by dwvideo | Apr 5, 2014 | blog
Arrived in Edgerton, Ohio last evening and noticed there is a train coming by every half hour or so. When I woke up Saturday morning and the day was nice. Grabbed the camera bag and out the door I went.
Drove around and found a couple locations to capture some stock video with my Canon 60D. I also grabbed my new Zoom Q4. Have not had the camera very long and thought “why not see the Zoom can do.
Place the camera on the ground fairly close to the tracks for the power shot.
The Zoom Q4 can get some really cool shots. It is small and put it almost anywhere. Just like with the GoPro.
Here are some frame grabs from the Zoom Q4.
The Zoom Q4 is similar to the GoPro in that is is small and can be concealed almost anywhere. Having both the Zoom and the GoPro is going to give many many options for creative control over the shots I need.
According to the Zoom Website, “The Zoom Q4 is all about bringing a new dimension to your music. It combines high-definition video with high-resolution audio, providing everything you need to shoot amazing videos with incredible sound.”
The audio was the reason I purchased the Zoom Q4 – having many tools in my toolbox is important to me. However, for this shoot, I forgot the windsock that comes with the unit. I left it back in Michigan, so I am not sure how well it works. The audio here was a bit windy, hence it was windy here. My mistake.
I used the Zoom Q4 in a concert setting the other day. The stage was really lit well and the Q4 had areas that were washed out. I am amazed at what these small cameras can do, but small, compact – I found a weakness. With no iris control you have to settle for what the camera decides as the correct exposure. A similar situation happened at my church where I had a camera on two guitar players in the worship team. The opposite – the lighting was low. The Zoom was unable to get me that great shot.
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For the money – the Zoom Q4 ROCKS! I know now what limitations it has regarding lighting and will do what I can to adapt and modify.
For all your media and video production needs contact DW Video. We are here to help.
by dwvideo | Apr 5, 2014 | blog
Care Net of Cadillac recently changed its name to Life Resources Northern Michigan, Inc. The non-profit organization is supported by individuals, churches and businesses and works to meet the needs of those unprepared for pregnancy and parenting.
DW Video & Multimedia, LLC is working with Life Resources Northern Michigan in the development of a 3 minute promotional and fund raising video.
Life Resources Northern Michigan, is a non-profit organization to meet the needs of those unprepared for pregnancy and parenting.
We believe in doing what we can to help with your budget. One way we do this is doing the interviews in our studio, complete with a teleprompter and multi-camera angles.
Everyone has a story to tell and non-profits are no different. By working with you we can produce videos that meet budgets and goals.
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by dwvideo | Apr 5, 2014 | blog
Mecosta County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Chapman Housing is an affordable housing provider for students of Ferris State University and families of the Big Rapids Michigan area.
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According to the Chapman Housing website, “We are an affordable housing provider for students of Ferris State University and families of the surrounding area. We also offer office/commercial space for rent, and we are a full service Real Estate firm for all of you buying, selling, & management needs.”
For more information on the Mecosta area go to: Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce
Produced by DW Video & Multimedia. One way to get stock video of the Mecosta County area is to get out there.
At the Fourth of July Parade in Big Rapids, Mecosta County.
Mecosta Counties Big Rapids is known as the tubing capital of the world.
Getting some road work video.
Downtown Big Rapids shooting stock video.
by dwvideo | Apr 4, 2014 | blog
Manufacturing companies today need to promote their products and or services, train their employees and market their brand. There are many ways producing video. In this Greenville Manufacturing Video we used the tracking effect to accent the titles.
According to wisegeek.com: “The basic idea behind motion tracking is that video frames can be analyzed in order to follow the position of an object through time. One common use of motion tracking is in video editing, where it can be used to capture the movements of a person or other object. These movements may then be mapped to a computer generated image, as is commonly seen in movies and television shows.”
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Using the Camera Jib as a tool in getting great video shots. The Camera Jib was used in the opening shot of the Greenville Manufacturing Video.
Had a good time producing this Greenville Manufacturing Video – it shows one style of video we can do. Contact Duane to discuss your next video project.
Since 1984 DW Video & Multimedia, LLC has been serving Greenville and West Michigan with quality, affordable video production.
In regard to Greenville Manufacturing and the greenvillemi.org website “As Greenville becomes the foundation for economic recovery and development in Michigan, we proudly welcome potential businesses to the Greenville commercial family. Greenville utilizes various tools such as a state certified industrial park, tax abatements, competitive and full utilities, infrastructure, and other incentives.”
Related Topics – Greenville YouTube Greenville Chamber
