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HDSLR Guru Shane Hurlbut to host Boot Camp!

August 6, 2010 / 5D Mark II, News

Uber cinematographer and DSLR guru Shane Hurlbut is holding a top of the line bootcamp for those new to the DSLR process! The 2 day intensive is $3250 and their are industry discounts available. Here is what is going to be in the class: MASTER THE CAMERA Camera menu breakdown of the Canon 5D, 7D and 1D cameras with menus projected for easy viewing. Prep a camera package at Alternative Rentals prep floor. Color balance the Canons using Dream Color [...]

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My Experience with Canon Tech Support

May 3, 2010 / News

Last week, after taking several stills with my 7D and having shot with the 5D Mark II previously, I felt like I was really missing that extra something you can only find with the full frame sensor. To be honest, I felt a little jaded too, as the E2i is essentially the 7D only lighter and 1k less. Some colleagues of mine told me that the resell price would be determined by the shutter count. However, they had no clue [...]

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TRAINS, CAMERAS AND THE CONSITITUTION

January 23, 2010 / 5D Mark II, 7D, bill or rights, Canon, Clint Milby, constitution, first ammendment, homeland security, News, Photography, train

It was Labor Day in 2009 when I became aware of just how bad things have gotten in the US. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I’ve been naïve. I’ve been a student of free speech and the political landscape of the US since high school, but Labor Day was the first time I have come into contact with a violation of my civil rights in a very real way.

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Oh RED why do you tease me so?

January 11, 2010 / Blogs, Dave's Blog

Ted from RED dropped by Engadget at CES and teased us all with a peak at Scarlett. I so want to wait for this camera on my next film but the money is closing and I need to get going. My plan is to shoot with the Canon 7D and I was very content with that until I saw this video! Dammit!

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Santa please bring me a Canon 5D!

December 13, 2009 / 5D Mark II, 7D, Blogs, Dave's Blog

I am so on the fence on what camera I will be using on my new feature. I was anxiously awaiting my dear Scarlett but that doesn’t seem to be in my future. So I am leaning towards the Canon 5D Mard 2. After a search on the web I found some great posts on the camera. Are you a user? What say you? Filmmaking ready? Pros? Cons? Incredible timelapse video shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark II – Holy [...]

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Top Christmas Gifts For The Video Professional or Enthusiast

December 8, 2009 / 5D Mark II, 7D, Adobe, After Effects, Canon, Clint Milby, Dave's Blog, DVD, Filmmaking, Final Cut Pro, Ikan, News, Premiere Pro, Sony, Tutorials, Video Editing Software, Videos

Shopping for someone who shoots video or stills either professionally or on the side, is a daunting task. Buying camera gear for someone is a bit like shopping for a teenage girl. The type of gift is as important as the name brand. Get the wrong thing or the wrong name and you can expect an instant request for a receipt. Most gift givers concede defeat almost immediately and go for a gift card from Best Buy or Walmart. However, [...]

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The Death of DOF Adapters

November 25, 2009 / 5D Mark II, 7D, Applications, Blogs, Canon, Filmmaking, Hardware, Ikan, Letus, Panasonic, Product, Product Review, RedRock Micro, Reviews

Image by mickiky via Flickr Shallow Depth of Field For the filmmaker, HD camcorders gave us the freedom to shoot without the expense of film and development cost. The drawback was the inability to achieve shallow depth of field. With a fixed lens HD camcorder, everything is in focus down to the smallest detail. In the late 90s, filmmakers using HD video, were forced to use tricks such as lighting in layers with the subject lit the brightest. Without these [...]

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Two Cameras at the Crossroads: 5D Mark II or 7D

November 13, 2009 / Blogs, Filmmaking, Hardware, News, Product, Product Review, Reviews

In September, I had an opportunity to do some shooting with the 5D for the first time as we had a demo unit in our office for a trade show. I took it for Labor Day weekend and instantly fell in love. I’ve been shooting video since 1990 and have always had some form of video camera in my arsenal mostly for short films. For larger projects I always rented gear.

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NAB 09 Redrock Micro’s DSLR Rig is HOT!

April 24, 2009 / Blogs, NAB 09, Videos

There is a lot on interest in shooting with DLSR’s these days. Canon’s 5D Mark II leading the pack. Our friends at Redrock Micro heard the calling and came up with yet another killer rig to shoot with. Redrock’s Brian Valente took a few minutes to walk us through the setup. This is a must have for the DSLR shooters toolbox. Enjoy. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Hong Kong Auctions Indian [...]

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