Stephen Carr shot the clips in the below video with a Canon Rebel T2i. To get the HDR-effect, he processed each frame through Photomatix. [Read more…]
Canon 7D Shoots Video Like a Hand-Wound 8mm Camera
In the above video, Ryan Hargrave put his Canon 7D to work in the above video by capturing Small JPEG files at the full burst speed, which he then stitched together in post to create this old 8mm camera effect.
Hargrave gives a good description of how he handled the media in post on his Vimeo page.
Ikan Elements Starter Fly Kit Review
The Ikan Elements Starter Fly Kit is a compact and affordable (around $100) HDSLR rig. While this kit is basic, it is surprisingly effective and will deliver enough performance for many HDSLR users who want to get some more stability out of their handheld work.
I love stuff that works and is cheap. While stuff that works is a necessity and stuff that’s cheap is nice, put the two together and you get a real winner in my book. [Read more…]
B&H Photo Now Carries PluralEyes and DualEyes
For all of you HDSLR users out there, B&H Photo is now carrying PluralEyes and DualEyes. If you aren’t familiar with this software, it’s a mix of genius engineering and voodoo. You can check out my previous PluralEyes review to learn more this great program.
You can find the software (available for immediate download) on B&H Photo’s website here.
Short Film ‘Tick Tock’ Shot with 5D Mark II in Seamless Take
Anyone who has tried their hand at video knows that long takes are challenging from both a technical and creative aspect. For one, everything has to go right with the camera and all the surrounding technical components. And two, the subject matter has to be engaging enough in order to justify the long take.
This student short film managed to wrangle both challenges for a very compelling short film made up of roughly a four and a half minute seamless take. It was shot with a 5D Mark II and 24-70mm lens on a Steadicam Merlin. They shot 36 takes in total.
Check out the behind the scenes video below. [Read more…]
Rycote Portable Recorder Shock Mount
Rycote has a new shock mount kit for portable audio recorders like the Zoom H4n. The H4n kit includes a shock mount, a Windjammer for the H4n and a grip extension handle.
The kit can attach a portable audio recorder to an HDSLR hot shoe or can be used handheld with the included extension handle. It should be available in March.
[Rycote via DSLR News Shooter]
New HDSLR Hub from Shane Hurlbut and B&H Photo
Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut has teamed up with B&H Photo to create the new HDSLR Hub, which is anchored by a series of educational of videos beginning on February 28, 2011. There are six episodes in this series, which runs through April 4, 2011, and aim to cover gear, workflow and more.
If you want to take your video-capable DSLR seriously, this would be a good place to start. You can find the teaser video above, while the series will launch next Monday at HDSLRhub.com.
‘The Ice Book’ Made With a 5D, a MacBook, Paper and Light
It’s not everyday that you see something with as much raw creative genius as ‘The Ice Book.’ Davy and Kristin McGuire made this magical little pop-up book with a 5D Mark II, a MacBook, paper, scissors and light. [Read more…]
USB Follow Focus for Canon HDSLRs Launched
Okii Systems has announced a new USB follow focus for Canon HDSLR cameras. The devices allows users to control the autofocus motor in Canon USM lenses through the USB interface on the camera body. [Read more…]
Rode Videomic Pro Compared to Original Videomic
Carl from Digital SLR Shooter put together the above comparison video between the new Rode Videomic Pro and the original Rode Videomic. I’m pretty impressed with the difference the +20db gain setting makes on noise for the new mic. Thanks for sharing your test Carl. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to try one out for myself soon.
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