HDSLR 101 #3: Understanding how video works on a HDSLR

In episode 3 of HDSLR 101 we discuss how video on a HDSLR works. Differences between ISO and gain, how your f-stop can dramatically affect the look of your video, and other functions to give you the proper look in your shoot.

[Morpph]

Awesome tutorial keep up the good work. I started out with the intent to make short Indie type movies, but am slowly being moved into the corporate side of this venture. Your tutorials have really elevated me to reach that professional level, mind you I'm still a student here and have a lot to learn. Currently I have an AX2000 and it's been a joy to work with, but soon I will get a Canon 60D or 7D. Again keep up the good work and can't wait till the next tutorial.

[salmanrajabli]

Thank you for your great tutorials! It helps to understand basic and also important laws of DSLR filmmaking, great for beginners! Thanks again!

[soyunharlequin]

thanks for sharing all these tips. It really helps people coming from both video and photography backgrounds. keep it up!!

[NextWaveDV]

@CoryHeimann Yes. We shot it on a 550D with a Zeiss 50mm f1.4 and a macro adapter.

[IrreverentSOB]

Excellent video, extremely informative and useful....thank you !

[philippefreestyle]

great tutorial! I look appreciate that you put that much effort in your videos, but the thing is, that it would be better if you would show us directly on your hdslr what consequences the different settings are having, especially for people who's mother language isn't english. just a tip, but seriously, keep it going, great work!

[Rolwhite]

Great Video...what I wanted to know, which one is better. I have a Canon Hv30 but I am about to pick up a Canon 6D.

[FireForHighr]

thanks great series I love it im learning a lot

[willbarber]

Shutter speed does not affect f/stop, so you will still get a shallow depth of field, but with a slight bit more motion blur.
The zoom thing is typical, because lenses have a lower maximum aperture at longer focal lengths.

[dareddragon]

Great tutorial. Two questions. If you have to adjust the shutter speed to match florescent bulbs, will you lose the film like look you would you would normally achieve using 1/50 of a second? Also, I noticed a change in light when using a zoom lens with a friends dslr. As the he zoomed out, the picture became brighter. Is this typical or just an odd instance?

[baconbutterburger]

You could just lack lighting, so you're going to want to use some lights and/or bounce depending on where you're shooting. Don't crank up your ISO too high...but give it a bump up. But generally you're gonna want to use your aperture controls to control light flow...

[WayoffTv]

great tutorial!
WHEN IS THE 5D mk3 COMING!!! just need that now :P

[joshlee]

I just got a JVC video camera. Wish I would have held out and got a HDSLR. I had no idea there were gonna blow up the video scene. It's like McDonalds creating a superior pizza and overtaking Dominos.

[meltdownman]

What I have heard is that Canon will update the 7D before upgrading the 5D Mark II. W/ the Sony Alphas having better auto focus during video shooting in their SDLRs (while still not great) is a step in the right direction for competion!
I do have a question: When shooting videos with the 5D, The mirror stays up, the 1st and 2nd curtains stay open so what goes on in the camera when manually changing the shutter speed during video shooting with the 5D? Is it with the electronics

Meltdownman

[johannes]

Great tutorial but you should insert video examples to illustrate what you are talking about (shutter speed, grain, white balance ...)

[WayoffTv]

@JPettsProductions ow god! better not be 1012, been waiting long enough already :p

[luckyazian]

Ads end on 00:48 Though I like them, quite good.

[HunterMolnar]

Not sure I understand about the shutter speed in relation to the florescent lights. If the lights are say 60Htz then what should my shutter speed be? 1/60 of a second??Also is it the same in Canada as USA?
Thanks,
Hunter

[JPettsProductions]

@JPettsProductions Basically Canon have no reason to bring a 5D MK III in, it still selling well, there is nothing else like it on the market, it has a bigger sensor than the RED Scarlet or red one i think and it has better ISO noise performance, so they just wanna milk it as much as possible, i really would start expecting to see a 5D MK III at the earliest mid to late 2011

[Emperor]

Hi, I use a T2i to make my films. I record at 24 fps for that cinema look. The problem is when i play with my shutter speed. I want to get that ``stacato`` effect, but its too dark. What can i do to get more brightness ?