Waiting for the 7D, I decided to shoot with a T1i instead of HVX+LEX

Rakesh Jacob

Rakesh Jacob

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Ummmmm....OMG!!! So Happy I decided to use this while I wait!!!
http://vimeo.com/6714522
Password: wheeler
just a quick edit of a couple clips

A rainy but lovely and perfectly overcast day to shoot under a bridge with a bunch of homless people looking on and really into what was going on. Some of our entourage was sitting right next to them and talking about what we were doing and asking em if they needed anything and if they wanted to get in some group shots. Very cool all ready. The results... considering what it is, AWESOME!!!!

T1i with the humble yet badass Canon 50mm f1.8. Used the twist trick to keep the aperture locked. Used exposure lock to keep ISO 100-200. EVERYONE ON SET WANTS TO BY VIDEO DSLRS NOW! LOL ...too bad they wont really know much more than which side of the camera points at people :)

Moral of the story: Just go out and shoot!
I was second guessing the T1i desicion while waiting for the 7D but now I iz happy!

Also shot at 30p with the music sped up to 125%. Then placed on a 24p timeline and played footage back at 80% which gives it just a hint of slow-mo which I think works great with the song.

OH I ALOMST FORGOT. The artist is an old friend from back in my music days. We're basically like family. BUT! You should have seen his face when I pulled out a still camera and I said this is what we are using. HE ALMOST shi* A BRICK, I thought he was gonna toss me onto oncoming traffic. He's fairly savy and will only shoot Digital with a 35mm adapter. When I played back the first shot, he was ready to go to BestBuy.
 
This one video alone makes me think that the T1i dethrones the D90 for most convincing in-camera "film look."
 
Thnx guys, just looked at details on a bunch of clips and it looks like a variable bitrate averaging somewhere around 26-27mbps. That's at 720-30p. I havn't shot at 1080-20p because I don't believe 20p is video, IT'S JUST A REALLY FRIKIN' FAST 2megapixel STILL camera LOL
 
Solid work. You're right, we keep thinking more about our next camera than the camera we already have in our hands...
 
That looks much better than your previous vids,very nice picture.Like straight from MTV,what kind of lens it was?
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ah sorry ,i see now its canon 50mm
 
Very, very nice Johnny. Looks great. Is this just the natural light under the bridge with no reflectors or supplemental lighting?

...still don't understand how she was able to change clothes so quickly from one shot to the next. :-) :-)
 
Video looks good so far. But I'm diggin that tune. She's looks nice...sounds very good. Music gave me a sort of old Isley Brothers feel to it...smooth.
 
Thnx for the positive feedback, means a lot coming from you guys!

@ f64manray - Yeah just natural light. Beautifuly overcast rainy day, just perfect, couldn't ask for more! I had a silver car windshield reflector with me just in case LOL
 
For every one who thinks T1i is not as good as 7D your clip is a perfect example that it can be a great tool when used properly here is another great music video made with the T1i

http://vimeo.com/5603639

There is a lot of potential from the T1i and you got the good pin hack on the lens to really get the work done. I think the difference between a ( 7D and a Zoom H2n parallel sound ) and a T1i with the zoom, is only a frame rate choice and full HD. I believe you could have the T1i hard to beat for what it's worth. For music videos it's a great tool.

For myself I dont really need full HD since 720 60P is perfect for me ( using slow motion when needed). I actually think your trick 20% slower was really clever and subtle. It gave to your piece that dream state feeling which made it special.

Great work,

Never underestimate your potential with the tools you have.
 
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