This DVD takes you through all aspects of shooting video with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II in video mode but much of the theory can be applied to any Video D-SLR camera. Presented by Philip Bloom one of the earliest D-SLR video Pioneers in this his first tutorial DVD. Philip gives a tight and concise an introduction to the camera for film makers and photographers serious about using this powerful tool in video mode. The pace is fast and the idea is to get you up to speed quickly.

Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography
1 - The Evolutionof the Canon 5D MK II
2 - Philip Bloom's 5D MK II History
3 - Shooting with the 5D MKII
4 - What Kit do you Need
5 - Setting up the camera to shoot video
6 - Setting your ISO
7 - Getting the best in camera picture style
8 - Getting the correct exposure
9 - Lenses
10 - Lens Discipline
11 - Using a macro extension tube
12 - The matte box
13 - Follow Focus
14 - Using a video monitor
15 - Mono pod & Viewfinder
16 - Variable ND filters
17 - The IS lens
18 - Shooting Handheld
19 - Avoiding the "Jello" effect
20 - Shutter Speed
21 - Getting the depth of field YOU want using the Fader/Vari ND
22 - Shutter speed in artificial light
23 - Sound
24 - Best way to learn? Go out and shoot.

Bonus Workflow Chapters
1 - Bringing your footage into your computer
2 - Converting to a format you can edit with
3 - How to convert to 24p or 25p
4 - Using Cinema Tools to change frame rate
5 - How to sync sound