Guy Mcloughlin
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[Matthew Sonnenfeld] “Yes it’s true that the i3 chip is underpowered for video editing work but that doesn’t mean that you “can’t” do it.”
It’s like trying to carve a Totem Pole with a spoon. Yes you can definitely do it that way, but why would you want to ?
Always choose the right tool for the right job, and in this case the relatively low cost of an i7 computer is a small investment that should last you at least 4 years if not more. I am coming up on 5 years with my i7 computer, and it’s still a great computer for editing work.
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You need a better computer. The Intel i3 CPU is vastly under-powered for video work. I’ve been using i7 CPUs since they first came out over 4 years ago. Huge difference in computing power compared to an i3 chip.
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For speed and efficiency, I shoot photo-storyboards with a pocket digital camera, and then use the photos to create a PDF document that I can email to everyone involved with the shoot.
This lets me evaluate my shooting locations, determine possible camera angles, and gives me confirmation that the locations will work on the actual shoot day.
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>>> Any thoughts on how the C100 compares to other cinema cameras?
The only other cine cameras in it’s price range are the Blackmagic Cine cameras, which are great for Indie work but aren’t designed for fast turn around, so the workflow is a considerably slower than the Canon C100.
You’ve already got Canon EF lenses for your 5D Mk2, so these will work on the C100 too. It’s a Super35 sensor camera, so compared to your 5D Mk2 it’s about a 1.5x crop factor on your lenses. ( i.e. a “normal” lens would be a 35mm instead of a 50mm )
The other benefit to the C100 is professional XLR audio inputs, which is a big step up from the 3.5mm mini-jacks that DSLR cameras use.
The main drawbacks to the C100 are…
– It records to the AVCHD CODEC using 4:2:0 color, but you can record 4:2:2 color with an external recorder. ( not very necessary unless you plan to use a lot of green-screen and FX in your shots )
– It does not shoot 60p footage, only 24p, 30p, and 60i. ( so no slow motion )
– Small EVF display, which some people have difficulty with. You can always use the larger LCD display, or connect an external EVF.
…Once you are familiar with the C100 you likely won’t use the 5D Mk2 very often, as it’s a huge step-up in video quality and capability.
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My first choice is out of your budget, which is the new Canon C100. High performance video camera that is extremely sharp, very quick to set-up, 12 stops of dyanmic range and can shoot up to 20,000 ISO. It can also run all day on 2-3 batteries But it’s about $1,000 more than your budget.
Otherwise, since you already like the results of the Canon 5D Mk2, you might look at adding a 5D Mk3, which is a nice upgrade to the Mk2.
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The problem is that the video is formatted for small size, so it doesn’t look very good when it’s not sitting up in the top left corner of the screen.
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I use lots of different apps, but the final work is done in AuthorGen’s AuthorPoint software which is a pain in the *ss because it’s so buggy. ( I know how to work around the bugs, but god help anyone starting brand new with it )
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You’re a “Producer”. I am in the same boat, though list “Video Production” under my name on my business card, as I’m involved with the full spectrum of video production through my work.
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I’ve been producing these sort of presentations for 6 years now, and it all boils down to two choices, you either have a second camera to record the slide timing or you are going to have to guess.
Here’s a sample of what I produce almost every week of the year…
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Does this problem show up with other lenses?
Have you tried switching lenses ?