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By: pedro de la fiesta

pedro de la fiesta — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:33:18 +0000

We shot this pop promo on a 5d mk 2 at the end of July. Its getting a lot of airplay too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PASgid0CFQc

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The Bui Brothers | Click 4 Fusion — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:32:18 +0000

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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:43:50 +0000

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By: Alex TheBackpackr.com

Alex TheBackpackr.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:58:03 +0000

Woohooo, I’m glad to see more real-life work showcased. At http://weddingstory.com.my we are now mixing Panasonic HMC-150 and 5D Mark II footage – the pull focus is awesome!

For kicks, we took the 5D Mark II out and used it for a contest submission, and WE WON AN IPHONE! :) – even though the sensor was a tad dusty *sheepish look*

View it here: http://thebackpackr.com/mcdonalds-mcvalue-lunch-short-film/

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:59:40 +0000

Hey Chris! Thanks for that information. I’m out right now but will update our post once I get back and have a chance to check it out.

Any chance you could post a link here to it?

By: Christopher Robinson

Christopher Robinson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:24:20 +0000

I thought about whether or not I should post this, because I don’t want to be the inevitable party pooper, but Stu Maschwitz already did a US commercial with the 5Dii, and he isn’t even sure it’s the first or not. There’s been about a dozen non-US ones. Anyway, it’s a small matter, but given that it’s the headline of the post I thought I should mention it.

Maybe say the first *national* commercial (nationally shown) or something.

Good luck with your shoot, and thanks for sharing all your information and experience.

take care,
Chris

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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:57:19 +0000

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By: vubui

vubui — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:26:34 +0000

Thanks Tony! I think you pretty much just need to get one.

I actually hear the kidney market is pretty strong these days.

By: vubui

vubui — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:25:51 +0000

I completely understand, man.

It would be great if we could all afford 3 bodies… main, backup, tester… but um… yeah I have to eat and stuff as well.

But if you do it I can’t wait to hear the results!

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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:46:15 +0000

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By: philip bloom

philip bloom — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:18:03 +0000

that’s my issue. I want to do it but am terrified of being the one that bricks his! got a big paid gig in Delhi coming up and don’t want a disaster

By: philip bloom

philip bloom — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:16:48 +0000

it’s “OK” they are issues and they are working on fixing them…mostly in the blacks

By: Tony Z.

Tony Z. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:04:22 +0000

Fantastic work you two!! Very cool to see the video aspect of that beautiful camera. Every time I see Jill using hers I start to “techno envy” drool. I can’t wait for the commercial release.

By: Patrick Binder

Patrick Binder — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:54:31 +0000

I know. I hacked the original Canon Rebel (300D) 5 years ago with a custom firmware and never had problems…but a little more hesitant on a body I use to make my living.

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:48:00 +0000

Oh wow! Thanks for that information!!!

I’m still hesitant… maybe on a backup 5D MK II we can try it out.

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:47:26 +0000

Yeah, using the zoom feature is ok for focusing with it. The reason for the monitor is so we have a good clear image of what we are shooting, it helps a lot for focusing too, but it is much more helpful than just that.

It also helps viewing when the camera is at an awkward angle, and gives everyone something big and clear to see. The director loves it, the makeup artist can watch for shine, the stylist can watch for wrinkles in clothes or misplaced accessories… the list goes on and on…

By: Patrick Binder

Patrick Binder — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:37:52 +0000

I decided to look up about the hacked firmware and see if there was anything new on it since I looked at it before Canon’s new firmware. Looks pretty interesting. It doesn’t store the firmware in the camera, it just runs it from the CF card.

“Magic Lantern isn’t actually written to the 5D Mark II’s ROM. Rather, it is run off the camera’s CF card and loaded into RAM after selecting “Update firmware” from the menu. This means when the camera reboots, the RAM is flushed and the camera reverts to the Canon firmware. For this reason Magic Lantern is unlikely to brick your camera, and there have been no reports of it doing so, but with all hacks of this sort there is always a risk.”

from GizMag:
http://www.gizmag.com/magic-lantern-firmware/12123/

By: Patrick Binder

Patrick Binder — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:22:16 +0000

Setting the lens to manual focus and pressing the magnify button on the back of the camera can’t give good enough results to see if you are focused on the 3″ screen? Or is it just too much of a pain?

I wish I could zoom in on the video when the lens is set to autofocus because you never really need to go to manual mode on the lens with full-time manual focus lenses.

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:59:38 +0000

Thanks for the compliment!

Actually Steve Woolf directed this one, so I think Steve would have to go head to hear with Antoine. We would love to back Steve up with some bad-ass cinematography though!!!

By: Ryel j

Ryel j — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:51:04 +0000

So when are you going head to head with Antoine Fuqua? I like the post… can’t wait to see the footage.

By: vubui

vubui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:45:21 +0000

Thanks Spencer, yeah it has its limitations for sure, but once you start learning them and figuring out the ways around them (which we’ll talk about a lot in our next post about it) you can really start doing some amazing work.

There is still a need for cams like the HVX200 which we still use for some work… but the 5D is becoming increasingly useful and is replacing our other cameras for almost (but not quite) everything.

Also I still do all my steadicam work on a little Canon HV20 on a Steadicam Merlin. Easy, light and portable… except when there’s wind.

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:32:05 +0000

Thanks Steve!

By: Lan Bui

Lan Bui — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:30:44 +0000

Hey Philip!

Yeah, the firmware hacks are tempting…

I think I saw you mention you have a smallHD monitor, how is that with the 5dmkII?

Oh, and yes… the commercial will be posted on our blog as soon as we can.

By: Spencer T

Spencer T — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:19:10 +0000

Thanks for the information. I’ve been curious how the Canon 5D would do in real world situations for video. I am coming from a video background so it’s nice to see how the technology is advancing. finally gotten a “smaller” camera (the Panasonic HVX200A HD) which is better on the shoulders but has a lens that does not give much control. Sounds like the 5D offers the versatility of real lenses and in turn does a great job. I am looking forward to seeing the commercial to see how it turns out.

By: steve garfield

steve garfield — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:15:50 +0000

Great post! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing the commercial.

By: philip bloom

philip bloom — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:30:38 +0000

Good blog guys. V informative.

My biggest issues have monitoring like you on location so a big tv is not an option and nailing that exposure. I would love to use the magic dragon firmware but still too scared! Can’t brick my camera. I use it most days!!

Will there be a way us non US residents will be able to see it?