Over the past year DSLRs have become a powerful tool utilized in cinema. From indie production to hollywood work, they have become a tool that is taken seriously by filmmakers everywhere. And now thanks to Focal Press and Kurt Lancaster, there is finally a physical guide to using them.
There are some cons to publishing a detailed guide like this on paper. But its sooo nice to have a physical book with this many features in ones hands.
Learn to think more like a cinematographer than a videographer, whether shooting for a feature, short fiction, documentary, video journalism, or even a wedding. DSLR Cinema offers insight into different shooting styles, real-world tips and techniques, and advice on postproduction workflow as it guides you in crafting a film-like look.
Also be sure to check out Cinematography: Theory and practice (the second book I mentioned):
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I have been super impressed with this LED panel. Here are some of my thoughts:
- Daylight Balanced – If you have Tungsten (3200K) lights you will need to convert them to daylight or visa-versa.
- Small – These will be awesome for traveling.
- Dimmer – Great feature for getting the luminance perfect.
- Battery – If you can get the battery version I would.
- Light Power – I have the 600 version, seems a wee bit weak for anything other than 1 person interviews etc. You might want to consider getting a 900 or 1200.
Here is the breakdown of the different Models:
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The ePhoto 600 is the Smallest size panel in the series. I found it makes for a great 1 subject light or background light to support larger lights.
- 600LED, 14.8V DC power, Voltage: 110V-230V
- 5400K LED color temperature, with 3 gels
- Size: 12″ x 12″ x 2″ Weights: 5lbs
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ePhoto 900 is the second highest powered LED in the light series. I found this to be the best model to by first if you are getting started with LED lights.
- 1200 LED, 24V DC power, Voltage: 110V-230V
- 5400K LED color temperature, with 3 gels
- Light intensity: 1m :9500 lux, 2m :3300 lux 3m :1600 lux
- Size: 16″ x 12″ x 2″ Weights: 6.5lbs
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ePhoto 1200 is the most powerful of the LED series and makes for a great indoor key light or outdoor fill.
- 1200 LED, 24V DC power, Voltage: 110V-230V
- 5400K LED color temperature, with 3 gels
- Light intensity: 1m :9500 lux, 2m :3300 lux 3m :1600 lux
- Size: 16″ x 12″ x 2″ Weights: 6.5lbs
You can find a bag for these lights
here.
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I found these interesting commercials on vimeo the other day and really enjoyed them. I love the use of typography and motion matching done in each of them. Check em out:
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Awhile back I did an episode on the affordable tripods. You may recall that in the end the Davis and Sanford Tripod took the cake and came out on top. Well B&H has a discount for a one of the D&S tripods.
The all-terain version is now $164 which is a $75 discount. They are also giving you a 3 wheel tripod dolly to boot.
Here are the other D&S tripod models that use the FM18 head I swear by:
Combined with the FM18 Fluid Video Head, the Davis & Sanford ProVista 7518 Tripod provides rigid support for those who need strength more than versatility in height options. It assembles to its working height very quickly thanks to a 75mm claw ball and self-aligning quick-flip leg locks.
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The Davis & Sanford PROVISTAGR18 Provista Grounder Video Tripod is a professional tripod system featuring the FM18 fluid head. This system offers 75mm bowl leveling and an 18 lbs capacity.
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The Davis & Sanford PROVISTA18 Riser is the ProVista, combined with the FM18 Fluid Video Head. This system provides rigid support for those who need strength more than versatility in height options.
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