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A Closer Look at the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator

December 22, 2011 / 3MS+, Blog, Education, Filmmaking, Kessler Crane Tutorials

(If you are looking for a quick start guide for Connecting & Operating the BASIC Controller as well as the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator, you can view the shorter videos below) *** Note this estimator is currently a work in progress and is based on an empty cart traveling on a horizontal track. Please understand, due to the many variables involved, this should be used as an estimator to get you in the ballpark for the move you want to

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Low Light – Colour Grading Low Light Cinestyle footage

December 17, 2011 / 2011, Camera Tests, Education, Filmmaking, Low Light, Music

Low Light – Grading Technocolor Cinestyle Footage Side by Side Final Grade About the Film For this film I wanted to see how easy it was to grade cinestyle footage that was shot in low light. I decided to take the grading to the extreme and see how it would deal when the mids and darks were crushed. Although the overall image looks underexposed, I am very happy how clean the image came out. Typically, when shooting with Cinestyle, noise

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Dealing with Dead Pixels

September 28, 2011 / DSLR, Education, Filmmaking, Post Production

Dead/Hot/Stuck Pixels One of the major downfalls when shooting with DSLR’s are the dead pixels that will (more than likely) show up in the life of your camera. They suck and have a history of appearing on your most important projects — at least they did for me…. Now, I know there are a lot of resources on the web that deal with dead pixels but with a recent shoot I did, I found dead pixels in about half of

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Comparing Picture Profiles

September 19, 2011 / 2011, Camera Tests, Education, Experimental, Filmmaking, Special Interest, Special Interest Series

About the Film With the release of the new Cinema Picture Profile, I wanted to do a quick test video comparing my favorite PP, ‘Cinestyle’. For this video, I increased the sharpness in order to show how each coped with it. All camera settings were consistent throughout the tests. Video Specifications Date: September 19th 2011 Location: Regina, SK Film by: Preston Kanak Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II, 14mm 2.8L, 70-200mm II

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Canon DSLR’s: Picture Profile Settings

September 17, 2011 / DSLR, Education, Filmmaking

Introduction With the introduction of the new Cinema Picture Profile, I wanted to do a quick post on MY favorite picture styles as well as how to use/install them. Picture Profiles/Styles (PP) are meant to optimize the dynamic range in the image. One of the hardest parts about them though is picking the right one for the right job. I find that it all depends on shooting conditions and final output. For the longest time, I had no idea that

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So You Want to Start Shooting Your Own Video…

September 2, 2011 / Education, Filmmaking

Technology advancements are allowing film & video equipment to become accessible to anyone who wants to try their hand at making the next hit. For as low as $800, you can own your own DSLR camera that shoots 1080p video with as much depth of field that you could ever want. However, there are a few things you need to know before you should think about taking the step out of your comfort zone to try your hand at your

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Social Media, Online Marketing, and the Digital Filmmaker

August 4, 2011 / Education, Filmmaking

A film by Terry Wilson Infancy The business model that many people are used to seeing is continually evolving. Everyone is overwhelmed with the viral nature of social media. This new form of media is taking the globe by storm and still, people believe that social media, to some extent, is in its infancy. This is because most people still lack the knowledge and skills to harness its potential. Here are some simple points to consider when optimizing social media

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Multi Cam Setups in FCP 7

June 20, 2011 / Education, Post Production

Tutorial by Epic Motion

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How To Remove Horizontal Band Lines From DSLR Footage

April 11, 2011 / DSLR, Post Production

ABOUT THE VIDEO In this video, DSLRvideoshooter shows you how to remove those nasty brown horizontal band lines from your footage. These lines can sometimes show up when shooting under florescent lights and create a really bad effect, even when shooting at either 1/60 or 1/50 depending on your location in the world. You can view dslrvideoshooter.com for show notes and other HDSLR content. Location: ONLINE @ DSLRVideoShooter.com Film By: Caleb Pike Equipment: FCP7 & Three Way Colour Corrector. Special

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