Comments on: broken :: STORY conference

By: TK

TK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:17 +0000

the best thing about shooting DSLR video is the ability to capture low amounts of light.

the two most important things to me when shooting at night is my lens and my fill light.
LENS :: a MUST have is prime lens with large F stop. I have a 85mm f1.8 that I love to use. There are some 1.4 out there and even 1.2 that can grab some really killer light. The only thing to keep in mind is the lower the F stop # number the shorter the depth of field. (wide open my 85mm has a depth of field of about and inch. CRAZY, i know.)

LIGHTING :: I LOVE MY LITEPANNEL. I have a “lightpannel micro pro” LED dimmable light that does an amazing job as a soft fill light. Its run by 6 AA batteries and puts off minimal heat. Its a must have for mobile shooting.

The worst thing you can do is push your ISO (also called ASA when shooting video) really high. I try to stay under 1500 and use soft, low fill light. Just be careful to only use a small amount of fill so that you don’t lose your background texture.

Thanks for reading Ryan.

By: bcoleman

bcoleman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:27 +0000

Awesome…awesomeness! That was a touching video. Great work TK

By: Ryan_B

Ryan_B — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:23:07 +0000

Really great video. I have a 7D and have been wanting to shoot some nigh time footage like this. What tricks/advice can you offer?

Also, how do you approach random people on the street like that and get them to let you film them?

By: duregger

duregger — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:17:48 +0000

I love that we somehow know the same people… though, I truth be told, just met Ben and Scott last week.

I need to get some TK time, sometime soon. Keep creating.

By: TK

TK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:57:22 +0000

Cameron,
thanks for the kind words.

I was shooting on a 7d with Canon 16-35mm super wide and a 85mm 1.8f lens. The housing and follow focus is what takes a DSRL camera to the next video level. I got mine at http://www.redrockmicro.com
I was also using a “streak filter” in some shots. this gives that streaking light flares. Thanks for asking and watching man.

By: Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:42:29 +0000

Beautiful video! Loved every second of it.

Can you talk more about the “tricked out 7D”? I’ve been looking at getting a 7D, largely due to the insane looking cinematography like the stuff in your video.

What did you do the 7D setup? What kind of lens(s) were you using?

Thanks.

By: Ben Arment

Ben Arment — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:16:13 +0000

It was one of the most powerful pieces in the conference. Such stunning cinematography. Thanks so much TK!

By: dr.dre

dr.dre — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:41:27 +0000

BRO,
im blown away on how good that was. to see how you took people who are scraping their way through life and make it into something so beautiful truthfully i am impressed. seeing the people we saw that night and seeing how you showed their stories is amazing. you are very gifted and once again im blessed to know you

By: scott hodge

scott hodge — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:05:08 +0000

TK – great, great job on the video for STORY! loved it.