TWO PERSON INTERVIEW SETUP | CANON C70

[@GriffinConway]

Hey guys, sorry if this video feels rushed. I filmed it on a 10 minute coffee break from set lol. Thanks for watching!

[@kmshairstay]

It was actually cool for you to run it through kinda quickly for us. Was straight to the point and it kinda felt like the day-to-day set energy haha. About that Sachtler head (as I was thinking about the Ace XL given the price), what would you recommend instead? I have a pretty small package, Komodo + Vespids...

[@aov_james]

no need to be sorry but indeed noticed you were running out of breathe lol

[@DavidGriffin]

Hey Griffin, I'm Griffin. 😂 Nice video (I did watch it all). I've been following for a while but realized I'm not subscribed. 🤷🏿‍♂️ I fixed that. I currently use the GH5 and 2 GH5S's. I have 4 questions re the C70... I hope your willing to answer. 1. What's the Dynamic Range difference between the GH5S & C70?... Does it feel like 16 stops vs 12 stops as advertised? 2. Is the low light comparable at ISO 5000 because the GH5S is no joke at high ISO. 3. Are the storage needs dramatic compared to the GH5/S? 4. How does the 4k 10bit 4:2:2 edit on a computer - slow or similar to pro res?

[@PJ-zj9wm]

not at all. It felt like you were just in a good mood and getting more comfortable in front of the camera. 😁

[@stephendenunzio]

Would rather have this helpful “rushed” content than no content at all!! Keep it coming!! Thanks Griffin!!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! Glad to hear that. Appreciate you watching Stephen

[@ManesChannel]

Most of the channels that teach filmmaking build a set just to do a tutorial. What I love about this channel is that Griffin really has clients and he films the video on his breaks.

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! Glad you like them even if it's a bit rushed haha

[@memoria_films]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

3:45 Much respect for having the safety cables on the lights above. Great setup!

[@GriffinConway]

🙌🙌 safety first!

[@EdmundElijah]

I'll watch a thousand videos about interview setups! Each one has valuable information.

[@GriffinConway]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Edmund!

[@mribi]

Thank you so much. I love these “working professional on the job” videos

[@GriffinConway]

Glad you like it Isaac!

[@mikeodendahl]

Griffin always generous of you to share. Awesome setup. -Mike

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Mike! Glad you liked it 🙌

[@mediajunk]

Subbed. It's so refreshing to discover somebody who is actually out there shooting, using and mastering their craft vs the evergrowing amount of prosumer/gear review/content creator channels out there today.

[@RetoBuri]

so fun to watch! keep them coming 😌👌

[@PrendosNewZealandLimited]

Awesome to see it in a big open space like that. Thanks man.

[@librengsubok2239]

Can you do a video of your pricing for interviews? What are all the considerations that go with them? Thank you

[@jamieandrei]

Looks good.. slider shot is sick!

[@tjdesignproduction2090]

Thank you! :) can you please do a quick tutorial for canon C70 interview settings and configurations, would much appreciate.

[@GriffinConway]

I have covered quite a few videos on interviews on my channel. Anything that this one and the others are missing?

[@SipandFeast]

I like this content for sure even though I will never be filming others. My window backlights me and even with nd film and blinds it still often looks nuclear haha. I've been debating the C70 for my main cam and something else for my B-cam. Maybe R5c but who knows. Up until this point I've been using some really cheap cameras. Every time I search for c70 vids your channel comes up. Subbed.

[@GriffinConway]

Haha awesome! C70 is such a great camera. I would recommend it for sure

[@artemyurin5593]

Thank you very much. this is a very useful video, I was looking for it. I needed ideas to cover the 4 heroes of the interview. I got what I wanted. thanks again, guys)

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Artem! Glad you enjoyed it

[@SeanNeale]

‘This is a Sachtler Ace XL. Don’t like it; don’t get it…’ 😂😂 Good to see you back with the videos 🤙🏻

[@GriffinConway]

pardon the honesty lol 😂😂 thanks for watching!

[@SeanNeale]

@@GriffinConway haha I’m here for it

[@CreativeTechLab]

Always great seeing these on set breakdowns.

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you for watching!

[@LonzosStudios]

that blue backdrop looks gorgeous...This seems real complex and we haven't even added Audio yet...wow!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! The audio was simple, just two sennheiser avx lavs in to the c500 mark ii

[@LonzosStudios]

@@GriffinConway Got a text said I won something, did win something? LOL

[@GriffinConway]

@@LonzosStudios stupid spam thing. Sorry about that, I reported to KZbin

[@LowellProductions]

Appreciate the content, as someone that runs a small production company these types of videos are great to watch. I always love to see peoples different setups and workflows. Cheers sir

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you for watching! Super glad you liked the video

[@photographyRI]

off and on I’ve debated the Ace XL - I use an FSB currently - what’s up with the Ace head

[@reelsteelproductions2020]

I use an XL with the Flowtech 75 legs. I quite like it for what it is, but I’d be curious to see why Griffin doesn’t like it. Sure, it could have more tension adjustments, etc. for both lighter and heavier cameras, but then it’d be more expensive. I’d love to pick up an Aktiv 8 in the future.

[@GriffinConway]

I broke one of the knobs to lock the tilt after 2 months, and also found the head to not have enough adjustments to properly balance cameras within its payload capacity. I have the flowtech sticks and like them.

[@reelsteelproductions2020]

@@GriffinConway Alright I gotcha. Interesting, as I really cinch down the tilt and pan knobs sometimes, too. I do end up with setups that sit between two counterbalance adjustments, but usually upping a drag setting will keep it in place. I didn't realise at first that the more expensive heads will also better balance light loads.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Great breakdown Griffin! Thanks for sharing!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Josh! I appreciate you watching 🙌

[@D_L_J_83]

Would love to see more how the audio side of these situations are handled!

[@alienwisconsin]

This is very helpful, what would something like this cost a client ballpark?

[@NickelsVision]

Good shit Griffin and I appreciate the tips on separating the subject from the background.

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks bro!!

[@seanopenshaw]

Super useful and love the pace.

[@GriffinConway]

Haha thank you!

[@YourStoryStudios]

Always love your behind the scenes videos 👍

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you for watching!

[@hullulk]

Love the content. Love the tips. Definitely going into the archives!!!

[@GriffinConway]

Awesome Owen! Thanks for watching my bro🙌🙌

[@Humanitypictures]

Bro, I love your videos!!! They've been extremely helpful!!!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@jonathanfarber]

As ever, great explanation and rock solid presentation.

[@GriffinConway]

Hanks Jonathan! Appreciate you watching 🙌

[@VideoUpskill]

Very nice BTS, I liked the background light colour contrast and placement. Thanks.

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and glad you liked the lighting

[@Nath.Heimberg]

So good, thanks for taking time to break it down! I especially love the idea with the contrasting lights in the background, never thought of that this way. Also that super complicated fill setup was awesome. Can you tell me, what slider you guys use for those large cameras? I also notice it‘s almost never a motorized slider on large productions. Thanks again for the insight man and looking forward to learn more from you!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you bro! Glad you liked the video. I typically prefer manual sliders because it’s less stuff to go wrong and the payload is usually lower, although I have been talking with rhino about their new slider and doing some testing with it. Looks to fill a nice gap in the market. The sliders we used were Dana dolly and Syrp magic carpet pro

[@davidschwan]

Amazing again!!!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks David!

[@MyJeanf]

hey Griffin, as always bro great content, love your video, they never dissapoint .

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching 🙌

[@Nashvillejasonwain]

Love it man!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you Jason!

[@speakerscoach]

One question for Griffin: can I use an iPhone 13 ProMax as my *second* camera? (the main camera is a Sony)

[@Keep_Creating_Art]

love this dude!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Brenton!

[@frasmac]

Yeah bangin. So good.

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you!

[@TheBroadcastEngineer]

Thank you for this! I'm planning to start a series of interviews soon. BTW, I just installed some rolls of the Lee Filters ND on a roll (I think it was #299 on their catalog) on the windows of our talk studio where I work.

[@GriffinConway]

Nice that’s awesome!

[@robtrent4167]

Is your vintage poster setup anamorphic or spherical??

[@GriffinConway]

lol

[@WillRobertsFilms]

Love the breakdown, great video. Sounds like you don’t love those fluid heads - any particular reason? What would you recommend instead?

[@GriffinConway]

Haha the ace xl is overpriced for the quality in my opinion. I like the other Sachtler head (Aktiv 8) but it is much more pricey. Still looking for another good option

[@SierraCreative]

In 2022.. do you now prefer the c70 over the c300 mark iii? How do you feel the c70 compares to your c500? Great content!

[@GriffinConway]

I like the c70 better than c300 mark iii because I can use the speed booster and get a full frame field of view. Still like my c500 mark ii better because of true full frame sensor (even with PL glass) and SDI ports and full size xlr. But the c70 has better slow motion, easier to mount on gimbal, better battery life, and better autofocus.

[@SierraCreative]

@@GriffinConway Makes sense. That speed booster is nice. I have a Komodo now… and I love it.. but limited with one Sdi out .. I have used the c70 a lot on shoots but hate that it’s not robust.. one hdmi out … but it does have the xlr inputs which is nice… so it has that over the Komodo. I was thinking of getting something like a c300 m3 or c500 m2 to pair with the Komodo .. so I have a more options …. Life’s tough haha 😂 looks like you’re doing great with that c500 / c70 combo …

[@GriffinConway]

@@SierraCreative totally love the c500 ii / c70 combo, I also like the Komodo a lot. I think a Komodo / raptor combo would be awesome as well

[@SierraCreative]

@@GriffinConway I need to rent a raptor to see how I like it. I haven’t seen a lot from it. It’s interesting for sure. The R5c is also another camera that’s interesting as a b or c cam…

[@mattdillman463]

Awesome content. I noticed lots of bumping / jitter on the Syrp Slider. Do you generally have problems with using that one? The Dana Dolly was smooooooooooth tho.

[@GriffinConway]

Dana dolly is a lot better and smoother. Syrp has a bump at the part where it connects the track extensions

[@juisung49]

Nice video! It would be great if you played all the interview clips you took at the end again.

[@GriffinConway]

Good call I’ll try to do that again next time

[@alvinburrell]

Hey Griffin, it's been a while. Another great video - I have a Aperture Lantern and that is a great way to use it on 2 subjects.

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Alvin! The Aputure lantern is my favorite for two subject interview for sure

[@davbunjr]

That looks like a big open room and you can hear some of the echo. How did you go about knocking that down and micing up the talent for the interviews? Thanks for the content!

[@GriffinConway]

Lav mics sounded great. Sennheiser AVX lavs with MKE2 mics. Any echo would be killed in post with iZotope processing, but it sounded clean. Also, we used sound blankets on the ground

[@Dannyhallfilms]

Thanks for taking the time to share! Def feel like I picked up a few things! would love to see different ways you incorporate color contrast into your shoots! I'm soooo bad at it🤦‍♂ Also what was you mic set up for this? two lavs?

[@GriffinConway]

That's awesome Danny! Thanks for watching. I used two sennheiser avx lavs for this one.

[@PeterVanKeer]

I see you're using 2 Sennheiser AVX kits. No issues with interference? What types of mics/lavs are you using with the kit?

[@GriffinConway]

No issues for me usually. I use the MKE2 mics. I like them and I have about 5 of the AVX kits in the company and they have been workhorses

[@lukebergthold7978]

You mentioned you don't like that model Sachtler fluid head. What would you recommend instead?

[@GriffinConway]

I like the higher end Sachtler heads just not the ace XL. I think my next head will be the Sachtler fsb 8 mark ii. I like it better than the Aktiv series personally.

[@lukebergthold7978]

@@GriffinConway Thanks for the info!

[@kcmade]

Hey Griffin, I was wondering if you were still rocking the speed booster on the C70? Keep up the breakdowns!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching! Yes we did for this one

[@zombiebobo]

Thanks Griffin, I noticed you don't have any hard light even for your (hair light) you are using soft diffusion , any specific reason for that?, I always feel that hard light with barn doors are easier to shape on actors head, and you don't get spell that you always get from the soft boxes or domes

[@GriffinConway]

Nice catch! Usually I use hard light for a hair light, but in our setup we were using cross key lighting so the hair light was also acting as a supplementing key light. Check out my other two person interview video and it shows a better example with a diagram if you want to see what I mean

[@zombiebobo]

@@GriffinConway Thanks! I will check it now

[@obarovft314]

what was the camera white balance?

[@crabfilms4031]

i really like that content !

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! Glad you like it

[@roki92]

Hey Griffin, thanks for the video. Just wondering what the menace arm type boom arm was called? looked more like a c stand boom arm but super long? Cheers!

[@GriffinConway]

I’ll have to ask our gaffer. I believe it may have been a larger boom from Matthew’s actually

[@faithhouse6111]

Don't like sachtler?? Were you referring to the ace xl head in particular or sachtler in general?

[@GriffinConway]

Specifically the ace xl head. Not a fan for the price and quality of the head. It broke one of the knobs to lock the tilt after only 2 months

[@faithhouse6111]

@@GriffinConway have you heard good things about the aktiv8T? (The touch and go plate)

[@GriffinConway]

@@faithhouse6111 one of the heads was the Aktiv 8 (not the touch and go) and it’s good

[@OtayMedia]

Love the set up. Just wondering about the ND gels. Did you guys tape it apply it with a sticky solution? Been wanting to do that more, when I have the time on set, but just wondering what is a more efficient method

[@GriffinConway]

I have done both but on this one we just had taped it on the outside perimeter of the window.

[@OtayMedia]

@@GriffinConway thanks man!

[@OligardaPaz]

Nice video! The teleprompter is it being used only as a reference?

[@GriffinConway]

Yes exactly. We had it set up from a single interview before so we just left it on

[@octamedia]

Great video. How long did it take you to set it up and test?

[@GriffinConway]

It took us about an hour. Our crew works pretty fast and we had some stuff set up before for some others shots we were getting. If we were going to set up from scratch it would be about 3 hours.

[@octamedia]

@@GriffinConway How many people involved in the setup? You mention one gaffer but I.assume that you had at least one camera operators and yourself

[@GriffinConway]

@@octamedia crew was (1) me Director/DP, (2) Gaffer, (3) cam op/grip guy, (4) cam op/1st AC, (5) PA

[@Shanefun]

5d in 1994!!! Yo let me know when you can do a review on that camera 😂😂😂

[@GriffinConway]

Coming soon! 😂

[@Mr326]

Love it thanks for sharing!

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you bro!

[@zakariaabed3593]

Why not using motorized slider ?

[@GriffinConway]

1) I don’t have one. 2) most of the current offerings on the market don’t deal well with heavier payloads

[@BarefootMediaTV]

nice setup and shots! what was the smaller slider?

[@GriffinConway]

Syrp magic carpet pro

[@maxcmax5211]

Awesome!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching Max!

[@nestorpool]

Great video! What about the audio.

[@GriffinConway]

I used two sennheiser AVX lavs with MKE2 mics straight in to the c500 mark ii

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Super helpful 🙏

[@GriffinConway]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@lionroots11]

Hi Griffin in school they tought us to have the level audio -6db but c70 dont have. Where is best level audio in c70? -40 -30 -20 -10?

[@GriffinConway]

I typically aim for the audio peaks to hit second highest tab on the audio markers (hope that makes sense lol)

[@lionroots11]

@@GriffinConway lol I don't understand, can you break it down in numbers on c70 audio?

[@GriffinConway]

@@lionroots11 basically make the c70 hit -10 db on the audio peaks and set a safety track to -20 db

[@lionroots11]

@@GriffinConway Ok thanks

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@GriffinConway Yeah...-6db is flirting with disaster IMO. I don't like my average peaks much over -12db, because there will ALWAYS be that one explosion of laughter/hand clap/whatever that comes out of nowhere. Besides, preamps these days are clean, so why not err on the side of caution and give yourself the headroom in case it's needed. I'm surprised to hear a school is teaching -6.

[@FoodandhealthCommunications]

Thank you!!!

[@GriffinConway]

Thanks for watching!

What did you used for audio?

[@GriffinConway]

We used two sennheiser AVX wireless lavs with MKE2 mics directly in to the c500 mark ii

[@wayoutwestcreatives9769]

LFG!

[@GriffinConway]

🙌🙌🙌

[@TertioFilmDesign]

where do you buy your nd film?

[@GriffinConway]

Filmtools.com is a good resource for that

[@avarmadillo]

Come on Griffin. Show us the final result of this absurdly complicated process to justify all this time spent.

[@GriffinConway]

Not mine to share but if you go in the FightCamp app you can see the full thing under “expert paths - Chris Algieri”. I did include shots from the final edit though in the video

[@garrikmatthewson1621]

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