anyone still using the RS2, and how's it working for you? Or have you upgraded and to the RS3 Pro/RS4 Pro, and what made you upgrade? Interested to hear your guys feedback.

Hello! Can anyone help me figure out what softbox is the best to use? We have to shoot a product video inside a warehouse (we will use small demo units of water pumps). We have two rectangular soft boxes so this third one is just for an additional light.

I've brushed up on the basics but I'm not sure on how much watts a bulb i shoud get, or how big. Currently I'm looking at an octagonal soft box and a lantern type, but I want more insight.

TYIA!

Hey everyone,

I've been considering proposing a video production subscription model for small and medium businesses, and I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has experience with this concept. I'm curious to know if you think it's a viable option.

The idea is to offer businesses a subscription-based service that provides them with regular video content, such as promotional videos, product demonstrations, or social media content.

If you have any insights, advice, or examples of successful implementation of such a model, I'd greatly appreciate your input.