HMC-150: Best settings for Interviews

[szimmer]

Hello,

I just bought the HMC-150 yesterday and hope to get it in the next few weeks.

I have to do some corporate interviews for a friend next month. What settings make sense for such an event?

It will be used for web use only.

I was thinking 720 - 60p or 1080 - 30p.

What do other people use for interviews?

I never had a camera that does 720 - 60p. Sounds great though I would assume be better for action shots than a simple interview.

Simon

[dcloud]

If you plan on no post work, cine-v works well.
60p or 30p doesnt matter but 30 edits faster

[tvnewsbadge]

Hello,

I just bought the HMC-150 yesterday and hope to get it in the next few weeks.

I have to do some corporate interviews for a friend next month. What settings make sense for such an event?

Simon

If you're talking simple shots, I don't see where it would matter. Lighting and framing would be far more important.

[szimmer]

Good point. I guess I just have to experiment.

I use PPCS4, AECS4 and Prospect HD for post work.

Yes, the lighting, framing and audio of course are essential.

Just curious to see what others do with their HMC-150.

I can't wait to test it out!

Going from HV20 to HMC-150!

Simon

[szimmer]

One question would be when to use 60p?

What type of situation is good for that?

Thanks,

Simon

[Rumpelgeist]

One question would be when to use 60p?

In cases when otherwise you would be using 60i.

[markone]

60p would work well in fast action shots, or if you plan on adjusting the speed in post, ie: slow motion.. As a recent owner of this camera, I am blown away with the picture and audio quality. 720 60p seems to be the sweet spot for this cam, although the 1080 looks good too. Still trying to get used to the little SCHD cards instead of tape. Still find myself saying "tape is rolling", when calling action for talent.

Mark Carey
www.markoneHD.com

[TheDingo]

I have to do some corporate interviews for a friend next month.

Any of the 720P settings would work perfectly.

Make sure you have a good mic for the people you are interviewing. I normally use a Sennheiser G100 UHF wireless system with some lavs that I have had customized to work with the G100. ( the mic that Sennheiser includes is garbage, and should be thrown away. The MKE2 Sennheiser is a great lav, so is the TRAM 50.)

If you need a HQ mic for your HMC150, then consider any of the Audio Technica or Rode pencil condenser mics for indoor recording. ( I own the AT3031 and AT4053a mics, and used to own the Rode NT5 mic which I gave to a friend with the DVX100B he bought off of me. All great mics. )

Remember that shotgun mics are mainly designed for outdoor use, or very large arena type spaces. The higher end shotgun mics work quite well indoors, but you have to get into the $600+ price range. ( a $200 condenser mic will easily beat out a $600 shotgun mic when recording in small rooms )

If you can afford it ( and can carry it ) go with flourescent lighting instead of tungsten, mainly because it will balance with any window light in the room, and there is minimal heat involved. Tungstem makes people sweat.

Be prepared to shoot multiple takes, as most people are not great in front of the camera.

Try to talk to people directly, standing up behind the camera so they can see your face. You want them to be relaxed when you shoot.