Hi, I know this is a pretty basic question, but I don't feel like spending a lot of time on google. The way I thought was set it to 60fps and shutter at 125 in camera...then slow it by 50% in FCPX, but I'm not real happy with the results. Also, I saw a tutorial that used "Retiming" in Final Cut but I didn't have any luck with that. So if you have basic instructions for best results please reply. Thanks!
Best way to go about your file structure and ability to over crank your video, is to not use FCPX to handle your files, come up with a structure, then let X reference that folder as far as slowing your clips down, if you have cinema tools, open it, go to file>batch conform> select the top file from the folder of files you want to batch>and select 23.98 If you dont have CT I would suggest figuring out what FPS converter is best After all that, convert the files into Prores422LT files
and for any other workflow questions, check out Blooms workflows, or anyone else's' its not hard to find the answer to these
Well, Dallas...I knew about the Cinema Tools way of doing it, but as stated above, I have FCPX which does not include this...so basically I'm trying to find another suggestion that can explain an effective way of doing this. I don't need you to point out how this answer isn't hard to find...I've never used slow motion before.
I was purely saying that Philip bloom has a workflow section, and that it's quick and easy for most dslr tips. I wasn't trying to be passive
With my Sony FS100 slowmo footage I import as normal and FCPX sees the files as 50P files. When I drop them on a 25P timeline they play as normal speed (not in slowmo). I then select "Conform Speed" from the Modify/Retime menu. Files all look fine. Another option is to use ClipWrap to transcode the files. ClipWrap has some nice re-conform options. Not sure the 7D footage is supported tho as its aimed as AVCHD files.
Take your 60fps footage in FCPX, add it to a 24,25,29 or 30fps timeline and choose "conform speed" from the time options icon (just under the preview window, beside the magic wand). Works like a charm!
Thanks Colin! I was actually coming back here to post that I found the answer. What I wasn't doing was clicking "custom" ("setting from first clip added" is the default when clicking new project)...then click 1080x720 24p on custom...then conform speed.
Hi guys, I've just bought a mk3 and I've been trying to do some slow mo tests. I shot some footage in NTSC mode at 60 fps, created a 25fps project but the footage looks like its been shoot in 25fps when I slow it down, any tips? Ps, I'm using FCP7.
With FCP7 you will need to reconform the footage. If you have cinema tools installed you can use that. FCP7 is seeming the footage as 60p and will play it at that speed. Reconforming footage to 25p will make FCP7 play the footage at 25p and so will be in slowmo.
What about Twixtor,... (http://www.revisionfx.com/products/twixtor/compatibility/) Check out this extreme SloMo:
Watch out for the 720p60/50fps function on the Canons. From my experience it can't cope with detail whatsoever as moire and heavy aliasing breeds within it. Seems to be ok with a simple shot and lots of decent light. I've got some fairly good results here and there. Some really awful ones. The Panasonic GH3 is the way to go in this price bracket if you can for 50fps.
You definitely have to be careful about 720p/60 on a 7D. If you're shooting 1080p/30, and switch to 720p/60 for a slo mo shot, aliasing can be quite pronounced. However the 5D Mark III has much less aliasing at 720p/60. Philip discussed this in his review. For 7D users there's an optical anti-aliasing filter that might help:
