CVP ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE TRY YOUR IDEAL CAMERA SET-UP WITH CVP CVP can build up your dream camera rig with all the latest accessories to see how they work together before you buy. You’ll get a real, hands-on feel for any new bit of equipment you’re thinking of, which is so much better than buying without a try. The Newman House showroom in London has lots of the latest equipment, and CVP’s experts are there to answer any questions you might have. To book a demo, talk to one of CVP’s experts and explore the Newman House showroom, call +44 (0) 208 380 7400, or email demo@cvp.com or visit cvp.com A. While getting the correct exposure for your camera will depend greatly on the gamma profile you are shooting in, it can also be a creative choice. The tools in the Ninja V are great for evaluating where certain exposure values are sitting in your scene, what is deemed correct will depend on the scene. The best thing to do is test! Q. I will soon be shooting some action events inside large arenas. I’d like to shoot slow motion, but how do I avoid flicker? A. Make sure your camera is set to PAL. If you still have flicker, check to see if it has the ability to dial in your shutter more accurately than the regular steps. Plenty of video-focused cameras can do this.
“When using a good- quality dummy battery rig, it can result in a more secure system” cost-effective way of getting more power, but you are using a somewhat flimsy USB connection. This can easily be damaged and a bit more challenging to rig nicely. If you go down this route, make sure to use a cable-protector clamp. The second option is to use a dummy battery adapter and an external power source, such as a large V-Mount battery. When using a good-quality dummy battery and rig, it can result in a much more secure and safe system, but it will cost extra. Q. I keep hearing the audio from XLR shotgun mics is better than the DSLR- style shotguns with the standard 3.5mm plug. Is it true and if so, why? What about the latest mics that have noise cancelling? A. This comes down to two things – the quality of the preamps in the recording device and the quality of the microphone. Most 3.5mm inputs built into DSLR or mirrorless cameras don’t have great preamps, which is why using an external audio recorder or XLR module for your camera can result in better audio. There are also more and better microphone options using XLR as it’s the standard for professional audio work. Q. What’s the best way of getting your exposure right? As I use an Atomos Ninja V, I can use waveforms, false colour, highlight peaking, histogram or just look at the screen and judge it by eye. What’s the best?
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SOUND CHECK An external audio recorder like this Tascam is perfect for plugging into a sound board
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