Vimeo School: Editing with DSLR

http://www.vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/99/dslr-video-importing-and-conversion
I found an article today on DSLR footage at the Vimeo Video School Blog. DSLR expert, Philip Bloom has created a new video demonstrating how to prepare your editing workflow with free software. This method is an alternative to using complicated methods within FCP. I've posted the video below. The link to their blog has a breakdown of the steps that Philip uses.

Canon 5dmkII workflow Part 1: Importing for edit from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
How to convert the H264 files into an editable format.



This tutorial is for Final Cut Studio 2 users. If you are using a MAC and do not have Final Cut Pro installed the codecs will not be available to you. Use something equivalent like DVCPROHd.



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Levi's loves DSLR

For those of you who love DSLR, here is a Levi's AD that brings both DYI stop motion and cross country driving together to create this clever ad. The top is the commercial. The bottom is the making of. Enjoy!

House Season Finalie Shot with Cannon 5D

Click HERE to hear the Phillip Bloom interview with House M.D. Director of Photography, Gale Tattersall. He was approached by the producer and director to get a shallow depth of field for the final episode. Tattersall's choice was the Cannon 5D. It's really interesting to hear the DP talk about working with the Cannon. The interview is an hour long. Listen and let us know what you think.

The Great Camera Shootout!

I've been hearing a lot of talk among students regarding camera options for their thesis. I would like to begin this conversation by introducing you to a fantastic series that was sent to me by filmmaker Jason Zapata. Camera rental house, Zacuto USA, has put together a web series titled "The Great Camera Shootout." Cinematographers compare a series of DSLR cameras with 35mm film. I would suggest anyone who has or wants to look into DSLRs should watch this series. Expert colorists, film developers, and cinematographers discuss the pros and cons of both formats. A definate must see! Click on the poster above or HERE to watch the episodes. When you are done, let us know what you think!