Vincent Laforet: “Reverie” Canon EOS 5D Mark II Video

At long last, even though it’s been only a few days, here is the video from Vincent Laforet that was shot entirely on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The footage was not enhanced in any way and was dropped into Final Cut for editing. This is the raw footage and it is nothing [...]

New Sony HVRZ5U Tapeless HD Video Camera

Sony is coming out with the HVR-Z5U camcorder this December. It has native 24P recording and other professional features—all for less than $5,000—as well as tapeless recording capability through an optional CompactFlash adapter. There are few details yet but a few words from Sony are available: “Professionals need features like balanced audio, XLR inputs, timecode [...]

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Links

Here are a few more links to sample images, video, reviews and specifications on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II: Gizmodo: Canon 5D Mark II Rumored Specs and Details Gizmodo: Unconfirmed: More Canon EOS 5D Mark II Specs Leak, Lookin’ Good Canon USA: EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Digital Photography Review: Canon [...]

YouTube Video: Digital SLR User Canon EOS 5D Mark II hands on

Here’s a video preview of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II from DSLR TV on YouTube. DSLR TV is part of Digital SLR User magazine .

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Sample Video

Here is a link to Canon Global and some great examples of video shot with the new camera. (http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos5dm2/02.html#01)

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Could Change the Equation

I’ve been reading all the flurry of activity over the new Canon EOS 5D MII that will be available near the end of November. Vincent Laforet, a New York based commercial and editorial photographer, was given a prototype to use for 72 hours. His report and the stills he has been able to show are [...]

Top 25 Film Festivals

Want to get your best independent work seen? Here’s a great resource from AJ Schnack from “All These Wonderful Things.” AJ is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in Los Angeles. The 25 Top Film Festivals For Documentaries “You’ve just completed your film. Now it’s time to decide which festivals to target. Maybe all along [...]