Phil Bloom blog post on shooting location narrative at DVinfo.net

Jenn Kramer · November 29th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Phil has a new blog post up about his experiences shooting a 1 day short with the 7D. Some good stuff in here for folks who are planning similar projects:

Shooting short drama “Present Tense” on the Canon 7D | Philip Bloom

Phil Bloom · November 29th, 2009, 04:49 PM

Thanks for getting this up Jenn. I was about to post a link!

Jenn Kramer · November 29th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I gave you 8 minutes, man! :)

Looks like the shoot went well, considering the light/time constraints. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Jim Culp · November 29th, 2009, 07:11 PM

That post must have taken quite a bit of time- I'm glad Phil is willing to share his experiences with us.

Michael Maier · November 29th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Very good and detailed article. I find it interesting that he used such a high sharpness setting. Isn't the consensus to turn sharpness all the way down?

Liam Hall · November 30th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Yep, good on you Phil for posting your experience with this type of shoot and for giving so much detail. One point I noticed from your BTS shots was the lack of matte-box or lens hood. That's a compromise I'm rarely happy to make and would always recommend one or other. I haven't received my fader ND yet and wondered if using it on your shoot meant it was difficult to attach a hood?

Phil Bloom · November 30th, 2009, 07:02 AM

yep vari-nd and matte box don't get very well together...cannot access the vari-nd to adjust

Phil Bloom · November 30th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Maier

Very good and detailed article. I find it interesting that he used such a high sharpness setting. Isn't the consensus to turn sharpness all the way down?

i turned sharpness down one notch. Picture profiles are always an experiment for me. I recommend turning all the way down...i wanted to try down one notch for this one

Peter Corbett · November 30th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Nice work as always Phil. A number of bloggers have asked about your Neutral settings on the film. Did you set the sharpness one notch left from the centre position? I thought you may have got extra moire on the actor's tie or aliasing on the bricks.

David Chapman · November 30th, 2009, 10:01 AM

This was greatly detailed and motivating. I love that you talked about the "on location" experience and not just about the camera. The owner kicking you out and you got some quick clips to wrap everything when he walked away! I loved it. You're definitely the best online mentor!

Richard Gooderick · November 30th, 2009, 10:04 AM

I may be shooting a commercial with my 5Dmk2 so this was really helpful. Thanks.
(Phil - I'm in Isleworth. If you are doing something similar again and want to borrow my Cool Lights LED 600 - it's battery powered and mounts on a stand etc - send me a message).

November 29th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#1
Jenn Kramer Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389 Images: 1	Phil Bloom blog post on shooting location narrative Phil has a new blog post up about his experiences shooting a 1 day short with the 7D. Some good stuff in here for folks who are planning similar projects: Shooting short drama “Present Tense” on the Canon 7D \| Philip Bloom

November 29th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#2
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	Thanks for getting this up Jenn. I was about to post a link! __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

November 30th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#6
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	Yep, good on you Phil for posting your experience with this type of shoot and for giving so much detail. One point I noticed from your BTS shots was the lack of matte-box or lens hood. That's a compromise I'm rarely happy to make and would always recommend one or other. I haven't received my fader ND yet and wondered if using it on your shoot meant it was difficult to attach a hood? __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net

November 30th, 2009, 07:02 AM	#7
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	yep vari-nd and matte box don't get very well together...cannot access the vari-nd to adjust __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

November 30th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#10
David Chapman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	This was greatly detailed and motivating. I love that you talked about the "on location" experience and not just about the camera. The owner kicking you out and you got some quick clips to wrap everything when he walked away! I loved it. You're definitely the best online mentor! __________________ David Chapman www.davechapfilms.com

November 29th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#3
Jenn Kramer Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389 Images: 1	I gave you 8 minutes, man! :) Looks like the shoot went well, considering the light/time constraints. Can't wait to see the finished product.

November 29th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#4
Jim Culp New Boot Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Palm Valley, FL Posts: 7	That post must have taken quite a bit of time- I'm glad Phil is willing to share his experiences with us.

November 29th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#5
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Very good and detailed article. I find it interesting that he used such a high sharpness setting. Isn't the consensus to turn sharpness all the way down?

November 30th, 2009, 07:44 AM	#9
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Nice work as always Phil. A number of bloggers have asked about your Neutral settings on the film. Did you set the sharpness one notch left from the centre position? I thought you may have got extra moire on the actor's tie or aliasing on the bricks.

November 30th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#11
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	I may be shooting a commercial with my 5Dmk2 so this was really helpful. Thanks. (Phil - I'm in Isleworth. If you are doing something similar again and want to borrow my Cool Lights LED 600 - it's battery powered and mounts on a stand etc - send me a message). __________________ http://www.gooderick.com