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Carlsbad Caverns - New Mexico |
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| January 17, 2008 04:57 AM | Views:117 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
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| Tags: Canon XHA1 Editing Footage Hints | |
My family and I went to New Mexico over the Christmas holidays and one place I really wanted to see was Carlsbad Caverns. Ansel Adams took a series of shots there many years ago and they haunted me. I knew I had to shoot this place
Perpetual Motion |
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| June 15, 2006 10:05 AM | Views:81 Favorited:0 Comments:1 |
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| Tags: Canon XL H1 DVD Footage Hints | |
I sometimes ponder the notion that nothing is ever completely still. There are things that are obvious to our eyes like rushing water, cars passing, people walking, etc. But when I shoot scenes that appear to be static, I later notice the tiniest
The Cottonwood Tree |
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| June 08, 2006 11:02 PM | Views:78 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
| Filed Under: Equipment Observations | |
| Tags: Footage Hints | |
Here is a work in progress. This is the time of the year when cottonwood trees lose their cotton and it's a pretty cool sight, it looks like it's snowing. There's a cottonwood in our yard and it was shedding its skin the
Journey Into Spring |
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| June 06, 2006 10:31 AM | Views:80 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
| Filed Under: Equipment | |
| Tags: Canon XL H1 DVD Cinematography Hints | |
When I bought the Canon XLH1 camera I was eager to go to a few of my favorite spots to capture the beauty of nature in high definition. I was not disappointed. Although this piece is disparate in its imagery, it highlights the
Lighting test with the XLH1 |
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| June 04, 2006 11:10 PM | Views:232 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
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| Tags: Canon XL H1 DVD Hints Lighting | |
I was watching "21 Grams", a great film by the way, and was inspired to do some lighting tests and added a little Magic Bullet Bleach Bypass. I think it looks pretty good.500w softbox for keylight, 250w Lowel pro light for fill and another 250w Lowel for a backlight (need to better position
Comparing "Soft" Filters |
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| May 29, 2006 12:52 PM | Views:83 Favorited:0 Comments:1 |
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| Tags: Filters Hints | |
Here's a comparison between Tiffen's much used Promist (the strength in this comparison is 1/4) and Schneider's Classic Soft filters (1/2 strength). These filters can help contribute to a more filmic look, taking some of the sharp edge off the original video. Of course you can create something
Should I Use Filters On My Camera? |
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| May 25, 2006 09:14 AM | Views:125 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
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| Tags: Filters Hints | |
I get asked this question a lot. Basically, it comes down to the major question of what you are going to be shooting. You could get all types of advice on filtration for optimal landscape shots but if that's not your focus then it's useless information. Some common filters include:
Helpful Hints For A Successful Shoot |
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| May 25, 2006 07:20 AM | Views:88 Favorited:0 Comments:0 |
| Filed Under: Equipment Observations | |
| Tags: Canon XL H1 DVD Cinematography Hints | |
Say this over and over in your mind before you shoot:Focus, aperture, shutter, frame rate (more important if you are shooting different rates), sound level, battery level.Check every one of these for every shot. Remember, you've got a lot going on trying to frame your subject, deal with
More Thoughts On Using The Canon XLH1 |
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| May 23, 2006 11:46 AM | Views:283 Favorited:0 Comments:1 |
| Filed Under: Equipment Observations | |
| Tags: Canon XL H1 DVD Cinematography Hints | |
I've been using the XLH1 for a number of weeks now and I've learned a lot about the camera by taking it out and shooting under various conditions. Having shot in standard definition (SD) up to this point, I'm finding new challenges shooting HD. None are overwhelming but if care is not taken while
Sammamish, Washington,
United States
Specializations
Videographer/Cinematographer
Documentary
Landscape
Music Video
Nature
Short