Here’s a link to a blog post with clear and comprehensive details of a post production workflow for the Canon 5D Mark II by Oliver Peters.
http://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/easy-canon-5d-post-–-round-ii/
But what if you’re shooting something other than a 5D?
When I talk about learning how to get the most from your DSLR for creating a video project this is the kind of thing I’m referring to. Oliver has modified his production work flow and equipment setup based on his editing experiences. And he modifies his post-production workflow based on real world projects with all the variables of clients, deadlines, render times and other issues.
While there would be different issues if a Canon 7D or Nikon D90 had been used to shoot the clips with, the workflow would have had many of the same elements.
In the end, your choice of image acquisition tool is just that – your choice.
All cameras have issues and quirks, ways they work better or worse, situations where they shine or fail. Knowing how to deal with the footage all the way through post-production makes your choices better in pre-production.
Check out Oliver’s article and the helpful links he offers at the end. It’s all good stuff and will make your DSLR project better.
