The Double Down Film Show - Live From NAB Show Floor in Las Vegas

Tonight on the Double Down Film Show I'll be giving you my report direct from the NAB Show Floor talking about some of the hottest and most note-worthy brand-spanking new tools for filmmakers that were unveiled at this year's NAB 2010 Tradeshow. The big buzz this year was all about 3D Everything and Canon's hot new DSLR Cameras.

I'll give you the first word on Panasonic's new line of cameras, including their new single-body 3-D camera, as well as discuss DSLR production workflow issues with indie filmmaker Andrew Byrd at the B&H booth. And I'll drop the scoop on a half dozen other hot products from CANON, VARIZOOM, PANASONIC, GO PRO HERO, SONY, MATTHEWS and more!

• What do I need in add to a DSLR for filmmaking?
• How can you now capture 3-D HD video for under $1000?
• What's the difference between Panasonic's and Sony's 3-D?
• How you use an iPhone to control a camera?
• What long lost dolly design has Matthews re-issued?

We'll answer all these questions and more on the next episode of the Double Down Film Show! Just because you can't make it out to the biggest film and tv industry trade show in the world, doesn't mean you can't "almost" be there.

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NAB Show Floor Products Discussed Tonight:


Panasonic 3-D Display w/ Active Glasses



















The AG-3DA1 - Panasonic's New Stereoscopic 3-D Single-body Camera
(Rumored @ $20K)




















Red Rock Micro's "Gun Cam"



















Mathews Ed Dolly
(*Which mysteriously has been formerly called the "Red Dolly", but the rep made a point to say it was the "Ed Dolly" despite the fact the R in the word Red had been taped over and it exists as the "Red Dolly" elsewhere online. Hmmm?)

























Barry Braverman author of "Video Shooter" Talks Panasonic's Newest Cameras



















Red Rock Micro's - microRemote Wireless Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras (Rumored to be @ or under $1K)
-Works via an iPhone to wirelessly control focus, zoom and iris.



















2 Go Pro Hero 1080 HD Video Cams in 3-D Housing
(Under $900...no shit)
The 3-D footage I saw on a monitor with a simple pair of passive plastic 3-D glasses from these very inexpensive cams ($300 ea.) was honestly at least as good as the 3-D I saw from Panasonic's new single-body camera. You need 2 cameras, plus housing to capture HD in 3-D.

Shooting HD on a DSLR Camera

We are always after what is new and what is better in this world of digital technology and video. Not wanting to be left behind, filmmakers are eager and curious to try out the new wave in digital video: DSLR Cameras (Digital Single Lens) with HD capabilities.

Can these beauties really offer a viable alternative to more expensive digital video cameras? Maybe so…

The two most notable models of DSLR cameras out there are the Canon D5 Mark II and the Nikon D90, capable of shooting at 1080p and 720p respectively. Other models out there include Canon EOS 7D, the Nikon D300S and the Panasonic GH1 and DMC-GF1.

The Canon D5 Mark II is one of the most reputable models out there. Canon’s first camera to shoot HD video, it still remains a solid choice, user-friendly and with awesome sensors. One downside particular to this camera: It shoots video only in 30fps, there is no 24fps option.
To fix the problem, Canon one-ups itself an comes up with the D7, which is 24fps friendly, though in order to do that they reduce the size of the sensors.




The Nikon D90 seems to be the most user friendly. The intuitive interface is very similar to the D80 and therefore familiar to photo buffs. The Nikon sensors are smaller than either of the two Canons.




Similarly, the Nikon D300S is a converted version of one of their still cameras with added video capabilities.


Panasonic also had a couple of useful options. The DMC-GF1 has the same sensor limits as the two Nikons, but it is smaller than any of the previously noted models.

Though Canon and Nikon get most of the hype for HD, Panasonic’s GH1 offers full 1080ip at 24fps with the relatively smaller 4/3 lenses.

They keep getting better.
Coming out by the end of this year is Canon’s 1D Mark 1V. Here is a video where you can see all of its sweet qualities that have us drooling.





There are a few downfalls common to all of these nifty new DSLR's.
All these cameras are notorious for horrible sound capabilities. However, here is a list of popular devices used to record audio separately.

And, while the $2000 and under price tag is alluring, the price goes up if you start tagging on accessories. As an example, here is a video made by Chris Weeks, an LA photographer, breaking down all of his gear for his own HD DSLR.



For some more specs, sample footage of each of these cameras and some links check out http://www.dslr-cinematography.com/