New Gear - Nikon D5100

Yesterday I bought a Nikon D5100. Although I have access to equipment from work I thought as long as we're buying a DSLR, why not get one that shoots 1080p video. It will prove pretty useful for spontaneous shoots where I may not have immediate access to equipment from work.

In many ways the Canon T3i is a superior "video" camera but seeing as how I was already committed to Nikon, because of the lenses and accessories that I already own, it's not a bad deal. Here's an example of it's potential...

Fragments from Nikon France on Vimeo.

It looks pretty darn good. But it'll still take some mindful film making and better lenses. Check out the "making of"...

Making Of Fragments (English Subtitles) from Nikon France on Vimeo.

I will looking at accessories over the next couple days and can't wait to start shooting.

Short Story Example + BTS - "Plot Device"

Plot Device from Red Giant on Vimeo.

Red Giant TV Episode #57: Behind the Scenes of Plot Device from Red Giant on Vimeo.

This post is kind of a doozey. Not only does it show off some effects packages that we could look into (I actually have access to two or three of them through work) but it also has a great little behind the scenes featurette. I'd love to talk about how they made this short with you guys.