March 2010

DSLR Video Shooter Episode #003

In this episode I show an invaluable tool to protect your fader ND, keep unwanted light out of the lens, and a way to keep from accidentally adjusting your fader ND.

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In this episode I talk about using the Light Craft Fader ND to control Exposure and show examples between using the filter out doors vs. using aperture to stop down exposure:

Example 1:

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Example 2:

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Fader ND by Light Craft Workshop. This is a must have tool for anyone using DSLRs outdoors or in intense lighting conditions.

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Stepper Rings.

These are great for applying one filter to several different lens sizes. You can find virtually every size of Stepper Rings on Amazon or B&H.

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Have you been thinking about getting a 7D recently? Well now may be the time to pick one up while Canon is having a rebate on the 7D body and 7D kits with glass. Click on the image below to visit the rebate page. and if you are still struggling between getting a T2i vs the 7D, check out the video at the bottom of fellow Chicago HDDSLR shooter JJ going over the differences, pros and cons.

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I recently listened to the latest episode of the RED Centre podcast, which if you have not subscribed to you should definately check it out, and I really enjoyed the interview section with Jason Wingrove and Shane Hurlbut of HurlbutVisuals. Shane goes over how he is using HDDSLRs to shoot cinema and his custom kits. He also goes over his philosophy behind the use of these DSLRs for filmmaking. And if you are a RED user or fan, hold onto your pants as shane takes a different view on how we look at these cameras as tools. This interview is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who is interested in taking DSLR filmmaking to a whole different level.

You can find the interview at 55:39 in RED Centre episode #056. Click here to listen to the episode, you can find all the episodes and subscribe to RED Centre here. Also be sure to check out this episode’s show notes so you can see Shane’s images from his work as well as photos of his custom kits and rigs.

Some of the show notes photos:

Some of Shane's Custom kit (Photo Credit RED Centre)

Shane's "Man Cam" rig and Ziess glass (Photo Credit RED Centre)

Point of View rig (Photo Credit RED Centre)

 

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