PICTURE STYLE
This is one of the most important settings. There are a number of ideas for the best settings to use so it is a matter of working out what you prefer by testing different settings. One setting for one condition may not suit another.
The idea is to capture as much information from the initial footage from the camera so it can be used for better results in the post production stage of your editing. This will result in a flat looking un-saturated image, which looks unappealing but will have more detail in the shadows and highlights. This image will allow a better end result in post production.
Select Picture Style
Select User Def. 1
Press INFO button on camera
Change Picture Style to Neutral
Scroll down to Sharpness – Use Setting from 0 to 2 (Reduces artefacts)
Scroll down to Contrast – Set to range of 3 to 4 stops to left of 0 point
Scroll down to Saturation – Set to range of 2 to 3 stops to left of 0 point
Color Tone leave as is – 0
So It looks like this 
The results were extremely interesting
Thanks to those of you who attended Michael’s first DSLR Video workshop ” The Moving Landscape ” . Sorry to the people who tried to book after it had been sold out. We are in the process of getting another course together.
It was an informative and inspiring day, it was great to see and hear how he created such a unique stunning body of work. As promised we’ve been able to post some of Michael’s insights into what settings to use with his favorite camera the Canon 5D MkII.
Part A covers the custom settings recommended
C.Fn II :Image Settings
Long Exp. Noise reduction – Off
High ISO speed noise reduct’n – Disable
Highlight tone priority – Disable, Enable will add grain
Auto Lighting Optimizer – Disable
Part B will posted later this week, which covers the “Picture Style Settings” which is so important to getting the best starting point for your videos.
Team Digital will be stocking the new range of Redrock Micro products.
Redrock Microsystems design high quality hybrid support rigs for DSLR Video.
Ultra lightweight and Ultra portable, these rigs allow you to achieve cinema-quality output from your DSLR Video. There are number of different rigs to suit all your needs and budgets.
Sold Out
Team Digital is very pleased to present “The Moving Landscape” seminar. This will be the first time that Michael Fletcher has given an insight into how he has created such a stunning body of work. What he’s been able to achieve using the DSLR Video format is a must see. Please click on the link below to see some of those works.
Michael’s Vimeo Site
In this 2 hour seminar Michael will give us an insight into how powerful DSLR Video is , and how to unlock that power. Covering points on
Focus
Exposure
Audio
Frame rates
Editing workflow
Output
Saturday 12th of June 11.00am to 1.00pm $ 39.00 per head
Held at Team Digital 268 Lord Street Perth
Limited numbers to book contact Bianca on 93283377 or email bianca@teamdigital.com.au
Over the new year we loaned Michael Fletcher the Canon 1D Mark IV to take some footage in Sydney, including the famous Sydney New Year fireworks. Check it out for yourself on the link below. Thank Michael.
Here is the first snippet of footage from the brand new canon 1D mark IV. Michael didn’t get the best light, we have all experienced that problem before! The footage of the fireworks is exceptional. Looks pretty good in low light, would like to see some stills from this puppy. Will get some on Saturday night at the Trigger movie shoot.
Click here to view footage
We also have had the Mark IV at the Hopman Cup and that report and images will be posted next week.
