Big Changes To Everyday Filming
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- Camera: Canon Vixia HF-M500
Lens: Canon WD-H43 0.7x (Wide Angle Conversion Lens)
Tripod: Manfrotto PIXI Portable Camera Tripod
Microphone: Rode VideoMic
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Great to see you took the time to get some appropriate gear. You need to consider that if this is now your job, you need the proper equipment.
You are a filmmaker at heart. The intricacies. The trial and errors. The wasted money. The hours of tinkering. The frustration. Keep it up! I didn't have any issues with your videos as of yet. Everything is just a +.
Eric I've been following you since close to the beginning and I am CONTINUALLY IMPRESSED by your commitment to craft! Your videos improve with time, which is also amazing since your initial efforts were very good. And the fact that you are secure enough in yourself that you show everyone "how you do it". Fortunately, the halcyon days of proprietary living are fading fast, due in part to you and yours. Very pleasurable AND I learned a LOT.
Thanks for sharing...
A vast improvement to audio and video quality. Best of all, you simplified production at the same time. Great job, Eric!
I'm an old lady, but i found this, most interesting, and when my nephew comes to stay, i will show him this video, incase he has an interest in these things or wishes to share it, Thank you
Thanks man, cool you do that just for us viewers. Doesn't seem like cameras are your true passion so really nice to see you going out of your way to learn so much about it.
well i like the new set up because it looks like you're face is brighter and surroundings aswell
Cool set-up. Always fun to play with and tweak the gear. Keep up the great work!
I so agree with you. When its easy and convenient it makes post production much better and faster.
Everything looks and sound good with the canon Vixia Eric......
no joke, those mics are great. i farted thinking it would not be on the vid, but it was.
While I am not usually a big fan of camera gear videos, this was more helpful and informative than you may even have thought! I loved the comparisons and I think you are on to something here! Thanks, Eric!
Congratulations on finding such a workable and professional system to use. The video and audio quality are great. Can't wait to see the new videos you shoot with these tools.
Wow. This is the best video you have made in my opinion. One of the main reasons I have watched your channel is to see how well the GoPro works out. I had thought about a video camera like the Vixia myself and now you have validated my original thought of what system to use. The shotgun mic is great. You now look like a professional with the new camera system. I can't wait to see future videos with it. This is the first time I am giving you 3 likes. Well deserved. I am wondering though how well it will do with close ups. Let's say you are looking at a drawing, petroglyphs and such and you want to get up real close like 1/2 inch or so. How well does the focus work, have you tried that?Have you experimented with digital filters such as a polarizing filter to enable views into water or glass. I have been reading up on digital filters and have experimented with doing videos using my old filters for my film camera.
Man Eric!!! I'm very happy you've made these changes! Some of the places you visit are very beautiful, & now we'll be able to see them clearly in 1080P!!! Thanks dude!!! Keep these great videos coming!
I'm not a professional at this by any means. In my opinion the GoPro looked somewhat crisper, with better saturated colors.
GoPro also had a wider angle lens than the Canon. It's probably no big deal while filming outside but you may need to consider using the GoPro for filming inside the motorhome. It will make it look more spacious.
I have not seen enough of the walking motion videos with the video with Canon but it was noticeably shaky. What really made your videos stand out and differ from majority of other TH-cam fideos was the smooth, gyro-stabilized filming. I really liked it.
Again, this is just my opinion.
I love that you've taken us on your journey. This video was another great idea. It is truly another wonderful step in your evolution. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Eric, I normally just like your videos, but I have to say, Im really greatful as well as impressed with the quality and effort you put into your videos.
great man, i like the setup, and the vixia's zoom and depth of field capabilities will allow for some great shots too. I do like the visuals on the go-pro as well, but you've done well in choosing equipment that will make filming easier and with more options.
I was at walmart a couple weeks ago and bought the vixia h600 for 70 dollars, Love it does not have the shoe. so I cant add the mic that way but will try to get the lens. it looks awesome I hate the time lapse on the gopro. I have to convert it to use it and the timelapse on the vixia I can use it without converting it, so much easier I bought a couple sj4000 knockoffs for 17 dollars each and great at setting up multiple angles for scrapping RV's since I cannot go back and reshoot it thanks for sharing have a great day
+Jay Furney PS I bought the lens for 40 dollars and the tripod for 20 on ebay thanks for the info I will see what I get and let you know
Very informative, looks like your changes / tweaks are working to serve you well. 👍
I did something similar. Got a shotgun mic and a small rig for my smartphones and camcorders. Makes a big difference for convenience and ease of use.
Eric ,
Thanks for the great videos They are always nice n clear on my Laptop and 32 " ELEMENT Brand HD LCD TV .
Thank you for sharing all your testing with the various options. Very informative!
Outstanding info, as usual. The mic difference was huge. The 1080 video is so much sharper
Nice improvements Eric! That will make your videos more professional. I'm glad it'll be easier on you now.
Great video man. That's the biggest thing I have learned when your a one man crew take your time in pre production figure out what you need and what your going to use and you will spend alot less time hauling gear your not going to use or get in the way and it just makes production way more productive.
You always find a way to make "things better!" Your new video/audio set up is quite nice - I'll keep tuning in. Thanks.
Sold! I'm getting that tripod. Been struggling with a Gorillapod for too long... which of course has its uses too. Looking forward to the new setup. What are your thoughts on 4K? Too early for that?
pro tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Ryker Orion yup, been using Flixzone for months myself :)
l like the way you concisely and clearly explain all of these details to us. The final shot without the distortion on each side of the frame is really a huge improvement. The camera and microphone setup looks very clunky so I hope you do not develop any problems in your shoulder, elbow or forearm from holding the extra weight. In any case, it's all good information and your videos ate always informative and entertaining!
Wow Eric, I think this is your best instructional video ever. You are getting good at this, I can see the joy when you are able to share some good tips with your viewers/fans.
good stuff. You are getting better at your filming and editing. I like the new camera setup.
Wow! You were putting a lot of work into it and over complicating things. Nice rundown on equipment use. Very generous with your knowledge and experience to other TH-camrs.
Man I don't know how your video can get any better. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works.
Great Video, thx for taking the time to show us a behind the scenes look of how you shoot. Safe travels
Really loved the past few videos. you seem genuinely happy and everything had been a joy to watch. love that camera, and I think this is a great change.
Wide angel looks so much better when close up...This inside the RV video looks and sounds so much better then the video about your new chair from a few days ago. I have enjoyed watching the evolution of your filming over the years...I think the GoPro's with stabilizers and microphone helped improve your video quality and helped your channel grow. That being said I am glad to see you finding ways to make your work/life balance better...you have to enjoy what you are doing to do it well.
Excellent info! Shows everybody how much work goes into everything. I've always said, "You can't replace glass" - meaning the LENS on the camera is the most important thing. And, there's a reason Canon is revered, and why that lens is expensive. BUT, a "light" wide angle ( equivalent to 35mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera ) is, in my opinion, the best all-purpose lens for this kind of work. And that microphone is doing an excellent job.
I CAN SEE THAT EDITING WILL BE MUCH EASIER, VERY GOOD YOU WERE ABLE TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS BY EQUIPMENT
Eric, it would be a smart thing to have a lanyard on your wrist connected to the camera palm strap when you're holding it with the Manfrotto. Would really suck to have that rig hit the ground or drop over a fence into an alligator pond. ;-)
+Keith Bellows good idea!
I really like this Eric! More importantly, YOU are happy with it. I can't wait for new videos!
Well done. Great equipment choices.
Man just watching this video should be worth about 3 units from Brooks. Great job of explaining and demonstrating the differences you get from various equipment.
This is awesome, Eric! I love seeing the evolution of your technology that you use.
Thank you Eric& Jax. That was a great big improvement on your video's!! Wonderful!!
Well, i've only watched four of your videos and I must say, you really take care in how you want your scenes!
Great set up and looks like it will simplify your life. Nice video by the way. I really liked the demo and comparisons. Thanks
We would like to see you in Alaska too!
Great changes Eric. We're happy for you. My wife says that new camera is"good to your eyes too". 😃
Nice upgrades, the sound is pretty amazing.
Awesome timing. I was just looking at wide angle lenses yesterday for my canon vixia. You are so right, the go pros are a lot of work. You just made my research job a lot easier, thanks
It's amazing the amount of thought you put into shooting your video.
The last setup have improved greatly !!!! With the Mic and the new Len!
very well done, Informational video I have the Panasonic pv dv910 1080p 18x regular zoom and 300x digital zoom it also came with remote. You have given me a lot of encouragement into what is best with recording. Thanx
Eric - your new setup looks and sounds great! I wouldn't recommend leaving the windjammer furry mic cover out - my cats would grab, hug, and try to disembowel it like it was a rat! Please give some thought about coming to north Idaho and southern British Columbia. Lots of lakes and great scenery.
We thought your videos was amazing already, now they will be even better and much easier for your to edit.
Eric, you turned me on to videoing(just starting). I went the cheap route and bought a Geek Pro which does most of the same things as a Go Pro but way less the price. I got the Feiyu gimble and the handle extensions. I too didn't want to have wind ruin a video so I made my own wind screen to go over the mic holes. I use a felt furniture pad, drilled a hole for the mic holes, trimmed the pad to fit and stuck it on. Works like a charm. Hardly noticeable and if it comes off, just stick it back on, I made a dozen to keep in my bag. I understand you want to have better audio and it IS better with the Vixia and the external mic but you're going to have to do something to better stabilize the shots. The gimble is a spoiler isn't it? Been following you posts for a couple years and now have gotten my wife to watching! Keep up the good work.
Eric, I appreciate you making continuous improvements on your video quality! This new setup looks and sounds really nice (although when filming from only an arms length away, the mic is almost too base-y and maybe you'll find a way to gain that down and/or normalize it). I really like your videos, and your positive attitude. And as a special bonus point I say thank you very much for not editing the videos in 60fps! Because I watch them all in 720p (more makes no sense on a 1600x900 pixel screen), but when I watch a 720p60fps video, my Computer heats up to about 85°C (that's about 185°F!), which is still within its specified temp range, but rather high, while when watching a normal 720p video at 30fps, it stays around rather cool 60°C (about 140°F), which is much less concerning. So thank you for not taking the (in my opinion unnecessary) step to 60fps and thus giving my 2011 Lenovo Thinkpad another couple of years of good life (I only buy these machines used, because they are in a rather high price range)! :-) Be safe and I am looking forward to many more great videos from you about the American culture, and the things about it that we don't get to know anything about over here in Europe!
the gopro has a slightly larger area of view but the simplicity and quality of the vixia is well worth the change look forward to the new videos
What an awesome job of comparing and explaining the cool changes you've made. Well done and say HI to Jax!
Hey Eric, you already have the best videos on the net. Any improvements are just awesome! Keep doing what you are doing! You and Jax rock!!!!!
great vid, very informative and I appreciate the time you took to explain your setup. you saved me a lot of time and money... thx Eric
I like your new video recording equipment .
Bro GoPro is much better than Canon . I wish that you use more GoPro than Canon .
you are a great teacher
Love the audio with the new mic, and the picture quality with the new lens converter is really nice!! Good choices.
Hello Eric and Jax! I've been following you for 2 years now and enjoy your videos a great deal. I'm in the UK living in my 27 year old VW van that I've owned for 15 years. Have also lived in a caravan/trailor and been "on wheels" for a total of 14 years now. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching!
Really liked the technical information in this video. As being new to videography the content was interesting without being boring. Thanks
I'm not usually much into technical stuff, but this is great, and definitely an improvement.
Hi Eric
Fine on the microphone improvement but the Go Pro video looks much better to me. The Canon almost looks soft with less dynamic color range. Perhaps there is an adjustment in the menu for sharpness and contrast. Good luck with the new equipment.
Your new mic and wide angle lens is working great.
I love it when a plan comes together!
Thanks Eric ! I am a newbie that wants to get better making my vids and you have helped so much. I am very grateful Eric !!!!
Thumbs up.
ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
Whenever I read people making comments about how big jax is you need to understand..the two breeds that jax has in him are big cats..esp Maine coon...I had a friend that had a Maine coin and when he came down the stairs he sounded like a kid..and yes he had the extra toes..
Great idea I didn't think it could get any better you are a genius
whatever makes you happy eric!
Great setup, vast improvement. Looking forward to your trips to Oregon and Idaho
Great video and explanation of your setup. That tripod was an excellent find! I will keep this video as a favorite for reference when I can finally upgrade my video/audio setup. Cool!
Congratulations!!!!! Good investment!!!! I am looking forward to the next video with your new gears!!!!! Many thanks!
Great new stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Eric your job is to produce a great show that all your viewers can enjoy. This is your primary purpose as an artist with the show. Keep up with good equipment and don't feel like you necessarily have to explain it to us why you're spending money fancy equipment. Unless that is you trying to inform as to how you create the show. I like what you do and how you do it keep up the great work. This is only the beginning my friend. You're going to have nicer camera is in cooler adventures in the future.
I will say that the video shot with the stabilizer on the go pro is what hooked me on your channel. I will stick around and see how things go with the new setup.
Eric, you have come along ways since wal marts, you have did a good. job on your channel
Hi Eric, I am very glad you are setting the example to upgrade to 1080P, better lenses and love that powered microphone. I hope Shameless Xplorer is watching this as videos are to soon be coming out also.
Suuper happy for ya dude getting your set up dialed in. Im hoping to get my own outdoor/hiking an adventure channel up soon, an i thought it was neat hearing about your experience an how your channel has evolved. I think you do a great job editing, and all your videos entertaining and informative keep up the good work bro! kevin
Thanks for your video and all the info. It's been great to watch and listen to. Keep up the good work and travels!
TMI, Eric. It's the story folks care about, not the pen and paper...
Just the opposite joe,
this is organized original creative thought...
before the pen and paper.
Incredible behind the scenes Jaxumentary.
learned tons, thankyou for the breakdown of different types of products. Any chance of future under H2O jax snuba Key West video's?
Where do you find your music?
keep doing what you love,
it's contagious....
I have learned a lot , thanks, Looks like your getting everything dialed in. I can tell the difference.
Love the new setup!! The GoPro has always looked fuzzy going in and out of focus to me so I'm thrilled that I no longer have to "grrrr". Looking forward to watching more of y'all's travels !!
great informative vid, thanks. Certainly looks like you made the perfect selection of gear for the job ! Perfect combos.
Like the look and sound of the new setup, great quality. While I am sorry you went through the whole process of buying all the gear trying to make the GoPro work better for you, it has saved me from heading down that same road so I thank you for that. Think I will just work with my DSLR and get a proper lens and mic. Thanks for the tips!
Glad you got it down to an exact science. Let the video roll on....
Nice information. I think this is a system I need too. Thanks!
Jax knew he was needed to be in the vlog before it ended!! Good boy Jax!
That's what it's all about, Great footage and convenience for you. Looking forward to new videos:)
Love it!! keep up the great videos! :}
Great share ,you may have saved me a lot of time. I found this very informative and thank you very much. Eric and Jaxs ,take care and be safe!
Eric that set up works wonderful.The new mic works great when you did the test with it in the back yard. Now you can put out some really better sounding videos.Stay safe out there
Thank you for this video Eric! I've been wondering about your video camera set up for quite a while now, thanks for sharing!
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