Archive for '7D'
Chronos Film Festival – “It’s about time” the world’s first timelapse festival!
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by planetMitch.
I’m thrilled to be able to bring you this news since I had a tiny little part in getting it started… the Chronos Film Festival the world’s first timelapse festival! They’ve chosen the theme of “It’s about time” which I think is perfect! With all the excitement we’ve seen (and posted about too) and the [...]
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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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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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“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 [...]
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FREE: HDDSLR Filmmaking with Gale Tattersall July 8-10
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Remember how fun it was having a conversation with Gale Tattersall here on planet5D a few months ago (“podcast #27 a wonderful conversation with Gale Tattersall HOUSE DP“)? Imagine now having 3 days of training with Gale for free! And, if you can’t make the class, or if you can attend, but want to keep [...]
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New DSLR Filmmaker toolkit app for iPhone
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
New DSLR Filmmaker’s toolkit app for iPhone is not just another pretty slate app – it has a bunch of tools combined into one useful app – slate, sunset & sunrise, bubble level, shot log (based on the slate), DOF calculator, and last but certainly not least a camera & lens view estimator. Demo Video [...]
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podcast #43 DSLR Solutions Follow Focus Reviewed and demoed
Posted on 23. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
DSLR Solutions last week announced a simple inexpensive DSLR follow focus – and planet5D had an exclusive first look at this new HDSLR follow focus unit. After the announcement, Aric sent us one to have a look and we’ve put together this video demonstration and review. Our Demo/Review podcast #43 DSLR Solutions Follow Focus Review [...]
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Daniel Lowe shares his lessons in timelapse with “Night Motion Timelapse: Outer Banks”
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Timelapses have become more and more sophisticated – and Daniel Lowe’s “Night Motion Timelapse: Outer Banks” is no exception. Daniel spent time creating a beautiful movie and has graciously also put together this post for planet5D with his lessons learned in creating this masterpiece. This time, we decided to give you the discussion of the [...]
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Chopper With Canon EOS 5D Mark II T2i Automatically Follows Wakeboarder With “FollowMe” Transmitter
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
The folks over at F-Stoppers found this one yesterday…. would you fly your Canon EOS 5D Mark II (reviews) Canon Rebel T2i/550D (reviews) over water? This RC Helicopter with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II is following this wakeboarder with “FollowMe” transmitter. Now that is cool! Note: Thanks to the comment below, we double checked [...]
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The Great Camera Shootout 2011 Episode 1: “The Tipping Point”
Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Zacuto has premiered their documentary called “The Great Camera Shootout 2011: a documentary of the Single Chip Camera Evaluation (SCCE)” and Episode 1 “The Tipping Point” is now online. You can read all about it on this page. You can see me make a brief appearance as well! I had the privilege of seeing the [...]
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Using a pistol grip to record video with an HDSLR
Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by planetMitch.
Carl Pendle sent us his cool demo of a DIY setup where he’s using an old fashioned pistol grip to record video with an HDSLR! There are all sorts of creative ideas out there on different ways to shoot with your DSLRs aren’t there? What DIY stuff are you using for your HDSLR videos? There’s [...]












