Category Archives: Thoughts
Canon T2i (550D) Magic Lantern On Sale!
If you’re shooting with a Canon T2i (550D) and want to record decent audio directly in the camera you now have a choice to make. Here are some options:
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Lock Your DSLR Shots
Do you always need a high end tripod to shoot great video with a DSLR? Conventional wisdom says that you need a stable tripod with a smooth fluid head for shooting professional video. And that’s what I recommended in the … Continue reading
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Editing DSLR Video?
Okay, this has nothing to do with the technology of 1080p in a timeline or any of that. It’s just a clear explanation and example of the power of editing from a master film maker.
3 Things DSLR Film Makers Can Learn From This iPhone HD Video
“Apple of My Eye” is an HD video shot and edited entirely on the iPhone in 48 hours. There are three important lessons this video can teach film makers about DSLR video.
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Why You Should Not Shoot Video With A DSLR – #3
I just came across another example of a production where you should leave the DSLR in the bag. This time it’s something that I believe a sane person should avoid at all costs anyway. But shooting it with a DSLR? Well…
HD Video Shoot-out DSLR vs DSLR vs Film
This comes close to the ultimate shoot-out with one exception. Zacuto has released the third installment in their Great Camera Shoot-Out of 2010. They brought in big guns (pun intended), called on top notch post-production facilities, and shot test sequences … Continue reading
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Tagged Canon 5D MKII, Canon 7D, Canon T2i, comparison, professional
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Why You Should Not Shoot Video With A DSLR – #2
I seemed to have stirred something up with that last post so let’s try it again. I mean really… there are lots of productions where you should not shoot video with a DSLR. Here’s another one.
Why You Should Not Shoot Video With A DSLR – #1
Shooting video with a DSLR is not right. At least, it’s not right all the time. Here’s what I mean.
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How to move forward with DSLR video
I recently read a blog post by Jonathan Schuler where he commented on the buzz in the VJ/PJ community about Vincent Laforet’s recent comment comparing producing video with a DSLR versus using a high end ENG camcorder. The DSLR came … Continue reading
DSLR HD Questions?
Which camera should I buy? What’s the right way to create this shot? How do I get better sound? I don’t know what your question is but I’m sure you have more than one. I promise that I will answer … Continue reading
