Comments on: Feature film shot on D90 also called Reverie?

By: John Lee

John Lee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:24:31 +0000

This is a joke guys…funny…I laughed out loud.

By: Devin Coldewey

Devin Coldewey — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:53:43 +0000

To be honest i was just going on specs from the GH1. Micro four thirds just sounds wrong for video.

edit: looked at some reviews on the GH1, they say it’s better than like the T1i and D5000, but I’d guess the 5D mk II would still beat it. Thanks for keeping me honest, though.

By: Devin Coldewey

Devin Coldewey — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:52:47 +0000

I’m basing it on my opinion. I thought it was terrible. Composition, lighting, everything. And I disagree, Pros will not be using DSLRs to the point of “domination”, partially for the reason you mention (24p support) and partially because of the way they shoot (throwing away data, using a distribution codec). They might use them for secondaries when weight is a concern or portability, but there are real HD cinema cameras for that purpose, like the Scarlet and SI2k.

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:21:45 +0000

Devin Coldewey,

I’m not sure how you could say that the D90 or 5D are better than the GH1. Everything I’ve shot on the GH1 blows away these other two cameras.

Paula Z.

By: seethebright

seethebright — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:13:44 +0000

Sorry Devin, I took a closer look at your profile–I didn’t realize that you are not a cinematographer. For everyone else wanting some informed discussion on this subject, consider visiting planet5d.com or one of the dedicated discussion boards for DSLR film-making.

By: seethebright

seethebright — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:55 +0000

Devin,
Based on what criteria are you saying Vincent Laforet’s Reverie “was not good”? Not good compared to what? The guy had never shot video before, he was using a pre-prod model with no manual and only had the camera in his possession for 48 hours. His little film was ground-breaking. Sure, it has flaws, but within the context of its situation, it was brilliant. Also, it’s foolish to say current dslr’s are unsuitable for film-making. Over the next few years these cameras will dominate the pro video market, imo. Even now, with a zacuto z-finder, H4N filed recorder, glidecam, crane and some dolly track, my 5Dii shoots feature film quality footage. (Just wish we could get a firmware fix for 24p.)

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:19:47 +0000

Yes he is on crack. The Scarlet cameras (note, he seems to think there’s only one) can use Nikon lenses. They do not have fixed lenses as this bozo claims.

As for comparing it to the 5D Mark II. I’ve shot video with the 5D Mark II. And I’ve seen video from the D90. The 5D Mark II has better video (I prefer Nikon to Canon cameras), and it just as usable.

Either it’s a joke, or he’s kissing up to Nikon hoping they’re not smart enough to figure out he just wants money from them.

And the video quality in the trailer looks like it was shot on a flip camera.

By: Dub

Dub — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:42:53 +0000

Attention whores.

By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:55:33 +0000

I watched the teaser/trailer for the film. It has to be a joke from a film school student. It’s pretty bad. Nikon makes some great cameras but this isn’t the one to best the 5D. Not even close looking at that footage.

By: mdavidthomson

mdavidthomson — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:52:39 +0000

Okay. So the “Far surpasses…” comment is a bit of wishful thinking when it comes to the d90, but it’s more than a little snooty to say “Unsuitable for serious filmmaking.” So you’re not going to shoot Transformers on it or use it on a big shoot in place of a Genesis. But take the Cannon 5dmk2, it’s small and can go many places a Red can’t.

And the he image quality? It’s is better than a PD150 and Lars Von Trier and the Dogme 95 guys made several award winning films on a PD150. As did Mike Figgis. Or in theatres now: Soderbergh used a consumer miniHD AVHD handicam for some scenes in The Girlfriend Experience. I think that’s a pretty serious film.

If you want to see some great images from the D90- check out Sabi Model/Photographer on you tube. Yes, the image won’t compare if it was blown up to 35 and projected next to the red. But it looks pretty good to me. And I’ve seen it on TV and it looks good. And that short cost them nothing.

It’s just not about equipment any more. Filmmakers need to use what works and if your script is serious, and your know what your doing, you can shoot on just about anything and make it look good. Serioius filmmaking is about skill and ideas, not cameras.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:29:37 +0000

There is no way on this earth that the D90 is better for video than the 5D. I’ve used both.

For starters, the D90 is 720p against the 5D’s 1080p. Add to that the D90’s infamous jello-cam, and it’s obvious this is a joke.

Or the guy is looking for links.