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DSLR Fusion Info & Resources

// March 16th, 2010 // DLSR Fusion

I’ve spent recent months working to understand DSLR Fusion – what I refer to as using DSLR cameras with high quality HD video recording capabilities.  As a photographer, I’m interesting in blending still images and  motion pictures on projects. For me, “Fusion” seems to be the name that fits best. Other monikers such as HDSLR, DSLR Video, and Convergence seem to be prevalent in describing this space.

Like most topics on the web, I was able to find an abundance of information and resources through search and observation over the last few months. For those who are interested, I’ve assembled the list of resources I’ve gathered. Hopefully you’ll find something useful in this list.  Please comment with additional resources you’ve found.

Inspiration
• MIND|Castle Studios
• Pacific Pictures
• Stillmotion Photo + Cinema
• Whitestone Motion Pictures
• The EOScars.com
• The Doorpost Film Project – great, annual short film competition
• Eqypt / Lebanon Montage by Khalid Mohtaseb

Info/Workflow/Technique
• 180 Degree Shutter Rule – Learn the basics of the 180 degree shutter rule and why it’s important
• Flatten Your 5D
• Recording audio with your video DSLR
• 5dmkII workflow from Philip Bloom
• The DSLR Cinematography Guide – A comprehensive survey of the basics
• Custom Picture Styles from cinema5D
• Color Correcting/Grading from Stu Maschwitz
• The 5DMKII Handbook of Facts from cinema5D
• Advanced Sound for DSLR’s from Zacuto
• Sound Recording Tips from Philip Bloom
• Flatten Your 5D from Stu Maschwitz

Podcasts
• Crossing the 180 by Ron Dawson
• LensFlare35 by Dave Warner
• Film Riot by Ryan Connolly
• Meet the Filmmaker
• 16×9 Cinema’s Digital Convergence by Carl Olson
• Red Centre @ fxguide
• Zacuto Original Programming

Blogs
• ProLost.com – Stu Maschwitz
• Philip Bloom
• The C47 Gearbox – Jem Schofield
• FreshDV
• Fusionatomy
• The Bui Brothers
• Tapeless Made Easy
• Steve Weiss Filmmaking Blog
• Robbie Carman
• Richard Harrington
• Photocine News
• NoFilmSchool
• Finndependent
• EOScar’s Cutting Room
• DSLR Video Shooter

Follow on Twitter
• Casey Warren from MIND|Castle Studios
• Jason Wingrove
• Shane Hurlbut – HDSLR trailblazer
• Brandon McCormick from Whitestone Motion Pictures
• Ryan Connolly from Film Riot
• Philip Bloom
• Ron Dawson
• FreshDV
• Carl Olson

Gear/Tools
• Magic Lantern – Firmware enhancements for the 5DMKII
• Twixtor – Tool for frame rate conversions
• PluralEyes – great solution for synchronizing audio and video clips when using double system sound
• RedHead Windscreens
• Canon’s Picture Style Editor
• IndiSYSTEM – rails, support, slider and follow focus solutions.
• Genus – Matte box solutions
• Zacuto – Comprehensive DSLR rigs, view finders
• Redrock Micro – DSLR solutions
• iDC – support and follow focus solutions from Bruce Dorn
• smallHD – HD field monitor
• D|Focus – follow focus solutions
• H4n Handy Recorder – excellent double system sound solution
• Cool Lights – Flourescent Studio Lighting
• Light Craft – Fader ND filters

Community
• cinema5D.com
• planet5D.com
• Cinemacuteo

Books
• The DV Rebel’s Guide by Stu Machwitz
• From Still to Motion: A Photographers guide to creating video with your DSLR
• Directing Actors by Judith Weston
• Sound for Digital Video by Tomlinson Holman
• Refocus: Cutting-Edge Strategies to Evolve Your Video Business by Ron & Tasra Dawson