Education suggestions... at DVinfo.net

Shawn Wright · November 8th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Hopefully next week I will get my 7D.

I have had a portrait studio for over 20 years and I have always wanted to learn to make my own film.

What is a good book or DVD series where a guy can learn what I need to learn. Or at least to get a good jump start.

Thanks,
Shawn

David Chapman · November 8th, 2009, 06:44 PM

How to use the 7D for filmmaking? Philip Bloom's Training DVD is good, but pricy. Here's the DVInfo review:
Review: Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography with Philip Bloom DVD DV Info Net

*You might be able to find quite a bit of Philip Bloom tips by just visiting his blog and other online video resources. He did a spot on RedGiant TV, although I don't know what all he covers in the DVD that I haven't seen before.

How to be a filmmaker?
The best book that I have ever read about filmmaking is Robert Rodriguez's "Rebel Without a Cause." You can get it for $10 on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player (9780452271876): Robert Rodriguez: Books

For general knowledge of frame rates, editing and other, I would get a Lynda.com account for only $25 monthly. I have never cancelled mine as I always go and find something I'm looking for. Much better than book resources. I have all of the Apple Pro Training books, but Lynda has the same information and it's easier to find again.

For lighting, I'm finding strobist.blogspot.com to be a great resource. This is all meant for photography, but you can translate the ideas to video well.

Shawn Wright · November 8th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the help.

November 8th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#1
Shawn Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 50	Education suggestions... Hopefully next week I will get my 7D. I have had a portrait studio for over 20 years and I have always wanted to learn to make my own film. What is a good book or DVD series where a guy can learn what I need to learn. Or at least to get a good jump start. Thanks, Shawn

November 8th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#2
David Chapman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	How to use the 7D for filmmaking? Philip Bloom's Training DVD is good, but pricy. Here's the DVInfo review: Review: Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography with Philip Bloom DVD DV Info Net You might be able to find quite a bit of Philip Bloom tips by just visiting his blog and other online video resources. He did a spot on RedGiant TV, although I don't know what all he covers in the DVD that I haven't seen before. How to be a filmmaker?* The best book that I have ever read about filmmaking is Robert Rodriguez's "Rebel Without a Cause." You can get it for $10 on Amazon: Amazon.com: Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player (9780452271876): Robert Rodriguez: Books For general knowledge of frame rates, editing and other, I would get a Lynda.com account for only $25 monthly. I have never cancelled mine as I always go and find something I'm looking for. Much better than book resources. I have all of the Apple Pro Training books, but Lynda has the same information and it's easier to find again. For lighting, I'm finding strobist.blogspot.com to be a great resource. This is all meant for photography, but you can translate the ideas to video well. __________________ David Chapman www.davechapfilms.com

November 8th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#3
Shawn Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 50	Thanks for the help.