From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)

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   Stephen A. Mick / October 7, 2010

   Review by Stephen A. Mick for From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)
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   Listen, I’m not much for pimpage. I mean, my pimp hand is strong, but I’m not in the habit of shilling products or hawking gear. (There’s enough people doing that.) But when I come across something I really think is useful…no, indispensable…well that I have to share.

   If you shoot on HDSLRs, you need to buy the new book “From Still To Motion…” by Matt Gottshalk, Robbie Carman, Jim Ball and Richard Harrington. LINK At just over $30, it may be the single best shooter’s resource for DSLR shooting available. Period.

   (Don’t get me started on how poorly-named the book is. The title makes it sound like just a photographer’s guide, but it most certainly is not. It’s for anyone who picks up a DSLR with the goal of shooting and putting together quality work.)

   Written by working pros who deal with all aspects of production, the book takes you from start to finish, from lens selection to workflow and final output. It is the most thorough resource out there, and is valuable even if you’ve been shooting with DSLRs for a while, like I have.

   The book is not camera-specific, so whether you’re on a GH1 or a 1DMkIV there is plenty of great information here. And at the back of the book is a DVD with hours of tutorials, project files and sample videos. The DVD alone is worth the price of the book.

   Buy. This. Book. Now. It’s that good. And it will make your work better. I consider this book to be nothing less than the bible of HDSLR shooting.

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   Cynthia Miles / October 7, 2010

   Review by Cynthia Miles for From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)
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   This book is the ESSENTIAL book for photographers moving to video, and video professionals embracing HDSLR technology. It’s clear, step-by-step and done by people that have already figured out all the gotchas.

   Buy this book NOW if you’re serious about shooting video on your HDSLR. It will SAVE you time, $$$, and take you to the next level of creativity.

   You wouldn’t re-invent the wheel if you needed tires for your car – same thing here. It takes something complicated and makes it EASY and SIMPLE.

   It should come with every Canon camera bought on Amazon.

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   Michael F. Collins / October 7, 2010

   Review by Michael F. Collins for From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)
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   Like most people in media I have become fascinated with the HD video capabilities of the new breed of DSLR, in my case the Canon 7D. The only thing that held me back is that I come from a ENG shooter background. I’m used to one lens that can do it all, xlr audio jacks etc…I have no still camera experience at all. I learned the hard way how different thse cameras can be. I wish that there was a resource like From Still to Motion a year ago. Having just finished the book I can’t say enough good things about it. It goes step by step through what you absolutely need to know from the professionals from lens choice to hand held rigs. It cleanly and clearly explains all you need to know to get the most out of these cameras. After I finished the book yesterday I handed it off to my unit with each of them having it as required reading. For the cost of the book you get a wealth of information that you can keep going back to. Best resource book I have in my library.

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   Angel Burns / October 7, 2010

   Review by Angel Burns for From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)
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   Rich Harrington and the gang have put together a PHENOMENAL and very thorough manual on the latest in HDSLR photography right now. It contains so much, including the thoughtful, artistic side of filmmaking along with the technical info (even down to specific plug-ins and software recommendations, links, tutorials and the wealth of material on the included DVD). Can’t imagine how much work this must have been to collate, but I am grateful and will definitely be referring this to friends. If you want the latest details on how to be a (successful) early adopter of this technology, From Still to Motion will save you time, trial, research and loads of cash. There are also DIY tips for lighting! My favorite cheap cheat was the Chinese paper globes for soft background lighting. If you are looking to get into a pro setup, you’ll do it confident in your purchases. I like how the book allows you to scale your experience depending on your level of expertise, financial investment, crew size, computer platform, etc. Whether a dabbler wanting to stick a toe in the water, a photographer looking to increase skills, or a high-level videography company wanting to add the new gear for a movie look, there’s something for everyone to benefit. These guys REALLY know their stuff. A stellar primer for all! Grab it.

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   Jeff Shaffer / October 7, 2010

   Review by Jeff Shaffer for From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter)
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   As a professional photographer seeking to add services, I found this book to be very informative and a useful reference for the new language of DSLR video. It also comes with a DVD packed with how-to videos and more.
   
   Having a single reference source with tips from so many experienced pros is a huge timesaver over reading multiple blogs on the web.
   
   By the way I am also a part-time photo instructor, and would highly recommend this book as a text for teaching new courses on this very hot topic. Well worth the investment!

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