He may be back but I’m planning to arc up the posts on the blog with all things DSLR video for all those photog’s out there who may be thinking of dabbling in more video. Hey if you cant afford a Phase One why not shoot awesome video with the equally awesome inexpensive 5D mk2.
I hear from people all the time saying “I really want to have a go at shooting video but never get around to it” Well I say stuff it, get off your bums buy Final Cut Pro and start creating. Photographers are a dime a dozen, why compete with the masses. Go Video!!!! you may never go back…
When I was in Melbourne for the Avalon International Airshow I asked Graeme Carlton from Canon Australia if there was a camera that I could have a play with at the airshow. He was more than happy to suggest I try out Canons new XF305.
The above video was shot using the XF305 and it was a bit of the old blast from the past using a proper video camera again after all the years using DSLR’s. I couldn’t of pulled off this kind of shoot with a DSLR and even with a dedicated video camera I struggled keeping up with the fast moving footage.
The XF305 shoots full HD 1920 x 1080 footage, Mpeg-2 (4:2:2) recording codec, 50Mbps data recording, which means its broadcast compliant and ready for major TV productions.
The image quality is excellent and I’m hoping that I will get the chance to shoot some landscapes with this beast in the future.
Check out Canon Australia’s website for more info.
Thanks to Graeme and also Michelle Tuddenham from Canon for giving me the opportunity .
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Sweet Mike,
I just picked up a 5D2, definitley keen to get into the video side of things too. Heading to the Mentawais in July so want to do a bit of video there.
You know what would be an awesome starting point, if you made a video tutorial on how you setup your 5d2 for shooting video landscapes! I came along to your presentation at Team Digital but cant remember much. Maybe it could go on the CF training site for a small fee?
Im sure there are many useful tips are tricks you have learnt over your 5d2 video journey that many people would be intereseted in. We are all bored of CF now anyway, time for you to take over i rekon!!!
No one even missed him while he was away!
Matt you need to pull your finger out, Steve is running rings around you mate! Now he is the talented twin! I’m sure he would agree with me!
Hey since you don’t have as much talent as your brother, maybe you should try video like my brother had to!!
hahaha, I’m back baby, watch out!
I know, i’m in trouble I think…if this keeps happening I will have to just sit back, relax, shoot the odd video and live off all Steve’s hard work…..whos the smart one really!
Matt, if being talentless gets you two months on True North who cares about how good your brother is. Video is the way to go mate. Have a look at Flemmings latest video on Vimeo. This is a perfect example. The video portrays the grander of the Kimberley with such awe, then the stills start and although they are great images you think I hope he’s got some more video in this.
THE MOVING LANDSCAPE!!!!!!!! Step out of your bro’s shadow and watch him go @$%k I’m so doing that too….
A setup tutorial sounds like a good idea mate. I’ll get on to it..
Christians back alright but he’s the same old boring stills guy (yawn, yawn, ho hum)
Cheers Mike
It probably wont be long before you can frame super thin screens, cheapely, and then hang videos on your walls like they were photos! then photos will be dead !!
Nice vid .
I think you should start your own blog , sounds like a good idea too me.
Besides you never know how long this one will last for. !!!!
He’s back for good mate. One thing hurts a man more than anything “not getting it up” Stats that is…..tee hee!!!!
My own blog? Nah this one is already set up and I’m lazy, and no one would probably visit it anyway..
Hey Video guy….
Imagine the footage you could get on a trip to USA…….
Talk to me Hack, are you coming or what ?
Me
Hey Mike
Stunning video mate. Definitely one of your best. Music was perfect. I reckon most would have used a racy soundtrack but you just nailed it perfectly!
You’re gonna have to get you unrestricted dude. I reckon you need it!
Cheers
Dave
Gotta agree with Dave – great choice of music …suits the footage perfectly.
Another vote from me for your own blog Video Guy – fly, be free! Loved this video – could smell the avgas just like at the Pearce airshows when I was a kid. I’m also up for some more hands-on training. Get something up and running – once you’ve finished that DVD for the gallery anyway
Hackman!!! Geez mate I so want to but I just don’t know if I should. I’m away so much at the moment I’m worried I may end up divorced. My wife is better looking than you so that is currently the best option for me. It will be an epic trip with or without me and it is killing me sitting back not committing. We always planned to travel the US together and it feels like I’d be leaving her for a better offer. I mean, come on, I have seen you in your undies…or were they supposed to be rugby shorts??
Cheers Dave. Yeh I recon un restricted would be pretty cool. We’d be able to fly to Avalon for the next one. Hows the Phase your going through going??? Did you enjoy TN…. I’d better check your blog, surely a prolific blogger like you would have some pic’s up already
Cheers Sandy. I’m sure that music was from a movie but I cant work out which one.. any ideas???
DVD for the gallery? What DVD for the gallery????????????????????
Hey Mike a very war like portrayal of the aircraft industry combined with a sense of classical grace. Superb indeed. Was that orcehstral piece from my collection, you know you could of had some guy play that on a violin instead of some crappy recording,
TVG
Aka The Violin Guy
Hey Adrian
Yeh it was from your collection. I forgot how it ended up on my itunes. Thanks for reminding me. It’s a stirring piece of music and it would sound epic as a solo Violin piece.
We do have to talk more about soundtracks. I’d love to hear it in that form.
Cheers and it’s great to share titles
TVG
Awesome Vid VG, is that format the actual format of the camera, or have you magiced that in Final Cut?
Hey Adam. Done this format in Final Cut Pro.
Cheers
Mike
Yep you nailed this one again mate and the B & W works for sure. Gotta love those Spitties and Stangers eh…so cool!
Those V 12 Merlins were the best ever piston engines made for aircraft I reckon.
I reckon Hack 1 will be lonely without Hack 2 in the USA mate!
You know it Mark….. my heart is breaking just reading this stuff…
your only away for 2 and a bit weeks, its not like your staying an extra 5 days in Vegas or anything ( if my wife reads this, I love you honey )
Its a work trip anyway, and think of the footage you will get mate, I have a guy showing us some places you just cant get to without some inside info… You know you want to, I want you too, just do it ! !
Hack 1
I’ll come only if I’m on top mate. You know the rules……..
I’m not definitely not coming yet mate. Checked my passport this morning (geez I’m handsome, too bad my bro is ugly) It’s still current until 2016. Should of made a decision by then….
Hack
ooohh yeah!!!! Markie Mark….
Roddy sounds like the kind of traveling partner who might leave you in a bath full of ice in a motel room after getting you drunk and stealing one of your kidneys. Add to that the body parts your missus will cut off if you go without her…… I suppose though if that happened it would be easier to tell you and Christian apart – ohh, hang on, maybe not ………
Muzz,
Who told you about my secret plan to steal his kidney… ? and I don’t think I would have to get him drunk, he does that fine just by himself huh..
Rod
this is bloody awesome as per usual where was this air show
cheers philbo
Bloody awesome! love the extreme letterbox format and how you incorporated colour, ever so slightly! What hardware was used for this production?