Recent content by tiel_99

I've experienced this before on the Sony Z1, and the reason was simple: I had enabled the UB timecode which reads differently. You may want to check what kind of TC you are on.

Scheduling is a tricky thing. It can give the scheduler a headache and nervous breakdown. I do television dramas and where I'm at, we shoot the entire series in one go. So, we'd like plan for a 54 day shoot to complete a 13 episode drama series. Which means that the pre-production has to be...

Are you referring to a setup where you input your camera and audio line into the deck and then record whatever you are shooting onto DVD? If so, then you can get a DVD recorder and set it up exactly this way. I've tried it before and it works.

No secret about it: Do one project at a time. First, write down all your ideas and then go watch tv or do something else for a couple of hours. Then take a look at your list and then see if there are any stories which overlap - could they be combined? Next, choose one which you absolutely...

Yes, sound is very important. Get a sound recordist if you can afford one. Poor sound has the potential to give you editing headaches and just renders your project as low quality. Sound is often the most overlooked aspect of a video production. Look into the sound at your location. Is there...

I agree. A good quality film starts with the script. Get a good story and then write it up. Then use lighting and good acting bring out that story. The camera you purchased should be okay for the job. If you have to get one piece of additional equipment, go for a tripod. It'll keep your...

A good starting point would be for you to retell the story of the book yourself. What is the story about and how would you tell it? This is the first step in adapting a book into a screen play. Are there scenes you would omit? If so, why? Are there scenes you would want to play up? Why...

Well, yes. I remember back when I was working in the drama division of a TV station and I met a middle aged new school teacher who had just joined as a script writer. I asked him why he had left teaching, and he told me that he was always watching televison and saying how he could write better...

I know one really good motivation to get your working: A deadline with a paycheck at the end of it. Sad to say, that is a prime motivator for most people in this industry. I've known lots of people who keep telling me every time I meet them that they are working on a script, and this can go...

You have a good story. Drama is a story borne out of conflict between characters. The conflict which drives the story must lead to character development - for better or for worst. Drama has moments of tension, dramatic irony, and an engaging pace as well as interesting characters. In your...

I would suggest the Z1 as it is more versatile than the V1. If you are not going to shoot in progressive, then there is no need to get the progressive feature. I'm not sure about the CMOS sensors. The Z1 already requires more lights than the PD-170, so if the CMOS does badly in low lighting...

Hi, You can easily record the timecode to your VHS. I'm not familiar with the Panasonic, but there should be an option that says display out and then it gives you options for LCD or Ext. If it is external, you can choose to display the info or turn it off too. Connect your camera to a VCR...