Archive for June, 2011
Canon EOS 7D with EF 70-200mm for only $36! ok, it’s only a piggy bank
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Yes, you can have a Canon EOS 7D with EF 70-200mm lens for only $36 but unfortunately, it’s only a piggy bank – but it is darn cool eh? It appears to be full size too. Might give thieves more enticement to steal your gear From technabob: It’s designed to look like a Canon EOS [...]
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Why wait? Get training for Final Cut Pro X now!
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Final Cut Pro X has been out a week already and as we’ve mentioned before, tho there’s been a lot of discussion about whether it is right for certain people’s editing needs is up to them to decide – but if you’ve decided to dive in and try FCPX and would like some training, we’ve [...]
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Using the iPad as a secondary screen for Final Cut Pro X
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Daniel Freytag has blogged about using his iPad as a secondary monitor for Final Cut Pro X and he’s sharing it with us at planet5D. At this point, Apple isn’t providing many options for external monitors, but Daniel’s come up with a great option if you have an iPad. The idea Is that really working? [...]
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Apple finally provides some answers about Final Cut Pro X
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Apple has finally provided some answers about Final Cut Pro X in a “FAQ” they published late yesterday. I don’t think it answers everyone’s questions, nor does it give any timelines for updates. They do at least state the obvious, there will be some updates in the “next major release.” Things like XML and multicam [...]
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Beginners guide to beginning with HDSLRs
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by planetSolomon.
First and foremost, I think it would only be right that I introduce myself. I am planetSolomon. I am a guest poster on the mother of all planets that is planet5D. What will I be posting about you may ask? Well for one, the Canon Rebel T2i/550D that will be my main camera once I [...]
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What? Using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II as an ash tray?
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Just a quick image – someone has used a Canon EOS 5D Mark II (reviews) as an ashtray! This has been shared on several sites and this morning hit Gizmodo. Discussion after the break Discussion Ok, I’m not sure there’s any good explanation for this – Petapixel nor Gizmodo knows for sure why it was [...]
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Electric Skateboard and a CMR Blackbird Steadicam and an HDSLR!
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
The folks over at OliviaTech posted this video over the weekend – the BTS for another video where they used an Electric Skateboard and a CMR Blackbird and an HDSLR! Pretty smooth [source: tweet] The video Steadicam + BlackBird + SkateBoard from Olivia Speranza on Vimeo. Being the only experienced skateboarder in the group, here’s [...]
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Ikan announces EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate and EV2 DSLR Follow Focus Kit
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Ikan announces a couple of new products, the EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate and the EV2 DSLR Follow Focus Kit – read some of the details below. EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate Elements Evolution 2.0 is here, and the foundation of ikan’s entire EV2 line is the completely redesigned baseplate system. The EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate offers [...]
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Cool Touch Monitors launches new ecommerce site
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
These are new to me and thought you might be interested… Cool Touch Monitors launches new ecommerce site. These aren’t for mounting on your camera, but you may have a need. PR CoolTouch Monitors based in Los Angeles, California, has launched their new ecommerce website, http://www.CoolTouchMonitors.com . “Since our inception, our goal has been to [...]
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Complete the Edit – Win Vincent Laforet’s Redrock Kit
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Want to win a redrock micro kit just like the one Vincent Laforet uses? Then ‘complete the edit‘ for creativeLIVE and enter! Some details During Vincent Laforet’s most recent workshop on creativeLIVE, Vincent and the studio audience shot a scripted scene called “Choice.” We have been waiting to unveil this footage to announce a very [...]
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“Altissimo. Changes in pace” a beautiful timelapse from looky creative
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Hopefully you remember Patryk Kizny from LookyCreative (see our interview) – they’ve released a new timlapse you must watch: “Altissimo. Changes in pace” the video Altissimo. Changes in pace. from Patryk Kizny on Vimeo. Altissimo. Changes in pace. Production: LookyCreative / www.lookycreative.com Cinematography: Patryk KiznyRobert PaluchFabian Weber Editing and grading:Patryk Kizny © LookyCreative The Cinematic [...]














