Blind Judoka Phantom Edit

All,

A bit cheeky really as Premiere was used to edit this piece.

However FCp.co friend Jim Geduldick wanted to showcase his Phantom work so we thought why not.



Blind Judoka Phantom Edit :
My edit of the Phantom work I DP'd on the Blind Judoka series with Bandito Brothers and Take Part TV.
Blind Judoka is the story of Jordan Mouton, an incredible athlete who began to go blind in her early teens and has gone on to become a qualifying member of Team USA at the Paralympics. Follow her journey as she recovers from a devastating injury and prepares for the London 2012 games.

Thanks for sharing this, Peter.

It doesn't really matter in which NLE this was edited, not much editing was involved anyway. The Phantom really is a great camera.

Does anyone know if you press conform speed on 1,000 fps clips or more that FCPX will go below the 1% number. I have only dealt with 120 fps footage and I was curious if anyone knew.

Absolutely love the slow motion, lighting, fine textured detail & emotionally moving backstory. The detail in the slo-mo is gorgeous (wisps of hair, etc), which is really a testament to the Phantom camera. Some of our members might like to know more about which Phantom model, shutter speed, lens & ISO settings.

Understandably these shots are part of a larger film, but I find that a couple minutes in, the wow factor drops off considerably. The beauty of the motion begins to lose its shine, as with the use of any effect, perhaps less is more. Sparing use leaves us yearning for more. As with the latest offering from Vincent Laforet cited here…

www.fcp.co/forum/2-off-topic/11759-effective-use-of-fx?start=40

Extended slo-mo definitely highlights a camera’s capabilities but soon lowers viewer appeal. Personally, I’m a big fan of the speed ramping which I think amps the dramatic effect. So she goes into her judo throw at full speed & just as her opponent is reaching the apex of being tossed, perhaps at about 10-11 o’clock, we ramp down to the breathtaking slow-motion, then again at 4:30-5 o’clock we ramp it back up to full speed. Bang! They hit the mat.

Laforet’s skater vid could also benefit from the same treatment. The effect is currently showcased during the opening sequence of the HBO hit Boardwalk Empire. Sure, it’s not a new trick, some may say overplayed, but with the right content, it really emphasizes the most dramatic few degrees of an action sequence, which can greatly amplify visceral & emotional involvement for the audience.