F Stop Academy Training DVD: "Learn Canon 5D Mark II Cinematography" by Philip Bloom

The F-Stop Academy Training 5D DVD is a great tool that tells you everything youneed to know about shooting hd video with the Canon 5D Mark II. The DVD has multiple chapters ranging from essential equipment needed to workflow. This is an essential tool for learning to shoot video with the Canon 5D Mark II.

This DVD takes you through all aspects of shooting video with the Canon 5D in video mode but everything is applicable to the 5DmkII too. Presented by D-SLR video Pioneer Philip Bloom this is a comprehensive how to shoot' DVD for film makers and photographers serious about using this powerful tool in video mode. Main Program (57 minutes)

1: Main Titles & Introduction
2: My 5DMKII history
3: Shooting with the 5D Mark II
4: What kit do you need?
5: Setting up the camera to shoot video
6: Setting your ISO
7: Creating the best in camera picture style
8: Getting the correct exposure
9: Lenses
10: Lens discipline
11: Using a Macro Extension
12: The Mattebox
13: Follow Focus
14: Using a video monitor
15: Monopod & view finder
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!

Workflow (17 minutes)
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