AVC CAMERA (PANASONIC AG-HMC151)

AVC CAMERA

For our live client projects we need the finished product to come of as professional as possible so to achieve that we will be swapping out the cameras that where used for the Loc/Doc drama and only be using the AVC cameras which is the easy alternative to its real name the Panasonic AG-HMC151.

One of the main advantages this camera has over the others is in can shoot in HD either at 1080p or 720p also instead of using tapes this camera can take an SD Card which means not only can you get more than 60 minutes of footage shot but there is no need to sit and wait for a tape to capture in real time.

Notes

• Lowest class SD Card is class 4 its recommended to get a class 10 
• 2 record buttons one on top one on the side one has switch to turn it on
• Phantom power drains battery
• SD Card needs re formatting and footage needs backed up by everyone
• To reformat card on camera go to card functions menu  
• Can only do playback on setting clip was recorded on 
• USB input for copying file only and HDMI can be used if needed to plug into a TV
• Shutter speed goes to 1000
• Lines on camera monitor show safety crop zones
• Input 2 down for mono
• Shutter of means its set to default

Records in AVC format
Shoots in 16:9
1080/50i 25 frames interlaced
50i is not slow motion and gives video feel
720/50p can do slow motion

MD-Mutual density filter
Cine V - cinematic look
Cine D - color grade in post
Flvo standard default
B-str-strobe light
Spark- dinner/wedding for low lit situations
Only 2 Pre-sets daylight and outdoors


576 anything higher considered high definition
720-576 UK standard definition
720-1080
680-480 standard definition for You-tube and internet

Focus/Iris switch
Servo Electronic zoom

Camera 
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/02products/products/ag-hmc151/ag-hmc151.html

Tech Demo: Fostex FR2

Fostex FR2

In today's tech demo (30/1/15) Lee talked about the Fostex FR2 field recorder which is worth around £1000 and is designed for recording sound while filming both indoors and alternatively location. On location it can actually be carried around by the sound op in a bag that you wear like a satchel from Indiana Jones which suspends the device and bag down on one side of your waste.

When it comes to powering the device the batteries get drained very quickly so if you are able to plug into the mains of the building/location you are at if you are unable to do so you will need to acquire 8x Duracell Batteries which only give you 30-40 Minutes of power so to be on the safe side it is always recommended to have plenty of spares at hand.

F Card - Will not break before the device its designed so if anything goes wrong all the stuff recorded will be safe because re shooting may be more costly than just replacing the Fostex especially if its on a big budget movie. A 4GB F card will record 3-4 hours or 14 hours

Switch of before adding the card and if there is a need to there is an emergency eject button also always format card before use to actually format the card on the Fostex go to the menu down to to disk format and accept if something pops for whatever reason and you don't want to accept either switch it of or click the home button to get out of the menu.

And if you want to playback something you can find that by going on the menu and down to file

Hertz - A unit of frequency
22.05 low quality
48 TV broadcast and short films


NOTES

• Always take a record of the time code
• 6 seconds before record can be captured
• Don't use phantom power unless needed 
• When recording stereo and only used one mic to record make sure to let the editor know
• Can have horrible hissing sound all way through and it wont be recognized unless there is gaps
• Use full jack headphones or an adapter on mini jack headphones
• Use mono input for one mic
• 20 is the lowest you want to go for a human voice recording
• XLR Input on the left handside

MUSIC FOR ME MYSELF AND I

http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/rock

CAN USE MUSIC ASLONG AS I GIVE CREDIT DECIDED THAT NONE OF THE MUSIC MATCHED THE CLIPS AND A LOT OF THE SONGS RAN TO SHORT