PBS Documentary on Typography and Design Shot on HDSLR at DVinfo.net

Morgan Crossley · August 3rd, 2011, 12:56 PM

We just released the newest episode that we shot with PBS for the series "Off Book" (you may have seen our first one all about light painting).

This one's all about typography, design, infographics and more. We interviewed some awesome people including Hoefler & Frere-Jones who have designed some of the most iconic types in the world.

Shot this on the Canon EOS 7D, 5Dmkii and the T3i. All the ext. B-roll was shot on a Canon 7D with a Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS lens. Beautiful lens.

Would love to know what you all think!

Check it out here:
Off Book | Typography | PBS Arts

Les Wilson · August 3rd, 2011, 03:33 PM

Enjoyed the shot of skateboarder. You have much trouble with moire on that invisible typeface fold-up gizmo?

Sareesh Sudhakaran · August 3rd, 2011, 11:13 PM

Nice work! Couldn't have guessed it was shot on a DSLR. Thanks for sharing.

Morgan Crossley · August 4th, 2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Les Wilson

Enjoyed the shot of skateboarder. You have much trouble with moire on that invisible typeface fold-up gizmo?

Thanks for the comment. Yeah moire is generally tricky when shooting with the HDSLRs but in the case of that invisible folding piece it was strange because the piece itself was an optical illusion and difficult to read/see.

Morgan Crossley · August 4th, 2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sareesh Sudhakaran

Nice work! Couldn't have guessed it was shot on a DSLR. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! These cameras are so powerful. And awesome for running around and shooting with since they're so small.

Sanjin Svajger · August 12th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Hy Morgan!:)

I liked the general feel of the film. The editing is generally o.k., didn't like the overall picture stile - to contrasty for my taste (bring up the black a little bit), some of the talking heads could have been placed more to the right (they are to central in my opinion). Sound design is maybe a little quirky:)

What does it for me is the general mood/feeling and the aesthetics of it. Oh and I liked how you introduce people. It would have been cool though if the names were "3D".

Overall it's a nice short:)

August 3rd, 2011, 12:56 PM	#1
Morgan Crossley Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 113	PBS Documentary on Typography and Design Shot on HDSLR We just released the newest episode that we shot with PBS for the series "Off Book" (you may have seen our first one all about light painting). This one's all about typography, design, infographics and more. We interviewed some awesome people including Hoefler & Frere-Jones who have designed some of the most iconic types in the world. Shot this on the Canon EOS 7D, 5Dmkii and the T3i. All the ext. B-roll was shot on a Canon 7D with a Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS lens. Beautiful lens. Would love to know what you all think! Check it out here: Off Book \| Typography \| PBS Arts

August 3rd, 2011, 03:33 PM	#2
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: PBS Documentary on Typography and Design Shot on HDSLR Enjoyed the shot of skateboarder. You have much trouble with moire on that invisible typeface fold-up gizmo?

August 3rd, 2011, 11:13 PM	#3
Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	Re: PBS Documentary on Typography and Design Shot on HDSLR Nice work! Couldn't have guessed it was shot on a DSLR. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.

August 12th, 2011, 05:48 AM	#6
Sanjin Svajger Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Slovenia Posts: 356	Re: PBS Documentary on Typography and Design Shot on HDSLR Hy Morgan!:) I liked the general feel of the film. The editing is generally o.k., didn't like the overall picture stile - to contrasty for my taste (bring up the black a little bit), some of the talking heads could have been placed more to the right (they are to central in my opinion). Sound design is maybe a little quirky:) What does it for me is the general mood/feeling and the aesthetics of it. Oh and I liked how you introduce people. It would have been cool though if the names were "3D". Overall it's a nice short:)