First wedding of 2009... another documentary

[BillGrant]

I have to say the documentary style is the way to go. Ceremony with 2 cams, as dark as I've ever seen a ceremony or reception. This one was brutally dark. I think the A1s handled it ok though. LONG day. Seemed like there was always something "happening" at the reception so I overshot a good bit. Mother called on monday to see if they could add a highlight video. Of course they can. So I'll have to do that tomorrow. This one is taken a few more than the 4 alotted hrs for editing, but at least I have the padding in there for the highlight. Used a new preset I got from DVinfo called PFvision. Great for low light. Anyway. A few more hours of editing tomorrow, and she'll be ready to go. Playing again tomorrow night, so gotta get some sleep. Goodnight all...
Bill

[BillGrant]

Highlight video to show just how freaking dark this thing was...
http://www.vimeo.com/2871514

[jwp]

Bill...great video, you are truly gifted in the art  I would like you/someone to help me with tips on DOF like you did with the fountain.

[BillGrant]

Hey Jwp,
Thanks for watching. I would recommend a few things about DOF. Number one is good to learn good handheld techniques. I would recommend the VonLankens Moving camera techniques video ( www.vontraining.com ) The second thing is that as you zoom in and focus on the forground with a wide aperture, it just naturally happens. In an outdoor situation it is much easier because you can use the ND filter to darken the picure with an open aperture. Your DOF on an open aperture is very shallow, but with a closed aperture it widens way up. So I shot this at uner 2.0 wit ND on and zoomed in a bit. It depends on the cameras alot and you definately need to be running in manual. Good luck and feel free to e-mail me directly if you want...
bill@grantphotovideo.com
Bill