2011 is dead… long live 2012

As 2011 comes to a close I was wondering if I got a lot accomplished this year, after all I wasn’t certain I had much to write about over the past few months. But that isn’t close to the truth.

Quick Note #2

Things are busy. So busy I don’t have the time for a full blog post. Here are some of the notes..

Quick Notes…

A couple of quick comments…

What photography has made me forget…

So I’ve gotten into photography with my 60D and have learned a lot about taking pictures like f/stop, aperture, shutter speeds and depth of field. I have taken over 600 pictures in last few weeks (not really that much when you think about it). I even have a chance to have some of my work purchased! But I have to go back to my wheelhouse, video!

Editing Inspiration

Editing weddings are a funny business. Does more of your inspiration come as you record the various events (Pre-ceremony (getting ready), Ceremony, Post-ceremony (picture taking), Reception) or do you shoot with as many cameras as possible (4+) and then have all of your creativity come to life during editing? Is it even an Either/Or situation?

Canon 60D Review (Part Deux)

As I mentioned before (previous post) this post isn’t really a review of the 60D. Many others (dpreview & photographyblog etc.) have good, technical reviews of this fine product. This post is more like a view into my experience in becoming a better videographer through the use of video on a  DSLR.

It has Arrived! (a Canon 60D Review)

Not that the world needs another Canon 60D review but I need to put this device through its paces and it helps to write down what I did for future reference. Besides, it’s fun. First, however, I need to tell you about my entire purchasing experience.

Time for new equipment…

It’s time to move up to full HD. Why, you ask, especially since I had a whole argument against moving to HD.  No client I have had has asked for HD. I don’t even have full HD (that is a whole other story)! But now that you can have HD on YouTube and Vimeo it means that you have the option to upload HD video. To have the option you need to have the ability. A Canon GL2 (which is a GREAT SD camera for the price) does not have the ability to shoot HD.

Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX)

I had the opportunity to attend WFX in Atlanta this year along with one of my best friends. It was a great opportunity to meet with some vendors, find out about the newer technologies that are being released, and a great chance to get to touch some of the items that are currently available. Roland, Yamaha, Canon, Panasonic, Grass Valley among MANY others were at the expo showing their wares.

Video Taping Contrasts

When taking pictures or shooting video there is one singular important thing that cannot be overlooked. It doesn’t necessarily hinge on your equipment or your subject; it’s lighting! Not lightning (though that could add something) it is lighting.  It can make or break your project. Even Video Cameras that can shoot in low lux need lighting unless you want to shoot your video in “Night Scope” Green. Ugh. Now what does my last two video shoots have to do with lighting?