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Extensive RED Dragon Sensor Tests: Part 2 – Basic
Understand its breaking point with ISOs, IREs and Latitude. Know when to use the Skin Tone OLPF or the Low Light OLPF and as many myths that an artist can uncover will be revealed! When you set out to...
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How to Expose your Canon Cinema EOS Platform for Filmmakers
The Secret to My Imagery and Why It Looks Unique On the set of Need for Speed with Director Scotty Waugh In my pursuit of finding the right camera for each project, I take time to find out how to get...
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The Top 10 Hurlblog Posts of 2015
With the halfway point of the 2015 year already here, we thought it would be a great time to go back and look at some of the favorite Hurlblog posts of the year. 1. Micro Four Thirds Lenses that add...
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The Picture of Versatility: Canon 5D Mark II Helmet Camera
I designed a helmet mount for the Canon 5D Mark II with Gary Hatfied, Dan Owens from Panavision to capture the first person point of view action in a new way. The camera is extremely versatile with...
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Small Size, Big Value: The Canon 5D Mark II As A MovieMaker
The Canon 5D Mark II is approximately 2.5 pounds with a still lens, 4.5″ high 3″ deep and 6″ long. Wow! It is nimble and inexpensive so you can have multiple camera bodies working in different...
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The Canon 5D Mark II Battles The Elements
Shooting in Puerto Rico has tested the Canon 5D Mark II with intense humidity and rain. Yet, every time the camera has delivered. Bike Cam We shot running footage of motorcycles speeding down roads,...
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Camera Configurations: Your Best Ally
Speed and production value are intertwined. Production budgets are shrinking and companies are asking for more from cinematographers and crews that ever. One way to meet that need is by increasing your...
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The Canon 5D Mark II vs. Extreme Heat
The Untitled Navy SEAL movie has taken me to some of the most extreme working conditions that I have ever experienced in my career as a Director of Photography. We traveled to the following locations:...
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We Have A Winner To Our "Where’s the 5D" Contest
The “Where’s the 5D” contest was so close that the winner Josh beat our runner up Tim by a single shot. Josh will claim his prize this Wednesday when he visits me on the set for the day. Where’s the...
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Navy Swimmer: Pool Training Sequence With Real Time Workflow
The Bandito Brothers Production Company has a very unique work flow. I have adopted the Bandito Brothers “Real Time” shooting module and combined it with “traditional” filming. Here is how we made it...
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Navy Swimmer: Mountain Rescue & Sea Rescue Sequences
Click here to view the 720p & 1080p versions of Navy Swimmer: Mountain Rescue & Sea Rescue Sequences Here is the breakdown for the Mountain Rescue portion of Navy Swimmer. 1-camera in deep...
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A Media Manager Has Your Back
In the world of HDSLR technology, media management is a very important position. Every Elite Team member has held this position at some point during the untitled Navy Seal Movie to gain an...
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Tim’s Visit To Bandito Brothers
Tim was the second place winner for our “Where’s the 5D” online contest. He came to Bandito Brothers this week to meet me for lunch. It was an amazing experience for both of us! Tim is very bright with...
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Picture Style: How Do You Choose?
I am frequently asked about picture style. There are so many internet sites making RAW picture styles, Flat picture styles, Panavision Genesis Picture Styles and all the picture styles in between for...
View ArticleVincent LaForet, Canon and Vimeo Video Contest
Vincent LaForet recently announced an exiting video contest where he is collaborating with Canon and Vimeo. I am excited to be one of the judges because I know the creative product will be amazing!...
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The Power of Focus
Focus is probably one of the biggest obstacles that the 5D encounters. So many of our colleagues have questions and wonder why it is absolutely essential to have a focus puller. They are the backbone...
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Camera Stabilization
I walked into Samy’s Camera last week and a camera assistant was mounting gyros on the 5D to stabilize the camera. She was getting beaten up by the mount and said, “I cannot get this clamped on here.”...
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Keeping It Small
I have been doing research on other sites recently and checking out the monster camera configurations that people are creating. I question if that is the right path based on the two things attracted...
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"The Last 3 Minutes" Canon 5D 24p Firmware Shines
When the rumors about the 24p update for the Canon 5D were swirling, I was perfectly happy with my cocktail that I had perfected on the Navy SEAL film; 30p and then Twixtor to frame blend. Then,...
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The Making of “The Last 3 Minutes”
It was terrific meeting everyone at NAB this week. Thank-you for all of the wonderful comments, support and continually fueling the DSLR revolution with your passion for shooting. Here are details from...
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