5k @ 120fps best practice

[Dan Kanes]

Hi!

I have a shoot coming this weekend, and I want to go 5k 2.40 120fps.

I was planning on using a 90' shutter.
Redcode 10:1 (or 6:1) if that works.

Is there any best practice to avoid any errors in recording On the current build?

In my brief testing I've had no issues, but if anyone has had issues please pm
Me so I can be aware of what not to do.

Thank you!

 

[Greg M]

1st Best Practice:
Do not fire your 1st AC once you see how easy it is to shoot 120fps

 

[Dan Kanes]

Thanks Greg, I've spent time with the camera and done tests, just wanted to make sure there wasn't something I could do to eff it up... Like maybe run the fans too low or something.

I was thinking fans at 100% the whole time unless that is a bad practice...

 

[michael zaletel]

There's no 300fps 2K yet right?

-michael zaletel

 

[Brian Robbins]

No, there is no 2k 300fps currently supported on the Epic.

 

[Jeremy Torrie]

6:1 at 120 FPS is enabled for the latest build.

 

[Greg M]

Thanks Greg, I've spent time with the camera and done tests, just wanted to make sure there wasn't something I could do to eff it up... Like maybe run the fans too low or something.

I was thinking fans at 100% the whole time unless that is a bad practice...

Sorry, I didnt mean to imply you havent. I havent been able to do much wrong yet. Shoot the lowest redcode you can and cycle your media frequently and you shouldnt have any troubles

 

[Jarek Zabczynski]

Sorry, I didnt mean to imply you havent. I havent been able to do much wrong yet. Shoot the lowest redcode you can and cycle your media frequently and you shouldnt have any troubles

By lowest do you mean less compressed?

 

[Mark Pugh]

6:1 at 120 FPS is enabled for the latest build.

Build 1.4.9?

Dan don't forget you need your v-lock batteries charged, and LOTS of hard drive space for data offloads... especially if you're trying 6:1 compression.
you could easily shoot 1TB in an afternoon at 6:1.

 

[Jeremy Torrie]

Yes 1.4.9...we use the Switronix dual V-lok mount so plenty 'o power and we've got 10 SSD's so no problem there.

 

[Von Thomas]

6:1 at 120 FPS is enabled for the latest build.

6:1 Compression is not functional on 1.4.9. I tried this morning, no go.

Von

 

[Greg M]

6:1?? Are you on a top secret 1.4.9 build?

 

[Von Thomas]

6:1?? Are you on a top secret 1.4.9 build?

No Greg, it's true, unless I'm doing something wrong. The lowest it allows me is 12:1. If anyone has done it, give a shout out.

Von

 

[Dan Kanes]

I had a great shoot today. Our firmware only allowed for 12:1 at 5k/120fps.

I'm okay with that though. The footage looked great and I am looking forward to sharing it in the future.

No problems here, 5k@120 does eat hard drive space though

THANKS EVERYONE!

 

[Ivan G]

6:1 at 120 FPS is enabled for the latest build.

Wow! Why am I such a quality whore?

 

[Mark Toia]

Hi!

I have a shoot coming this weekend, and I want to go 5k 2.40 120fps.

I was planning on using a 90' shutter.
Redcode 10:1 (or 6:1) if that works.



Is there any best practice to avoid any errors in recording On the current build?

In my brief testing I've had no issues, but if anyone has had issues please pm
Me so I can be aware of what not to do.

Thank you!

Hi Dan,

Go 45 degree shutter.... or 200th of a second to maintain the flicker the same as film would get at simalar speed rates, or you will end up with that lazy moiton feel.

Every doubles right... go to 50fps... thats 1/2 of 180Degrees... 90 degress.
100 is 45% degress...

Same goes with F stops and etc etc etc...

Happy shooting

 

[Jeremy Torrie]

Sorry if I didn't clarify -5K 2:40:1 120FPS at 3:1 compression in 1.4.9. Must be really brutal for people to tolerate!

96 FPS in Full frame and 2:1 is also enabled at the moment.