First tester film shot with 550d/T2i

[TheSVD]

Just thought i'd post this here, I know we have a digital video forum (and a MR film thread) but i thought it was kinda relevant here! Just to show you all what the end result on the internet of what an amateur, the nifty 50 and a 550d can do video-wise remember to read the details on the site! Because i know the grading isn't perfect and that there's of few off cuts in there but i got so fed up of insane rendering times on my MBP I just exported it

Enjoy.

http://vimeo.com/12562615

 

[NeGRit0]

Just thought i'd post this here, I know we have a digital video forum (and a MR film thread) but i thought it was kinda relevant here! Just to show you all what the end result on the internet of what an amateur, the nifty 50 and a 550d can do video-wise remember to read the details on the site! Because i know the grading isn't perfect and that there's of few off cuts in there but i got so fed up of insane rendering times on my MBP I just exported it

Enjoy.

http://vimeo.com/12562615

Very Cool. Is it akward using the DLSR as a video camera? About how long did that take from start to finish?

 

[TheSVD]

Thanks! Nahh I used a makeshift steadycam (a small tripod held under my arm... its hard to explain) but i just hold my hand on the front of the lens to control the focus, its really natural once you get used to it being a videographer though it was second nature for me! What the filming or the editing? The filming was quite literally, that one cigarette, not one more editing was only a few hours, but thats cause rendering took ages haha! Hope that answered your question

 

[blackwind]

Were you filming with the kit lens (18-55mm) or ur 50mm f1.8?

I just bought myself a Cannon 50mm 1.4 i already fall in love with it.

I will post some sample soon when i get home.

Cheers

 

[benlee]

Great Job. I really liked that.

I just ordered the T2i and am waiting anxiously for it to arrive.

It will be my first dSLR.

I also plan on ordering a nifty fifty very soon.

 

[TheSVD]

Were you filming with the kit lens (18-55mm) or ur 50mm f1.8?

I just bought myself a Cannon 50mm 1.4 i already fall in love with it.

I will post some sample soon when i get home.

Cheers

That sir was none other than the nifty fifty oo i'd love that lens but im strapped for cash at the moment really! i do believe it has better optics, the USM is nice and the focusing ring is alot nicer for video... maybe one day
Cool, do it

Great Job. I really liked that.

I just ordered the T2i and am waiting anxiously for it to arrive.

It will be my first dSLR.

I also plan on ordering a nifty fifty very soon.

Thanks man! Haha yeahh i had to order mine and wait to get it for my birthday, anxious wait people may tell you its a little too much for your first DSLR, but to be honest i bought a 1000d (Rebel XS) for my birthday last year and one year on i have my T2i. I lost about £220 in the process (resale value etc) but now i have a camera i can use for ages. It'll be an excellent first camera and you won't need to upgrade for a long time, do enjoy

 

[NeGRit0]

Thanks! Nahh I used a makeshift steadycam (a small tripod held under my arm... its hard to explain) but i just hold my hand on the front of the lens to control the focus, its really natural once you get used to it being a videographer though it was second nature for me! What the filming or the editing? The filming was quite literally, that one cigarette, not one more editing was only a few hours, but thats cause rendering took ages haha! Hope that answered your question

Yes, thank you, that answered my question. I want that camera a lot, but unfortunately financial limitations won't allow it, yet. I'm hoping to have it by the end of the year for my vacation, but that's a ways off so we shall see.

Keep it up, it did look natural. Ever since i got into photography and learned about DOF and what not I tend to notice bokeh in movie scenes a lot now. Your DOF rolls where very fluid. Cant wait to see what you come up with if you sit down and take your time.

 

[MattSepeta]

Awesome

VERY COOL!

I love the grading and the filming, nice use of focus rolling / racking focus!

This makes me want to get a 7D sooo bad.

 

[blackwind]

That sir was none other than the nifty fifty oo i'd love that lens but im strapped for cash at the moment really! i do believe it has better optics, the USM is nice and the focusing ring is alot nicer for video... maybe one day
Cool, do it
[UOTE]

TheSVD tell me something. When you use ur nifty fifty on HD Video Mode. While recording the video can u adjust ur focus automatically on the camera (by pressing half way on taking photo button - i think)?

Coz my 50 1.4 doesnt do it. my 18-55 can but make alot of noise.

CHeers

 

[TheSVD]

Yes, thank you, that answered my question. I want that camera a lot, but unfortunately financial limitations won't allow it, yet. I'm hoping to have it by the end of the year for my vacation, but that's a ways off so we shall see.

Keep it up, it did look natural. Ever since i got into photography and learned about DOF and what not I tend to notice bokeh in movie scenes a lot now. Your DOF rolls where very fluid. Cant wait to see what you come up with if you sit down and take your time.

Ahh good I definitely recommend it, you will not regret it! Hopefully you get it before your holiday haha I haven't actually been out to take pictures with it yet, i really need to!

Thankyou very much yeah you do tend to notice photographic qualities in films once you get into photography, especially bokeh (let me guess - night time scene, lights/car lights in the background as bokeh? classic) Thanks man, i thought they weren't bad considering the nifty fifty doesn't have the best focus ring!

VERY COOL!

I love the grading and the filming, nice use of focus rolling / racking focus!

This makes me want to get a 7D sooo bad.

Thanks man! Yeah i thought it wasn't bad considering the lens isn't awfully nice to focus with.. thanks though haha oo i'd love that camera couldn't afford it unfortunately! Just get the 550d like i did haha ;D

That sir was none other than the nifty fifty oo i'd love that lens but im strapped for cash at the moment really! i do believe it has better optics, the USM is nice and the focusing ring is alot nicer for video... maybe one day
Cool, do it

TheSVD tell me something. When you use ur nifty fifty on HD Video Mode. While recording the video can u adjust ur focus automatically on the camera (by pressing half way on taking photo button - i think)?

Coz my 50 1.4 doesnt do it. my 18-55 can but make alot of noise.

CHeers

I'm pretty sure if i turn that option on i can do that... i sometimes do it before i start recording to get the subject in focus but i'm pretty sure i've don't it whilst recording before (though i never do it cause it is unnatural and noisy) but your lens SHOULD still autofocus whilst recording, as I have seen the 1.4 do so before. Hope this helps

 

[blackwind]

Yeah sorry to bother ya, Silly me, I had it on other day. But then i reset the camera (coz it has my bro's setting in it). Its all good now. I am happy with it.

I am searching for best setting for IQ. as someone suggest me on whirlpool forum. have to put sharpness to high, contrast to low and next one down 2 step.

I have to try it in day time. coz night time is hard to record.

Thank mate

 

[TheSVD]

Yeah sorry to bother ya, Silly me, I had it on other day. But then i reset the camera (coz it has my bro's setting in it). Its all good now. I am happy with it.

I am searching for best setting for IQ. as someone suggest me on whirlpool forum. have to put sharpness to high, contrast to low and next one down 2 step.

I have to try it in day time. coz night time is hard to record.

Thank mate

haha no worries pal ahh right, cool, glad its sorted!
Ah wicked, yeah day time is best to record really!

Your welcome mate!