What a superb tutorial I came across today!
It's pretty old but should make lives of (especially beginning) film-makers so much easier!
Watch and learn:
How to increase the Canon 7D dynamic range (Tutorial) from Luka on Vimeo.
losing the lens caps since 2009
Showing posts with label 5d2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5d2. Show all posts
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The illusionist!
In November I had a chance to swing my camera around for a different purpose: to film a magician (or illusionist, whichever sounds more serious) performing on stage for RGU:Union's Talent Search.
We both loved the result however as I have no experience in being a magician (well, duh), there are certain parts which apparently expose too much making him an easy target for other professionals.
So if the clip above is mostly for the purpose of my portfolio, there is another version to be ready soon which is more client oriented (and shorter, while we're at it).
This is a test sequence which most likely will be developed further.
That's it for now.
The show was quite a display of talent including music performers, freestylers (Zahed performed there as well!) and last but not least - Radek Makar, who presnted the audience with some quality sleight of hand leaving the jury speachless.
This was a quick edit I composed afterwards
Radek must have liked the result, at least enough to ask me to help him provide video coverage for this week's finals.
I recorded his performance which, as always, was breathtaking and unique especially for a casual viewer.
Despite his superb performance Radek didn't win the final, yet managed to secure third place in the competition which still is a great success.
The best part was still to come though
After his stage time run out, we went to the first floor of RGU:Union and shoot some additional footage.
Despite the limited time and both of us being unprepared and acting 'unscripted' we managed to shoot something which I believe to be one of my best video works shot up to day.
Ladies and gentlemen, behold, Radek at his best (and me as well, I think.)
I recorded his performance which, as always, was breathtaking and unique especially for a casual viewer.
Despite his superb performance Radek didn't win the final, yet managed to secure third place in the competition which still is a great success.
The best part was still to come though
After his stage time run out, we went to the first floor of RGU:Union and shoot some additional footage.
Despite the limited time and both of us being unprepared and acting 'unscripted' we managed to shoot something which I believe to be one of my best video works shot up to day.
Ladies and gentlemen, behold, Radek at his best (and me as well, I think.)
We both loved the result however as I have no experience in being a magician (well, duh), there are certain parts which apparently expose too much making him an easy target for other professionals.
So if the clip above is mostly for the purpose of my portfolio, there is another version to be ready soon which is more client oriented (and shorter, while we're at it).
This is a test sequence which most likely will be developed further.
That's it for now.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
5d fieldtest /streetsport
Ok so I pulled together a quick edit of last week's Streetsport.
The edit - well, it is what it is, several clips put together. The film quality - well that's a different story.
To compare - the previous streetsport clip I put features almost exactly the same lighting conditions. The only difference was it was shot with 500d.
The difference is pretty significant. Again - good to have both. If the overheating issue is as serious as some say (I don't think a powerplant would overheat in this cold... guess will have to wait until it's warmer to actually find out) I could always swop bodies and leave the other one for a rest.
I had some doubts about the reason behind using DSLR for video recently. Is it because it's cheaper and easier to use than a professional video camera? Or do we actually 'feel the vibe' and enjoy the different/better quality these little babies produce?
There are already enough people arguing over the statement above so no reason for me to join the battle. Facts are better than opinions and the fact here is - due to large size of the sensor the DSLR (especially full-frame) can beat any camera in low light conditions.
Turns out it is appropriate, and worth it.
The edit - well, it is what it is, several clips put together. The film quality - well that's a different story.
To compare - the previous streetsport clip I put features almost exactly the same lighting conditions. The only difference was it was shot with 500d.
The difference is pretty significant. Again - good to have both. If the overheating issue is as serious as some say (I don't think a powerplant would overheat in this cold... guess will have to wait until it's warmer to actually find out) I could always swop bodies and leave the other one for a rest.
I had some doubts about the reason behind using DSLR for video recently. Is it because it's cheaper and easier to use than a professional video camera? Or do we actually 'feel the vibe' and enjoy the different/better quality these little babies produce?
There are already enough people arguing over the statement above so no reason for me to join the battle. Facts are better than opinions and the fact here is - due to large size of the sensor the DSLR (especially full-frame) can beat any camera in low light conditions.
Turns out it is appropriate, and worth it.
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