I've not really explored the video capabilities of the 5d much over the past year but I have been taking clips here and there, this is the first video I've ever posted. Creating something with a narrative and structure doesn't really interest me, but I do like the idea of creating this kind of 'moving picture vignette'. Plus I had absolutely no idea how to process video and it proved pretty frustrating trying to find the right work flow.

These three short clips were taken last weekend when I headed out to the island before dawn with temperatures dropping into the -30s with wind chill. You can see the water vapour steaming off the water, reaching high into the sky further out in the lake where it's deeper and the temperature difference between the air and water greater. The audio is the sound of wind and ice recorded during the first clip. I used 17-40 and 200mm lenses.

This was originally posted on Torontoist. Let me know if you have any problem viewing the video.

Shot of the day
Thatch Photography

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  • loved it!

    2010-01-09

  • Richard

    Well done Miles. Not to nitpick but I was listening for the sound of the duck taking off and missed it. I know you used the same sound for all but maybe consider adding another sound channel with local sounds from the particular place. You can lower and raise the local sound channel's volume as needed keeping a single background soundscape to tie the entire thing together.

    2010-01-09

  • Miles

    Thanks Richard, I would happily have included the duck sounds, I listened for them on the original clip, but the wind and ice noises were simply too loud. That scene was shot with the 200mm, so the duck was pretty far out in the first place and the sound capabilities of the 5d are really minimal, though you can attach a proper mic.

    2010-01-09

  • Andrew

    First off thank you for making me your shot of the day. Great video and great site.

    2010-01-09

  • John

    Beautiful, I love the natural motion, especially in the undulating ice, and swirling mists. I'd like to have seen a bit more footage from each location, perhaps fewer locations, but longer clips there. Anyway, great =]

    2010-01-09

  • miklos

    very cool

    2010-01-09

  • Matt B

    Nice nice.

    2010-01-09

  • jelliss

    Yeah. The video possibilities on the 5D are an added bonus. I quite liked the video actually. Peaceful.

    2010-01-09

  • mark

    super project,great

    2010-01-09

  • Sázky

    so natural , nice

    2010-01-09

  • Eugene

    Awesome! I really want to see you delve into video further; there is definitely a lot of potential there.

    2010-01-09

  • Ljubo

    Lovely!

    2010-01-10

  • beyond bluestockings

    Miles! What a delightful surprise!

    It was very pleasant to view your exploration of video capabilities.

    Have you ever played MYST? I couldn't help being reminded of it..

    2010-01-10

  • Yvonne

    beautiful very peaceful... YOU are so much better them me up and out at -30??? Brave but so worth the view. Thank you

    2010-01-10

  • Jaime Vedres

    Video quality looks amazing, I am trying to learn the video side as well... going to be frustrating im sure. But its great to continue to learn new things! Thanks for your blog, its daily inspiration!

    Jaime

    2010-01-10

  • dennis

    Nice departure from the norm, Miles. Enjoyed that quite alot.

    2010-01-10

  • Lisa Butler

    very nice!

    2010-01-10

  • Kathleen

    Loved this, Miles. Great job! I'm working on the same type of thing w/the 5DM2 but haven't posted anything yet. Still figuring out the editing and sound bits as well.

    2010-01-13

  • milou

    Rather fab. The lovely water sounds and that duck is perfect.

    2010-01-14

  • remy

    it is really a great footage. it renders the atmosphere well. It might be called video stills for me!

    2010-01-16

  • Julian Lynch

    Well, vidceo works for me anyway, would you mind sharing your video workflow, 5d video is giving a lot of people a lot of pains, its nice to hear about methods that work!

    Thanks
    Julian

    2010-01-19

  • Charles

    Very nice.

    2010-01-21

  • r-dean

    love the video

    2010-03-13