Training Summary

This training is specifically aimed at EOS 7D owners but much of what is taught also applies to the EOS 550D/Rebel T2i. Each component part is broken down and explained with practical demonstration and tips on how to achieve consistent and creative results.

Who is this Training For?

FOUNDATION LEVEL, Professional Photographers who want to understand what additional kit you need and how to set your camera up to shoot video. Keen photography and video enthusiasts interested in understanding video capabilities of the Canon EOS 7D and aspiring Film Makers new to D-SLR. If you are new to the video capabilities of these cameras this training will equip you with a solid set of skills to enhance your film making projects with confidence. Phil shows you his kit and how he uses it.

What's Covered?

You will learn how Phil sets up is EOS 7D to achieve optimum results when shooting video. You will learn how to record good audio, shoot in different HD frame rates, and how the crop actor affects focal length. You will also learn about the different effects crop factor has on lens selection. You will learn about the kit Phil uses, and how he uses it.

Main Section

Introduction, Sound Limitations of the 7D, Setting up the Camera Menu, Expanded ISO, Creating a more Filmic Picture Profile, How to Focus Using a Follow Focus, Using a Monitor, Using a Viewfinder, Setting correct Shutter Speed for video, Re-mapping the Operational Controls Controlling Exposure, Using a Matte Box, Selecting Lenses, Sensor Crop Factor, Tips for Shooting Handheld, Using Video Support, Video Frame Rates Shooting in Slow Motion, Recording Sound, Shooting a Sequence, Rolling Shutter, Avoiding Flicker form Artificial Lights, Shooting at Night, Timelapse Techniques

Bonus Features

Post Production Workflow (Final Cut Pro), Importing Files for Edit, Creating Slow Motion, Converting Timelapse Frames into Video

About Philip Bloom

Philip is a Film maker, Director, DoP and editor, based in London, England (but can often be found driving across America from meet up to meet up). He's been working in Broadcast Television for over 20 years. An early adopter of Depth of Field adaptors in video, he quickly embraced the video capabilities of D-SLRS in April 2009. He has immersed himself in D-SLR video and is now widely regarded as one of the worlds leading authorities on D-SLR Video. He recently completed b Unit filming 'Red Tails', a George Lucas feature film, filming on the EOS 7D.
Phil is a charming and witty tutor in this no nonsense accelerated guide to the 7D and what you need to shoot video well.

Please Note

- Philip uses equipment in this DVD training that he has both purchased and also that he has been loaned and or given by various manufacturers for review or appraisal. Some of this equipment features in this DVD. However Philip is clear in his summary that he uses the very best top end gear because this is what he does for a living. He is not suggesting that in order to shoot great video you need go out and spend thousands of $$ on kit. There are many manufactures now offering accessories to suit all budgets. This training as provided AS is for educational purposes. Philip Bloom is not employed by F-Stop Academy and and he has an ethics statement regarding his affiliate arrangements clearly positioned on his website. If you have any concerns please refer directly to www.philipbloom.co.uk We urge you to apply your own due diligence when purchasing equipment featured in this training.