Hey everyone, I recently got my hands on an FX6 and dove into setting it up for my usual sports filming routine. However, I've hit a snag that might be a game-changer for me.
For years, I've been shooting sports, especially football, in 120p. I love the dynamic feel it gives to fast-moving action, and the flexibility it offers in post-production with slow motion and speed ramps on a 30p timeline. This approach has served me well across various Sony cameras like the A7III, A7SIII, and FX3, until now...
Upon unboxing the FX6 and attempting to replicate my familiar setup, I quickly realized there was an issue. The only route to 120p was through S&Q mode, a territory I'm unfamiliar with...
After some research, I've learned that S&Q mode essentially slows down footage in-camera for convenience, rather than relying on post-production manipulation. But that's precisely the opposite of what I want—I prefer the natural speed of 120p on a 30p timeline.
So, my question: How can I achieve the same look?
Is there a way to restore the speed of slowed-down footage from S&Q mode to its original pace? And if so, does it come with a loss in quality?
Are there any other drawbacks to filming sports in S&Q mode that I haven't uncovered yet? (Loss of audio isn't a concern for me).
I haven't used the FX6. I have the FX30, and I think it has a similar S&Q menu. You need to set the S&Q Rec. Frame Rate to 120 (119.88) and the S&Q Frame Rate to 120.
You need to go to the expert on this subject a friend of mine who knows the camera better than anyone. Every one of his master classes is worth every penny. You will be so fast and efficient with the FX6 you will forget about mirrorless for video.
Look at the free first chapter and you will know he is the master at teaching Sony video cameras.
Sorry FM will not allow me to post a link to his Vimeo master classes. Strange when I pay for this site, which also kicks me off weekly.
PaulCStudios wrote:
You need to go to the expert on this subject a friend of mine who knows the camera better than anyone. Every one of his master classes is worth every penny. You will be so fast and efficient with the FX6 you will forget about mirrorless for video.
Look at the free first chapter and you will know he is the master at teaching Sony video cameras.
Sorry FM will not allow me to post a link to his Vimeo master classes. Strange when I pay for this site, which also kicks me off weekly.
The link I posted above is Doug's DVX thread on the FX6 master class. The first (and free) chapter is posted there. I agree with you. His classes are very helpful.
PaulCStudios wrote:
You need to go to the expert on this subject a friend of mine who knows the camera better than anyone. Every one of his master classes is worth every penny. You will be so fast and efficient with the FX6 you will forget about mirrorless for video.
Look at the free first chapter and you will know he is the master at teaching Sony video cameras.
Sorry FM will not allow me to post a link to his Vimeo master classes. Strange when I pay for this site, which also kicks me off weekly.
