The Visualmakers – Preview Trailer

This is the first trailer/preview for The Visualmakers, a documentary filmed at NABShow 2011 that seeks to find out what unites us as independent filmmakers who use the latest breed of relatively affordable digital tools. Find out what unites us all as filmmakers by taking a look at this documentary that goes beyond the gear to the person, in a way you might not have seen before. The documentary is an Anticipate Media and NeedCreative Films production, and directed by Paul Antico. The final release is scheduled for this summer.

Featuring the work and stories of (in order of appearance in this trailer):

Kevin Shahinian
Cristina Valdivieso
Jon Connor
Vincent Laforet
Mick Jones
Julia Swain
Robin Schmidt
Jared Abrams
Ben Eckstein
Philip Bloom

Here is the list of the gear used for the documentary:

Cameras: Filmed with a Panasonic AF100, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 7D, and Canon T2i

Lenses: Lenses used include Nikon 50mm 1970′s vintage, Zeiss ZE 50mm F1.4 and 35mm F2, Canon 17-40mm F4 L, Canon 24-104 IS F4L, Canon 85mm F1.4L, and Canon 100mm F2.8L IS Macro

Sound:

Mics: Sennheiser G2 and Sony UWP-V1 Wireless Lavaliers, Rode Video Mic and Video Mic Pro, Rode NTG-2, Azden Shotgun
Recording: Internal AF-100 and Zoom H4N

Rigs & Stabilization:

Manfrotto Stills and Video Tripods and Video Tripods, Manfrotto 501HDV Head * 701 HDV Head, Schatler Tripod and Head, Jag35 Field Runner, Zacuto Base Plate, Kessler Pocket Dolly Traveler V2.0

Lighting: LitePanels Micro, Opteka 128LED On-Camera Lights, Promaster Reflector

Monitors: Marshall 5″ HDMI LCD Monitor

Edited with Apple Final Cut Pro 7

Motion Graphics – Apple Motion 4

Color by Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks

Timelapses modified using Adobe Lightroom and CHV Electronics Long Exposure Plugin

You can read more about The Visualmakers and the creative process at Needcreative.net

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Martin in Canon, Entertainment, News, Panasonic, Timelapses, Trailers, Video Leave a comment

Champions timelapse

Here’s another fantastic timelapse made by Luis Caldevilla and his team from Timelapses.tv
Luis made this timelapse for Telemadrid during the match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. They used five DSLR cameras in total: a Canon 1000D , a 400D, two 450D and a 7D. The cameras were installed in different places in the Bernabeu Stadium to get the bests shots.

One of the best advantages to do timelapses with a DSLR camera is that the resolution of the images is much better than a video camera

During a four-day-work Luis and his team shot more than 50.000 photos. Luciano Rodriguez and Carlos Peña were in charge of the motion control timelapses.

They used the Motiontimer before and during the match.

Alberto Castaño did also a few unique aerial shots using an Oktokopter.

The rest of the team helped to do this great timelapse during the Champions League event.

Web: www.luiscaldevilla.com
Twitter: twitter.com/luiscaldevilla
Facebook: facebook.com/luiscaldevilla.es

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Martin in Motion Control, Timelapses Leave a comment

Motion Control Timelapses

I found a lot of fantastic timelapses on the web and I thought it would be nice to have some of the bests in just one post. This is a selection of the best timelapses of the web. Most of them use motion control equipment like the Kessler Oracle Control System, the DitoGear OmniSlider, the Dynamic Perception DollyEngine or the Motiontimer. If you would like to propose another timelapse let me know and I’ll add it.
The Mountain by Terje Sorgjerd

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Martin in Gear, HDR, Motion Control, Timelapses 3 Comments

Pimp Your Production

Let me present the first two episodes of Kessler’s webs series: “Pimp Your Production”, featuring Ryan Connolly of Film Riot. Witty, funny and entertaining, Pimp Your Production is also a great source of information showing you tips and tricks to get the most out of your productions.

PYP – Episode 1: Jib Shots

How to transform a dull, stagnant establishing shot into something dynamic and dramatic.

PYP – Episode 2: Return of the Dolly Shot

For years, Hollywood directors have known the dramatic power of the dolly shot to transform a mediocre scene into a powerful visual experience. In the second episode, Ryan Connolly, takes you through the ins and outs of the dolly shots, when to use them and how to get the most out of your equipment to insure you get that perfect shot every time.

About Pimp Your Production:
Produced by Kessler U, PYP is a great source of information showing you tips and tricks to get the most out of your productions. You can follow Kessler Crane on twitter: twitter.com/KesslerCrane

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Martin in Cameras, Gear, How-to, Techniques Leave a comment

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