Monthly Archive: March 2010

Canon DSLR interview workflow

Before describing my DSLR workflow for shooting interviews let me first explain why it’s worth doing all of this rather than sticking to my EX1 and making life easier. When shooting an interview with something like the EX1 it’s best to put a lot of distance between the camera and...

Using the Canon EOS Movie plugin-E1 with Final Cut Pro

Canon have released the EOS Movie plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro and initial tests look pretty good to me. The plugin uses FCP’s Log & Transfer functionality much like Sony’s plugin for the EX1. Like using the plugin for the EX1 however the directory structure of the EOS footage must...

Manfrotto 394 quick release review

Video review of the Manfrotto 394 quick release plate system. The Manfrotto 394 quick release plate system uses Low Profile 410PL plates which I've found to be more reliable and easier to use than the smaller 323/200PL RC2 system that comes as standard with smaller Manfrotto tripods and heads. For...

Canon releases 5D markII 2.03 Firmware

Update: Canon has updated the firmware to version 2.04 to fix a bug with audio recording levels using the C1 – C3 setting modes. Get the 2.04 firmware here The much anticipated 2.03 firmware for the Canon 5D was released today. As promised by canon it added the following new...

GoPro HD Hero – First test

Something special happened today that I look forward to every year, it was the day when my bike came out to play for the first time after spending the winter in hibernation. Apart from the usual pampering that the bike normally gets before it’s first outing of the year I...

GoPro HD HERO Cameras

The pair of GoPro cameras I ordered for the Harley-Davidson documentary arrived today and they look like they’re going to be pretty handy. Because I wanted a range of mounting options I decided to go for one HD Helmet Hero pack and one HD Motor Sports Hero pack plus a...