This guy always has great looking footage for his spots using the 5D III
http://vimeo.com/41163912
http://vimeo.com/41163912
Damn his footage looks great on the Mark III
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Thanks for the link- looks great. Post-sharpened 5D3 footage looks excellent for these kinds of shots. I also found using a Sound Devices preamp directly into the 5D3 works great for pro-audio quality (I use a Sound Devices USBPre2 with iPhone USB power for studio, and USB battery for location. Direct mic-level output is used straight into 5D3 (they used a custom transformer)). Quality lighting and make up also go a long way to a good looking image.
Here's a test I shot using the 24-105 F4L lens, SD USBPre2 directly into 5D3, and a couple of low-cost (and somewhat noisy) dynamic mics (mid-side testing): https://vimeo.com/39445020
I recently added a Sony FS700 + Speed Booster to my gear and have been using the 5D3 as a reference tool to color correct and image process the FS700 footage to look more like the 5D3. His comments about RED and Sony regarding skintones/people are true. Canon does a very nice job with color and image processing. That said, both RED and Sony can be post processed to look very similar to the 5D3/Canon look (at the cost of extra time and work).
Here's a test I shot using the 24-105 F4L lens, SD USBPre2 directly into 5D3, and a couple of low-cost (and somewhat noisy) dynamic mics (mid-side testing): https://vimeo.com/39445020
I recently added a Sony FS700 + Speed Booster to my gear and have been using the 5D3 as a reference tool to color correct and image process the FS700 footage to look more like the 5D3. His comments about RED and Sony regarding skintones/people are true. Canon does a very nice job with color and image processing. That said, both RED and Sony can be post processed to look very similar to the 5D3/Canon look (at the cost of extra time and work).
It's very professional looking; however, one thing I didn't like was how the other diners appeared behind close-ups of the blond. Freeze it at 0:24 to see. They look like cartoons. I can't believe the 70-200 would render out of focus areas like this, must have been done in post as a side effect to what they were changing.
It does look weird now that you mention it.
Bassman2003
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Thanks for posting. I will give 5D to RGB a try and see if there is an improvement from just putting the files on the Edius timeline.
The improvement comes from the post process: grading, sharpening, ect. I'm sure it didn't look like this coming out of the camera.
EDIT: Well, apparently I needed to read down:
I thought this was interesting:
given that convention wisdom is not to use Intra frame recording on the 5D.
I think it's interesting that he was considering an Epic. There would have been more resolved detail in the shots, but nothing I think would be noticeable except in a side-by-side comparison.
Liam Hall
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Yep. It also helps when you shoot attractive models...
Bassman2003
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I never said it would. Just thought I would compare the 5D to RGB output to just Edius and see if the RGB program adds any improvement before I start CC.
I agree that lighting is the real trick for great images.
starcentral
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What? You mean this is yet another case that if you light properly it doesn't really matter what camera you use? You don't say...
I have to admit, it looks really great and I would love to have breakfast with her too.
ROCKMORE
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Looks nice except the blown out, white out windows in the background on the spokesperson shots. Of course it's subjective because every DP is looking for their own style, and with Sarah up front, few will notice the background anyway.
I'd opt to bring up the key and fill lights up a few stops on the talent with lighting and save something outside to work with in post.
It would be interesting to see what DR the BMCC could do to balance the interior and exterior. I've seen some very dramatic control on similar blown out interior exterior scenarios with the raw files.
Bottom line is he's working and I'm assuming paid for it.
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nikon_obsessed
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the subject is sarah, not windows. hellooooo
Zxander34
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In the video information he states quite clearly why the windows were blown out: ugly rainy conditions. Makes sense to me.
ROCKMORE
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Still has hard edges. Blown out can be beautiful if you can control it, but in this case they look like a poorly done post video fix it effects. More light on the subject to control the much brighter outside scene whether rain or sun wound have been helpful.
Nice little spot - though I cant help but think if I delivered that I'd be questioned about that background. Same conditions I think I may have gone for some diffusion over the exterior of the windows which would stop them down but also give them that blown out look but with a nice rolloff.
ROCKMORE
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+1
That or just kick up the key and fill on the subject. The diffusion is a great idea, but those windows look pretty big to cover.
Either way I would expect any of my clients to bounce something so obvious and relatively easy to work around in post.
The girl is great, dialogue, cuts and music work well, and the food does look good. Nice spot, just soften the edges on the blown out windows.