How To Shoot Better Video on the Sony A7, A7r & A6000
First off, please let me know if you find this guide useful. I do this stuff for a living as a professional editor and have to constantly deal with different…
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Alik Griffin
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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.
Using AVCHD Video From The Sony A7, A7r, Nex
The workflow is slightly easier on a PC as you have more software options. With this guide I'll be covering the workflow on Mac. Although the two can be very similar.
Using your NEX, A7 or Sony A7r AVCHD Video Files On A Mac
Shooting Video on a Sony DSLR or Mirrorless camera will give you AVCHD files or MP4.
Zeiss Sonnar FE 35mm f2.8 Vignetting And Color Test
I saw a post today from Leica Boss about color shifts with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8. I’ve noticed in the community, people keep complaining about this lens and the price.…
A7r with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm and Metabones
I’ve been playing around with the Sony A7r a bit more now with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8. I really am blown away. I’ve used primes before, but this one…
How to Shoot HDR on the Sony A7 & A7r
Shooting HDR on the Sony A7 or A7r isn't the easiest thing to do out of the box. They just didn't build great HDR controls into the camera. But here is how you can do it.
Sony Zeiss Sonnar 35mm F2.8 Review & Sample Photos
Want to know if the Sony Zeiss 35mm F2.8 Sonnar lens is worth the investment? Our review and sample photos will help you make an informed decision.
Converting 24p or 29.97 to 1080i50
There are a few ways to convert 24p or 29.97i / 29.97p to 1080i50. You can do it through Compressor or After Effects.
With after effects you'll be using motion compensation and apply a pulldown.
The Crude But Quick Way
It's really nasty but you can just drop your 29.97 or 24fps footage into a Final Cut Pro 25fps sequence.
It will skip or duplicate frames here and there. Might not be a big deal especially an event or action shots. You'll see it on dolly and pans.
I get footage from editors all the time like this. It's better going from 24 to 25 because it just adds frames which you can just cut out later. Going from 29.97 to 25 is a bit nasty because it drops frames, now way of getting them back.
The Good Luck Bend
It's also known as Horseshoe Bend. It's located just south of Page, Arizona, near the border of Utah. This is the start of the Colorado River out of Lake Powell. The area is known as Glen Canyon. Hanging this photo on your wall could also bring you good luck. :) One magical characteristic of horseshoes hanging on walls is that they hold in good luck. They have to be facing upward, though. Oftentimes, people turn them upside down, and all the luck pours out.
Best Memory Card For Sony A7, A7r and A7s
A memory card speed comparison between many of the popular SD memory cards in the Sony A7r, A7s and A7.
Use this guide to find the best memory cards for video or your style of shooting.
Sony G XQD Memory Card Review
The Sony G XQD card is the best card that is still in production. With Lexar being discontinued, Sony is now the one and only manufacturer of XQD memory cards. The…