Handy iPhone Apps for Filmmakers - Part 1
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This is an interesting use of the iPhone to act as a sort of remote trigger and monitor for your DSLR. It's not quite as useful for video as it is for still but as more folks are mixing it up between stills and video at once in the studio, it could come in handy. Besides, let's face it, who doesn't like using their iPhone in new and cool ways. Check out DSLR Camera Remote for more info. $19.99 is a bit steep for an iPhone app, so there's also a LITE version.
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Applications Jem Schofield is back with a tutorial on automated conversion of your 5D Mark II clips to ProRes for much better editing performance and quality. He also has some good recommendations for tripods to use with your 5D. Check it out at the C47:
http://www.thec47.com/gearbox/5dmkii-compressor-droplets.html
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I think Philip Bloom is the man when it comes to the 5D Mark II. He's created an awesome training course that gives you everything you need to know to get the most of this camera. I'm so into it I cut a deal with Philip to sell his disc myself. So if you're interested in knowing more head on over to the Call Box store here:
http://www.callboxlive.com/products/canon-5d-dvd
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I'm a big fan of great movie sound, that's what separates the big boys from the home movies. With the 5D Mark II, the best way to get good sound is to record it on another device that's optimized for audio. Jem Schofield teams up with Abel Cine Tech for this tutorial:
Jem put together this video describing how to sync external recorded audio with HD video shot on the Canon 5D Mark II. The 5D Mark II records audio from a built-in mic, but for improved quality Jem uses the Zoom H4N to record audio from a shotgun mic. He then goes over his process for syncing audio tracks quickly and easily with a plugin for Final Cut Pro called PluralEyes.
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