huge video files using Canon R6 mk ii
Apr 3, 2024 14:47:44 #
AR Farm Gal
Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)
I need to unexpectedly video a speech tomorrow night. I am primarily a still shooter and did not realize that even at the lowest file video settings possible on my camera, my system cannot handle files that large. My system handles large photo files in Lightroom with no issue. Getting a new computer and software isn't an option on this short notice. Am I stuck using a cell phone to record the speech, or is there something I am overlooking that would make it possible to realistically use my camera for this? I appreciate any help.
Apr 3, 2024 14:57:57 #
AR Farm Gal wrote:
I need to unexpectedly video a speech tomorrow nig... (show quote)
Put in the largest memory cards it will work with, set it to record the cards one after the other and have spares to swap out if the first set is filled and have spare batteries to swap out also.
Or run to your local camera store that rents gear and rent a Camcorder, get cards etc. also.
Apr 3, 2024 15:21:08 #
Use your R6 shutter speed 60 and a fast lens (f2.8); a 128 GB fast card (1600 -2000) and you'll get 21/2 hrs + recording time. Shoot 4K a 24fps and the edit to fit.. i.e. Facebook 720. YouTube 1000
Your advantage of the R6 over a video camcorder is you can use adjust ISO for the lighting or lack thereof.
Simple and it works.
Your advantage of the R6 over a video camcorder is you can use adjust ISO for the lighting or lack thereof.
Simple and it works.
Apr 3, 2024 15:46:22 #
AR Farm Gal
Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)
AR Farm Gal wrote:
I need to unexpectedly video a speech tomorrow nig... (show quote)
The processing/editing part is my problem with these huge files. I have large capacity cards--just no way to process or edit. Is there a solution I am overlooking?
Apr 3, 2024 15:47:43 #
AR Farm Gal
Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)
ncribble wrote:
Use your R6 shutter speed 60 and a fast lens (f2.8); a 128 GB fast card (1600 -2000) and you'll get 21/2 hrs + recording time. Shoot 4K a 24fps and the edit to fit.. i.e. Facebook 720. YouTube 1000
Your advantage of the R6 over a video camcorder is you can use adjust ISO for the lighting or lack thereof.
Simple and it works.
Your advantage of the R6 over a video camcorder is you can use adjust ISO for the lighting or lack thereof.
Simple and it works.
Recording the video is not a problem. I have the large capacity cards. I just don't have a way to process/edit the videos. Suggestions?
Apr 3, 2024 16:38:27 #
AR Farm Gal wrote:
Recording the video is not a problem. I have the large capacity cards. I just don't have a way to process/edit the videos. Suggestions?
Possible solution:
https://vimeo.com/create
Apr 3, 2024 17:04:45 #
AR Farm Gal wrote:
I need to unexpectedly video a speech tomorrow nig... (show quote)
Movavi, ACDSee Luxea...
Apr 3, 2024 17:16:48 #
AR Farm Gal
Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)
Rongnongno wrote:
Movavi, ACDSee Luxea...
Ok, thank you! This is what I needed.
Apr 3, 2024 19:51:37 #
AR Farm Gal wrote:
Recording the video is not a problem. I have the large capacity cards. I just don't have a way to process/edit the videos. Suggestions?
Being I'm a Mac guy I use iMovie
Apr 3, 2024 21:08:25 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Movavi, ACDSee Luxea...
Those are client side applications, and the OP said "my system cannot handle files that large." That is why I recommended a server side application.
Apr 3, 2024 22:56:57 #
AR Farm Gal wrote:
The processing/editing part is my problem with these huge files. I have large capacity cards--just no way to process or edit. Is there a solution I am overlooking?
Minimize the pixel resolution. Its a speach so image detail is of no concern. The audio is all that viewers would really care about. Smaller files are less load on the cameras processors. Avoid the awkward embarrassment of your camera shutting down due to overheating.
Avoiding 4K and just shooting MP4 files will further minimize file sizes. No matter how efficient your editor is, the smallest possible files will always be the fastest to work with.
Apr 3, 2024 23:06:16 #
User ID wrote:
Minimize the pixel resolution. Its a speach. Image detail is of no concern.Its the audio that viewers will care about.
Yes, no need to shoot 4K. FHD will be fine. And what kind of editing are planning. If your system will run Davinci Resolve the free version will do everything you need.
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