36 STAIRS: LUCASFILM AND THE 5D MARK II
Posted by Peter Marsh in Found, Video Nov 19th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Two phenomenal Industrial Light & Magic artists have combined to their efforts to make one of the coolest looking short films I’ve seen in a long time! Hailed by acclaimed filmmaker Grzegorz Jonkajtys, director of “Ark” (Official Selecton - Cannes Film Festival) and co-written/produced by Philip Koch, the short takes place in a “polluted, megalopolis world where humans utterly depend on bio-mechanical alteration to withstand the deteriorating climate.”
The cinematography they achieved with the 5D Mark II is mind-blowing and it gets me all jazzed up that people in Hollywood are finally realizing what an amazing tool this camera is! You can see some of their behind the scenes photos from the set here!
The film has wrapped production and is now in post, but they’re in need of extra funding to finish off the film in time for Cannes Film Festival. If you like what you see and feel like lending a helping hand, visit their site here.
And well, at the very least, you should watch this trailer:
36stairs trailer from grzegorz jonkajtys on Vimeo.
YOU, ME, AND THE MOST TALENTED PEOPLE I KNOW*
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Video Nov 11th, 2009 | 1 CommentFOR THOSE IN THE DFW AREA! Friday, Nov. 13th!
Brought to you by the makers of Searching For Sonny, ReelGuyz, and of course DSLRFilm. This year, the Lone Star Film Festival, here in Fort Worth TX, is being stormed by Andrew Disney and crew to showchase a collection of short films by emerging directors, both here in Fort Worth and elsewhere. If you’re in the area and haven’t heard of this yet, get out from under your rock and go! This event is sure to sell out!
Not only will there be some amazing shorts, but there will also be exclusive footage of Searching For Sonny and a hilarious introduction to film in Fort Worth, shot with none other than the 5D Mark II.
Be sure to watch the trailer below, and get your ass to downtown Fort Worth for the event of the year!
You, Me, and the Most Talented People I Know* from Andrew Disney on Vimeo.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY 5D MARK II!!
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured Sep 17th, 2009 | No Comments
Today is our beloved Canon 5D Mark II’s 1st birthday! It was today one year ago that Canon released the info on the 5D Mark II and shocked the world with it’s amazing capabilities!
A quote from Canon:
“The anticipation surrounding the launch of this camera model has exceeded our greatest expectations, and we believe our loyal customers will be awed by the level of innovation and features built into the new EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. Once they have the chance to experience the camera, we believe they will agree that it was worth the wait.”
It was worth the wait you amazing bastards! Thank you Canon for showing us the way!
CANON SURVEY ON VIDEO FOR DSLRs! FILL IT OUT!!
Posted by Peter Marsh in Featured, Technical Sep 17th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Reasons why I love Canon:
-Kick ass cameras
-Amazing image quality
-THEY LISTEN TO US!
Canon wants to hear your feedback! And specifically about video for your DSLRs! Here’s our chance to make it happen! 24p for the 5D!
FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE! Even if you don’t own a 5D, SAY YOU DO!
MY RANT AGAINST THE RED SCARLETT AND DSMC
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Technical Sep 15th, 2009 | No Comments
I was reading through Red’s literature again on the Scarlett camera and Mysterium Sensor. I do this often because it feels like I never get enough Red news in my life. But after reading for the 200th time, I still have some new thoughts.
Has RED no shame?! I personally think the whole “DSMC” tag is a little dumb. “DSMC” stands for “Digital Stills and Motion Cinema.”
They’re making a DSLR-esque camera, but they want to call it something different that seems “more appropriate.” Kinda like when scientists wanted to call the swine flu, H1N1. I don’t buy it - it looks like transparent advertising to me. I even started to imagine a conversation I would have with a tech yuppie at an Apple Store or some stupid bar in Williamsburg or both.
DSLR DESIRES: 2 OF 5 - DSLR AUDIO *UPDATE
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Technical Sep 12th, 2009 | 2 Comments
So the original desire that many filmmakers wanted with their DSLR was XLR capability. Since that is what “the people” wanted to hear about, it’s what I went looking for. Well after some thought, and a load of interesting opinions, I’m updating our search to include all audio in general to cover all bases. Cool?
AlainP, over at Canon5DTips did a great job reporting on a handful of external audio devices that are worth mentioning. And since audio devices are as abundant as DSLR choices, it all really comes down to what you’ll be using it for…
One of the phrases that likes to be tossed around is: “Filmmakers should be used to using an external audio device anyways.” I agree, we are used to it. Does that mean we what to keep doing it that way? No, not really, syncing audio is a pain in the ass. Especially with DSLR video that wasn’t made to handle audio like a professional video camera does…
IF DSLR FILMMAKING WASN’T HUGE, WOULD THERE BE A CONFERENCE?
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Found, Technical Sep 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment
The 1st annual Collision Conference in Hollywood just took place, and there’s a lot of buzz in the filmmaking world about the future of digital cinematography. A lot of big names in the industry showed up to put in their two cents, including the now famous Vincent Laforet (made famous by Reverie, one of the very first 5D short films) and “Terminator Salvation” DP Shane Hurlbut, whom was rumored to have been inter-cutting 5D footage into the film. Shane is also the man that Christian Bale freaked out at on set, if any of you remember that from a while back…
Anyways, the conference was basically 2 days of education for photographers and videographers on how their worlds are now converging in on one another and how they can be ahead of the game with this new digital revolution. Man, wish I could have been there… But one quote that stood out to me that was stated at the conference that I believe will always ring true was this:
“Filmmakers, you are now photographers. Photographers you’re not filmmakers now…”
DSLR DESIRES: 1 OF 5 - PANAVISION LENS MOUNT
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical, Video Sep 7th, 2009 | 3 Comments
One very hot topic in the DSLR film world is the coveted PV to EOS lens mount (or Panavision to Canon). We’ve blogged about this before, but now we have a lot more information! In turn, now you will have more information!
As we have mentioned before, the fore runner of the PV to EOS mount is “24″ cinematographer Rodney Charters. Rodney and his crew have been working on a “unknown” promo shoot that I came to find out is called “Indian Gangster.” Check it out on Twitter! They have been busy mounting all kinds of lenses on a 5D.
Oh, but there’s more!!
5 THINGS I WANT FOR MY DSLR: AN ONGOING REPORT
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Featured, Technical Sep 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment
With the introduction of a variety of DSLR cameras that support HD video, many companies have been on the fast track to get you the coolest, craziest, and cheapest accessories from your filmmaking needs. There are camera support rigs, dollies, adapters, viewfinders and countless other “additions” for productions of any type.
But as filmmakers, what do we want to see with our DSLRs? What have we been craving to see happen that would take our stories to the next level? Well, we have compiled a list of the top things filmmakers have been interested in:
1) The Panavision Lens Mount - We know it’s out there, but how does it work? How can we benefit?
2) XLR Inputs - Syncing audio can be a pain in the ass… What’s out there to help?
3) DSLR 3-D - Is it possible to shoot 3-D with DSLRs? Two of them together? We’ll find out for you.
4) Anamorphic Converter - Hollywood is doing it, why can’t we? Believe it, it is possible…
5) Underwater Housing - We’ll find the best one for your next James Cameron impersonation.
Join us for the next couple weeks as we investigate, probe, search, and ponder about how we can achieve these things and more to get us going on the DSLR revolution! Check back here and tell all your friends!
SUPER OFFICIAL 7D - WHAT DOES THIS REALLY MEAN?
Posted by Peter Marsh in Articles, Technical Sep 1st, 2009 | No CommentsIf you’re reading all the camera blogs, then you know what we’ve already known for the last couple of weeks.
-There is a camera called the 7D
- It’s gonna blow our minds (biblically)
- I made a diagram of what it means
CONTINUE READING HERE - see the price, the specs, and what others are saying
