Nov 3, 2010

Since the debut of the Apple iPhone 4 with its ability to captue 720p 24F footage, film makers have started shooting with it.  There have been some excellent short films shot on the iPhone 4 that have peeked my interest. I shot some initial footage, in daylight conditions. I was very impressed by the images, and even more impressive is the ability to compress...

Oct 5, 2010

Recently I acquired an interval time for my Canon 7D, and began taking time-lapse of various locations across the GTA.  Being that I have shot timelapse before on 35mm film, I was again addicted to this format. The interval timer I picked up was one not the Canon, but a Chinese knock off. These Chinese ones can be bought for as little as 25 bucks compared to...

Jul 15, 2010

A few weeks ago the Canadian Cinema Editors (C.C.E.) held another one of their film screenings. The film screened was District 9, followed by a question and answer period with Oscar Nominated Editor Julian Clarke C.C.E.  Following the Q+A, the C.C.E. provided drinks and a venue to discuss film editing with other industry professionals. Some of the...

Jun 17, 2010

Pro Fusion Expo is upon us this week, with has special guest speakers, and workshops. One of the guest is none other than film guru and DSLR film making pioneer Philip Bloom. Before Philip’s arrival, he had asked me to put together a meet up of local film makers, despite his hectiate schedule. The event was held last night at Casey’s, where we all...

Apr 24, 2010

Well I had just got a new Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II for my Canon 7D.  I wanted to test out its abilities and limitations.  Therefore a night on the town was the only way.  The  film was shot handheld and the only support was my Spider Brace.  The quality of lens was unimpressive and the focus ring was difficult to use. However the speed of lens was fantastic. I...

Mar 16, 2010

This new film “Vice” was shot in order to push the limits of the Canon 7D, and the abilities of the with 17-40mm L glass f/4. in low light situations. This film was shot in the early evening hours into the night. Being that the lens is only an f/4, it really helped to push the limits of what the Canon 7D can really do.  Be sure to check it out...

Mar 14, 2010

Excited by our recent acquisition the  Canon 7D, and eager to head out and do some testing.  We shot a short film shot on an overcast day in winter. The camera armed with the 17-40mmL f/4 proved to be an incredible  piece of gear. the images it captured simply are outstanding for something that cost so little. Given that is also has the ability for multiple...