Jim Harvey
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I know that if people are used to shooting and editing in 24p then they are going to be somewhat unhappy with CANON’S decision to use 30p. I don’t think that it’s all that much of an issue as the footage that I am seeing coming out of the camera from a skilled operator looks anything but “videoy”. There’s always room for improvement, however, and if CANON hears enough feedback and feels that there is a market for them to implement 24p, I’m pretty sure that we’ll see it down the road.
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I remember the little flap on their gear problems with the FF at RED ROCK. Actually, I remember when they first started out and a lot of people “pooh-pooh’d” them as just another flash in the pan. Well I am happy to see that they stuck with it and have addressed the little problems that they had at the outset. That is the mark of a company that will succeed. I’ve not has the pleasure of working with any of their gear, although I would welcome the opportunity to do so.
The idea that you have is certainly do-able. It would entail a different gear set, but I’m sure that they could accommodate a different ratio in the existing housing or of course, make a new housing for DSLR FF units. Slowing things down WOULD make things easier for the Focus Puller. I can’t imagine using a whip or crank on any of the current lenses. Gives a new meaning to “finesse”.
I work very closely with SWITRONIX (the battery people) and we were discussing power options for the 5D as well. Additionally, they have developed a new light that may very well lend itself to use on this camera. (the light is exceptional by the way, and I hope to have a review if it shortly as well).
So there are a lot of very interested individuals and companies that are gearing up for this camera. The future looks bright from my spot on the landing pad. It’s only a matter of time before more exciting things pop up.
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I also meant to add that if you require 24Fps then the NIKON will deliver that at the expense of 1080. The NIKON only shoots 720.
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Follow focus is available for the 5D MK II from ZACUTO and RED ROCK MICRO. As is the case with any follow focus unit, they are heavily overpriced.
I can’t speak for the RED ROCK MICRO unit as I have not seen it yet, but I can tell you that the quality of the ZACUTO unit is excellent. From the looks of the RED ROCK MICOR unit, I would assume it to be top quality as well. Jim Harvey
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At this time, 30p is all you can shoot. Perhaps Canon is waiting in the wings for the Mk III to implement some additional features but that is a guess. At this point, I’m still seeing what lenses seem to deliver the best “look” and are most compatible for various projects.
I will say that the DOF is remarkable and if used correctly, spectacular footage is possible.
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Just got my 5D mk II on Monday. So far I am more than pleased with it. My 50d is exceptional, and the 5D mk II is even better. The movie mode is going to take some getting used to, but my preliminary tests show simply superb video that rivals anything that you have see to date. Properly implemented, this will be a force to be reckoned with,
With that said, there are some caveat’s. Don’t go selling your Video Camera just yet. The initial price of admission to the 5D club is in the neighborhood of $3000 – $3500. With that spent, you then have to work up some lenses. That will set you back another few hundred to few thousand depending on the lens’ selected. Hold it! You’re still not ready for prime time. In order to maximize the potential of this camera (and the potential is HUGE!) you are going to have to mount this baby in an effective mobile mount. Zacuto has already produced a mount and so has Red Rock Micro. The latter being more affordable at this time.
I’m working on a review that I hope will be up in the next couple of weeks with some test footage that will really make you all smile. It’s not perfect, but for a certain niche, it just may be.
Jim Harvey
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I agree 100% with John. I have had untold aggravation with people arguing with me about the “NEW VEGAS Pro 9”. When I tell them that it doesn’t exist, they get annoyed and tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about. Once I pull ALL their teeth out (figuratively)and prove it to them, they get that “OHHHHH” look on their face and then get angry all over again.
I think that the problem is as stated. Sony needs to get the words “PRO and VEGAS” out of their consumer software. Not only does it confuse a lot of people, but it also serves to dilute the professional level of the REAL professional software.
Jim Harvey
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Ok, I know that I should know better than to double post, but hey, I’m overworked (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!)
The greatest thing about CreativeCow is the speed in which you can get an answer to a thorny problem. Thank you to Edward Troxel who grasped my problem and gave me the 3 second fix that would have taken me several hours to discover if left to my own devices (I’m being generous here, possibly would have been lost in Vegas Documentation for eternity).
Here is a screenshot that explains what I was looking for;
Button 1 in the Trimmer window is the one that you need to turn OFF if you want the preview to appear in the original preview window.
Button 2 will put your preview on an external monitor.
Button 3 shows frames.
Thanks Edward for the fix
Jim Harvey
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Thank you guys for the quick response. I’m not sure that I was very clear on my first post. (or I’m going to that “place” again).
I ordinarily don’t use the trimmer when I’m assembling a project on the timeline. Instead, I just will preview my clips in the regular preview window on the desktop(keeping “Auto Preview” checked) so that I can quickly determine what scene I want to add to the timeline. As I said, I hear the audio with 8.0c but do not see the video. (My preview device has not changed from 8.0b).
So if I am understanding correctly, I would have to now use the Trimmer in order to see a preview of a clip? That seems like a big step backwards.
So did I get that right or do I need to up my vitamin intake?
Thanks for the time. It’ s nice when I have someone that I can go to for answers!
Jim Harvey
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Thank you guys for the quick response. I’m not sure that I was very clear on my first post. (or I’m going to that “place” again).
I ordinarily don’t use the trimmer when I’m assembling a project on the timeline. Instead, I just will preview my clips in the regular preview window (keeping “Auto Preview” checked) so that I can quickly determine what scene I want to add to the timeline. As I said, I hear the audio with 8.0c but do not see the video. (My preview device has not changed from 8.0b).
So if I am understanding correctly, I would have to now use the Trimmer in order to see a preview of a clip? That seems like a big step backwards.
So did I get that right or do I need to up my vitamin intake?
Thanks for the time. It’ s nice when I have someone that I can go to for answers!
Jim Harvey
JHV Digital