Firmware Upgrade 2.0.3 for the EOS 5D Mark II coming in March
Anonymous (not verified) - March 02nd, 2010
Firmware upgrade 2.0.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
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Professional Camcorders
Lately I've been putting up videos shot with DSLR rigs. Well just to show that traditional ENG style cam's are by no means out of the picture yet, here's one by Mirko Faienza called "My Grandfather's Garden" It was shot with a Panasonic AG-HPX500 and the stock 17.5 x lens. It's is a bit pricier rig than the average VM reader is thinking about getting, but it does show you don't necessarily need full on shallow DOF to get great imagery. Enjoy.
What DSLRs Need to Become a True Camcorder Replacement
brunsdan - February 23rd, 2010
Oh, how times have changed. Just two short years ago, I was shooting on a Panasonic HVX200, previewing my footage on a Marshall monitor, and using a G35 lens adapter in order to achieve depth of field. These were wretched times in which one was forced to make a choice between quality and speed. On one hand, if I was trying to capture beautifully focused footage with a shallow depth of field, I would inevitably be running around like a chicken with his head cut off just trying to get my shots in the limited time my clients gave me.
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Editing
Here's a video by Vallette Thierry showing how to map a photograph to a 3D object and then simulating a camera move. This is a really cool technique if you're pulling your hair out trying to build virtual sets for greenscreen. Now I've seen a similar technique built in After Effects, but this one is pretty direct. Now I'm not sure what 3D program was used, but the technique should be fairly simple to duplicate in other programs. If you're too broke to shell out for a 3D program, you can get BLENDER for free.
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Classifieds
Hello,
Would you know of any company or person that may be interested in comping a couple of compact HD video cameras for my Malaria expeditions?
In return I will advertise and promote them through the book/documentary/lecture series and website. Panasonic has already given us a Toughbook laptop for field editing.
I am married to an native Amazonian, have a private preserve
there. In March I will be starting my expeditions to remote villages in the Peruvian Amazon to deliver
Malaria nets to jungle children. 3,000 children die every day from Malaria.
Canon's EOS-1D MARK IV DSLR camera captures Super Bowl XLIV
Anonymous (not verified) - February 19th, 2010
CanonThe excitement of Super Bowl XLIV was viewed by millions, making it the most watched program in American television history[i]. Several professional photographers captured every moment of the action using Canons latest professional digital SLR camera, the EOS-1D Mark IV.
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Video and Film Discussion
Hi. I wonder if anyone is excited about the Red Scarlet camera which is supposed to come out sometime this summer. It's supposed to have a 2/3" sensor, and shoots video in RAW format (all this for around $5k). Do you think it's going to transform the low budget/indie video industry?
Panasonic Unveils the World's Smallest Photo/Video Hybrid Digital Camera
Anonymous (not verified) - January 26th, 2010
Panasonic today introduces the LUMIX DMC-ZS7, the newest member of the acclaimed superzoom ZS-Series of digital cameras that have gained worldwide popularity.
Panasonic Introduces the LUMIX DMC-ZR3 Featuring AVCHD Lite HD Video Recording Capability
mhageman - January 26th, 2010
Panasonic Introduces the LUMIX DMC-ZR3 Featuring AVCHD Lite HD Video Recording Capability. Panasonic LUMIX ZR3 includes 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and powerful 8x optical zoom in a slim and portable body.
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Consumer Camcorders
A few weeks ago I posted Phillip Bloom's wonderful video of a winter night in Prague shot on the Canon 1DmkIV. The images in b&w were stunning and just to be fair, here's a video by Michael Fletcher showing what the MkIV can do in color. Enjoy!
1Dmk4 Footage From Sydney New Years Eve 2009 from Michael Fletcher on Vimeo.
