I really enjoy pirate-themed videos. This year, I’ve shot two videos in which pirates have played a prominent role, so I thought it might be fun to compare and contrast the behind-the-scenes workings of these two very different projects. Meetings…
BTS –“Meetings Impossible” and “HurryHurry Pirates” Videos
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Canon 5D Hacked for RAW Video
Just when you thought that Blackmagic had made it safe to write off DSLR video as a transitional form in the evolution of filmmaking, the wizards toiling in obscurity on the “Magic Lantern” Canon firmware hack have revealed footage shot…
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How To Shoot RAW Video On Your Canon 5D2, 5D3 or 6D
After spending most of the morning sifting through the Magic Lantern forums, I’ve figured out how to install Magic Lantern on my Canon 5D Mark II (note that it is the II, not the III). As far as I know,…
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Testing the Canon 5D2: RAW vs. H264
I can’t sit on the sidelines when something like RAW video functionality on a DSLR comes out. There are a lot of nice test videos out now, but I needed to shoot my own. So, here it is! My first…
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Canon 5D2 – RAW vs. H264 In Real-World Production
When I was in middle school, I saved my pennies until I had enough money to buy a Gameboy. I played Tetris until I could close my eyes and see falling blocks. All the game graphics were gray/green monochrome, because…
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Canon 85mm Lens Faceoff
Canon manufactures two different 85mm EOS lenses. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM sells for about $2,000. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is still wicked fast, and sells for about $400. Can one prime lens REALLY be five…
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Using Available Light for Documentary Filming
I’ve done a number of videos for Wild Dunes Resort, and most of them have showcased all the great things to do on the beach where the resort is located. For this project, however, the assignment was quite different: follow…
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Food Photography Tips
Food is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Not only is it an enjoyable challenge, but I usually get to eat it after I’m finished! I’ve done a fair bit of food photography, and refined my system down to…
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For Unconventional Images, Use An Unconventional Lens
I don’t know about other photographers, but for me, taking photos is not only fun, it’s almost a compulsion. If I go somewhere interesting, I HAVE to take photos. If I don’t, I feel that I’ve missed out on the…
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Panasonic GH5 – First Footage & Initial Thoughts
First things first … Here’s some ungraded footage I shot today with my new Panasonic GH5. All this was shot in 4K 8-bit mode, using the Lumix 12-35 f/2/8. It was downscaled to 1080p, and Vimeo adds the usual compression…
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