60D Video Test

Willis · 25 Nov 2010 at 12:18

Been thinking of having a play with video for a wile now but didn't know where to start so last week went out a purchased a Canon 60D and 50mm f1.4 and got my head stuck into Final Cut Pro (video editing software for Mac) which is bloody hard to use.

This weekend I went on a road trip to do a shoot with Julie Bruville. We shoot my usual image stuff but I told her about my ideas for video work and she was up for me to try some bit & bobs. All where shot in a old Hospital which was wicked in itself.

This is a few hours work editing and please remember I've never done it before and Julie was fab for helping me out. I know its not perfect and things wrong but just wanted to see what people thought as a add on to a models portfolio.

Shot in my mad and wacky way to try and match my photography, also a couple of images from the shoot.

http://vimeo.com/17160151

Kadafi · 25 Nov 2010 at 12:27

very nice.

in ref to the video, some of the shots look a little soft. although i imagine its hard to get it spot on. I like the colours and light at the 56sec mark.

ScarySquirrel · 25 Nov 2010 at 12:35

Really nice dude, great shots as well (although not keen on the 5th one, love the top 4 though). I love the tone and the colours.

She looks like a very fun model to work with as well.

Downsy · 25 Nov 2010 at 12:39

Excellent work, I'm watching it with the sound off (don't even know if it has sound) and it works really well like a slightly unnerving, but intimate nostalgia piece. The small depth of field and the framing makes everything look so close.

Mp4 · 25 Nov 2010 at 12:58

Nice work!

How much data did that video take up on the CF cards?

& How much is the 60D? Its the newest Canon is it not?

Willis · 25 Nov 2010 at 13:03

Mp4 said:
Nice work!

How much data did that video take up on the CF cards?

& How much is the 60D? Its the newest Canon is it not?

Thanks guys, also the 60D was about 800ish also had a 7D but just sold it as was no different to the 60D and has the flip out screen.

Now thinking of selling the 60D as I have the new Sony A55 coming which has auto focus

alexakasloth · 25 Nov 2010 at 15:21

Very nice, the only bit of crit I can give is the change in aspect ratios looking out of place, and a shot which looks copied and pasted but with a different effect.

Phate · 25 Nov 2010 at 15:35

Off topic I need to find some good locations and do some shoots, been a while

v0n · 25 Nov 2010 at 20:41

Willis said:
Thanks guys, also the 60D was about 800ish also had a 7D but just sold it as was no different to the 60D and has the flip out screen.

Now thinking of selling the 60D as I have the new Sony A55 coming which has auto focus

Sony A55 would be step backwards from 60D. Yes, it has some unusual toys, but in reality - image quality is worse, cont. autofocus struggles, screen flip is all wrong and I'd say you'll be lucky if battery lasts 1/4th that of 60D, let alone with geotagging on.

RIZZEE · 25 Nov 2010 at 20:49

I've had a go at the 60D at work, pretty nice camera but the tilty screen is off putting to me personally. Still saving up for a 7D

nice video though, like the tonal range

86JR · 26 Nov 2010 at 04:13

Thought you shot Nikon Willis ? Why no D7000 ?

Willis · 26 Nov 2010 at 08:08

v0n said:
Sony A55 would be step backwards from 60D. Yes, it has some unusual toys, but in reality - image quality is worse, cont. autofocus struggles, screen flip is all wrong and I'd say you'll be lucky if battery lasts 1/4th that of 60D, let alone with geotagging on.

One reason only and that's the auto focus, yes the 60D might be slightly better, what I want it for I don't think I'm going to see the difference.

twoblacklines said:
Thought you shot Nikon Willis ? Why no D7000 ?

I do I have a D3 for my stills, but wanted a flip screen and the D7000 is fixed. Had a 7D and chopped in for the 60D and now going to give the A55 and the Sigma 30mm f1.4 as I want to shoot as the lowest aperture possible. As its purely for video work think the Sony might be perfect and its cheaper.

Phate · 26 Nov 2010 at 08:29

Willis whereabouts are you based?

I'd love to travel down one weekend and do a shoot with you

- I like your work and would love to see how you 'roll' hehe

Willis · 26 Nov 2010 at 08:49

Phate said:
Willis whereabouts are you based?

I'd love to travel down one weekend and do a shoot with you - I like your work and would love to see how you 'roll' hehe

I'm based in Torquay, was thinking if a few of you wanted to come down from London way could have a play in my studio and show you some local location spots etc, i'll get a model to tag along so you have something to shoot.

Phate · 26 Nov 2010 at 08:57

Willis said:
I'm based in Torquay, was thinking if a few of you wanted to come down from London way could have a play in my studio and show you some local location spots etc, i'll get a model to tag along so you have something to shoot.

Sounds good to me dude. Feel free to drop us a line with some dates in Jan and Feb?

- See if we can sort something out hehe. It's location stuff I want to do, but studio stuff I'm never gonna say no to, can bring my lights if you want extras that we can play with if needed.

Email is [email protected]

Cheers,
Jake

86JR · 26 Nov 2010 at 09:50

Willis said:
One reason only and that's the auto focus, yes the 60D might be slightly better, what I want it for I don't think I'm going to see the difference.

I do I have a D3 for my stills, but wanted a flip screen and the D7000 is fixed. Had a 7D and chopped in for the 60D and now going to give the A55 and the Sigma 30mm f1.4 as I want to shoot as the lowest aperture possible. As its purely for video work think the Sony might be perfect and its cheaper.

I played with an A850 before i bought Nikon and i found it amazing, just felt so much more natural in my hand than anythink Canon or Nikon had to offer. But the limited lens' put me off it!