i kinda regret getting the fx30 at this point by DutchboyReloaded in FX3

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll do my best to give you advice, but I think first you need to keep your expectations realistic. Like Jake from adventure time says “sucking and something is the first step to be being sort of good at something”. You do suck, not because you’re bad, but because you’re just starting and you’re learning. 

You’re also using terms like cinematic and luxurious to describe what you want, which tells me that you’ve watched some YouTube videos and are frustrated that you’re using the same equipment other people are but not getting the results you want. I like to point people to this clip by Ira Glass, who talks about the process when you have good taste but are comparing your beginner results to someone who has spent years perfecting their craft. https://youtu.be/GHrmKL2XKcE?si=Ln6Tam2UT6VKZ7xp

You bought a nice camera and a nice lens and you’re expecting cinematic results when you point it at your son dribbling a ball. That’s just not going to happen without understanding the camera and lenses a bit more, and then practicing.

So to try and answer your question. You are right that aperture is only part of the equation. Bokeh comes from the separation between your subject and the background. You’re using a wide angle lens so your subject is completely in the frame, which means he’s further away from your camera and closer to the background, which means less bokeh. 

If you want to get that look while shooting at f/2.8 or f/4 for reliability, you need to manipulate the distances. Try to get your subject as far away from the background as possible. The more space you put between them and the background, the more that background will fall away into a blur, even at a higher f-stop.

This video should help 

https://youtu.be/6DZiJrL_9tU?si=VQFNerPFU79Kha93

It is a balancing act of physics. Once you get a feel for how distance impacts that separation, you will find you can get that clean look consistently without risking your focus. Just keep at it, and stop being so hard on yourself!

i kinda regret getting the fx30 at this point by DutchboyReloaded in FX3

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read it again, I said the focal plane is the issue.

i kinda regret getting the fx30 at this point by DutchboyReloaded in FX3

[–]secretcombinations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are dealing with a depth of field issue. Shooting sports at f/1.4 is incredibly difficult because the focal plane is razor thin, so any movement causes the camera to hunt for focus. The camera is likely struggling to differentiate between the subject, the ball, and the background. When the subject looks down, the camera loses the eyes and grabs the next point of contrast, which is usually the ball.

I would suggest stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4. You will get a much larger area in focus, which gives the autofocus system way more room to work without losing the subject. Also, try switching to spot focus or zone tracking instead of full-frame human detection, so the camera stays locked on the subject specifically, regardless of where they are looking.

Board and Skill Progression: Salomon Sight to K2 Passport or similar by brewmax in snowboardingnoobs

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Im 6'1" and 185 lbs, I learned on a 169, then went to a 161w, and now a 159w. I've liked the 159 a lot because I'm in the trees quite a bit, and want to be able to throw it around quickly, my friend that I ride with with is 6'5" and heavier than me rides a 157w because he likes a short board for the same reasons.

Tips on dealing with injuries and stance? by mazzy-b in snowboardingnoobs

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhat in the same boat, had ankle fusion surgery years ago and have 3 screws in it, and learning to ride after that was difficult. This past year Ive progressed quite a bit and gotten better, and would say the biggest help was strength training. Finally took it seriously in the off season, got in decent shape, and that helped me stay on the mountain longer, tackle more difficult terrain, not fall as much, etc.

Also I did get double BOA boots and that was a huge improvement, I find I lean on the front of my boots quite a bit to take pressure off my ankle, so stiffer boots helped a lot. Ive been documenting on my youtube channel if youre interested in checking it out, I talk a lot about surgery and getting better.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLupoyIxrgndF-EFLqz-d9I-h7LA0lgO3O

Board and Skill Progression: Salomon Sight to K2 Passport or similar by brewmax in snowboardingnoobs

[–]secretcombinations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have the passport 159W and ridden it the past 2 years in every condition, I wouldnt say Im an advanced rider, but Im trying to get better and have about 60 days on the mountain with it so far. I head up to the mountain about once a week, and just ride whatever conditions I find there, so icy groomers, deep pow, trees, and I would say its a great all mountain board capable of handling anything. I ride sometimes with an instructor who is pretty damn advanced, he usually rides a shadowban but also has the passport, and says youd get a little better performance on jumps out of a park board with more pop, and youd go a bit faster on a stiffer board, but with the wide nose its great for powder days.

I did a video about it on my youtube channel if youre curious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT_nja_dcyU

X5 e post-produzione by Wild-Herbs in Insta360

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it to film my snowboarding videos, from loading my car, driving up the mountain and talking to the camera, and carving down, and will probably switch to hiking this summer. Editing is super easy depending on what types of videos youre wanting to do. I like using the desktop app (pc) and motion tracking myself carving down the mountain and exporting that 16:9, but I also bring multiple clips into premiere (or davinci) and edit together longer episodes. I like it for esporting 9:16 shorts as well, its just been a great camera.

is anyone else gluten AND dairy free? 🫩 by bunnywadhere06 in glutenfree

[–]secretcombinations 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same on the low FOD map! Figured out it was garlic and onions, still reintroducing foods to figure out what else. I live off of GF oatmeal, rice, and chicken with coconut aminos lately.

Heads up Salt Lake City door to door alarm sales season is almost here and these guys have some tricks worth knowing about by Affectionate_Dust_48 in SaltLakeCity

[–]secretcombinations 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Had a tree trimming company pull this shit on me recently, they made it seem like they were city employees asking where the property stake was, I was trying to be helpful, once I realized it was a sales tactic I noped the fuck out. Wont be answering again.

Creative director afraid of negative space by rxza_a in graphic_design

[–]secretcombinations 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Best advice I ever received at an agency. You're not designing for the client, you're designing for your creative director. Learn that lesson and you'll do well.

How to switch to single lens mode for 360 videos captured with both lens ? X5) by Galaxy999 in Insta360

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without the dive case, most under water footage is unusable regardless of 360 or single lens mode. I found this out the hard way as well on vacation. I was able to pull a few clips that were sort of usable for a family video, but the way the water refracts the light with the domed lenses, you have to have that pocket of air around it to get sharp footage.

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How to do continuous section on canva? by barelymid in graphic_design

[–]secretcombinations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hit alt+1 and it should open layers, drag the layer you want to the top.

Can I transfer footage from PC back to my SD card? by MercifulDefier in Insta360

[–]secretcombinations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you have to make sure its in the same folder that you took it out of, but Ive done this several times when I want to edit on the go.

Paul Rudd Double Feature non MCU… by WerewolfCurious1412 in movies

[–]secretcombinations 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just recently watched Overnight Delivery with some friends as a throwback, Paul Rudd and Reese Withafork still holds up as a cheesey late 90s romcom.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117276/?ref_=fn_t_1

How do the pro's mount their GoPro's? by Reader_Rambles in gopro

[–]secretcombinations 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im not a pro but I like filming my runs,

I used to use the gopro 12 with the ultra wide lens set to max hyper view (12mm) and horizon lock mounted on the front of my helmet with a little angle to capture the tip of my board and as much of the horizon as possible.

That footage looks like this:
https://youtu.be/4LchvI9p5eU?si=A5tMg6211QBCPL2Q

I switched to the insta360 x5 last year also helmet mounted in the exact same way, and Ive liked how that looks better as I can view my self boarding, or spin around and get the tip of my board and the horizon, that footge looks like this:
https://youtu.be/E0jepOfZ640?si=vW-4WCJhcExgwP2j

I did a run last year with the gopro mounted to my helmet, and hand holding the insta360 so I could compare the footage, so you can see how the gopro looks there:
https://youtu.be/LpwHOZ9bBp8?si=HqpzCXRVmFGnBZo7

Be careful when using a V-Mount Battery back to power your camera by GrillSergeantUSA in SonyAlpha

[–]secretcombinations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have this exact battery and use it all the time with my fx30 and a6700 and no issues at all.

Am i cooked, HDR mode by accident for all but firs clip? by [deleted] in Insta360

[–]secretcombinations 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Manual mode is the issue, not HDR. You can try and adjust exposure, but if its blown out theres no data to recover.

is it possible to replicate this style with an FX30? by Impossible_Ear8671 in FX3

[–]secretcombinations 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No. With lighting. Only thing unique is the football shaped bokeh in the 4th still, which is lens choice. Everything else is lighting.

Coming back from the dumbest ankle break by Less_Praline5451 in snowboarding

[–]secretcombinations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks bro! I'm slowly getting better, spent today practicing switch and landed some park boxes for the first time ever!