Russ Pond

Another Canon 7D video, wedding video actually

This really a pretty amazing video to be shot on a Digital SLR. In the bio, the filmmakers wrote:

the skinny:
// one cinematographer
// two Canon 7D cams
// four lenses; 50 f1.2, 24 f1.4, 100 macro f2.8, 70-200 f4 non-IS
// one tripod, one monopod, one cinevate pegasus heavy lifter (slider)
// audio was through a tascam and zoom h4n paired with sennheiser ew g2 wireless lavs
//no external lighting was utilized in any of the shots in the final piece. everything was working with what was there.

It’s the last statement that gets me: “no external lighting”. That’s amazing! To have such beauty and quality without tons of lighting gear is truly amazing. That is probably the most appealing aspect of this DSLR footage.

November 29, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Video Clips Tagged With Canon 7d, Vimeo

Canon 7D Music Video

I’m growing more and more fascinated by this DSLR video era that’s coming of age. First, it was the Canon 5D Mark II, but recently, Canon released a more video-friendly Canon 7D that really is quite amazing in low-light.

I’ve created a new blog category called 7D, and I will be posting the videos I find along the way that are shot with this camera or it’s big brother, the Canon 5D, Mark II.

Here’s a music video that was shot with the 7D on a steadicam in one single take. That alone is amazing!

November 29, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Video Clips Tagged With Canon 7d, Vimeo

The Vendor Client Relationships

My brother sent me this video. It’s pretty funny. I’ve been on both sides of this fence.

For anyone who runs their own business or if you’re a freelancer, you’ll get a kick out of this:

November 25, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Client Relationship Tagged With clients, vendors

Doritos Commercial – Where’s your Happy Place?

We finally finished our Doritos 30 second commercial for the Crash the Super Bowl contest.

You can watch the embedded video below, or go to our video on the site to leave comments. (Comments are greatly appreciated, but requires that you register with them.)

Let us know what you think!

I’ve included an HD version of the video since the servers are overloaded right now with last minute entries and uploads.

High-quality, Vimeo version

November 9, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Video Clips Tagged With commercials, HVX-200

Switching from YouTube to Vimeo

I think I’ve decided to switch my video hosting needs from YouTube to Vimeo.

The pattern I’m seeing is that YouTube is starting to remind me a lot of MySpace — cluttered, buggy, not user friendly, and full of trash. Vimeo feels a lot more like Facebook — clean, structured, user friendly and fun — other than Facebook’s bazillion apps. I hate those things.

Here are a few things I like about Vimeo:

  • Not only do they have more thumbnails to choose from, they let you upload your own.
  • The video quality just seems better. When uploading the Fissure web series on YouTube, it almost always glitched on the opening. Vimeo was perfect.
  • I love how Vimeo gives you a Quicktime MP4 download option. Very cool!
  • I’ve started using Vimeo for client reviews. The password protected feature rocks.
  • The overall interface is just clean, uncluttered and easy to use.

So, I’m making the switch.  Here’s the Fissure movie trailer from Vimeo:

As a comparison, here’s the YouTube video of the Fissure trailer:

November 6, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Articles, Mastering & Distribution, Project Management, Video Clips Tagged With Vimeo, YouTube

Increasing Knowledge

I always find it fascinating how fast technology is changing. We are in such rapid technological advances, that it’ll make your head spin.

I’m an electrical engineer, coming through college and into the workplace right when computers were become more mainstream and the Internet was on the cusp of something big.  This video is a great example of how fast times are changing.

This rapid dissemention of knowledge and information reminds of the following prophetic scripture:

At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued. Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like stars forever. But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end. Many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase. (Daniel 12:1-4).

November 5, 2009 By Russ Pond Leave a Comment
Filed Under Personal Tagged With technology