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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.
DSLR Video Buyer’s Guide – Now Available!
I came across a post in one of the DSLR video forums recently. The guy was a newbie and had a ton of questions. Of course, the replies in the forum were all over the place. There were lots of … Continue reading
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DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone
One of the best ways to increase the production value of your DSLR video is to record great audio. Here’s a short video that will help you record better audio whether you use a lavalier or a shotgun microphone.
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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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Philip Bloom Meetup – St. Pete Beach, FL June 24, 2010
Phil had a great meetup shooting time lapse of the setting sun and clouds over the beach at St. Petersburg, FL. I just got this Canon T2i and didn’t have an intervalometer so I took my monopod and grabbed shots … Continue reading
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Panasonic GH1 Hack – Stunning Video
While most attention in the DSLR video world focuses on Canon cameras, the Panasonic GH1 camera was an early contender in this market. A persistent programmer has hacked the firmware on this camera with stunning results.
DSLR Microphone Comparison
Which microphone is right for you? Guy Cochran, of dvestore.com, has created a solid microphone comparison. Shot on a Canon 5D, he uses a professional multitrack field recorder in a noisy environment with everything from a lavalier to hypercardoid to … Continue reading
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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Canon 7D or 5D?
Christian Garaud at G2cine.com asked me recently, “I am planing to buy a 5D or 7D. It will be mainly used for TV Commercial production and cannot decide which one is best. Any advice will be welcomed.” I recommended going … Continue reading
DSLR Video – Music from Moby
DSLR videos often have great visuals and great visuals must be matched to great music to make awesome films. Here’s how to access from free music from Moby – a composer and artist who supports independent film. Continue reading
