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dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

Hi there,

I am a complete newbie to video but I really want to try it out. I have the D7000, 35-70mm 2.8, 18-70mm 3.5-4.5, 70-200mm D 4-5.6 lenses.

What else, besides my sturdy tripod, (and GREAT concepts!!) do I need? Do I need continuous lighting? Can I just use the modelling bulb on my studio flashes? Any and all advice and help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Tanis :)

rinder99 · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:44 pm

Yes you can. If you can see it, You can adjust and shoot it. most of Dave and I's tuts are with the d7000 and the modeling Lights from my strobes. Indoors and out. My biggest sellers are with no lighting, Just natural.Only issue I had with the D7000 and I bought it strictly for video because I have all Nikon Glass was I had some flickering in my clips with WB. I use a Camcorder now.Zero Problems and a 1000 times easier to use and focus and 10 times less stuff I had to get with DSLR shooting. Panasonic TM700 or Panasonic HC900. amazing little camera.Suggested By Norman...Pichunter.

pichunter · Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 755 Location: Ottawa, Canada

dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

Thanks for your input...

I am sure that it is a great recorder, based on the quality of Laurin's vids alone!

Laurin, are ANY of the videos in your port shot with the D7000? Or did you return it before you started submitting video to SS? The video quality of your tutorials with Dave are all I need (and can afford) for now.

I just purchased the D7000 along with 3 used lenses (little dinky kit lenses just weren't cutting it with this machine!) and so I have used up all my pennies.

I really hope to make it work with what I've got. Is there anyone else here who shoots video with the d7000?

More tips and tricks please!

Thanks again!
Tanis

rinder99 · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:47 pm

Yes the one called fat man watches TV [Which is my Pardner Dave.LOL}

and the Homeless senior and the volcano and hawaii Beach stuff.. The others are from a Panasonic HU100 about $3,000. Very nice camera also. I know theres quite a few using the D7000. I tried and tried But DSLR shooting just didn't work for me. even with an external Marshall monitor and Rail system. The screens on Camcorders articulate which for me is a godsend and AF is AF, Dslrs Just don't do that. with My camcorder I can do AF or manual everything. Never understood Why DSLRS cant and for personal Projects Manual is Perfect. Stock, I want ease of use and speed. And why cant DSLRS have screens with resolution like camcorders, I'll never know.

I love video and it made me feel creative again and I kick myself everyday not listening to Ulrich years ago that tried to convince me to do it. After spending Half My life In editing rooms producing and composing the music for hundreds of TV shows and films.But Im in and look forward to doing Much more and having fun and....it's paid for itself. WooHoo.

And yes The videos about Lighting and filters with Dave is D7000. The rest are Old tape based cameras we bought Years ago. Fine for youtube But Not for stock.

dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

rinder99 · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:29 am

I have students who post privately on Youtube and send me a link. Just dont make it Public.

dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

felix_casio · Joined: 16 Jul 2006 Posts: 1773 Location: www.felixtm.com

I've been using the big thing in the sky. only sucky part is I have to work around it's schedule but it always seems to be on time.

dlovely · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 626

reicaden · Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

OH NOES!

I just went to normans blog to read up on that panasonic again (this forum post has sorta convinced me that maybe it would be a good investment)

ONLY TO FIND, that its gone?... but it had such great info! :(

rinder99 · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:40 pm

I have the camera and it's mind blowing.Thanks to Norman.

reicaden · Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

rinder99 · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:03 pm

2 buttons to hit for timelapse. you decide 1 sec,10 secs or whatever. I use mainly 10 secs. 2 buttons and your done. hit record. it takes one hour to do a 15 sec clip. and yes batteries are VERY important with video. I have 4 of the extra Power ones. They last about 2.5 hours each.

reicaden · Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 124