Zim
Veteran
I think we are are all seeing the limits of video with a DSLR camera. I hope to get one soon and it is nice to see what people are doing to make them work to produce good video
This site might have be posted in a thread for the 7D but it shows some good use of DSLR cameras.
http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2009/10/
Also some shooting tips from Ami Vitale.
My top tips are pretty simple.
1) Be patient. Wait for things to happen in front of the frame. I liked the ambiguity and suspense of discovering what might happen in front of the lens instead of always panning and searching for things. Of course panning is useful, but I think it needs to be used minimally.
2) Shoot for a minimum of 5 seconds on the beginning and end of each shot. You need that for editing. It may feel as if you are shooting for longer than you really are so get in the habit of shooting a little longer to make it easier in the editing room.
3) Shoot lots of sequences.
4) Make the tripod your best friend. Use a good one with a fluid head.
5) Same like still photography. Wait for beautiful light. Light is everything. Avoid those high contrast scenes.
6) Shoot and shoot and shoot. It’s the only way to discover and create beautiful work.
As far as the D300s goes, this is a sweet little camera, especially for the price. I am shooting a lot more video now and loving it.
This site might have be posted in a thread for the 7D but it shows some good use of DSLR cameras.
http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2009/10/
Also some shooting tips from Ami Vitale.
My top tips are pretty simple.
1) Be patient. Wait for things to happen in front of the frame. I liked the ambiguity and suspense of discovering what might happen in front of the lens instead of always panning and searching for things. Of course panning is useful, but I think it needs to be used minimally.
2) Shoot for a minimum of 5 seconds on the beginning and end of each shot. You need that for editing. It may feel as if you are shooting for longer than you really are so get in the habit of shooting a little longer to make it easier in the editing room.
3) Shoot lots of sequences.
4) Make the tripod your best friend. Use a good one with a fluid head.
5) Same like still photography. Wait for beautiful light. Light is everything. Avoid those high contrast scenes.
6) Shoot and shoot and shoot. It’s the only way to discover and create beautiful work.
As far as the D300s goes, this is a sweet little camera, especially for the price. I am shooting a lot more video now and loving it.
