Training DVD for 5D2 at DVinfo.net

L.J. Morelli · January 23rd, 2010, 05:55 PM

There's about 3 or 4 I found on line. Their reviews vary widely. Does anyone own one and love it? Or tell me which one to stay away from. Thanks.

James Miller · January 25th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Hi L.J

There is a review on Philip Blooms 5DMK2 on this site under 'Articles'
Review: Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography with Philip Bloom DVD at DVInfo.net

He was the first to produce a DVD for the 5DMK2. Here is a link to an extract of the DVD.
LearnDSLRvideo — Welcome

James

L.J. Morelli · January 25th, 2010, 11:41 AM

Yes, I'm aware of that, but I need one geared more towards stills.

Tito Haggardt · January 25th, 2010, 01:23 PM

i had the same problem
i never shot stills just video
i put the camera on a tripod and opened up the manual and started on page one
it falls together but video is a diffrent animal so you have to really think how your shot is going to look and plan it out. but it works to plan it out like you are shooting a still. a lot of stills, real fast.

heres a nice artical on the video side
Easy Canon 5D post ? Round II digitalfilms

aloha
tito

Morton Molyneux · January 26th, 2010, 11:03 PM

Have a look at this site.

Blue Crane Digital - DVD Titles

cheers

Morton

Scott Aubuchon · February 5th, 2010, 01:26 PM

I purchased and watched Blooms "Learn the 5D Mark 2"... it was OK, but I didn't really get much from it. Keep in mind, I was already a fairly experienced user, but still not happy with my results. I was hoping for more... but unless you are a real beginner, I wouldn't bother... I wouldn't be sour if it cost about half what it did.

Roberto Lanczos · February 6th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Aubuchon

I purchased and watched Blooms "Learn the 5D Mark 2"... it was OK, but I didn't really get much from it.

Same here...

I bought the 5D mkII training from philip, and it was total waste of money for me. I do believe is excellent for beginners and those who just got the 5D or 7D.

Plus+, i fell into the trap with the 7D training also, hoping to get something new.
To my surprise, all topics were already covered here in the forum before the release.
i couldn't get anything new from any of the dics.

270$ OOOUCH!!! i could've use that in a good lens.

Peer Landa · February 6th, 2010, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberto Lanczos

I bought the 5D mkII training from philip, and it was total waste of money for me. [...] 270$ OOOUCH!!! i could've use that in a good lens.

What?! Is Bloom's DVD really $270...?! I wonder what on this earth could be on that DVD which would justify such a price tag. Pray tell.

-- peer

Roberto Lanczos · February 7th, 2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peer Landa

What?! Is Bloom's DVD really $270...?! I wonder what on this earth could be on that DVD which would justify such a price tag.

135$ each +plus shipping.

everything is pretty much covered here in the forum thou.

Matthew Roddy · February 8th, 2010, 12:42 PM

With all due respect to Phillip Bloom's work and all he's given the Community, I can't recommend the video(s) either.

I had a chance to watch them last night, hoping for even a single gem.
The material was really centered to a new videographer, and only barely touched on how to get the most out of the 5DM2 (though it did mention some of the shortcomings, so a new user would know what to expect).

If you have even a clue how to shoot and what camera does, and if you've read a few posts here on this awesome forum, you already know everything offered on the DVD.

Phillip is a pro and knows his material well, but there's just nothing offered on this title to capture anything other than the absolute novice who knows not a single thing about the craft.

This is, of course, just an opinion of one guy. Your mileage will vary.

Ryan Koo · February 16th, 2010, 06:55 PM

Allow me to recommend my DSLR Guide, which is not a video but rather a web page containing 10,000 words for the grand total of $0.00!

The DSLR Cinematography Guide

Hope you find it helpful! I'll be updating it with some new sections tomorrow.

Ryan

January 23rd, 2010, 05:55 PM	#1
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	Training DVD for 5D2 There's about 3 or 4 I found on line. Their reviews vary widely. Does anyone own one and love it? Or tell me which one to stay away from. Thanks.

January 25th, 2010, 01:23 PM	#4
Tito Haggardt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocean View Hawaii Posts: 88	i had the same problem i never shot stills just video i put the camera on a tripod and opened up the manual and started on page one it falls together but video is a diffrent animal so you have to really think how your shot is going to look and plan it out. but it works to plan it out like you are shooting a still. a lot of stills, real fast. heres a nice artical on the video side Easy Canon 5D post ? Round II digitalfilms aloha tito Last edited by Tito Haggardt; January 25th, 2010 at 01:28 PM. Reason: misspelling

February 5th, 2010, 01:26 PM	#6
Scott Aubuchon Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 105	I purchased and watched Blooms "Learn the 5D Mark 2"... it was OK, but I didn't really get much from it. Keep in mind, I was already a fairly experienced user, but still not happy with my results. I was hoping for more... but unless you are a real beginner, I wouldn't bother... I wouldn't be sour if it cost about half what it did. __________________ My Awesome Show (SD) My Awesome Show (HD) iTunes

January 25th, 2010, 06:02 AM	#2
James Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 317	Hi L.J There is a review on Philip Blooms 5DMK2 on this site under 'Articles' Review: Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography with Philip Bloom DVD at DVInfo.net He was the first to produce a DVD for the 5DMK2. Here is a link to an extract of the DVD. LearnDSLRvideo — Welcome James

January 25th, 2010, 11:41 AM	#3
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	Yes, I'm aware of that, but I need one geared more towards stills.

January 26th, 2010, 11:03 PM	#5
Morton Molyneux Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 98	Have a look at this site. Blue Crane Digital - DVD Titles cheers Morton

February 8th, 2010, 12:42 PM	#10
Matthew Roddy Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 307	With all due respect to Phillip Bloom's work and all he's given the Community, I can't recommend the video(s) either. I had a chance to watch them last night, hoping for even a single gem. The material was really centered to a new videographer, and only barely touched on how to get the most out of the 5DM2 (though it did mention some of the shortcomings, so a new user would know what to expect). If you have even a clue how to shoot and what camera does, and if you've read a few posts here on this awesome forum, you already know everything offered on the DVD. Phillip is a pro and knows his material well, but there's just nothing offered on this title to capture anything other than the absolute novice who knows not a single thing about the craft. This is, of course, just an opinion of one guy. Your mileage will vary.

February 16th, 2010, 06:55 PM	#11
Ryan Koo Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 92	Allow me to recommend my DSLR Guide, which is not a video but rather a web page containing 10,000 words for the grand total of $0.00! The DSLR Cinematography Guide Hope you find it helpful! I'll be updating it with some new sections tomorrow. Ryan