Canon5Dtips Photography is more than words.
I just completed the 101 and 102 classes of the 5DFilmSchool training and would like to share my thoughts with you about it (as some others have already done). I have been watching training videos for a while. Like I said in a previous post, I am a big fan of Lynda.com and spent countless hours in front of my computer learning about new software/techniques.…
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Picture Style explained
I have talked about using picture style in the past but I think this video explains the whole thing much better than I ever could. If you visit the Vimeo page, you will see a list of presets to download for both 5D and 7D.…
Read More »DIY Igus slider part II: add a robot
This project might not be for everyone but if you are like me and have trouble keeping the sliding motion at a constant speed, here is a solution: automate it! Martin Koch had the same issue has me and solved it the geek way: by using an Arduino and a stepping motor.The detailed explanation can be found on his blog.…
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This has to be the piece of gear that I talked the most about without ever showing it up. Until now!
What is a slider?
Of all the gear you can add to your video tool box, a slider is probably the one that will add the most production value to your clips.… Read More »My thoughts about the 5DMrkII firmware update
A little bit eclipsed by the announcement of the 1DMrkIV, the announcement of an upcoming firmware update for the Canon 5DMrkII that would give it 24p and 25p is, for most people much more news worthy. The first benefit of shooting in 24p is, of course, getting the elusive film look we have been talking about since almost a year.…
Read More »CAnon 1DMrkIV announced
It was expected, it is now out. You can read the Canon official announcement here and look at its spec sheet here. Basically, it is a 7D with a 1.3 crop, 10fps, 16mpx sensor. Here is a list of the key features: New 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor 10 frames per second continuous shooting Up to 121 large JPEG images in a single burst New 45-point wide area AF with 39 cross-type sensors with f/2.8 sensitivity High-speed Dual “DIGIC 4” processors for superb image quality 12,800 high ISO expandable up to 102,400 Full HD movie recording at 30, 25 and 24 frames per second 3.0” Clear View II LCD with Live View mode Durable dust and water resistant body with 76 rubber seals I have to admit that the 10fps is a bit of a let down for sport shooters hoping for more.…
Read More »Details from the Afghanistan war coverage with the 5DmkII
First, if you have not seen this clip yet, watch it. It is interested in both its form and its content. Battle for Hearts and Minds Trailer from Danfung Dennis on Vimeo. Next, go read Danfung Dennis explanations of how it was shot and the gear he used.…
Read More »Arctic Surf Movie shot with a Canon 5DMrkII
A dew days ago, I was contacted by Yassine Ouhilal, a renowned surf photographer who created a movie about people who were crazy enough to surf in the Arctic! First, take a moment to watch the clip. This is a preview of a yet to be shot full featured film on the subject.…
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