Win the Definitive Guide to DSLR Filmmaking
Posted September 15th, 2011 by Lou
The book Photocine: Digital Filmmaking with DSLRs came about over a few drinks with my partner at PhotoCine News & PCN Films, Michael Britt. We were at his house in Pasadena. In a way we were celebrating that our risky prophecies a year earlier about the convergence of photography and video—mine manifest in an article in Digital Photo Pro and Michael’s in the creation of the Collision Conference—came true. Because when we first started talking about the convergence, we got a lot of wall-eyed looks and a few less-than-kind emails.
We shuttered when we speculated what would have happened to our reputations if we got it wrong. “Yes, mam you’d like your cappuccino stirred counter clockwise.”
But things turned out okay, and with only a few expletives thrown back and forth, Michael and I wrote a book. Or so we thought.
Our publisher, Kevin, who wears sunglasses, drives a Porsche and coaches little league, wanted more. He wanted us to call in some Hollywood favors, get some interviews, and add another voice to the publication.
So Michael called Snehal Patel, a DSLR video pioneer who recruited Rodney Charters to shoot one of his movies, and Shane Hurlbut. I called Craig Titley, Gale Tattersall, and Greg Yaitanes. Patel was awesome enough to help write some of chapters of the book, and the other working Hollywood folks were incredibly kind to let themselves be interviewed.
Now we had more than a book, we had the definitive guide to DSLR filmmaking. And to celebrate, we’re giving away two copies away and making it really easy for you to enter the contest.
The Prizes
Two paperback copies of our new book Photocine: Digital Filmmaking with DSLRs. Each book retails for $29.99.
How to Enter
We want to make it really easy for you to win, so choose which ever way (or ways) you prefer. There are three ways to win:
Tweet About the Contest
Tweet this message (or click on the bird) for a chance to win.
You can tweet up to two times a day and each tweet acts as an entry. To be eligible, your tweet must include the hashtag #WinPhotocine. Of course, it would be a good idea to follow Blinkbid too.
Join Our Mailing List
Subscribe to the Blinkbid email newsletter between now and September 23, 2011 and you’re automatically entered to win. Be sure you check your email box and confirm your address once you’ve subscribed, or we won’t have you on the official list.
Post a Comment
Already on the email list and not a Twit? Not to worry. Post a comment below of at least 100 words) (decided that since we’re photographers, perhaps 100 is too many! Use as many words as you need.) telling us why you make DSLR films. Of course, if you’ve blogged about being a DSLR filmmaker, just post a quick note about it and a link to your post and that will count too. Only one comment per person will be eligible.
Contest Dates & Rules
We’ll put everyone’s name in a list and randomly choose two lucky winners. We’ll contact you via email or via Twitter (if that’s how you entered). Of course, if you win on both draws (you should go and get a lottery ticket) we’ll choose another name. Otherwise, that just wouldn’t be fair.
Contest ends September 23, 2011. Winners will be announced on Twitter and on the Blinkbid blog Monday, September 26. Don’t forget to follow @Blinkbid on Twitter so you know if you’re one of our lucky winners.
Staff and anyone else associated with Blinkbid and PhotoCine News cannot win, because that wouldn’t be fair either.
Good luck and enter today!
Sounds really interesting!
I am very interested in adding video to my arsenal and a book like this would benefit me greatly. Thanks!
I don’t make DSLR films, but I would really like to learn. More and more clients now want you to shoot some video, so it appears I’ll need to do this in the future.
That’s only 30+ words and you wanted 100…just send me a third of the book and I’ll be happy…I never win anything anyhow!
Over the past year I have been adding more and more video to my portfolio, all shot using my D7000 DSLR. I would absolutely LOVE to have a copy of this book, as I feel it would greatly help me in improving my performance and skills in this area. Pretty please pick me!
If I don’t win this book, I’m buying it! Looks great!
Hook me up, looks like it’d be a GREAT resource! Otherwise I’ll have to buy it.
I have a studio and have been attending a lot of photography seminars….anything to help me with my arsenal in being a better photographer.
Would love to have this book and start experimenting with my DSLR : )
I went to the first “collision conference” and shot a video job 2 days later on a Canon 5D Mark II and have kept going from there. I now shoot more video on my 7D for clients, than any other format. Educating yourself is key, so this book will be a great resource!
I posted a comment above, but realized I didn’t really follow the rules about why I make DSLR films. I make DSLR films because I love the format. I have really embraced slow motion and 60FPS on my 7D. I of course love the ability to control the depth of field on the DSLR format. I have shot with various cinema lenses on a dolly and have shot hand held with my Canon lenses. Of course I can also shoot stills as well. So the versatility in one camera has allowed me to be more creative and offer more options to my clients.
So glad to hear that Lou’s new book is right on target for so many. No doubt digital video is growing and more clients want video in addition to stills.
You’ll notice that we’ve eliminated the “word count” minimum. But do tell us why you are interested in being a filmmaker using DSLR.
This has got to be really cool, I really need this. Student film maker trying to create with DLSR’s Competing with the pro’s. I need all the help I can get
For me I enjoy creating motion pieces because it gives me an opportunity to see my photography take on new dimensions. Filmmaking gives me another outlet for creativity and affords my clients more value knowing that I can create shorts.
Motion has expanded my portfolio and skill set. I use CS5.5, Motion 5 and FCPX.
What’s great about shooting with a HDSLR is that when I shoot my stills I also run through the shots with video as well. I shoot my motion pieces in a very minimal fashion. I don’t use a follow focus or rig unless I absolutely need it. The one piece I can’t live without is my Z Finder. That alone makes my capture so much faster and I love Premiere CS 5.5 and FCPX.
Here is a link to a test I did with FCPX to see if I like the program. I love it thus far and I think FCPX is perfect for photographers wanting to get superb results with minimal learning curve
http://vimeo.com/27267492
The future is exciting!