T2i music video - shot entirely handheld

Dreamtigers - Spark on Vimeo

I thought I'd post an example of how camera support isn't absolutely essential depending on the look that you're going for. I used the Canon 17-55 IS EFs and kept the camera strap taut around my neck for added stability. Also, shooting in 30p or higher and conforming to 24p will smooth out any remaining shake.

[Jef Gibbons]

GREAT work! Also a great song! Did you speed up the song at all to be able to slow down the frame rate? Well done, this is a good video to show clients that might be concerned about the quality that comes out of the camera!

[David Ells]

Thanks! Yes I sped up the song. I actually did the math wrong, though, which I was kicking myself for a long time over. I sped it up to 120% instead of 125% so I would lose sync after about 3 seconds. Fortunately the cuts were frequent enough that I didn't need to worry about that. Once the packing peanuts started flying I actually shot in 60p, but I did the math right that time. :)

[Jef Gibbons]

That was going to be my next question! (percentage that is...) Awesome... LOVE the look of it!

[Gerry Gallegos]

Great work.. Looks great..

For what I am aiming at doing this is great inspiration.


GG

[James Binder]

Great work -- was that the 2.8? Nice glass --

[David Ells]

Thanks guys! Yeah it's the 2.8, I should have listed that in the specs. I highly recommend it as a first lens if you're doing pro work and anticipate doing run and gun at all. IS works great. Still trying to decide on a second piece of glass. Leaning toward wide for my work.

[Ryan Mast]

Very nice handheld work. Love the look.

[John C. Chu]

Amazing! Love the flying foam peanuts.