After some marathon edit sessions I present Zombie walk 2014 video. I tried to cram as many of the 13000 walkers in as I could so some bits had to be massively sped up.
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Adelaide Zombie walk 2014 Video now live
Posted: October 14, 2014 in UncategorizedTags: azw2014, undead, walking, zombie
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Ive been photographing the Adelaide Zombie walk since 2008 as well as Videoing part of the walk the last few years. This year as one of the Official Zombie walk shooters I decided just to do Video. Unfortunately the Camera I was going to use the 4k GH4 was still in for repair so I had to make do with a Canon 70D. Shooting video really is a lot more work both shooting and then editing but with the rest of the crew shooting stills it’s good to have someone concentrate on video.
The main problem I had with editing was the shear amount of footage given the huge size of the walk and many participants. Previous years I have ruthlessly edited and just left in footage of a handfull of walkers predominantly, but this year I wanted to add more footage of as many walkers as possible.
For starters I spoke to both the bands that played at the afterparty and agreed to use a song from each of them for the video. Favour the Braves track is used for the Prewalk footage and the Massix track for the walk video. Even then there was way too many minutes of walking time.
What to do ???
Decided to speed up much of the footage as we know Zombies walk slow. First up was double speed ( 200% ), b ut that still left a lot of footage that wouldn’t fit. I ended up speeding up a lot of the walking to 300% and even 400% with a mix of normal speed footage interspersed to break it up. Sorry if you get “Tired” from the frantic nature of some segments, but I wanted to get as many participants in as I could.
Can’t believe its 5 months since my last post here. Have been busy shooting stuff with the GH4, most of which I havent got around to editing yet – apart from the Paid work which takes Precedence when hours are limited. Unfortunately though the GH4 is off at Panasonic getting a Replacement main board with the original one having issues with the HDMI port made especially annoying as they dont have the part they need in Australia and have it on backorder. Will be without the Camera fore almost a month…gggrrr. I know they are relatively new cameras ( released 5 months ago ) but they should hold stock of parts for repairs.
My First outing with the GH4 on the weekend, so heres some 96fps slow motion I captured at the Zoo in the Aviary. Plenty more to come and a Proper review, once Ive read the manual and tested some of the features
This gig had a pretty good lineup of local Adelaide bands – some new some old originally, but then came the news that one of Adelaides Popular bands from the 90s was also joining the lineup – The Clowns of Decadence. The last time I saw them was in the early 90s and they put on quite a show.
I wasnt there to take photos or video and the Point and shoot camera I used for the video ( Pansonic TZ40 ) I literally received the day before so I hadnt even had a chance to read the manual. The footage I got turned out OK but I wouldnt use it for any serious band coverage in particular the lack of Manual focus options and you can see the autofocus hunt a bit in a few clips. That said the Tz40 did a pretty good job and replaces my now 5 year old TZ7 which I used for band clips ( primarily because it has reasonable onboard audio in loud environments ).
I got to the gig fairly late just before it sold out so was lucky given its about a 40 minute drive from my place. Another one of “vintage bands” I used to see 20 years ago was The Bearded clams – They sounded really tight, but I couldnt stay for the wwole set as I had to get a position near the front for the clowns
Full gallery for the bearded clams Click HERE
Although not the type of music I normally listen to I also caught a bit of Se Bon Ki Ra. They were really tight also
Full Gallery for Se Bon Ki Ra Click HERE
and of Course the Clowns of Decadence. I only had a single Wide angle lens with me on the night and I wasnt planning on too many photos. Really wanted to test out the other camera for video.
Full Gallery Click HERE
Womadelaide 2014 -Day 1 Friday
Posted: March 8, 2014 in UncategorizedTags: live music, photos, Sounds of the planet, womadelaide 2014
Well one day down and three to go. The opening act on Stage one ( ICS Stage ) after the Kuarna welcome was Mokoomba who performed catchy tunes to a crowd that was still pouring in after the working week. Next up I managed to catch Bulka – Wow what a unique voice. I stayed for most of her set but did pop out to check out a young local AUS act Sitara briefly playing on the Moreton Bay stage.
The highlight for me was Hanggai with their lead singer trying to look “impersonate Meatloaf” but in his own unique style with Frontless leather top. I think pictures speak 1000 words here.
Hanggai
It was a mic of traditional instruments and Western and it just worked. I then trundled down to see Neko Case on stage 3. I have only seen her previously when she toured with The New Pornographers, a band that she has been heavily involved with. It was a good solid show but I didnt know much of her material which didnt help.
Fat Freddys drop was the last act on the ICS stage. I found thew sound mix excessively bassy but then again that appears to be their style and it was lapped up by the generally younger crowd up front. Headed hope after an hour of them to catch some sleep and prepare for the first full day – Saturday
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Day on the Green – Leconfield Winery, SA
Posted: February 27, 2014 in UncategorizedTags: Day on the Green, high definition, hunters and collectors, live music, talking to a stranger
There have been many Day on the Green events in the past that I’ve wanted to go to but the timing was bad, but when I heard one of my favourite bands from the mid 80s was back together to play some shows I thought I’d better get to one. Not only was there Hunters and Collectors but also 3 other bands I like, British India, Something for Kate and You am I.
The weather was fine and not too hot so we headed down only to hit a traffic jam at McLaren vale. It was slow but steady for the last few kms which took about 30 minutes but finally we got into the car park paddock just prior to British India starting.
I’ve seen British India a few times in the last couple of years and have been very impressed with their live performances. All those shows though were at night to a crowd that was there to see them as headliners. Whilst their songs were tight the sound mix was dreadfull with muddy bass and wierd phasing happening through the speakers. We were near the mixing desk but there was a set of speakers suspended pretty close to where we were up mid paddock which I’m guessing was responsible. It was a solid set but not jaw dropping.
Next up was Something for Kate whom I’ve only seen once before and that was many years ago. Solid set from them also but they also suffered bad audio. I should add here that to get anywhere near the stage you had to buy pricier tickets – Gold and Platinum and there seemed to be quite a few vacant seats in this area. There were also empty areas behind this fenced off front of stage area that I went to but was told I couldn’t stand there. Had to go back behind the painted line. Not sure what the purpose was of the vacant area ?
We ended up relocating to the other side of the stage for You am I. The sound on the other side was a bit better, not as Muddy and you could see the stage better as well as one of the big screens. The one thing that I noticed was unlike other concerts where the main beverage being drunk is Beer, Cider and Spirits in a can, the choice at Day on the Green was unsurprisingly Wine and it wasn’t too overpriced at $25 for most of the bottles and $35 for the premium Leconfield Red
I was thankful when Hunters and Collectors came on that the sound issues seem to be resolved. Not sure if they had a different Mixer operating the desk but it was definitely 100% better than the previous 3 bands. I didnt get many photos and only a handful of video snippets but here is the only H&C song that I captured in all its glory with my old Point and Shoot Camera
