I forgot to ask you a very important question.
I see you recommend CS5 for editing…I presently have Final Cut Studio and i am very familiar with it, except
the pain it is to render. I see that not only do you recommend it, but you dont need to render and change the codec.
This is a very important decision and would like to ask you if you recommend me changing it?
Since i am very familiar with FCS, will it be difficult to learn CS5?

Well, I really appreciate you help and knowledge.
All the best and Happy New Years
David

Hope you are having a great Holiday and wish you a happy new years!
I am writing to ask for your opinion on a music video a shot with NO budget at all.
Since i began a little over a year ago, I learned everything through the net and your page and
blog helped so so much. From buying my equipment, lighting, sound, etc,…In other words, you have been my
teacher through the web.

Anyways, I am putting the Music Video I shot with my Canon 7D, Zeiss lenses and all the equipment you recommended. I would really appreciate if you can watch it and give me your feedback? I don’t mind
criticism at all. It’s actually better, as to help me learn more and do it better next time.

I will be waiting for your answer and wish you and your closest a very Happy New Years!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPe4nApBIPo

PS: unfortunately i couldnt use my girlfriend on this one. jajaja
let me know if you want more of our wines, i would be delighted to send you some. it would be a pleasure for you to drink them. Thanks (David)

The more I research on the 5D, the more your website/blog comes up and then I realize, “It’s the DoP from Terminator: Salvation. Cool!” I personally thought the film was one of the best in franchise — second only to T2, in my opinion — because I honestly thought the way it was shot/lit helped saved the script (sorry, if that offended anyone, but the story had more potential). So, I guess I’m an admirer of your work. Kudos!

I’m basically a no-budget filmmaker from the Town and I own a Canon HV20. I want to get a 5D, but I may settle on the t2i whenever I may get $800…lol. Wanted an expert opinion on how well does the t2i stack up against the 5D?

Also, I recently finished a no-budget feature with my HV20, RODE VideoMic, and whatever lighting I had access to (lamps and clouds). But I recently purchased two 1600 softbox lights for my next project (a neo-noir aspiration). What I’m saying is, I’d like an opinion on what I could improve on so my next feature won’t look/feel amateurish. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2vYQ2zoiE

Thank you for your time!

I want to thank you very much for Gene’s contact. He really helped me out.
I have a different question. IF you had to use a cam for an Independent Film or
Commercial, which cam would you use:

Option 1
Camcorder Canon XL-H Models?

Option 2
Canon SLR Cam 7D or 5D?

I have the 7D and really like it.
But are there many differences in using one or the other, except the Zeiss Lenses Choices i have.
Best regards
David

I really appreciate it!
Thank you so much.

Best regards
David