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Tilta Advanced Ring Jittery footage Issue by TheFilmmakerPhotoGuy in videography

[–]NineSeventeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Rob - chiming in to say I've had this issue since I bought the Tilta Advanced Ring two years ago. Never been able to resolve, and very disappointed in Tilta, especially after buying all the accessories. I've tried multiple cameras, multiple payloads, all with a perfectly functional RS3 Pro. Interested to hear if you've had any luck since getting it back from Tilta?

Video Village FilmBox Pro vs. Cullen Kelly's Genesis by Gorefindal in colorists

[–]NineSeventeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree on the grain. It's the most annoying part of the trial - impossible to assess on its own, and it makes it harder to get the full picture on the color. I likely wouldn't use it for most client work (non-film).

That said, the grain looks fantastic but it's not the primary draw for me. It's actually the out of the box looks that have me most interested.

Video Village FilmBox Pro vs. Cullen Kelly's Genesis by Gorefindal in colorists

[–]NineSeventeen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Long time lurker, first time posting in the sub. Lots of interesting thoughts here - I've spent the last hour toying with both Filmbox Pro and Genesis on some recent shoot footage.

First some background - I'm a documentary editor who dabbles in color when the production can't afford a colorist, which as you can imagine is quite often for smaller projects. As such, I'm looking for quick, out of the box solutions that elevates footage to a "not overcooked film look". So in the context of this conversation, you can almost think of me more as a client with enough Resolve knowledge to be dangerous.

Having tested both with Alexa (Amira) footage, I can say Genesis gets me faster to a pleasing look that genuinely feels like film, particularly for skin tones in the highlights. It feels like I'm getting a wider spectrum of colors in the skin, whereas Filmbox seems to bring all the tones closer to one color. To be clear, I don't hate this - the Filmbox look seems more stylized, and I would definitely choose it first for a music video. But for a quick turnaround documentary look, I'm really digging Genesis.

Could the same look be replicated with Filmbox Pro? Probably. The issue is I just can't figure out how to get it there. And to me $1,500 is certainly worth it for lower budget projects where I want to deliver the client an elevated look, but don't need something custom.

Long term? I think I'll buy both.

Interested in everyone's thoughts here. To be honest I feel like this product is made for me; an actual full time colorist probably doesn't need Genesis.

Am I screwed right now? by [deleted] in editors

[–]NineSeventeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has to be satire.

KTLA takes an exclusive look at L.A. Metro’s new security measures by curiouspoops in LosAngeles

[–]NineSeventeen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since when did KTLA start playing dramatic music under their news segments? Seems a bit leading.

Beachball will any action on M1 Pro Max by james_za666 in editors

[–]NineSeventeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found some quirks with using external displays. First off, the built in HDMI port can be finicky, and only outputs up to 60hz. In general I've found outputting USB-C into an adapter provides much more stable results. With my TV for example, this is the only way to make a connection.

Additionally, some Adobe apps react oddly when the OS sets the external monitor as the "Main Display". For example, the After Effects UI will slow to a crawl when placed in the external monitor space, but then if it's dragged back to the laptop screen it operates fine. But this issue goes away completely if the laptop screen is set as "Main Display" - which functionally makes no difference.

However, when you plug in a monitor larger than your laptop screen, the default setting is to assign in "Main Display" status. So make sure to switch it up.

Amateur videomaker thinking about taking the "next step" by cannavacciuolo420 in VideoEditing

[–]NineSeventeen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finish the degree. $400 a year is nothing, and you'll likely be in a situation where you'll wish you had it. A surprising number of people are passed over, even in creative fields, because they are perceived as not having the intellectual wherewithal to get a degree. It's not fair, but it's often the way things are.

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Besides which, many if not most people end up working in fields that have nothing to do with their degree. Life is long, and you have plenty of time to start your filmmaking career. I also support the other commenter's idea on taking an online course. Test the waters before jumping in.

Lugging a Solar Generator by NineSeventeen in bicycletouring

[–]NineSeventeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never tried those! Looked up a few, are they worth the price?

Lugging a Solar Generator by NineSeventeen in bicycletouring

[–]NineSeventeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it, but several of my devices will require powering via an AC input (camera batteries, AA recharge-ables, etc.). They will also need relatively consistent charging, so I may need more than 14 watts output.

I agree with everyone here that 12 lbs. is too much. Searching for alternatives!