Canon C100

Could the new Canon C100 be the way forward?

An interesting article here:

http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2012/08/29/canon-c100-leads-to-murky-future-for-mid-to-upper-range-video-hdslrs/

The Lens Doctor

Just discovered "The Lens Doctor" who can modify older film camera lenses to suit the newer EF mount. What I especially like is the "de-clicking" modification he can perform whereby the aperture blades can be smoothly opened and closed. This is great for filming when one wishes to change the exposure slightly instead of stopping up and down in a stepped motion.

This video demonstrates this here:

http://vimeo.com/18217032

Show Racism the Red Card

Delighted - a short video I shot and produced for a local primary school in Nottingham for their entry in the "Show Racism the Red Card" event, won the local heat at a judging event at County Hall, Nottingham on 17th October 2012. The whole short was shot on a Canon 550D DSLR, 24 to 105 f/4 IS L lens, Tokina 11 to 16 f/2.8 lens and Jag35 follow focus. Sound was handled separately using a Zoom H4N and Rode NTG3 with full Rode "blimp". The most pleasing aspect was that I had just 2 hours to shoot the 3 minute short (and the weather wasn't kind either). Editing was via Final Cut Pro, ProTools, Pluraleyes and Magic Bullet Looks for final grading.

I am informed that the short has now been entered in the national competition to take place at Wembley.