Archive for May, 2009
Great audio options for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 31. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
We just highlighted Philip Bloom’s tutorial on converting Canon EOS 5D Mark II video from 30p to 24p – and now, we’ll highlight some recent posts/videos on audio with the 5D mk ii. And there are a couple of really good informational posts to show off! Philip’s second major contribution to learning about the Canon [...]
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Philip Bloom – How to convert Canon EOS 5D Mark II from 30p to 24p
Posted on 31. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Philip Bloom is a filmmaker (bio on his site, imdb bio). Recently, he’s been using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and learning a bit about it as he goes. He’s also sharing some of that knowledge as he goes. We’ll cover one or two of his posts here on our blog so in case [...]
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planet5D Growth!
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
I just wanted to take a minute to thank each and every one of you who visited planet5D and those who have written to tell me how much you’re enjoying the information and news we’re providing here at planet5D! Please don’t forget to visit our advertisers too! Our growth has far exceeded the plans that [...]
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Rumor: Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware fix for 24p?
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Canonrumors.com has posted a rumor that I’ve also had confirmed from another source. Have a tip, a video, or a Canon 5D2 product to announce? Give us a shout Part of canonrumors’ post is (I highly suggest you read the whole thing – didn’t think it was fair to just copy all of their text): [...]
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Web Pilot shot entirely with Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Thanks to a tip, we’ve been able to get more exclusive information about a new TV Web Pilot that is in post-production. On twitter, Josh Negrin (see his IMDB Biography and previous work) sent us some info about a TV Web Pilot he’s been making and gave us this additional info about the project: UPDATE: [...]
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Yet another Canon EOS 5D Mark II hack announced – over exposure
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Hudson continues to work on the Canon EOS 5D Free hack – even knowing that the Canon firmware update has been announced. He’s working on features not included in the Canon firmware. Have a tip, a video, or a Canon 5D2 product to announce? Give us a shout Last night on cinema5d, he announced the [...]
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Manual Exposure Control Firmware!
Posted on 26. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Canon finally announces firmware update to manually control exposure while filming with the Canon 5D Mark II! Just a day after the second 5D2 hack was announced for Audio Metering Update: read about the new hack for ‘zebra striping’ From DPReview: “LONDON, UK, 27th May 2009: Canon announced today it will release a firmware update [...]
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Top 10 Music Videos Shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
We’ve got so many videos we’ve collected that were filmed with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, we thought it time to start highlighting the top ones we’ve found. Today, we’re going to highlight music videos… the 5D mk ii seems very good to use for music videos – they’re certainly coming out of the [...]
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Second Canon EOS 5D Mark II hack! Audio Metering
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Yup, it has happened. The second hack for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has been produced and demonstrated. Same author, different feature. This time, audio metering. Here’s the demo! 5D Mark Free audio meters from Trammell Hudson on Vimeo. Demo of the audio level meters in the 5D Mark Free (version 0.0.4). The audio [...]
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Yet another amazing timelapse done with Canon 5D Mark II
Posted on 24. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
Maybe I’m just too close to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, but it seems to me that people are just constantly pushing the edge with this camera! The other day, I ran into this amazing timelapse done with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II… Death Cab for Cutie – Little Bribes from Ross Ching [...]
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Octopi Films announces new DSLRV rigs
Posted on 23. May, 2009 by planetMitch.
We’d like to welcome a new sponsor to planet5D, Octopi Films! They’ve got a new line of DSLR rigs that appear to be quite nice. Tracey gave us this bit of background on the company and the new rigs: “I started out a couple of years ago selling DIY 35mm adapters. After owning a couple [...]
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