Concrete circus last night Filmed on dslr

[thefonz78]

Did anyone watch concrete circus last night. Some of the film makers filmed there films on canon dslr's probably 5d mkII. The quality was amazing! I was shocked it looked nothing like the skate videos i grew up watching. I don't think i would notice the difference between a 5d and the usual very big and expensive cameras that are used to film tv shows. I never though i would be interested in having video an my dslr until last night. pitty i use Nikon because from what i have read there video is pants.

[rbarry]

Hi Fonz,

I couldn't agree with you more. Canon seem to have taken a bit of a risk with this as a lot of die hard photographers are not impressed that their camera has a video function, but would rather more emphasis was placed on improving the stills capability of the camera. As I see it, you get a cutting edge stills camera bristling with the latest technology, and then they throw in an amazing full HD top quality video camera for.............nothing!

As you say, to get an HD video camera with the capability of interchangeable lenses would cost a small fortune. Little wonder underground film makers, TV, film and pop video makers are using these with stunning results.

I wouldn't say Nikon HD video is pants, they just haven't gone to the full resolution of hi def (1920 x 1080) that Canon have.

Rick.

[amk1977]

We recently purchased the Canon 5d MKII purely for its video capabilities. For the money, nothing else touches it. You have to spend some serious dough to match it. Absolutely stunning quality, especially with the 16-35mm f/2.8 USM II.

It certainly presents a whole host of new problems though. Taking pictures to make them look good is one thing. To do it with moving images is quite another. Without a tripod, rail system, or glide cam, you'll end up with a lot of camera shake which, looks really unprofessional. The latter two are damn expensive as well.

It will be interesting to see if Nikon's D800 will rival/exceed the 5D MKII's performance. I think it would be a big mistake on their part if they didn't. Hopefully that is the reason why it is so long overdue. It'd be nice to use my existing Nikon glass, rather than purchasing new Canon lenses.

[thefonz78]

Yes i think Nikon have to pull it out of the bag on the d800. I read somewhere maybe on the forum that the filmed the last episode of 'house' on the canon 5d II! I have not experience on video my ancient camera does not shoot film. That film has made me want to try. Is it the same principles, do you set aperture and meter and use ND grads etc..? Can you use photoshop for video?

Without a tripod, rail system, or glide cam, you'll end up with a lot of camera shake which, looks really unprofessional. The latter two are damn expensive as well.

I watched a video on using your tripod as a video steady cam yesterday the result where quite impressive. They tilted the head 90 degrees placed the camera on, held 1 of the legs and extended the other to legs to counter balance the camera.

[amk1977]

Yup the season finale of House MD was filmed on the 5D MKII. Its an impressive bit of kit. You set the shutter speed to 1/50 sec, then set your aperture. Exposure is controlled via the use of a fader ND filter and the ISO.

You can get some nice shots with the 5D MKII tripod mounted, ideally with a fluid head. This is fine if your subject isn't moving. Its when you want more dynamic footage that you're limited with a tripod. This is where the glidecam comes into play.

http://vimeo.com/18467488

[thefonz78]

amk1977 the camera work on that link is amazing, is that you? I really do fancy having ago at some video work.

This is the diy steady cam i was looking at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6AWmqa8ZM&feature=fvsr

[amk1977]

Yeah its incredible images on the video link. I wish it was my work but, alas, its not lol.

That's quite ingenious what the guy has done with the tripod. Its definitely not as effective as the glide cam though, as it has a gimble on it and much easier to balance and control. I wouldn't fancy trying to stick over £3k worth of camera and lens on his makeshift rig though lol.

[thefonz78]

Yeah i know what you mean! That glide cam is the business!

[amk1977]

It should be for the damn price of it lol!

[thefonz78]

Just found this Nikon movie shot on a d5100 which is going to be my next camera. Probably got a £3000 lens on it but the results are pretty impressive.

http://vimeo.com/21929047