Getting rid of the documentary look

[ydgmdlu]

Not to speak for Anthony, but I think he just likes the aesthetic of the 5D better than the 7D. It's a different look. I personally like the 7D more, but again, it's personal.

Each to his/her own opinion.

If he simply likes the 5D look more, then there's nothing else to be said. However, his original post was about achieving a more "cinematic" look instead of a "documentary" or "video" look. That's an entirely different issue. It's something that can be broken down into criteria, which we can evaluate to help him get the look that he wants.

He might buy a 5D and discover that it doesn't just automatically give him what he wants. As far as I'm concerned, the primary difference between the 5D look and the 7D look is the DOF. DOF alone isn't what makes an image more or less "cinematic."

 

[Ian-T]

"I'm so broke I can't even pay attention"

...lol...I gotta use this....

 

[Kellar42]

One more from the GH1 camp: http://www.vimeo.com/7375177

(I'm not trying to derail this thread, I just found those two videos this weekend, and they seem relevant for the fashion video idea.)

Busting the 'video' look has more to do with other questions than just which camera we're using, be it colors, lighting, shallow dof, softness or sharpness, etc. Theoretically, though, the reason we use any of these HDSLRs is that they have more potential for 'filmic or 'style' than other camcorders in their price range. So, you ought to be able to make the 7D do what you you're looking for, if you study the style behind the videos...

 

[DELTA_Rotary]

Hahaha I guess you're right.... but I just wish I could see something this nice shot with the 7D. I love the capabilities of that camera, but ya... Would love to see some footage this beautiful shot with the 7D.

Let me know if you give up on the 7D. Maybe we can work on a trade for this 5D I have.