Moisture-resistant question.

[Nimish Thapar]

Hey guys. Got a last minute question I need some help on. My director wants to take advantage of snow tomorrow to do a test shoot, and told me about said test just now. I'm looking for a way to quickly moisture-proof the camera from falling snow, etc. In the past with my old camera, I used zip-loc bags and rubber bands. Will this suffice for a quick and dirty solution, or has anyone had any experience that may fare better?

Thanks guys, and sorry for the last minute question. Just for reference, my rig is the Side handle, Side SSH, Nikon Lenses, and a 5 inch screen on top. We'll most likely be shooting with a 50 prime or a 24-85 zoom.

 

[Thommes Ulfeng]

Probrella can be handy to have in the gear-bag. Depends how horisontally the rain or snow is coming though

http://www.studiolighting.net/probrella-makes-it-to-pma-2007/

 

[Dane Henry]

Yep, any trash bag or ziplock combo will work. Don't need anything special.

This is ziploc around EVF and this on camera: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/870842-REG/LensCoat_LCRSLBK_RainCoat_RS_Rain_Sleeve.html

[/url] Dane Henry - Red Epic in storm by Dane Henry, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[Peter Strietmann]

I used these and shout through hurricane Sandy, http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Ziplo...1385249801&sr=8-2&keywords=giant+ziplock+bags

They work quite well.

 

[Nimish Thapar]

Sorry for the late responses, but these tips basically helped on todays shoot! Thanks for your prompt responses! Now to figure out how to grade footage with lots of snow in it.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Sorry for the late responses, but these tips basically helped on todays shoot! Thanks for your prompt responses! Now to figure out how to grade footage with lots of snow in it.

Try the new Snow Reduction plug-in from Sleet Video

Joking

Hey share some frames of how you deal with your shots as far as snow is concerned.

I do a lot of snow shots due to my locale.

It varies as far as end results.

 

[Nimish Thapar]

Sure thing Eric. I've attached some rough grades that I just did quickly. Cosplay video shoots are always interesting because the colours are very unusual, so I usually would spend a lot longer working on a grade for these, but these are where I'd temp grade them to make it work for editing. Also sorry for some soft shot exposures. As this was a test and we were freezing, we weren't too worried about pindrop focus.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Looks like fun work Nimish and yes winter can be quite a b*tch

My camera just came back from an outdoor shoot and the windchill was -30 on average and shot in the evening on a open roof-top.

The only cold issue was with their Bartech FF system slowed down during the shoot.

The bonus is that my gear came back intact and that I dont have to grade/output the project.

For you grading it would be best to use Resolve so you can take advantage of the Power Windows.

 

[Nimish Thapar]

I'll be honest in that I've never heard of Resolve. At the moment I'm wokring out or Redcine-X for rough grading, that I then refine in-edit using Adobe Premiere or Speedgrade. Also, Eric if you have experience working in the cold, do you have any suggestions on warming the camera. I noticed on the shoot it was requisite to keep going back to the car every half hour or so to warm it up a bit. I'll be honest in that surviving the cold was probably easier for me than for my camera haha.

 

[Eric Santiago]

I'll be honest in that I've never heard of Resolve. At the moment I'm wokring out or Redcine-X for rough grading, that I then refine in-edit using Adobe Premiere or Speedgrade. Also, Eric if you have experience working in the cold, do you have any suggestions on warming the camera. I noticed on the shoot it was requisite to keep going back to the car every half hour or so to warm it up a bit. I'll be honest in that surviving the cold was probably easier for me than for my camera haha.

My experience is only at going out at -40 and shooting till my fingers are frozen.

Then Im done and never ever go out that day again.

I was told not to warm up the camera too quickly and to keep it climatized if you plan on going out again.

Basically dont put it in a heated room exposed then bring out an hour or so later.

Someone here stated to keep it close to cold temps if you plan on going in and out.

The LCD is a different story but I heard of no issues with the last rental.

Speedgrade should be fine, I think that has masking options.

 

[Nimish Thapar]

Seems to be a good set of tips. The car was just above freezing and we were just below. I didn't want to worry about frozen condensation at all!

I'll be doing a lot of this over this coming winter, and have another proper shoot on wednesday so I'll definitely keep your tips in mind! I'll admit, I'm still getting used to shooting with Red gear so a lot of this is new to me.

 

[Eric Santiago]

Dont thank me, thank other REDUSERs here that helped me on that

Dan Kanes for one.