New Kid on the Block: Joseph Stunzi

We are proud to introduce a new member to the Canon Filmmakers Team: 

Joseph Stunzi from IENCE.org 

He is an awesome guy and has done a lot of cool things with IENCE. Think Bill Nye meets MTV. He has spearheaded many filmmaking projects and we are ecstatic to have him on board. He is going to be writing a series aptly named: New Kid on the Block. I will let him tell you all about it but, I just wanted to formally introduce him. He will be a very integral part of our team and we have a lot of exciting things on the horizon. Stay tuned...

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Reel Talk: Thomas Roberts Interview with Rodney Charters

Here is an excellent interview that Thomas Roberts @TRStudios did with "24" DP Rodney Charters.

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The Great Camera Shootout 2010

So, it was very cool for Cristina and I to be a part of the Zacuto Great Camera Shootout of 2010. They really pushed the envelope with this one and did a great job seeing how all of the DSLR's would stand up against the gold standard of film. Check it out here...
The Great Camera Shootout 2010
Also sorry I haven't been blogging as much but I have been extremely busy with a really cool project that I hope to be sharing more of very soon.

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What happens in Vegas...

As some of you know, we just spent a week in Vegas... Why? Because I had a great opportunity to shoot with some of the top filmmakers in the wedding industry. Julie Hill from Elysium Productions came up with a very cool, unique concept for a same day edit and on top of that, brought together an all female crew. Event DV's top 25, Julie Hill and Kristen*, along with Kara Jensen and myself shot at the brand new Mandarin with one very cool couple.

Personally, this was my first all 5d wedding with a same day edit and what an experience. Check out the piece and let me know you thoughts :)

Aria & Elie's Rock and Roll SDE from the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas from Elysium Productions on Vimeo.

~Oh... side note: This is a new series featuring female filmmakers... If you are or know of women in the film industry producing great work please contact me: cristinamvaldivieso@gmail.com

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Canon 5D MKII Firmware is Here...

Everyone has been waiting forever and it's finally here the firmware that adds 24p for the 5DMKII !!
Also adds some audio control and a histogram.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html

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