A Documentary Short Shot with K-30

K McCall · 06-01-2015, 11:59 AM - **2 Likes**

So I always forget to shoot video of my kids because I naturally gravitate toward still photos, so every six months or so, my husband and I make a little "film" in a different style. These aren't meant to be serious (our first one was a French existential where our three-month-old bemoaned her fate), but just to remind us of what our kids were doing at different ages. We made one for my birthday this year in the style of one of my favorite directors, Werner Herzog. He's a German filmmaker who does a lot of documentaries, so we went with that style and my husband did his best German accent for the narration. It was shot with a K-30 and the DA 12-24 and the FA 31.

I know the audio sucks - we're using the in-built on a laptop and hoping for the best

You Tube

stevebrot · 06-01-2015, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

What a fun use of the video on your K-30. I could not resist finding the other short you mentioned.

You Tube

Steve

Steve.Ledger · 06-01-2015, 02:24 PM

Why only 480p ?

antipattern · 06-02-2015, 02:54 AM

These are hilarious! Also, excellent narration.

K McCall · 06-02-2015, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Why only 480p ?

I shot the video in the highest quality on the K-30, but I saved it at a low quality to upload to YouTube. I also have the higher quality version for posterity

---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 09:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by stevebrot

What a fun use of the video on your K-30. I could not resist finding the other short you mentioned.

Good sleuthing! That's the one that started it all, shot on a $100 Kodak videorecorder meant more for shooting underwater. We've also done a 1920's detective noir, a "Royal Tenenbaums" homage, a horror film, a stand-up comedy special....my kids are going to be so embarrassed later, right?

---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 09:14 AM ----------

Originally posted by antipattern

These are hilarious! Also, excellent narration.

So glad you enjoyed, and I'll pass on the compliment to my husband

Steve.Ledger · 06-02-2015, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by K McCall

I shot the video in the highest quality on the K-30, but I saved it at a low quality to upload to YouTube. I also have the higher quality version for posterity

Thanks, though that didn't really answer the question. Was there a problem uploading the 1080p version to YT?

K McCall · 06-02-2015, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Thanks, though that didn't really answer the question. Was there a problem uploading the 1080p version to YT?

The problem is more with my internet connection and impatience

Even the low quality version took almost half an hour to upload.

Steve.Ledger · 06-02-2015, 03:16 PM

Fair enough.
I usually just let them upload in the background and get on with something else

**TimR** · 06-02-2015, 11:43 PM - **1 Like**

Wonderful Videos. I loved the narration too,
Thanks for sharing!

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06-01-2015, 02:24 PM	#3
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Why only 480p ?

06-02-2015, 02:54 AM	#4
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	These are hilarious! Also, excellent narration.

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K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Why only 480p ? I shot the video in the highest quality on the K-30, but I saved it at a low quality to upload to YouTube. I also have the higher quality version for posterity ---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 09:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by stevebrot What a fun use of the video on your K-30. I could not resist finding the other short you mentioned. Good sleuthing! That's the one that started it all, shot on a $100 Kodak videorecorder meant more for shooting underwater. We've also done a 1920's detective noir, a "Royal Tenenbaums" homage, a horror film, a stand-up comedy special....my kids are going to be so embarrassed later, right? ---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 09:14 AM ---------- Originally posted by antipattern These are hilarious! Also, excellent narration. So glad you enjoyed, and I'll pass on the compliment to my husband

06-02-2015, 01:16 PM	#6
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by K McCall I shot the video in the highest quality on the K-30, but I saved it at a low quality to upload to YouTube. I also have the higher quality version for posterity Thanks, though that didn't really answer the question. Was there a problem uploading the 1080p version to YT?

06-02-2015, 01:53 PM	#7
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Thanks, though that didn't really answer the question. Was there a problem uploading the 1080p version to YT? The problem is more with my internet connection and impatience Even the low quality version took almost half an hour to upload.

06-02-2015, 03:16 PM	#8
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Fair enough. I usually just let them upload in the background and get on with something else

06-02-2015, 11:43 PM - 1 Like	#9
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Wonderful Videos. I loved the narration too, Thanks for sharing!

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