5D replacement announcement next week

Barry_Green said:
As far as codecs go, what Driftwood is doing with the GH2 is now years ahead of many pro cameras... My guess is that they won't catch up soon, making for a really strange marketplace where an $800 body is blowing away (imagewise, yes, I understand the enormous problem of no headphone jack) all other cameras until the 10k range, and leaving some very strange reasoning as to why not to use the GH2... like its shape, for example.
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[/QUOTE]Barry, stand corrected the Cosimo's quote please. Otherwise, it will sound strange. It is not you speaking ;)
 
Barry_Green said:
No, the functionality is the problem. Which is accentuated by the shape. The video is good enough now, more than good enough. Heck, the 5D has arguably the worst quality video of any DSLR, yet it's on the big screen in nationwide release in "Act Of Valor." So it is no longer a question of video quality -- to me, at least. It is about usability and functionality.
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It is also about look-like. We cannot get the same outcome with a 2/3" camera. Reason enough, I'd rather believe Scarlet would be a S35 camera instead. And even among large sensor size cameras, we have distinct results.

 
Barry_Green said:
As far as codecs go, what Driftwood is doing with the GH2 is now years ahead of many pro cameras... My guess is that they won't catch up soon, making for a really strange marketplace where an $800 body is blowing away (imagewise, yes, I understand the enormous problem of no headphone jack) all other cameras until the 10k range, and leaving some very strange reasoning as to why not to use the GH2... like its shape, for example.
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[/QUOTE]Barry, stand corrected the Cosimo's quote please. Otherwise, it will sound strange. It is not you speaking ;)
 
I keep hearing everywhere, over and over, that "story is everything". Maybe more so in a story-based movie, sure. But Planet Earth type documentaries would be nowhere without underwear-dropping, eye-socket protruding visuals in pristine HD. Sure, it still needs a story to weave the mind-boggling images together, but the story is not all there is. Even for narrative flicks, you need good cinematography to pull it off well. They all go hand in hand. A well shot movie with a bad story is not good, and vice versa. Story is obviously important, but it's not everything. Often times the visuals can be compelling enough to drive a successful flick. See IMAX.
 
Barry_Green said:
No, the functionality is the problem. Which is accentuated by the shape. The video is good enough now, more than good enough. Heck, the 5D has arguably the worst quality video of any DSLR, yet it's on the big screen in nationwide release in "Act Of Valor." So it is no longer a question of video quality -- to me, at least. It is about usability and functionality.
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It is also about look-like. We cannot get the same outcome with a 2/3" camera. Reason enough, I'd rather believe Scarlet would be a S35 camera instead. And even among large sensor size cameras, we have distinct results.

 
Barry_Green said:
As far as codecs go, what Driftwood is doing with the GH2 is now years ahead of many pro cameras... My guess is that they won't catch up soon, making for a really strange marketplace where an $800 body is blowing away (imagewise, yes, I understand the enormous problem of no headphone jack) all other cameras until the 10k range, and leaving some very strange reasoning as to why not to use the GH2... like its shape, for example.
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[/QUOTE]Barry, stand corrected the Cosimo's quote please. Otherwise, it will sound strange. It is not you speaking ;)
 
Buck Forester said:
I keep hearing everywhere, over and over, that "story is everything". Maybe more so in a story-based movie, sure. But Planet Earth type documentaries would be nowhere without underwear-dropping, eye-socket protruding visuals in pristine HD. Sure, it still needs a story to weave the mind-boggling images together, but the story is not all there is. Even for narrative flicks, you need good cinematography to pull it off well. They all go hand in hand. A well shot movie with a bad story is not good, and vice versa. Story is obviously important, but it's not everything. Often times the visuals can be compelling enough to drive a successful flick. See IMAX.
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Motion visuals is the one defining characteristic of the art. So, ideally, the cinematography should be outstanding. But since there are many elements to a whole, there is usually room enough for one thing to be bad, and sometimes that thing is the cinematography and it doesn't make an f'n matter, but ideally the visuals would be amazing, as that is what defines the art of cinema.
 
I agree with you, there's exceptions I'm a huge fan of cinematic pieces like Baraka, Koyaanisqatsi, Frozen Planet, Planet Earth etc!

If we had to sum up the story of those films, it's pretty much just life porn. LOL! They're more reflexive films though, it's the story of how I am and what I feel as I see all these... wonderful manipulated images forced in my FACE!!!

Unfortunately when I try and actually get people to watch those films... it's like this:

"Hey Lammy, got any recommendations for films?"
- "Sure! Watch this life porn."
"Porn? AWESOME. Hey... wait- wtf is this ****?"
 
Barry_Green said:
No, the functionality is the problem. Which is accentuated by the shape. The video is good enough now, more than good enough. Heck, the 5D has arguably the worst quality video of any DSLR, yet it's on the big screen in nationwide release in "Act Of Valor." So it is no longer a question of video quality -- to me, at least. It is about usability and functionality.
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It is also about look-like. We cannot get the same outcome with a 2/3" camera. Reason enough, I'd rather believe Scarlet would be a S35 camera instead. And even among large sensor size cameras, we have distinct results.

 
Buck Forester said:
I keep hearing everywhere, over and over, that "story is everything". Maybe more so in a story-based movie, sure. But Planet Earth type documentaries would be nowhere without underwear-dropping, eye-socket protruding visuals in pristine HD. Sure, it still needs a story to weave the mind-boggling images together, but the story is not all there is. Even for narrative flicks, you need good cinematography to pull it off well. They all go hand in hand. A well shot movie with a bad story is not good, and vice versa. Story is obviously important, but it's not everything. Often times the visuals can be compelling enough to drive a successful flick. See IMAX.
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Pretty solid point. And, if I remember right, what was Planet Earth's most-used Keyword?

I think it was... EXPERIENCE. xD
 
Kholi said:
You're free to disagree, I've probably seen the movie more times than most people... in the theater at IMAX prices.

The script is good, the story is bad. There is a major difference.
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That was the film I was referring to that I thought looked great but thought the story was lacking

As for Avatar "punk ass *****" cringe. Cameron is probably the only director I'll watch just for the "experience" but it can be painful.
 
squig said:
That was the film I was referring to that I thought looked great but thought the story was lacking

As for Avatar "punk ass *****" cringe. Cameron is probably the only director I'll watch just for the "experience" but it can be painful.
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I am surprised you actually agree with me on those two. Seriously. lol
 
Lammy said:
But seriously, I agree with Squig about story. If we can't articulate what the story is, it isn't a good film (or it's an arty one)
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I'm working on the 12th draft of my feature screenplay. It was probably Hollywood worthy after the 3rd draft but that's way below my standards for a good story. Best story in years Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy. Not one for the ADHD kids but a great film.
 
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