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Grab Some 4K Canon 1D C DSLR Sample Footage, and Check Out a Possible FCPX Workflow

Dave Kendricken — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:22:44 +0000

Canon’s 4K video capable DSLR, the EOS-1D C, has marked an upset for the DSLR industry — and in more ways than one. Many feel that the addition of Motion-JPEG alone is not worth the camera’s $12K price point. This is particularly the case when weighing in controversial speculation that internally it’s mostly identical to its $7K 1080p sibling, the 1D X — and the fact that Canon is likely anticipating with gritted teeth the possibility of firmware hacks 4K-ifying the 1D X. That said, it could be a near-perfect blend of features depending on your application. If this is the case for you, but you want the chance to check out or grade some full-res video footage before pulling the trigger, you’re in luck — planet5D has just posted some downloadable 1D C 4K footage for your viewing consideration (assuming of course your machine can handle it). (more…)

Planet5D Short Film Challenge: Enter a Film Under 30 Minutes for a Chance to Win over $2,000 in Prizes

Joe Marine — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:48:33 +0000

Short film contests are often very restrictive in terms of their rules and the material you can submit. But what if you could enter any film you’ve ever made, regardless of genre, under 30 minutes? That’s exactly what Mitch over at planet5D is doing with the planet5D Short Film Challenge. The rules are as simple as they sound, and the rewards total over $2,000, including a Redrock DSLR shoulder rig. Here is Mitch introducing the challenge: (more…)

Canon Partners with Technicolor to Bring 'CineStyle' Setting to DSLRs for Greater Latitude

Ryan Koo — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:25:22 +0000

Canon and cinema mainstay Technicolor have announced a “strategic alliance” designed to improve cinema-style shooting on HDSLRs. After reportedly working with professional cinematographers and colorists over the past year, the two companies will jointly unveil a new CineStyle picture profile on Canon DSLRs at NAB, along with a new suite of creative tools designed to “give post-production professionals image files with much greater latitude and versatility when color grading EOS footage.” (more…)

Upcoming DSLR workshops and events at Planet5D

Ryan Koo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:06:21 +0000

I recently stumbled across planet5D’s calendar of DSLR workshops and tutorials, which is a great resource for anyone looking to attend free workshops for learning DSLR tips and tricks. Coming up soon are DSLR filmmaking post workflows, Color Grading Hollywood Style with Apple Color, and Avid Media Composer 5 Bootcamp For Final Cut Pro Editors. These three are hosted at NewMediaWebinars and are free to watch live, and $25 to watch archived (which also includes bonus project files, etc). Thanks to Mitch at Planet5D for putting together the calendar. planet5D Event Calendar »