Salton Sea Beach
“Shot on a Canon Rebel T2i and a Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly Traveller
Music by Ry Cooder
Shot on location at Salton Sea Beach, CA”
Source: Philip Bloom
“Shot on a Canon Rebel T2i and a Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly Traveller
Music by Ry Cooder
Shot on location at Salton Sea Beach, CA”
Source: Philip Bloom
Finally! Again!
Canon’s Firmware 2.0.3 update for the 5D mkii should be available for download via Canon’s USA website in the next couple of days.
UPDATE: Firmware 2.0.4 is Now Available for download! (2.0.3 had an audio glitch in custom modes)
Source: Cinema 5D
DSLR’s are all the new rave, and they should be, as most of the new models have great HD video capabilities. Skateboarders of course are now using them as well to shoot video, but since these dslr’s don’t have handles built into them like some video cameras, filming lines and fisheye shots in general can be a pain.
Enter Swandle. A pretty straight forward, strong, light, and easy to use handle setup designed by and built for skateboarders. (but also very usable for BMX’ing, and many other non-skateboarding shoots)
Nino Film’s short film above is shot on a pre production Canon 550D (Rebel T2i here in the U.S.), with NO color grading done to it, and also shot with a “flattened” look, mostly shot at ISO100 (day) & ISO1600 (night).
Nino Film also did a great review on the Canon 550D/Rebel T2i.
Looks like the 550D shoots with the same look, quality, and all the same bells and whistles as the Canon 7d, but in a cheaper body. ($800 body, $899 w/kit lens)
Canon has delivered another winner.
Source: Nino Film
UPDATE: DSLR News Shooter’s first video & initial thoughts on the 550D/Rebel T2i
Above is Canon Europe’s walkthrough video of the 550D. (Rebel T2i)
Also here is another video with a rundown of the 550d.
The 550D is set to be released on Feb. 24, 2010.
“Canon has unveiled the latest in its long line of consumer digital SLRs, the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). Highlights include 1080p HD video recording (with full manual control), an 18MP CMOS sensor, 3 inch 3:2 LCD with 1040k dot resolution and the 63-point iFCL metering system first seen on the EOS 7D.” – Dpreview
1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30fps (actually 29.97fps)
1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 25fps
1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 24fps (actually 23.976fps)
720p: 1280 x 720 pixels at 60fps (actually 59.94fps)
720p: 1280 x 720 pixels at 50fps
Coming March 2010
$800 for body
Source & More Info: Dpreview & Philip Bloom
Some sample videos after the jump (aka below)
48 Blocks interviews Aaron Meza, who is responsible for producing classic skate videos FTC’s “Penal Code” and Chocolate’s “The Chocolate Tour”, as well as contributing to other videos. Currently working at Girl Skateboards camp, he discusses his day to day, SD & HD video, and a few other things.
Source: 48 Blocks
Behind the Scenes video for Clipse’s “Doorman” & “Freedom” videos.
Doorman was shot on a Panasonic HVX200, while Freedom was shot on a Canon 7d
Source: The Cluh
Another short shot on a 5D mkii.
Shot on a Canon 7D
Directed By: Illusive Media / Re-Up Gang Films
Direction Concept: Shomi Patwary, Gene Thornton, Terrence Thornton
Lead DP: Paolo Obcemane, Philip Ly, Justin Partain
Co DP: Shomi Patwary, Charley Feher
Editor: Shomi Patwary
Effects: Shomi Patwary
Source: The Cluh
Vincent Laforet & Canon present a very different video contest, The Story Behind The Still, an HD video contest.
Above is the first chapter in the contest, shot by Vincent Laforet himself. Vincent was given a photo to interpret his version of the story, and at the end of his story, he ends it with a photo for the next chapter to continue. Now you can compete for the 2nd installment of the contest.
More contest info and behind the scenes video
Source: Vincent Laforet blog
Shot by Steve Schinnerer. He works out of The Fringe Movement, right in Union Square, Somerville. Really good things coming out of that place.
Also check out his other recent video, Letterpress Coasters
Source: I Love QP twitter
These were the top 5 video cameras that were game changers of the decade. (2000-2009)
I’m going to start right at number one.
1. Sony VX-1000
To say this camera was/is legendary, is an understatement. Especially for skateboarding. It was the first ever Mini-DV camera. It was realeased in 1996, but didn’t really get major use till about ’98-99. This workhorse of a camera is still being used today, by hundreds, probably even thousands of skateboarders, 13 years later.
A true legend.
2. Panasonic DVX-100b
Panasonic came out of left field and blew everyone away with the DVX-100b. (the 100a was first but the 100b really brought it light) This camera revolutionized the video/film industry, one of the first cameras to offer 24p, this camera made it possible to shoot video with the film look. A budget film maker’s dream, making very cheap short, or full on movies was possible to anyone, even an average consumer. Skateboarders traded in their 60i high shutter speed looks for 24p motion blur.
B-Roll galore.
3. Canon 5D Mkii
Not even intended to be a video camera, Canon stunned us, and themselves when they released this Dslr camera. They created a monster. A full frame Dslr capable of shooting stunning HD 1080p video (@30fps) with the ability to use Canon’s full line of EOS lenses?
Vincent Laforet borrowed a pre production model for a few days in late 2008, and made his short film, “Reverie”, photographers and especially videographers jaws dropped down to the floor simultaneously. While many were using 35mm adapater on their dvx’s or hvx’s, the 5D Mkii essentially eliminated the use for them, all in a small package, that also doubles as an incredible photo camera. Everyone, everyone is using a 5D Mkii, (or a newer 7D) from very small budget independent films, TV/commercials, all the way to major Hollywood productions.
Even though it as released to the public in 2009, the 5D mkii has truly, truly changed the game. All the other Dslr companies have jumped on the HD-Dslr bandwagon with their own versions.
Can you say, depth of field?
4. Panasonic HVX-200
The HD version of the DVX-100b. This camera revolutionized tapeless HD workflow, and supported a ton of framerates and features. Released around 06/07, it is still a current HD workhorse for independent filmmakers, skateboarders, and Hollywood.
High definition full length features.
5. RED One
The beastiest and most high end of the bunch. The name itself, “RED”, is mysterious and has a presence. Released around late 07, this camera, in it’s many incarnations, is revolutionizing Hollywood film making. It can do pretty much anything you want it to do, at higher than HD quality. There are already a lot of Hollywood movies that have either used this camera exclusively and or partly. Many, many more movies on the way also. While it’s mostly purchased a la cart, this is truly a filmmakers dream camera. More RED models are on the way too, next few years.