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Thanks for the link.

I'd read a load of his blog the other day. Smart bloke - some good work and obviously a very good reputation. I was keen to see his vid after reading about the build up to it and compressed time scale - then promptly forgot about it.

Certainly worth seeing. The 5d2 is definitely a beast of a machine, but that guy made it sing (or was that dubbed on afterwards!). Somewhat amused that almost half of the movie was credits. Also amused that he did it independently of the big C, though they are obviously happy to host it.

Its the only DSLR video I've bothered to watch so far, I'm not encouraged to click on any amateur links, but if there are any which are worth viewing, then let me know.

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I was saying way back when that these cameras will be big for music videos methinks. Their limitations can be overcome by the quick cuts and dubbed audio, allowing people to make videos on the cheap.
 
I'd be lying if I said that I'm not impressed. But I am just as impressed with what some amateurs dishing up over at Vimeo with the D90. Somehow the 24 fps is just adding that additional "jenesaisquoi"... at least in my eyes.

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jkjond said:
Thanks for the link.

I'd read a load of his blog the other day. Smart bloke - some good
work and obviously a very good reputation. I was keen to see his vid
after reading about the build up to it and compressed time scale -
then promptly forgot about it.

Certainly worth seeing. The 5d2 is definitely a beast of a machine,
but that guy made it sing (or was that dubbed on afterwards!).
Somewhat amused that almost half of the movie was credits. Also
amused that he did it independently of the big C, though they are
obviously happy to host it.

Its the only DSLR video I've bothered to watch so far, I'm not
encouraged to click on any amateur links, but if there are any which
are worth viewing, then let me know.
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This is worth watching IMO:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=147704
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Wow, that Canon video is excellent!

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Rolling shudder much? Its still a pretty nice video, but the Canon appears to not have the same Jello problem. It could be that vinent used more stable methods, but alot of stuff like the car scene and helicopter showed little to none jello action.

The video you posted is still not a bad amatuer video, if not a bit boring. Boy does that thing take long to load.
gobias said:
Here's a clip to a D90 video a dvxforum poster put together.
Obviously lower budget than Vincent's video but nonetheless gives a
glimpse of what kind of results you can get out of a D90. Jello is
evident in some scenes but still impressive I think.

http://www.qmediasolutions.com/guest/CAMERA_TESTS/SUBWAY_edit_sharp_h264.mov
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I would have to agree
and this should kinda put an end to the naysayers
trying to convince everyone that video on a DSLR was just a gimmick
this video sure doesn't look like a gimmick to me
Im sure we will see 1000's of horrible clips from DSLR's with video
but it wont be because the camera is not capable of professional result
but more about the user being incapable of producing them
UltimaOnliner said:
Wow, that Canon video is excellent!

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'A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where
fifty-one percent of the people may take away the
rights of the other forty-nine. '
-Thomas Jefferson

'Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding on
lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb disputing the vote.'
-Possibly Benjamin Franklin
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Oh no, a pattern is emerging - are we destined for lots of dimly light vids from dslrs keen to show us nothing but technical qualities till people realise there is more to this.

Mind you, I did enjoy the Karate Kid reference.
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LeungPhotos said:
How many people want HD ability on their pro camera... especially now
that a world reknowned photographer will actually put it to use and
produce somethng?
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I admit, at first I didnt want/care about video on DSLR. But after seeing the samples from Nikon , I changed my mind.

This is a cool gadget and I want it it my next DSLR :).

Samples, all it takes !
 
jkjond said:
Thanks for the link.
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No problem.... :)
Member said:
I'd read a load of his blog the other day. Smart bloke - some good
work and obviously a very good reputation. I was keen to see his vid
after reading about the build up to it and compressed time scale -
then promptly forgot about it.
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This kid is pretty smart... he's only 33! He's also a New Yorker living in Manhattan. :)

I'm sure you noticed his trademark in his video... in the air shots straight down on NYC...
Member said:
Certainly worth seeing. The 5d2 is definitely a beast of a machine,
but that guy made it sing (or was that dubbed on afterwards!).
Somewhat amused that almost half of the movie was credits. Also
amused that he did it independently of the big C, though they are
obviously happy to host it.

Its the only DSLR video I've bothered to watch so far, I'm not
encouraged to click on any amateur links, but if there are any which
are worth viewing, then let me know.
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There is certainly a lot of videos that are total junk, sorry to say, including vimeo. Potential is there, but people cannot expect to use the traditional method of still photography to judge this new technology.

You simply cannot hand hold every single video, or put he camera on a monopod or tripod for every shoot and expect the best. One has to be innovative. I mean, if you look at all of the photographers who have video cameras and do weddings... I really can't say that too many of their wedding videos are interesting. I'd say 95% of the wedding videos that I have seen, even though they are professionally done are boring.... sorry... but they are... I'd rather view the still photographs.

I saw this fella once who, rather than use the traditional tripod or even tripod with casters, he toook a 2x4 and drilled a screw into it. Then screwed his video camcorder on the end of the 2x4. He held the 2x4 on one end with the camcorder on the other end, but the camcorder was facing 90 deg. to his left or his right, instead of forward. Video came out quite amazing.

So rather than thinking traditionally, one has to be more creative, imho, when shooting video clips. It certainly has it's place, it's not a gimmick and it certainly allows the photographer to expand his/her horizons.

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I am not sure if I would sell my pro gear and get multiple D90s. But if I had a D3 and I am interested in HD video capabilities, I would save up and buy a D90 but would definitely not sell my D3.

My reason?

I should learn a lot on videos, the editing software, better (or different) lenses to get the right effect I want, more time consuming to do all the editing, etc. My friend at adobe just bought me Photoshop CS3 Windows for $80 using employee pricing as a gift, so I am thinking of upgrading my four year PC with 512MB RAM to a newer machine that is going to cost me $530 (minimum without monitor). I am not even sure what I would need to play HD video on my "ordinary" computer.

I have a 320 GB external hard disk, when I buy a D90 I may have to buy a 2 TB external hard disk to store all my new work. There will be so many editions or versions of the same video. I need to buy some internet space to share it with people.

Whoa... it keeps adding up. I would not do it unless I am really (really really) in to it and want to get in to it neck deep.

Again -- That's just me.
LeungPhotos said:
How many people want HD ability on their pro camera... especially now
that a world reknowned photographer will actually put it to use and
produce somethng?

READ and watch before you comment ignorantly.......

I'm thinking maybe sell my pro gear and get 3 D90s?

http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2008/09/22/without-further-ado-reverie/

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