And I don't mean side-cropped horizontal, but share that too if you feel so compelled. It's just not what I'm looking for.

I've only shot a few vertical video gigs, usually only when a social media manager specifically requests 9x16 raw clips. Otherwise I'd be side-cropping too. But I'm sure my vertical setup (pictured for interviews) isn't ideal compared to those of you who do it a lot more.

Panasonic FX07(2006) CCD Smear
Shinjuku Tokyo JAPAN

I am deaf and trying to make ends meet so 90% of clients reject me because they want to work with someone without hearing problems, that means I cannot work with sound in videos. So it seems like the only option for me is to sell stock footage or to make content. I upload videos to Blackbox but barely make 90 dollars per month from that. Would be happy to hear tips and advices from you guys, thanks in advance. P.S. I have started my YouTube channel about that, if there is anyone who wants to support me you are more than welcome there, would be very happy to see you all. Link to the channel in my profile

Hey guys,

I recently got my Lumix S5D with the 18-40mm Kitlens and I still do not have a ND Filter.

My question is, when i film an outdoor scene for example a landscape and i want to stay on my f stop and there is NO person or object moving can i then „Break“ the 180 degree Shutter angle rule and for example go for 90 degress?

I want to keep my f stop because of the DoF.
I know a ND Filter is the way to go but until then i Need me a Solution.

(Rig Breakdown):
SONY FX30
SONY 15MM F1.4G
FREEWELL STEP UP RING 55mm - 77mm
NISI ND VARIO 1-5 true color
SMALLRIG BUNDLE
HAWKLOCK CAGE
V-MOUNT BATTERY PLATE
NANO 36 POWERBANK
MAGIC ARM WITH MAGNETIC PLATE
IPHONE 16 Pro Max as a monitor
BLACK MAMBA STRAP
PEAK DESIGN SLIDE NECK STRAP
CABLE MANEGEMENT WOODEN CINE MAG

Hi,

How can i stabilize this video please?
I've tried Capcut and Wink and it didn't do anything.

Is there a setting in my iPhone that I could change so it stabilizes the videos I'll take in the future?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I am sure this has been posted thousands of times before but I'm looking for some advice from people who have gone freelance in videography or filmmaking, particularly when it comes to finding clients and actually making a living from it.

I currently work full time as a videographer / video editor in London, but I'd love to eventually go freelance and hopefully make the jump sometime next year. I've been doing video work for a few years now and have my own portfolio website, but finding paying clients is the bit I'm not too sure about.

One idea I've had is to start going into local independent businesses, cafes, restaurants, shops etc and handing out my business cards. Rather than just walking in and asking if they need any video work done, I'd try to have a genuine conversation, show an interest in what they do and see if there's an opportunity to help them with video content. Has anyone tried this? Did it actually lead to any work, or is there a better way to approach it?

I'd also love to eventually get into travel and documentary filmmaking, travelling to different places and telling stories, although I realise that's probably a difficult area to break into, especially when starting out. I'm happy to take on other types of video work to build up my experience, contacts and income in the meantime.

A few things I'd love to hear your thoughts on:

• How did you get your first few paying clients when you started freelancing?

• Is approaching local businesses in person worth doing, or would you focus more on emails, networking or social media?

• How did you work out what to charge, especially when you were starting out?

• For anyone working in travel or documentary filmmaking, how did you get into that side of the industry?

• Equipment wise, I currently own a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and am thinking about upgrading at some point. What cameras and other kit would you recommend for freelance work? Is upgrading actually worth it, or is it better to stick with what you have until the work starts coming in?

I'm trying to be sensible about it and build things up alongside my full time job rather than just quitting and hoping for the best.

Would really appreciate hearing about people's experiences, what worked for you, and anything you wish you'd known before going freelance.

Cheers!

Prefer someone in US with affordable prices, my package pricing is not where I want it to be so I don’t have a huge budget but I’m super backlogged and finding a good editor is my next step towards growing my business. I’ve officially exceeded my capacity as a solo business operator and would Love a good editor I can send consistent work to. I also do other work besides weddings but that’s my immediate need. Any recommendations?

https://youtu.be/zTTMN3xTKzw

Excuse me if this is the wrong sub; r/fieldrecording doesn't approve links and I think showing the sample will be helpful. 

The Zoom, when recording with its own microphone, never makes this sound (however, I got it specifically to plug external microphones into). There are two DJI Mic 3 transmitters wirelessly connected with their receiver, which is plugged into the Zoom's 3.5 mm input. The internal recordings of the transmitters of the same session have no buzz; it's only on the Zoom.

I wear the microphones on my clothes and walk outside. I start in my room, go on a quiet street, then a busier street, but the sound is there in all scenarios. 

Auto-gain vs. manual, and battery vs. power supply; on all these modes the buzz is still there. The only thing is it seems to happen more at the beginning of a long take than throughout it (but it still happens in small amounts throughout), and it is usually panned more towards the left-ear (which is Transmitter #1's sound), although in rare occurrences it swishes towards the right ear.

I will be grateful for responses.

By the way, would you recommend any other gear instead of the Zoom H1n, for what I want to do? It is to have a backup in case my DJI Transmitter internal recordings don't work, but I found I really liked the sound of the Zoom too, and if this buzzing sound didn't happen I would want to use the Zoom's recording.

I'm in need of an on-camera monitor that I can flick on to check framing on a mobile rig from time to time. Between checks I want to turn the monitor off (alternatively put the display to sleep with less than 1W draw). The loop-out of the monitor wanders off into a headless HDMI switcher and need to be carrying the source HDMI signal into the switcher when the monitor is on or off. I don't care if there's flickers between monitor power cycles. Bonus if the monitor boots fast. It doesn't need to be larger than 5" or do more than 1080p60.

I think I'm looking for a unicorn here as the most basic HDMI splitters (that I've found) rely on external power. Thoughts? Ideas? I have alternative solutions I can resort to but wanted to shop around on this idea first.

I live on the coast and it’s often very windy. I recorded a load of clips this weekend of strong wind and crashing waves and the audio is much better than without the mic but the windshield is also not good enough to stop distortion.

Should I buy a second windshield and double bag it?

Im a teenager that like to set up movie concepts in his head and shoot them. I used to make video products and reels for local stores, then i stopped when i lost my camera then my iphone (camera backup).

Now i own a mid-range phone but i do wanna keep creating. I took it as a personal challenge.

Do you think its a waste of time or practical exercising ?

Absolute beginner with no experience

Im interested in video editing and I want to capture the footage on a digital camera to get that 2000s/90s effect to it, but naturally not through a filter. What do I need to get started?

My first take on a stylized wedding concept shoot. Let me know what you think!

I'm looking at getting a Hollyland LARK M2S microphone. But before I do this, does it work well with the Zoom app on an iphone or not?

I run a small video agency in DC, and I calculated my total subscriptions a few months ago and was spending $400+ a month on softwares. I didn’t even know until my accountant sent my books over and asked if it was normal to spend $5,000/year on softwares in our line of work.

So…….. I reached out to my best friend who works in tech, and we used open source tools to build a workspace for myself to consolidate and remove all my subscriptions. I have some friends using the workspace now too which is cool.

As we’ve built it, we have a lot of blind spots and often miss things, so I’d love to get feedback from people in my industry.

What tools would genuinely make your life easier when it comes to delivering for your clients? How many tools do you currently use in your workflows?

Hi all - looking for some help here. I (absolutely no videography experience whatsoever) am trying to help my wife balance her Sony A7 IV camera with lens. I’ve managed to get this far in the setup, and am now trying to balance the tilt axes. Per the videos I’m watching, the camera should be able to tilt up and not move forward / backwards. However, the lens is simply too heavy - it collapses in both directions no matter what I try to do. The combined weight is ostensibly 3.5lbs, so the gimbal should be able to handle it.

What am I doing wrong? Any tips? TIA

I'm an avid amateur videographer (youth sports & performing arts, community events, some travel / outdoor) and I'm considering adding a manual stabilizer for mobility vs fixed tripod always. I need help figuring out which features really matter as I'm down to three options.

1. How important are fine tuning knobs on the head?

2. How likely is it that I'll want to buy a vest & arm in the future?

3. For vest & arm rigs, does the maximum payload weight mean just the camera rig? Or camera and stabilizer together?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I'm using an (admittedly pretty old at this point) A7iii, and while I'm always trying to figure out how to get the most out of it, more recently Ive encountered this weird, glitchy issue with the colours I've not really had with it before.

It seems the footage (shot in SLOG2) is very slightly flickering to an orange tint at random for like a single frame at a time. It's not happening all the time, but enough to be really noticeable in some clips.

I don't believe this was a lighting issue, as it was daylight in a pretty bright room, but I'm not too sure what else it could be; it looks as though the white balance is randomly switching maybe? But I've never encountered that happening before.

I can share a clip if needed, but if anyone might know off the top of their head what might be the cause, I'd really appreciate some advice!

Hi! I keep going around in circles with conflicting information about this. I’m looking for a brighter light for beauty videos and photography. I place my models 1m/2m away from the wall, but the light still feels quite dim and diffused.

I currently use a NEEWER NL288 panel at 45° and a small NEEWER 176 as a key light. I’m considering a NEEWER or Godox COB light and a beauty dish as the key light and a Neewer panel to the side as a fill light, but is there anything brighter for around $200 max?

Photos 1-2 are what I’d like to achieve, photos 3-4 are taken on my Canon r50, photo 5 is on my iPhone.