"From Still To Motion" - The Only DSLR Book You'll Ever Need

Got it in my Amazon cart, purchasing with my next order.

Also, I too am a Philip Bloom fan... but the DVD let me down, for $100+ I was expecting to learn something I hadn't read on a forum already...
 
stephenmick said:
Buy. This. Book. Now. It's that good. And it will make your work better. I consider this book to be nothing less than the bible of HDSLR shooting.
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I received my book today and kinda just glanced through the whole thing. Oh yeah, there is a lot of good stuff in there. Thanks Steph for starting this thread. I wouldn't have know about this book, otherwise.
 
cap10kirk said:
I received my book today and kinda just glanced through the whole thing. Oh yeah, there is a lot of good stuff in there. Thanks Steph for starting this thread. I wouldn't have know about this book, otherwise.
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You owe me a Mr. Beef.




(Okay, that sounded gross too.)
 
Amazon has reduced the price from $49 to $31 and Indigo (Canadian online book retailer) has reduced the price from $59 to $37... sweet!
 
Figured I'd follow up:

I just got the book in today (had it shipped to my brother in Tampa). I was initially impressed with the presentation and how well put together the book was, but as they say...never judge a book by its cover.

I opened it up and started reading and have found myself on Chapter 5, which is the first part of "Cinematic Lighting" I believe. I am thus far very impressed with the thought and research that has gone into this book. I have been shooting with my 7D since October and while I have learned a great deal, I am learning tons more from this book. It truly is an invaluable piece of literature in any DSLR shooter's library.

"From Still to Motion" has not tried to sell me ANY products so far and has done nothing but give accurate, in-depth information regarding a variety of topics. I have yet to go through the DVD, though it is recommended by the authors to use it as an aide while reading through the chapters.

I can see myself throwing this in a bag to carry with me on set, or using an "e-book" version so that I can refer to it when need be.

Once I've finished the book and explored more of the DVD, I will post my final thoughts.

So far, so good!

Kegan
 
Thanks for the review Hunter!

I was just told by the publisher that FSTM was the top selling book @ NAB with over 175 copies sold.

Not too shabby.

We all appreciate the feedback!
 
I bought blooms dvd it was okay but the best dvd learning 7d was by far Drew Gardner's Stills in Motion, had everything I needed and I often go back to it, brilliant guy. I will purchase this book to now, thanks for heads up
 
I'll be devil's advocate here. I bought this book based on the strong pimpage in this thread only to find out that as an experienced videographer moving to the DSLR world I already knew most everything in the book. As a book for the new videographer it rocks. There is really a lot there to learn from the book. Every video noob needs this book for sure! But, if you already know how to light, block, compose and are simply transitioning from a traditional video camera to a DSLR don't bother with the book.
What I need to learn are the specific functions of my new DSLR and how it reacts differently than a traditional video camera. There is some of that in the book but nothing that I can't get from the owners manual and a few days of playing with the settings. Where I am a noob is with the stills settings and getting nice pictures. I think a stills related book is more of what I need.
For what it is, this book is super well done. Mad props to the authors. I hope you guys make a ton of money from your efforts. Just know that it is geared to the stills photog transitioning to video just as the title says.
cheers
Kevin
 
Just recieved this book yesterday, I have no experience in even the basics of film, apart from the music video and few shorts I did as a complete newbie, and boy is this book good, no scrap that its fantastic, thanks for that goes through every minute detail on how to film how to shoot what equipment to get, this is the bible for me :thumbup::thumbup:
 
I guess I will jump on the bandwagon too. haahah
if it's good I will get a copy for my iPad like stephen did.
 
iConquer said:
I guess I will jump on the bandwagon too. haahah
if it's good I will get a copy for my iPad like stephen did.
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The ipad version looks great, just realize that you won't get the dvd with 6+ hours of tutorials that is in the book version.

Thanks again for the support!
 
kevin gallagher said:
I'll be devil's advocate here. I bought this book based on the strong pimpage in this thread only to find out that as an experienced videographer moving to the DSLR world I already knew most everything in the book. As a book for the new videographer it rocks. There is really a lot there to learn from the book. Every video noob needs this book for sure! But, if you already know how to light, block, compose and are simply transitioning from a traditional video camera to a DSLR don't bother with the book.
What I need to learn are the specific functions of my new DSLR and how it reacts differently than a traditional video camera. There is some of that in the book but nothing that I can't get from the owners manual and a few days of playing with the settings. Where I am a noob is with the stills settings and getting nice pictures. I think a stills related book is more of what I need.
For what it is, this book is super well done. Mad props to the authors. I hope you guys make a ton of money from your efforts. Just know that it is geared to the stills photog transitioning to video just as the title says.
cheers
Kevin
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I'll back this post just about 100%. The OP said the book was poorly titled, but I feel the title is dead on. I guess I have to RTM for the specific answers I'm looking for.

Not a lot in here I wasn't familiar with already, but a few gems of info nonetheless. You got some nice DIY tutorials such as building a skater dolly or a softbox.

Above all, it's a book, something you can actually hold in your hands. And it's very professionally laid out. At the very least, it's something I can reference or loan out to "noobs" that I'm working with.

Speaking of pimps, the authors got some NICE equipment. Gear lust!
 
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