Another adventure with the K-7 to the great outdoors: I am loving video!

soccerjoe5 · 09-03-2009, 06:55 AM

Ben > Just used the 50 and and 21!

**Michaelina2** · 09-03-2009, 07:45 AM

...(Pentax Video Excellence Award) IMHO. Your friends deserve a ton of credit for putting up with the hassles and diversions all of this must have caused.

Thanks for the inspiration.

I'm off to Florence, Italy this Fall for a week and am toying with adding video as another arrow to pull from the imaging quiver.

May I ask if you might be willing to take a moment and share some technical notes (video software, ratio of raw recording time to finished video time, etc.), and/or lessons learned... tricks and tips)?

Ciao...

soccerjoe5 · 09-03-2009, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

...(Pentax Video Excellence Award) IMHO. Your friends deserve a ton of credit for putting up with the hassles and diversions all of this must have caused.

Thanks for the inspiration.

I'm off to Florence, Italy this Fall for a week and am toying with adding video as another arrow to pull from the imaging quiver.

May I ask if you might be willing to take a moment and share some technical notes (video software, ratio of raw recording time to finished video time, etc.), and/or lessons learned... tricks and tips)?

Ciao...

Hello from the Philippines!

Actually all this footage was not a bother to anyone during the trip, I just had to anticipate certain shots I may want to use and have the camera nearby

As for the technical stuff, hmm I have no idea how to explain the process. I'm a natural techie with a computer science degree so I just read up and tinker around with iMovie to learn, and then for the artsy stuff -> your eye in photography would help a lot and being aware of things that move as photos are still i.e. movement, zoom, blur, camera shake, panning

I took the footage from my camera, dumped the files into my Mac used and the software that came with it (iMovie). Choosing the right song(s) for the mood you want is pretty crucial too.

Really, if I could explain it, it'd be me just saying be honest and follow your eye and visual taste (if there's such a word). If you really like it, spend time and tinker with it. I don't think everyone is for making videos (I've still yet to see if this is just a little fling or some long lasting "relationship"), some people (like me) are perfectly content with watching videos.

Oh and listening to music a LOT helps.

Hope that helped

Diego

as4ronin · 09-03-2009, 08:19 AM

Fantastic work Soccerjoe5, again. Simply fun to watch and motivates me to try more with my K-7.. Your blog has been saved in my favorites and I look forward to enjoying more of your work. By the way, great group of friends you have there and your adventures will never be forgotten.

**Michaelina2** · 09-03-2009, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

Hello from the Philippines!

As for the technical stuff, hmm I have no idea how to explain the process...

Diego

The trick, I guess, is like... hmmm anything else... just get out there and do it!

Thanks for the boost... Cheers...

deadwolfbones · 09-03-2009, 08:37 AM

Crazy good stuff, Diego!

soccerjoe5 · 09-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by as4ronin

Fantastic work Soccerjoe5, again. Simply fun to watch and motivates me to try more with my K-7.. Your blog has been saved in my favorites and I look forward to enjoying more of your work. By the way, great group of friends you have there and your adventures will never be forgotten.

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoy my work!

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Crazy good stuff, Diego!

Thanks man!!

**jbinpg** · 09-03-2009, 12:19 PM

Amazing work, Diego, as always. Thanks for letting us enjoy your fun through video.

@Michaelina2 - Florence is one of my favourite spots on this little blue marble. Enjoy!!

Jack

mysterick · 09-03-2009, 12:53 PM

You've got it! Thanks.

jacksonpritt · 09-03-2009, 01:07 PM

GREAT videos!

You really should consider doing tourism films.

I really want to visit some of these places after seeing these videos!

Transit · 09-03-2009, 05:20 PM

Sound good wish I could see them !
Do i need some vimeo thing to make them play ?
have latest flash

Pete

K Logan · 09-03-2009, 05:39 PM

The more I see and hear about the ways people are using their 21mm. The more I want one.

soccerjoe5 · 09-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Amazing work, Diego, as always. Thanks for letting us enjoy your fun through video.

Jack

Originally posted by mysterick

You've got it! Thanks.

Originally posted by jacksonpritt

GREAT videos!

You really should consider doing tourism films.

I really want to visit some of these places after seeing these videos!

Thank you guys, I'm happy you enjoyed the video

Originally posted by Transit

Sound good wish I could see them !
Do i need some vimeo thing to make them play ?
have latest flash

Pete

Hmm I don't think so! Have you tried using another browser?

Originally posted by K Logan

The more I see and hear about the ways people are using their 21mm. The more I want one.

It's a great lens, I love the focal length, the build and optics!

WiseOx · 09-03-2009, 08:52 PM

Great videos.....I really didn't want the K7 that badly....until now.

saien · 09-04-2009, 05:55 AM

That was really inspring!! I can't wait until my trip out into the wilderness with my friends now

09-03-2009, 07:45 AM	#17
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Worth a PVEA "PeeVee"... ...(Pentax Video Excellence Award) IMHO. Your friends deserve a ton of credit for putting up with the hassles and diversions all of this must have caused. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm off to Florence, Italy this Fall for a week and am toying with adding video as another arrow to pull from the imaging quiver. May I ask if you might be willing to take a moment and share some technical notes (video software, ratio of raw recording time to finished video time, etc.), and/or lessons learned... tricks and tips)? Ciao...

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09-03-2009, 06:55 AM	#16
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Ben > Just used the 50 and and 21!

09-03-2009, 08:04 AM	#18
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michaelina2 ...(Pentax Video Excellence Award) IMHO. Your friends deserve a ton of credit for putting up with the hassles and diversions all of this must have caused. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm off to Florence, Italy this Fall for a week and am toying with adding video as another arrow to pull from the imaging quiver. May I ask if you might be willing to take a moment and share some technical notes (video software, ratio of raw recording time to finished video time, etc.), and/or lessons learned... tricks and tips)? Ciao... Hello from the Philippines! Actually all this footage was not a bother to anyone during the trip, I just had to anticipate certain shots I may want to use and have the camera nearby As for the technical stuff, hmm I have no idea how to explain the process. I'm a natural techie with a computer science degree so I just read up and tinker around with iMovie to learn, and then for the artsy stuff -> your eye in photography would help a lot and being aware of things that move as photos are still i.e. movement, zoom, blur, camera shake, panning I took the footage from my camera, dumped the files into my Mac used and the software that came with it (iMovie). Choosing the right song(s) for the mood you want is pretty crucial too. Really, if I could explain it, it'd be me just saying be honest and follow your eye and visual taste (if there's such a word). If you really like it, spend time and tinker with it. I don't think everyone is for making videos (I've still yet to see if this is just a little fling or some long lasting "relationship"), some people (like me) are perfectly content with watching videos. Oh and listening to music a LOT helps. Hope that helped Diego

09-03-2009, 08:19 AM	#19
as4ronin New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orchard Park, NY Posts: 15	Fantastic work Soccerjoe5, again. Simply fun to watch and motivates me to try more with my K-7.. Your blog has been saved in my favorites and I look forward to enjoying more of your work. By the way, great group of friends you have there and your adventures will never be forgotten.

09-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#20
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 Hello from the Philippines! As for the technical stuff, hmm I have no idea how to explain the process... Diego The trick, I guess, is like... hmmm anything else... just get out there and do it! Thanks for the boost... Cheers...

09-03-2009, 08:37 AM	#21
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Crazy good stuff, Diego!

09-03-2009, 08:42 AM	#22
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by as4ronin Fantastic work Soccerjoe5, again. Simply fun to watch and motivates me to try more with my K-7.. Your blog has been saved in my favorites and I look forward to enjoying more of your work. By the way, great group of friends you have there and your adventures will never be forgotten. Thank you and I'm glad you enjoy my work! Originally posted by deadwolfbones Crazy good stuff, Diego! Thanks man!!

09-03-2009, 12:19 PM	#23
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Amazing work, Diego, as always. Thanks for letting us enjoy your fun through video. @Michaelina2 - Florence is one of my favourite spots on this little blue marble. Enjoy!! Jack

09-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#24
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 567	You've got it! Thanks.

09-03-2009, 01:07 PM	#25
jacksonpritt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 124	GREAT videos! You really should consider doing tourism films. I really want to visit some of these places after seeing these videos!

09-03-2009, 05:20 PM	#26
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Sound good wish I could see them ! Do i need some vimeo thing to make them play ? have latest flash Pete

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09-03-2009, 05:39 PM	#27
K Logan Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 39	The more I see and hear about the ways people are using their 21mm. The more I want one.

09-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#28
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343 Original Poster	Originally posted by jbinpg Amazing work, Diego, as always. Thanks for letting us enjoy your fun through video. Jack Originally posted by mysterick You've got it! Thanks. Originally posted by jacksonpritt GREAT videos! You really should consider doing tourism films. I really want to visit some of these places after seeing these videos! Thank you guys, I'm happy you enjoyed the video Originally posted by Transit Sound good wish I could see them ! Do i need some vimeo thing to make them play ? have latest flash Pete Hmm I don't think so! Have you tried using another browser? Originally posted by K Logan The more I see and hear about the ways people are using their 21mm. The more I want one. It's a great lens, I love the focal length, the build and optics!

09-03-2009, 08:52 PM	#29
WiseOx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby (near Toronto), Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 433	Great videos.....I really didn't want the K7 that badly....until now.

09-04-2009, 05:55 AM	#30
saien Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hobart, Australia Posts: 79	That was really inspring!! I can't wait until my trip out into the wilderness with my friends now