1st attempt with a 7D at DVinfo.net

Alan Maughan · July 4th, 2011, 10:32 AM

Guys,

I would appreciate any feedback, dont hold back as Im keen to learn!

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/show-you...st-novice.html

Chris Westerstrom · July 8th, 2011, 03:46 AM

nothing wrong with it at all, but it's shot with some pretty standard 'eng' style compositions.

I'd say have a little more fun shooting and try some more fun angles.
For your scenery shots, find something in the foreground.
Also, you seem to have shot on a flat lit day, which is good, but you might want to enhance some of the colors in post.

but like I said, you made a coherent film on your first try so kudos to ya

Mark Andersson · July 8th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Nice work.

Just a little tip and if you can afford it, buy yourself a fader ND filter. This will allow you to shoot outdoors in bright sunlight with a wide open iris.

Also dont listen to all the recommendations of shooting flat i.e blacks, sharpness, color etc right down. Shoot to 90% of what you want to achieve in-camera and if you need to tweak it will be a minimal process.

What lens or lenses are you using?

Alan Maughan · July 20th, 2011, 05:29 AM

Sorry for the delay guys, Ive been away on a trip.

The lens is a Sigma 18-250 USM. As far as settings go Im using the standrd option as I dont understand how to enhance these in post at present. As for funky angles I have recently added a GoPro to my kit and have tried shooting the 7D from different angles with some interesting/good results.

I have also recently bought a vari-ND so have tried shooting a bit more open.

Thanks for your input so far.

Alan

July 4th, 2011, 10:32 AM	#1
Alan Maughan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wylam Posts: 46	1st attempt with a 7D Guys, I would appreciate any feedback, dont hold back as Im keen to learn! http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/show-you...st-novice.html

July 8th, 2011, 03:46 AM	#2
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	Re: 1st attempt with a 7D nothing wrong with it at all, but it's shot with some pretty standard 'eng' style compositions. I'd say have a little more fun shooting and try some more fun angles. For your scenery shots, find something in the foreground. Also, you seem to have shot on a flat lit day, which is good, but you might want to enhance some of the colors in post. but like I said, you made a coherent film on your first try so kudos to ya

July 8th, 2011, 03:54 AM	#3
Mark Andersson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 57	Re: 1st attempt with a 7D Nice work. Just a little tip and if you can afford it, buy yourself a fader ND filter. This will allow you to shoot outdoors in bright sunlight with a wide open iris. Also dont listen to all the recommendations of shooting flat i.e blacks, sharpness, color etc right down. Shoot to 90% of what you want to achieve in-camera and if you need to tweak it will be a minimal process. What lens or lenses are you using?

July 20th, 2011, 05:29 AM	#4
Alan Maughan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wylam Posts: 46	Re: 1st attempt with a 7D Sorry for the delay guys, Ive been away on a trip. The lens is a Sigma 18-250 USM. As far as settings go Im using the standrd option as I dont understand how to enhance these in post at present. As for funky angles I have recently added a GoPro to my kit and have tried shooting the 7D from different angles with some interesting/good results. I have also recently bought a vari-ND so have tried shooting a bit more open. Thanks for your input so far. Alan