I'm all tingly just thinking about it, my first dive into the DSLR realm is about to commence! I ordered a Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera today and it's all I can think about right now. I didn't get the kit, instead I got a 50mm f/1.8 EF lens to start off with. Along with a bag, lens hood, and a new 32gb SDHC card, I'm all set to begin my journey.
The reason why I bought the T3i and not a 60d or 7d or *gasp* 5D mkII, is that I'm all about the video. The video on the T3i is comparable to the 60d and 7d, and the 5d is definitely better, but it's also $2,000 more. And it's a canon DSLR, even though it might not have as many megapixels as the 7d, it still takes great photos. So, with my needs in check, I think this is a great place to start and is definitely a much sought after upgrade from my Canon Vixia HG21. I've worked with a 60d and a 7d before so I know what I'm getting myself into, and I like it.
Although, I'm going to say a few words about the HG21.... you were a great little camera, don't let no one tell you otherwise. You've been to 3 weddings, 4 interviews, 2 films, and countless special effects testing without having to worry about drive space or battery life. People never gave you respect in person, but they always enjoyed the video you produced, especially me *sniff*. I hope you will be able to go to a good home soon with someone that will appreciate your Samsonite heart.
And to my Panasonic TZ5, you were my first HD camera. You provided me with great video for my first special effects tests, and while your audio was atrocious you enabled me to grow and able to film some of our first anniversaries. We'll find you a good home too!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Checking things off...
The VFX for "Just Add Water" is finished. And 4 days early!!!! The last 4 years working on projects with Paul, it's usually been an exhausting task trying to get things looking good and done right up until the absolute final deadline (with deadline extensions). But this year I've been able to finish all my FX 4 days before the first deadline! I also believe that Jason is also like 99% done with his music and scoring, and Paul just has to do coloring and tweaking in the edit which looks to be all done by Saturday.
Albeit, they have had a couple all-nighters with editing and sound, but I've managed to keep my sleep schedule intact and pace myself. Plus it didn't hurt that, overall, the FX wasn't that hard (or maybe I'm just getting better?)... maybe.... Well, there was no green screen, 3 small FX sequences, 1 moderate FX scene, and the end credits. Yep, it was definitely easier. But this was my first film compositing 3D animation over live film, so this was really depended on accurate motion tracking which was tricky in R&D, but I was able to pull it off in production.
I really like the concept of this film, more so cause I really like fooling the audience and going for the unexpected. The first half of this film gives the impression of a low-budget, just-another-short-film, nothing special. But the last half gradually leads up to what is, hopefully, a shocker that the audience won't be expecting. In R&D before production I also tackled my first character animation, but sadly was not able to use it for the film. Instead I did what Pixar usually does, and added in the character animation during the credits.
In other news, I recently filmed 3 interviews at Fusion Studios and I developed a motion graphics template for introducing the music artist being filmed. The interviews are all done, they just need to be rendered and delivered which I will be able to do this weekend.
We are also putting together a group to enter the 72 hour Windie City Shootout in Chicago next month. So, that will definitely be fun to work on, plus it will be the first time I've worked with this group since "Orbit Control" which was a nice production.
Well, two more productions down, one coming up next month, I just may be able to startup my "Tron: Defiance" short film again in the next week or so!
Here's the Fusion interview template I designed:
Albeit, they have had a couple all-nighters with editing and sound, but I've managed to keep my sleep schedule intact and pace myself. Plus it didn't hurt that, overall, the FX wasn't that hard (or maybe I'm just getting better?)... maybe.... Well, there was no green screen, 3 small FX sequences, 1 moderate FX scene, and the end credits. Yep, it was definitely easier. But this was my first film compositing 3D animation over live film, so this was really depended on accurate motion tracking which was tricky in R&D, but I was able to pull it off in production.
I really like the concept of this film, more so cause I really like fooling the audience and going for the unexpected. The first half of this film gives the impression of a low-budget, just-another-short-film, nothing special. But the last half gradually leads up to what is, hopefully, a shocker that the audience won't be expecting. In R&D before production I also tackled my first character animation, but sadly was not able to use it for the film. Instead I did what Pixar usually does, and added in the character animation during the credits.
In other news, I recently filmed 3 interviews at Fusion Studios and I developed a motion graphics template for introducing the music artist being filmed. The interviews are all done, they just need to be rendered and delivered which I will be able to do this weekend.
We are also putting together a group to enter the 72 hour Windie City Shootout in Chicago next month. So, that will definitely be fun to work on, plus it will be the first time I've worked with this group since "Orbit Control" which was a nice production.
Well, two more productions down, one coming up next month, I just may be able to startup my "Tron: Defiance" short film again in the next week or so!
Here's the Fusion interview template I designed:
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