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Choosing Audio Kit Value for Film (indoor) $1000
Robert found some noise on the DR 60D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl-7vmShkgs However, I think the preamps in the DR 60d mkii are supposed to be better, and I detected no noise in my test above. I would not see anyone needing external preamps …

Comment by Peter123456 June 2015 permalink
Choosing Audio Kit Value for Film (indoor) $1000
Here's the test of the Zoom H1 with Juiced Link versus the Tascam DR60d mkii. I can not detect a difference in quality in regard to noise floor or anything else. Also is a good example of the ISK CM-20C in action. http://youtu.be/Eig-6HjLpIk

Comment by Peter123456 February 2015 permalink
Choosing Audio Kit Value for Film (indoor) $1000
@Balazer, that's a good clarification on the 37 level of the h1. I am guessing that the h1 plus juicedlink has a lower noise floor than the Tascam 60 mkii. I think I will test it now that I have both.

Comment by Peter123456 February 2015 permalink
Choosing Audio Kit Value for Film (indoor) $1000
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I ended up getting the isk mic, and it's a great value. I also got a zoom h1, then I bought a used juiced link preamp with 2 xlrs. Thats about $250 for very good sound. Unfortunately, the isk needs a lot of gai…

Comment by Peter123456 February 2015 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
@_gl,did you think the audio sounded good on the bmpcc in my test? I detected a constant hiss at every setting I tested. (Hmm... I wonder what 100% line in would have been like.) That hiss was gone when I recorded the same setup on a zoom h1. By the…

Comment by Peter123456 February 2015 permalink
Tascam DR-60D MKII
@Beakparrot, how are the preamps? I know that the ones on the 60d were noticeably noisier than the juiced link.

Comment by Peter123456 October 2014 permalink
saying goodbye... apefos is retiring
@Spreeni, "How to improve low light image quality from iso 12800 and 6400" topic talks about noise filter settings.

Comment by Peter123456 October 2014 permalink
saying goodbye... apefos is retiring
Apefos, thanks for your contributions. I am still using your neatvideo noise filter settings, even after moving off the GH2 onto the bmpcc. By the way, you are an impressive writer, even though English is not your first language. You could probably …

Comment by Peter123456 October 2014 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
I know that the preamp on the bmpcc is poor, but I was wondering if it would be okay recording audio with an external preamp. Here is a test of the internal audio of the bmpcc connected to a preamp and the rode videomic. It's not an ideal test,…

Comment by Peter123456 October 2014 permalink
How to make Left channel audio a few db lower than Right channel
Hi all, just an update. I bought the adjustable attenuated cable from soundprofessionals, but realized it would probably require mono to stereo adapters, and I just got annoyed with all the connections which would probably degrade the sound quality.…

Comment by Peter123456 August 2014 permalink
Personal View NEST Video Contest, Cats special
http://youtu.be/Q_WdoF27Cu8 http://youtu.be/BbpnJbgg3gY

Comment by Peter123456 February 2014 permalink
GH2 - closing in on audio solution
I got the jl cx231 used for about $130, and i think the pres are great. I feed it into the zoom h1 or gh2, with good results. I can post a test if there is interest.

Comment by Peter123456 January 2014 permalink
Intros Tutorials: animating titles, stills, 3d, etc.
Thanks, folks. I will go with DNxHD, since I have that codec currently installed. I guess another option would be to keep the title sequence saved as an unredendered project, then plop it into whatever project I'm working on. But that gets a bi…

Comment by Peter123456 January 2014 permalink
Intros Tutorials: animating titles, stills, 3d, etc.
Hi @maxr, I'm familiar with some of those lossless codecs, but do you think a lossless codec is recommended for a tagline/intro? Or do I just need something visually lossless like cineform? If I use a lossless codec, then when I preview my full…

Comment by Peter123456 January 2014 permalink
Intros Tutorials: animating titles, stills, 3d, etc.
Hi, All. I have created my own personal introduction sequence (in Vegas Pro 10) that I want to put as the first part of all my movies. It just announces my company name with some music and titling, it's about 5 seconds long. What format should …

Comment by Peter123456 January 2014 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
Hi guys, any reason to believe the speedbooster wouldn't work well with my Tokina 80-200mm f2.8? I haven't heard much about it's peformance with big zoom lenses.

Comment by Peter123456 November 2013 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
@itimjim, can you please let me know the results from your use of the speedbooster with your 80-200mm f2.8. I would like to use it on that lens, and want to know if you are having any issues. Thanks.

Comment by Peter123456 October 2013 permalink
What are you guys using for audio recording with your DSLR?
@pedro_es If you are looking for really inexpensive, I think the best value vs performance (for indoor dialogue) would be Zoom H1 plus used juiced link preamp (from ebay) plus ISK CM20. That would be about $300 total. I did a test of that combinati…

Comment by Peter123456 October 2013 permalink
What are you guys using for audio recording with your DSLR?
Careful with the Sound Devices USB Pre. Only version 2 allows you to operate it on an external battery. The first version requires an early 32bit PC/laptop (maybe Mac is also an option) in order to record. It doesn't work with Win7 or Win8 or 6…

Comment by Peter123456 October 2013 permalink
What shotgun microphones are being used directly plugged into the GH3?
I suggest getting a juicedlink preamp. I have bought a couple used off of fleabay for a great discount. They should make any mic work, and will improve the quality of pretty much any mic you use. I can test it on my GH2 if there is interest, but I u…

Comment by Peter123456 October 2013 permalink
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Done. Thanks for the hack and the site.

Comment by Peter123456 October 2013 permalink
Superlux S241, budget cardioid for recording dialogue indoors
@spacewig, the second one sounds better to me. Is that the Oktava? Thanks for the test.

Comment by Peter123456 September 2013 permalink
DR100mk2 vs RM222 etc.
I did some tests with my setup. I am very happy with the Zoom h1 (low-quality preamps that are turned down) paired with the Juiced Link (better quality preamps that are turned up). Unfortunately there's some traffic noise in the background, as …

Comment by Peter123456 September 2013 permalink
DR100mk2 vs RM222 etc.
I picked up a Juiced Link CX231 on ebay for around $130 shipped. Next, I ordered a Zoom H1, so I am hoping I get great quality with that combination for a total of about $230. I can post tests once I get the Zoom if there is interest.

Comment by Peter123456 September 2013 permalink
Choosing Audio Kit Value for Film (indoor) $1000
Wow, @Vitaliy_Kiselev, you would pair a $40 mic with a $500 recorder? I already have a $150 Rode Videomic (not pro). Do you think that $40 mic is better than what I have? I keep quoting prices because all the forums seem to say “You get what you pa…

Comment by Peter123456 August 2013 permalink
35-100mm F2 Olympus 43 lens
Should I get the Olympus 35-100mm f2.0, or get the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, and then get the Metabones speedbooster for the Tamron to change it to 50mm-140mm f2.0 (35mm equivalent). (I assume the speedbooster wouldn't work on the Olympus because i…

Comment by Peter123456 April 2013 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
@fatpig , at least one disadvantage of this vs GH2 that I see, is that it is more cropped. This means it is harder to find wide angle lenses for it. Also, you are going to have more storage costs, and will have to buy faster/larger/more expensive SD…

Comment by Peter123456 April 2013 permalink
Wedding Officiant Imposing Strict Guidelines
The client is a friend of my sister's, so I'm not to worried about any hassles, but I would like to film the ceremony, if possible. My latest strategy was I asked her to ask the officiant if I could set up a fixed/unmanned camera on a trip…

Comment by Peter123456 April 2013 permalink
Metabones lens speed booster adapter, focal reducer
Is there any reason to think the speedbooster wouldn't work just as well with zoom lenses? I am thinking a great pairing would be with the Tamron 70-200mm f 2.8. That would give you a 50-140 at a constant f 2.0. Would be amazing for weddings.

Comment by Peter123456 April 2013 permalink
Wedding Officiant Imposing Strict Guidelines
Good ideas, folks. Going forward, I wonder if it makes sense not to even ask in advance what is permitted at the church. Just show up and try to do what I want. At least then I can plead ignorance. The last wedding I did was like this. I didn’t as…

Comment by Peter123456 April 2013 permalink

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