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Article Archive for August 2011

Using Neutral Density Filters for DSLR Video Production Using Neutral Density Filters for DSLR Video Production
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxVO6Xx_3ck

During our adventure into shooting video with a DSLR such as the Canon EOS 7D one of the recent things we looked at was that you should maintain a shutter speed of twice the frame …

Poor Man’s DSLR Focus Pulling Poor Man’s DSLR Focus Pulling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjpn5yxC2xY

One of the best things about shooting video with a DSLR is the ability to use lenses with large apertures in order to have a short depth of field. This allows you to change the …

Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video Why Shutter Speed Matters With DSLR Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lItCq5Gp6vw

I will be the first to admit that when I try to take on a new skill that I become completely obsessed with really understanding every aspect of it in order to do the best …

Vanguard Auctus Plus 324AT Tripod Review Vanguard Auctus Plus 324AT Tripod Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV3vb6ff1tA

I am not really a “tripod guy” as I do as much handheld as possible but once in a while you do need a tripod so I have used a Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT for …

Getting Started with DSLR Video Getting Started with DSLR Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ikoi6gHzyI

Ok, so I finally broke down and bought a new camera, I picked up a 7D  and so my 50D has been relegated to being a backup camera. While you could certainly go one and …

Photography Basics: Controlling Exposure Photography Basics: Controlling Exposure

We are beginning a series we are going to call photography basics to help explore the basics of digital photography. While the focus is on digital photography, all of the concepts will apply whether you are shooting film or digital. In this first installment we are going to look at how to control exposure by manipulating the different settings on the camera such as ISO, Shutter, and Aperture. Upcoming installments will focus on other areas such as depth of field, motion control, and specific shooting scenarios.