Books for 7D Beginner

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Jim Roof

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Hi! Long time lurker, first time poster.

I'm looking for a book that will walk me through the process of actually shooting with the 7D. Most of the recommended "video for beginners" books I've seen are at least 5 years old, plus I'm not sure how applicable they are for the 7D.

I've downloaded and watched Philip Bloom's video several times, and it's great. But, I need something that takes my hand and walks me through the nuts and bolts of how to actually shoot with the 7D.

My hands on experience with any sort of camera other than a cheap point and shoot still camera is nil. I've never shot anything before. I knew going in that the 7D has a steep learning curve (thanks to the folks on this forum). So I basically need something that says "here's how you focus, this is when you'll want to change ISO," etc.

My goals are short narratives. I've got a fair amount of screenwriting, acting, editing, and even a bit of directing experience. Now I want to be able to shoot my own footage, too.

Thanks in advance!
 
What is this Philip Bloom video that people are downloading? I keep seeing it mentioned. Thanks!
 
Books and DVDs for Canon 7D

Books and DVDs for Canon 7D

I have come across a few books and instructional DVDs for the 7D such as Canon EOS 7d for dummies by Doug Sahlin, Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie, and Canon EOS 7D Multimedia Workshop by Magic Lanter Guides. The DVDs include Phillip Bloom's "Learn to shoot great video on your Canon 7D" @ fstopacademy.com, Introduction to Canon 7D volume 1 and 2 by Blue Crane Digital. You can find these at Amazon.com and some other sites, just google them. I hope this helps you. Of couse read the manual for the camera and keep reading the posts on DVXuser.
 
adster said:
What is this Philip Bloom video that people are downloading? I keep seeing it mentioned. Thanks!
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google phillip bloom...his blog will come up...go on the blog and it should be there somewhere. ( i'm kinda lazy now to find the link)
 
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I've seen the books and videos mentioned here in stores and online, but they all seem to be focused on still photography (not surprising, given the camera). Maybe there's a general, absolute beginner's text out there - one that's not outdated?
 
well to be honest still photography will lay the foundation for motion photography. so its best to learn that first. and the principles of photography like iso and focus as u stated that u want to learn (and much more) is not something thatt changes...these are absolutes across both stills and motion, and the same from the beginning of photgraphy to now. So learn those things.
 
Jim Roof said:
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I've seen the books and videos mentioned here in stores and online, but they all seem to be focused on still photography (not surprising, given the camera). Maybe there's a general, absolute beginner's text out there - one that's not outdated?
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The greatest failures you will read about daily on this forum and others are shooters who lack a fundamental background in photography. I recommend ANYONE who is getting into this field take a basic course or three in photography, and one it art appreciation doesn't hurt either.

Learning to make accurate exposures, learning to make pleasing compositions, and learning to recognize pattern, color, motif, etc., are the hallmarks of good skills behind the camera.

There is a reason that the person responsible for how cinema movies look is called a Director of PHOTOGRAPHY.

Once you have the basics down, including shutter speeds, lighting, composition, control of screen depth, etc., then you are ready to learn how to move the camera in a pleasing way. There aren't that many camera moves to master in cinema.

1. Pan
2. Crab / Dolly
3. Crane
4. Rotate / Dutch
5. Push in
6. Push out
7. Zoom (sparingly)

And combinations of the above.

Believe me, you work will reach a much higher plane with a mastery of basic photographic principles.
 
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