Comments on: Crash Cam: Filmmaking Inside the Box

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:06:02 +0000

Sam. Crash cameras are designed to be put in harms way to get shots up close to the action. They are protected as best as possible to save the camera and more importantly the footage it’s recording. That’s why I like using the 5D for this. I can use multiple for crash cams and if one or two get damaged or broken its much cheaper to fix/replace than more expensive HD or film cameras.

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:30:39 +0000

Arledge Armenaki, I have sent your request to our operations manager Anne Gaither to see if we can fit it into my schedule. Thanks so much for your support.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:26:11 +0000

Cool but,

what does crash cam mean? If a camera goes broken?
Housing does not protect the camera?

By: Arledge Armenaki

Arledge Armenaki — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:39:05 +0000

Shane, I loved your work on AOV just incredible camera work.
I teach an advanced cinematography class ar Western Carolina University.
WEB Address: http://www.wcu.edu/2360.asp
Could we have a SKPE conversation one Wednesday or Friday afternoon about you and your work?
Classes start Aug 16 and run through November.
I understand you are extremely busy, we do appreciate your time.

Arledge
arledge@gmail.com

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:26:58 +0000

trevor frost, I just use the same foam that Pelican provides. We cut it out perfectly so that it is a tight fit. Hope this helps.

By: trevor frost

trevor frost — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:23 +0000

Hi Shane, Working on a shoot with National Geographic. We are mounting pelican cases with 5d and c300 inside to the struts of the wing. Wondering: what kind of foam did you use to secure the camera? And what kind of place did you use? thanks, trevor

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:11:25 +0000

Hi Criag, thats a very cool idea. Its kind of like the old way we used the film crash cameras where we would put an Arri 3 into a crash tube and were able to monitor that via a BNC cable. Haven’t tried the blackmagic camera yet, hope to try it out soon.

By: craigc

craigc — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:00:01 +0000

Wondering if you have tried this with the new blackmagic cam yet? Canon mount,and a Raw mode of some type. Seems to be cheaper than a 5DII or III?, Also if you were to use a cam with wifi added to one of the mem card slots, you would be able to monitor the performance level of a shot from an Ipad without dis-mantling the rig to check playback?

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:54:46 +0000

Miguel Carrera, you got it, thanks for your support

By: Miguel Carrera

Miguel Carrera — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:10:32 +0000

You shot in San Miguel de Allende? Awesome! I live there and I’d love to have helped with anything… If you ever come back give write me an email! :)

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:10:13 +0000

Thanks Bill. The foam is cut to conform to the shape of the 5D, and the bottom of the case has a hole drilled for a baby pin to rig and mount it.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:03:07 +0000

The t2i is a different, smaller sensor. Read through Shane’s blog – lots of info on why the 5D and how to use post to get the most out of it.

By: Matheus Oliveira

Matheus Oliveira — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:31:12 +0000

Awesome !

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:33:13 +0000

I have a t2i and it could definitely be used for the same kind of rigging and still give you great results. (Even cheaper try the canon rebel t2)

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:05:30 +0000

Shane you’re amazing man, I just saw Act Of Valour knew nothing about DSLRs and video out of them, but had never seen a film shot like this, it was so real, amazing, anyway some googling the DP etc led me to your site, wow I’m impressed and love the fact a big shot is actually sharing tips etc like theis, this kind of insight is squally reserved to the special features on DVDs, great to see that when you have a budget like you and access to shoot on anything you chose the 5d, that tells us a lot about the capabilities these DSLRs offer, thanks Shane.

By: Eoin O'Hagan

Eoin O'Hagan — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:38:15 +0000

Shane I hope you don’t run out of 5Ds. What about doing that in 3D. That would scare the bejaysus out of the audience ! From your old crackhead buddy in Ireland !

By: Daniel Longworth

Daniel Longworth — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:43:19 +0000

…was kinda wondering the same thing…

By: Matt Short

Matt Short — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:37:27 +0000

Car crashes and explosions, that’s entertainment! Well worth the cost of a 5D. Thanks for the insights, Shane.

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By: Francesco Sandonà

Francesco Sandonà — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:39:51 +0000

Amazing, Shane!