Jameson Abart

Still+Motion: The Journey Begins

// April 19th, 2010 // DLSR Fusion, Uncategorized

I’ve been bitten by the film bug and there’s no turning back. The HD video capabilities of the newer DSLR cameras have grabbed my attention and I’m jumping in with two feet to learn more. I’m expanding my creative pursuits by beginning to blend both still and motion pictures.

My first steps are experimentation and getting familiar with the skills and techniques inherent to motion picture capture. Here are some quick examples of my first test shots with the Canon 5D Mark II. I’m excited with the prospect of being able to mimic the shallow depth of field and rich tonal range that I’m able to capture with stills.

I staged some simple shots around the house to take the 5DMII through the its paces. Granted, none of these are masterpieces in storytelling. Rather, these are my motion ’sketches’ that document progress as I experiment with capabilities and technique.