Hi all, I just thought I would create a short post about the camera and how to really get the best results.
We produce a Television program here is Australia and quite often have issues with footage shot on cameras using electronic shutter due to its progressive nature.
When used in an interlaced environment (50i sometimes referred to 25i) we experience jerky footage especially in panning motions as the image draws in lines when interlaced.
Our second issue is with noise in the images, whites strobing etc.
Well after much trial and error I think I can honestly say I have the settings to use.
First thing with the CGO3+ turn of gorgeous mode, this produced so much strobing and noise for me.
I also tried RAW mode but this seems to be jerky, maybe a data rate issue writing to the card, I honestly don't know, but Normal works great!
Secondly lock the white balance, it is easy enough to do and makes a huge difference. To do this select your white balance, for example sunny, and click the lock.
In Australia as I mentioned we are 25 fps or 50i, so turn that camera to 50p. This gives double the frame rate required and can easily be converted to 25 fps interlaced or 25p for that matter as you have the data.
Last but not least learn the 180 degree shutter rule, that is to say if shooting at 50fps you need to shoot at 1/100 sec. To achieve this you will probably need ND filters, believe me they are worth the money.
The 180 degree shutter will give you far smoother footage with a natural look to movement and remove any jitters and also seems to help with noise and strobing.
Here is a couple of very short clips to show what I mean and the one with the ND16 filter I should have shot with the ND8, it is about 1 stop under.
I think it will grade up ok though.
If you do only use the standard UV filter knock -0.5 of a step off the exposure to keep some detail and minimise the noise and strobing.
We produce a Television program here is Australia and quite often have issues with footage shot on cameras using electronic shutter due to its progressive nature.
When used in an interlaced environment (50i sometimes referred to 25i) we experience jerky footage especially in panning motions as the image draws in lines when interlaced.
Our second issue is with noise in the images, whites strobing etc.
Well after much trial and error I think I can honestly say I have the settings to use.
First thing with the CGO3+ turn of gorgeous mode, this produced so much strobing and noise for me.
I also tried RAW mode but this seems to be jerky, maybe a data rate issue writing to the card, I honestly don't know, but Normal works great!
Secondly lock the white balance, it is easy enough to do and makes a huge difference. To do this select your white balance, for example sunny, and click the lock.
In Australia as I mentioned we are 25 fps or 50i, so turn that camera to 50p. This gives double the frame rate required and can easily be converted to 25 fps interlaced or 25p for that matter as you have the data.
Last but not least learn the 180 degree shutter rule, that is to say if shooting at 50fps you need to shoot at 1/100 sec. To achieve this you will probably need ND filters, believe me they are worth the money.
The 180 degree shutter will give you far smoother footage with a natural look to movement and remove any jitters and also seems to help with noise and strobing.
Here is a couple of very short clips to show what I mean and the one with the ND16 filter I should have shot with the ND8, it is about 1 stop under.
I think it will grade up ok though.
If you do only use the standard UV filter knock -0.5 of a step off the exposure to keep some detail and minimise the noise and strobing.
. I'm already doing most of these, but also juggling ISO to lock exposure at '180 degree shutter', but I do like gorgeous especially when things are so drab in mid-winter. I'll try Normal and guess I'll have to do more work in post! Ah well, it'll soon be the solstice and after that the days get longer
