Getting the exposure right, in the camera, is pretty darn essential with video. Having a solid grasp of exposure with stills is a great starting point, but as you’ll learn with Brandon, it takes a bit more. He does an excellent job helping us learn how to make the most of the Z R and its amazing tools to bring back the best video. I’ve watched the video a couple of times now, and it’s really well done!
Cloud Time Lapse captured by Z 6III / Z24-70f2.8II
I love clouds! If this were a still, I’d take the image right out of the Z 6III, which was set to Dark Tone Monochrome, drop my cloud Preset on the sky in ACR, and the finishing would be done. Easy peasy! Yeah, that’s not the case in video editing. The Time Lapse movie the Z 6III created tells the movement of the clouds, but not what was on their mind, or more correctly, contained in their bounds. I can’t just drop a mask on the sky like in ACR. That’s why during my Christmas break back in school. I want to learn first, how one accomplishes what I have in mind (if it can be), then see if what I want actually works visually. From that knowledge, and can then decide if it’s something I want to do at all. It’s the creative process I seem to go through a lot on this journey of photography. I love a great challenge!
Silver Gate, Yellowstone pano captured by Z 6III / Z14-24f2.8
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #480 – “Which Lens” we all have a locker of gear. We select from that normally for what we put in our bag. The trick is when we’re ready to make the click, knowing the one to grab. Lets talk
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People, Companies, Products Mentioned during Podcast:
Bedford Camera
Fall Cover & Pines captured by D850 / 70-200f4
Winter’s snow is a gorgeous time of year as the white stuff covers the landscape, bringing shape, form, definition and moisture to our world. I get out with a camera every opportunity, this time stopping me in my tracks. The fine, white outline on the oaks still holding onto their fall color and the pines surrounding them really grabbed me as the snow fell. What amazes me is how silent the transformation occurs. How fragile it is as with a warm breath, the snow disappears from the branches. And how it’s often taken for granted.
We started the week here in the Sapphires Mtns with three inches of beautiful snow. I had gotten the shovels out from summer storage and spent time shoveling. The temps were where they should be, the high 20s, low 30s. Today, can’t even find the smallest patch of snow! The temp last night was 54 and we’ve had nothing but rain all week. If you watch the news you can see the results of these temps in some regions in the west, floods. If you’re a photographer, you had to get out quickly if you want to photograph the beauty of snow. If you an environment, you’ve gotta soak up what moisture you can as it runs off rather than gets banked on mountain tops. Snow is not only gorgeous but essential for us, for our wild heritage. As time moves forward, we need to take heed that the beauty if fleeting.
ProGrade PG25 at home on the desk
Working with a M4 iMac, ports come at a premium. That’s why I first got the ProGrade PG20. I year later, they have brought the PG25 Pro Dock and man, it’s schweet!!! Using the M4 iMac, ports come at a premium, so I’m enjoying the addition and power. Here are key features:
1Thunderbolt 5 upstream 140W power port
3 Thunderbolt 5 downstream 15W ports, 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1 3.5mm audio jack, and 1 2.5GbE Ethernet port
Up to 80Gb/s (10GB/s)
High-quality certified Thunderbolt 5 cable included
2-year warranty
190mm x 70.8mm x 32.6mm
It has the “magnetic” top so readers, as you see above, not only nest in place but are “held” in place. It’s a welcome addition. Really liking the ProGrade PG25 Pro Hub!
Yellowstone Backcountry captured by Z 6III / Z180-600
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #479 – “Let It Snow!!” Yeppers, it’s that time again! Snow is so much fun to photograph when you’re dressed to be comfortable and know how to take care of your gear. I’ve got thoughts on both, let’s talk!
Click to listen to Episode 479
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People, Companies, Products Mentioned during Podcast:
Bedford Camera
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
SealSkinZ
Carhartt Montana Jacket
Carhartt Fleece Pants
Carhartt Thermal T
Carhartt Gloves
Moxule Muff
Merrell Coldpack Boot 3