Perfect Canon T2i/550 Exposure – The Video
I attempt to answer the second most popular Google search query leading visitors to my Web site: “how to know what aperture to use when filming T2i.” The answer MAY surprise you.
The Perfect Aperture, Shutter Speed or ISO To Use For T2i HD DSLR Video
Simply put, there is no single absolutely “correct” or “perfect” shutter speed, aperture or ISO setting for any given scene. Exposure is a creative choice, rarely a technical one. What exposure does my scene need in order to best tell the story is the question you should be asking yourself first.
Magic Lantern Coming Soon to the Canon T2i/550D
Trammell Hudson announced Saturday that he has already begun developing his Magic Lantern software for Canon’s T2i/550D camera. Already he’s posted an initial demo video of the very first signs of the software working on the T2i at the Vimeo video sharing site:
HD-DSLR Video Production Rig
I’ve been working to create a video production rig for my Canon T2i that would allow me to attach several accessories to my main video production camera, the Canon T2i, while, most importantly, giving me the ability to monitor with headphones the audio while it is being recorded.
HD-DSLR Workflow – Part 2 – Transcoding, Syncing and More…Much More
Once the production phase of your project is complete and your Canon T2i/550D is safely put away, it’s time to edit but HD DSLR footage requires some preparation before that can begin.
HD-DSLR Workflow – Part 1 – Audio
I’ve wanted to do this video for quite some time so I am glad that Part 1 is complete. In it I talk about my production workflow paying particularly attention to audio issues including dual system recording techniques and choices in external microphones.
Interviewed On HD-DSLR Cameras
I’ve been fortunate over the past few months to have been interviewed by one of the leading industry publications OnlineVideo.net which is affiliated with Streaming Media magazine. The latest piece does quite a good job giving a valuable snapshot of professional-level video production and the role HD-DSLR cameras are playing in that trend. The earlier [...]
Video Tripod Tips and Recommendations For Transitioning Photographers
One of the most often overlooked pieces of gear that photographers will have to wrap their mind (and wallets!) around are tripods. But wait a minute, you say! Photographers are already very familiar with tripods and have been using them for years. True but we are going to be talking about tripods specifically designed for video shooting and that’s a whole new ballgame.
HD DSLR Production Kit – Pro Kit – With Pricing
Any kind of photography, movie making or video production endeavor is a limitless hole of money with great gadgets to consume every nickle in your checking account and then some. But I believe some investments are worth it. Here are a few that fall into that category.
HD DSLR Production Kit – Advanced Basic – With Pricing
So you’ve got your basic HD DSLR production gear but now want to add to it a few pieces of kit to help bring your production quality up that extra notch. Well, hang on because we’ve got lots of options to discuss. Do you absolutely need each and every one of these pieces of gear? Heck no, but they will definitely help you raise your game. Let’s get started.
HD DSLR Production Kit – Basic Level – With Pricing
The Canon T2i with its large-ish APS-C CMOS chip size is capable of producing video that, in at least one feature film director’s opinion rivals a professional HD movie camera costing $100,000 from just a few years back.
HD DSLR Production Kit – Basic, Advanced Basic and Pro – With Pricing
The best gear doesn’t make you the best filmmaker – you can’t buy things like talent, dedication to learning and patience – which are all much more important than any piece of gear
E-Book: 9 Tips For Marketing Your Business Using Online Video and Social Media
I’m proud to announce that my article “9 Tips For Marketing Your Business Using Online Video and Social Media” has been included as one of the chapters in the free E-Book titled “No Thanks, I’ll Skip The Recession” edited and written by my friend Danek S. Kaus, a veteran journalist and self-help writer. Many of [...]
Trends in Titling For Video DSLR Films
Very few of his films (Philip Bloom) seem to have been art directed when it came to the titles. However, his commercial for Greenpeace is an exception, it shows some really cool and creative type design, almost a “high tech” treatment using the color orange for subtitles and below that dictionary definitions shown in small white text. “A Day at the Races” is another example of very creative titling.
Tips and Thoughts on Switching from Pro Video Gear to Video DSLR
If you’re like me, you’ve looked on with envy at the videos created by Video DSLR shooters and have at least thought about leaving your old gear behind for this new world of “better”, cheaper, faster and more cinematic cameras. But before you make that leap here are a few things you will need to keep in mind
How To Distribute Your Videos To the Apple iPad
The opportunity of having your videos viewable on the iPad are just too good to pass up but you will have to take special care in how you film, compress and distribute your videos in order to take advantage of it.
Video That Business #6 – Healthcare Providers
Healthcare providers are ideally situated to take advantage of the benefits of online video to market and promote themselves.
Shooting HD Video With The Canon T2i DSLR
First of all, the video quality is actually quite outstanding, full 1080p, then there’s the ability to capture an image in practically no light and best of all is the beautiful shallow depth of field look that is quite possible to achieve with this camera.
Zacuto Shootout Proves Video DSLRs Match Film VERY Closely
While we are still just at the first episode and barely into the testing already the Video DSLRs are proving out to be doing incredibly well – actually blowing away professional cinematographers and colorists with their performance.
The Ultimate Test Comparing Video DSLRs to 35mm Film Is Here
What would happen if you closely compared Video DSLRs to the gold standard; 35mm film?
Video That Business #5 – City Governments
I recently completed a series of videos for my local city government – an area of opportunity I hadn’t even considered before. While it’s a stretch to call any government entity a “business” – for the purpose of this series I will let it slide. While the temptation might be to use online video sites [...]
Video That Business #4 – Writers
There are a variety of programs on TV and radio that interview writers but getting booked on those shows takes a lot of hard work, persistence and knowing how to correctly pitch show producers. Up until recent times, a major advantage of signing a distribution deal with one of the few remaining large publishing houses [...]
Video That Business #3 – Independent Bookstore
I have to admit that I am probably just as guilty for the financial and marketing challenges faced by small, local bookstores as any member of the general public. Not only do I buy the majority of my books through Amazon.com but on the rare occasions I do visit a local retailer, it’s most likely [...]
Video That Business #2 – Independent Nursery
Your local knowledge and service can actually put dollars into your cash register!