5D First Test Shoot

Michael Friedman · March 1st, 2009, 06:46 AM

Tonight was my first test shoot with my 5D. I decided to shoot at the Santa Monica pier for the variety of coverage.

Enjoy.

Canon 5D Mark 2 - First Test Shoot - Santa Monica Pier on Vimeo

Chris Barcellos · March 1st, 2009, 01:21 PM

Michael:

Nice demonstration of the camera ! What editor amd process were you using to edit. Looks like blacks are crushed a bit, as we have noticed with this camera.

I shot last night at our towntown mall, in front of an old theatre with a marquee....we are doing a promo contest for a local film festival. I hope to post footage shortly It just amazes me how out of the camera without a lot of tinkering, we can get some pretty nice night footage.

Michael Friedman · March 1st, 2009, 01:34 PM

Hey Chris

I was using Mpeg Stremclip to convert the files to ProRes for editing in Final Cut.

There was no color correction. I am surprised at how the blacks crush. Especially after being used to the low light noise in my XHA1.

I am really amazed with the 5D.

Chris Barcellos · March 1st, 2009, 01:40 PM

You might give Cineforms NeoScene a test run. They give you 7 days free reign. Its available for Mac side. You might find you have more shadow detail to work with, if you want it....

Rickey Brillantes · March 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM

May I know what lens did you use here? Im on the market of buying the 5D but most of the stores that sells this are out of stock....I have a Canon 24-70mm 2.8, on my 30D that I will mount on the 5D as soon as it comes.

Michael Friedman · March 14th, 2009, 10:52 PM

hi

I was using a 50mm 1.4, a 10mm 2.8 and a 24mm 1.8

If you are in Los Angeles, I would try Samy's Camera. They list them as not in stock but I bought mine in the Culver City store yesterday. Apparently they had several.

Also, Best Buy has the body in stock via mail order.

Enjoy it!

Mark Williams · March 15th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Michael,
I was messing around with streamclip and could not find prores in the dropdown menu. Can you point me in the right direction.
Thanks,

Michael Friedman · March 15th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Mark

For for ProRes to appear, you have to have the latest version of Final Cut installed. When you install it, the ProRes codec is available under the Quicktime Movie formats for export. (Same place you would choose DV, HDV, etc.)

I am not sure if there is a way to get ProRes without updating FCP. Do you have the latest?

March 1st, 2009, 06:46 AM	#1
Michael Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 57	5D First Test Shoot - Santa Monica Pier Tonight was my first test shoot with my 5D. I decided to shoot at the Santa Monica pier for the variety of coverage. Enjoy. Canon 5D Mark 2 - First Test Shoot - Santa Monica Pier on Vimeo Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.michaelfriedman.org/ Last edited by Michael Friedman; March 1st, 2009 at 01:07 PM.

March 1st, 2009, 01:21 PM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Michael: Nice demonstration of the camera ! What editor amd process were you using to edit. Looks like blacks are crushed a bit, as we have noticed with this camera. I shot last night at our towntown mall, in front of an old theatre with a marquee....we are doing a promo contest for a local film festival. I hope to post footage shortly It just amazes me how out of the camera without a lot of tinkering, we can get some pretty nice night footage. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 1st, 2009, 01:34 PM	#3
Michael Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 57	Hey Chris I was using Mpeg Stremclip to convert the files to ProRes for editing in Final Cut. There was no color correction. I am surprised at how the blacks crush. Especially after being used to the low light noise in my XHA1. I am really amazed with the 5D. __________________ http://www.michaelfriedman.org/

March 1st, 2009, 01:40 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	You might give Cineforms NeoScene a test run. They give you 7 days free reign. Its available for Mac side. You might find you have more shadow detail to work with, if you want it.... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#5
Rickey Brillantes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 309	Very Nice! May I know what lens did you use here? Im on the market of buying the 5D but most of the stores that sells this are out of stock....I have a Canon 24-70mm 2.8, on my 30D that I will mount on the 5D as soon as it comes.

March 14th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#6
Michael Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 57	hi I was using a 50mm 1.4, a 10mm 2.8 and a 24mm 1.8 If you are in Los Angeles, I would try Samy's Camera. They list them as not in stock but I bought mine in the Culver City store yesterday. Apparently they had several. Also, Best Buy has the body in stock via mail order. Enjoy it! __________________ http://www.michaelfriedman.org/

March 15th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#7
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Michael, I was messing around with streamclip and could not find prores in the dropdown menu. Can you point me in the right direction. Thanks, __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

March 15th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#8
Michael Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 57	Mark For for ProRes to appear, you have to have the latest version of Final Cut installed. When you install it, the ProRes codec is available under the Quicktime Movie formats for export. (Same place you would choose DV, HDV, etc.) I am not sure if there is a way to get ProRes without updating FCP. Do you have the latest? __________________ http://www.michaelfriedman.org/