I'm still an advocate for dual system audio recording when making a movie with an HDSLR, but here's a way to get good clean sound directly onto the camera from JuicedLink. It's two separate products, a mixer and a preamp which work in concert. The video shows how the preamp will disable the automatic gain control on the camera and allow manual gain control on the preamp. You can hear the difference.

I'll be part of the Createasphere webinar about HDSLR moviemaking titled, SLR Video for the Web: The END of Trial and Error.

It's free. To register click here.

Join us for our next Webcast! SLR Video for the Web: The END of Trial and Error

The Createasphere webcast "SLR Video for the Web: The END of Trial and Error" is geared toward photographers who are new to shooting motion and is designed to shortcut the steep learning curve involved in this transition. Participants will be guided through camera setup and how to choose the hardware to achieve the goal of producing a great looking video for the web. This will include lens selection as well as aftermarket products needed for camera stabilization, focus control and improved sound quality. Compression, frame rates, shutter speeds, white balance, and recording codecs will also be discussed. This will be followed by an editing demonstration showing how to optimally get your movie into an editing program and start manipulating scenes. Color correction strategies will be talked about with industry experts followed up by an in-depth look at exporting options and uploading to web hosting services. Hosted by Michael Britt.

Neil Smith from Hdi RAWworks is going to be my co-host for the webcast. He also hosted a Canon Intensive Workshop at the last HD Expo and will be doing so again at the Entertainment Technology Event February 18th.

Liam Finn, writer, producer and director of Rejouer, the first HDSLR feature length movie will talk about the realities of using this new format for making movies.

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Wednesday, January 27th
11:00 AM PST
Limited to 500 - Register Now - its FREE!

Director of Photography Arlene Muller uses the prototype Hot Rod 7D-PL to shoot Director of Photography Marcin Nadolny in front of the Egyptian theater during Sundance 2010

Rejouer technical consultant, Illya Friedman of Hot Rod Cameras , who invented the first HDSLR PL mount adapter for the Panasonic GH1 has successfully modified a Canon 7D to a permanent PL mount, that should accept nearly every PL mount lens under the sun.

See it in person at Sundance, read on....

ILLYA'S POST BELOW:

I know many of you were waiting for my click in-click out PL to EOS adapter, that project has been put on hold for the time being. The reason is because of a wall I “hit” with the design, really what it was coming down to is that selling that adapter would cost more than buying a custom modified PL mount 7D, and it would have inferior performance.

So I’m planning an announcement for 2-14-2010 (yes ,Valentine’s day) with all the details (including price) for a custom Hot Rod 7D PL. I’m really, really, (really) happy with the quality of this conversion so I’m certain you will too.

Also…. if you are going to be at Sundance 2010 and want a hands-on preview of the 7D PL send me an email here, and I’ll let you know my schedule. If you bring a Compact Flash card you are welcome to take some pics with with the fully functional prototype 7D PL.

I want want to apologizing I couldn’t post this sooner, and for the delay in replying to all the emails that have piled up in the past week or so. I’ve been really busy with this project and hopefully this bit of news was worth the wait.

I.

Illya Friedman

Real box office figures are always good to use in your business plans. Per Indie Wire article:

The Top 20 Limited Release Specialty Films of 2009*

1. Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, Lionsgate $41,778,920
2. (500) Days of Summer, Fox Searchlight $32,391,374
3. Capitalism: A Love Story, Overture Films $14,363,397
4. The Hurt Locker, Summit Entertainment $12,671,105
5. Sunshine Cleaning, Overture Films $12,062,558
6. The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, Apparition $9,744,417
7. Away We Go, Focus Features $9,451,946
8. A Serious Man, Focus Features $9,042,760
9. An Education, Sony Pictures Classics $7,437,144
10. Coco Before Chanel, Sony Pictures Classics $5,964,683
11. The Road, The Weinstein Company $5,879,604
12. Whatever Works, Sony Pictures Classics $5,306,706
13. Moon, Sony Pictures Classics $5,010,163
14. Bright Star, Apparition $4,444,637
15. Food, Inc, Magnolia Pictures $4,417,674
16. Good Hair, Roadside Attractions $4,144,599
17. The September Issue, Roadside Attractions $3,817,787
18. The Class, Sony Pictures Classics $3,766,810
19. The Brothers Bloom, Summit Entertainment $3,531,756
20. Two Lovers, Magnolia Pictures $3,149,034

Nothing you don't already know, but it's great to see more recognition for the notion that HDSLR cameras are great for indie filmmakers. Check out the Wired article here.