sanveer

I tried Magisto, and, it was quite neat. It actually did everything. I didn't really do anything, except like up the videos (in the order that I wanted them to be edited, sequentially), the music, and the look of the video. But, it has issues, since the possibilities are limited, and, the fact, that you can only save it, in some places.   I tried another editing software, VidTrim, but, I found the interface extremely complicated.    Both these apps, use the videos, which you already have, on your phone (or shoot, or download), and, I think, they both are restricted to 720p. Plus, they take quite a bit of time, to process. 

I am surprised, that none of the Canon users have mentioned DSLR Controller. It does seem to have a Whole Lot of features. I wish it would work fir Mirrorless too (Panasonic). 

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Will try some more apps this time  ;)

Canon should just give us that sensor. Mass produce it, so that they can keep prices reasonably down. I guess, they haven't done anything worth writing home about, since the 5D Mark ii. After that, only minor, cosmetic changes have taken place, across the entire Canon DSLR range. I am talking about this sensor ...  :P   http://www.canon.com/news/2013/mar04e.html

Has anyone tried their hand at filmmaking apps? If yes, which ones did you like, in particular, and, would recommend, to other filmmakers?   I have tried a clapboard app, once. It was pretty neat. I also, used the light app, where different colours of light are available, as well as light blinking, at varying speeds. It was great for creating horror effects, and carrying cheap, portable lighting, which was super portable (for super close up, though). I used it on an iPad. I tried Celtx, but, I don't particularly fancy script formatting apps, so, that wasn't for me. I've tried sound effects, and the teleprompter. The teleprompter was great.    I've wanted to try using some music making app (garage band, caustic etc), but, I am not too sure, about my ear for music. Also, since I've never really tried my hand at creating music (I learnt how to play the guitar and the synthesizer, as a kid), I am a little unsure.   Anyways, I sold my iPad, so, I wanna try apps for my android. Maybe on a smaller phone or phablet size device.   Any suggestions?

Hahaha ... I know what you're talking about. I have a lot of old gizmos too. But, not all of them are in great shape. I have the spotless, for 6-12 months. Once they fall, then they start falling, every few days, flying out of moving cars, down staircases, etc etc. They still work, perfectly we;;, but, they just don't look, that good, aesthetically ...  :P

Wow. That's really nice of you. And, the links are really informative.   I usually let the over-smart people, on film sets (and in Life, otherwise, as well), shoot themselves, in the foot. At times, I even instigate them, to try and push their confidence, on subjects they have absolutely no idea about. Sometimes, people don't notice, but, when they do, its a dirty laugh riot ...  :P   Thanks again 

  I tried, but, couldn't find the topic there. Also, I found the juvenile policing by Vitaly extremely weird. Its like one is back in kindergarden. Also, his views regarding a lot of products are strange, considering, from the views, which are contrary to user reviews, and his admissions, that he has never really used them. He dismisses a lot of products, he has absolute no idea about.  

Here:   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller&feature=related_apps   There are, apparently, quite a few apps, which help monitor photos and video for Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Unfortunately, except Panasonic's own (for the GH3), I didn't really find one, for Panasonic.   Also, you should check out the right stand, wire/ cable and other accessories.

  I am guessing, that, if you use a retina resolution display, then, you would need a reasonably fast processor, so, that, there isn't too much,or any lag, and, that, the video doesn't hang. Something, probably, as fast, if not faster, than the Google Nexus 10, or faster. I am only guessing, especially, after I read about the i5 based Panasonic 4k Tablet's video hanging, during one of those electronic shows.

I am curious, as to whether people use their Smartphones and tablets, as external monitors, since they seem more portable, and noticeably cheaper, as monitors. Also, with Apps like DSLR Controller (and Panasonic's app for the GH3 etc) you can control your camera, externally, through wire/ or wi-fi. 

Filmmaking is a process, that, all other processes, never ends. We're all novices.           IMHO.   1. Since it is indoors, it would be a good idea, to get, another, fast lens. You already have a good 50mm 1.4, so, you could get something wider (for close-ups). An old Canon or even a second hand Samyang 35mm f1.4 would be great. It would save you the effort of lighting the place up, like a studio.Check e-bay. They have some good lenses, which are pretty cheap.     2. Pick up an onboard (shotgun) mic instead of an external recorder, unless you are alright with the idea of syncing in post. Though a lot of people are unhappy with the hissing noise on Canon cameras, I have used quite a few canon cameras, with onboard sound, and I haven't been too unhappy. You could get this, its a cheap and good mic (about $70): http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Condenser-Microphone-Windscreen-Camcorders/dp/B005GLHK3S   3. You could use Chinese Lanterns (in white), with soft white lights (non-LED), for the Fill. Use 2-4 of those, for the fill lighting. Use bright bulbs (100 watts). 4 lanterns will be more than you need. Dirt Cheap. Maybe (I am guessing), within $20.   4. For the spot, you could use one of these. Get the mobile package (L-Shaped bracket, since the Rail Mount is, apparently, not in stock). It costs about $200. If you find a cheaper alternative, you could use that. But, for LEDs, make sure the colour temperature isn't the exact opposite of the bulbs:   http://www.fvlighting.com/store/lighting/led/r300.html?acc=c81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc14862c   If you don't wanna get into the whole 3-point lighting thing, and yet don't want Flat lighting, you could use String Lights in daylight colours/ soft white (either 1 very long wire, or 2-3 sets of atleast 5 feet each). You can mount them on anything, from hard metal (uncoated) wire to plastic piping, or something even more ingenious. You'll need to go to a hardware store, to get the plugs in order. They will have you save enough money, for the afterparty ....  :P   5. Get some cheap tripod. Its not a good idea to use a steadycam, for a cafe scene. It doesn't really require movement. Also, you could pick up some basic conversation shot break-down. You could try this, for the tripods:   http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655274-REG/Induro_470_011_Adventure_AKB1_Tripod_Kit.html   or (My favourite):   http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/131427-REG/Slik_615_315_Pro_700DX_Tripod_with.html     6. For the narration, you could watch the Brit Sitcom 'Mind Your Language'. It presents some great satire on the communication gap, created by different languages, and outlines problems faced by people, trying to learn the English language. Make it a comedy. You can't go wrong.   Best of Luck

  Ok, thanks for the reply. jghading, you're in UK? How much you selling your  'mini motion cam' for? Since I asked, first, I want the first right of refusal ...  :P   I have family in the UK, so that shouldn't be an issue  :)

    I was thinking of picking up a "Hague DSLR Motion-Cam Stabilizer". But, apparently, cameras less than 900 gms would have issues with it. The site suggests using a " MMC Mini Motion-Cam". For a camera like the GH2, I am guessing, the " MMC Mini Motion-Cam" may be a better choice.    Any suggestions?

Apparently, the Rode Video Mic is slightly better than the Senheiser MKE 400. Also, since the Optika and Rode Video Mic, are, apparently, the SAME mic, with a noticeable price difference, I guess, the Optika would have been a great choice. The Senheiser, has better, built quality, though.     The Opteka costs $80, whereas, the Senheiser costs $200.    These are the links for the reviews.        http://cheesycam.com/cheap-dslr-shotgun-microphone/     http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/studio-microphones/rode-videomic/     http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/studio-microphones/sennheiser-mke-400/

  Rofl. hahaha ... wud luv to see that test. Maybe u need a black cat, who has a very shiny coat ...  :P

Things I noticed:   1. The SLR Magic seems to be sharper.  2. The Voigtlander seems to have a flatter colour profile.     Btw, I was just trying to check the SLR Magic site, and it appears to be down ...  :(

The GH2 hacks are quite over-rated. They don't really add any dynamic range, or make the picture profile flat. They just increase the bitrate, and pushed the ISO, in video, to 12800 ISO.    Thats all. 

Ok, I jumped the gun. Just saw the full video. Wow !!! I guess, this may be used for some special video projects. With the right kind of ND Filters (in-built, preferably), this could bring Canon back into the race. It will also help get rid of a lot of unnecessary and heavy duty lighting equipment, I guess.

  I agree.The video, they showcase, should clearly outline the noticeable advantage, in low light, over its current breed of cameras. Maybe, with the right kind of parabolic mirrors, any good full HD Camera can do that. Maybe, they should have made a comparison, with the Mark iii, under similar lighting and with silhouettes , instead.   Or, maybe, the stars were captured, because it IS a sensor, and, camera, meant, Only for the scientific community.    I don't understand the purpose of creating a Hype about it, then. What a waste of PR time and money. 

Harding (may I call you y that name?), I think, it would be a gr8 idea, if there were Simpler accessories for the GoPro Hero Black Edition.   They could push up the lens, from its present f2.8. They could sell f2, f1.4, and f1.0 (or f.95)  lenses separately. If some accessory maker, could find a way to install a faster lens, easily, for each kind of shoot, that would be gr8. That could help, with the Night, Indoors, as well as the High Speed Shots.   Also, I may be wrong, but, I am guessing, that, the Auto Exposure, could be disabled, through a Magic Lantern kind of hack, instead of installing a CPU, for that.   What do you think?

  See, I feel, the idea would be gr8, if they could keep the prices down, and availability wasn't an issue.          Dude, $4000??? How do you plan to fund anything, out of that. I am guessing, even the spare will cost more than $4000.

Wow. Now we have GoPro Cameras, at the rental prices of C300s and C500s, or maybe even REDs. Also, I am guessing, there is a noticeable increase in size, and ease of use. Isn't this defeating the very purpose of the GoPro. Namely, the advantage of the form factor, and the price?

Quite interesting. Though the special effects at 22-27 and 36-38 looked a little disappointing. Maybe, if you shot real rain, on the window, it would have looked, more authentic. or used water, through a hose, and backlit it. Just a suggestion. Nice work. 

thnx  :)