Brian Struble

Canon XF Color Profile – a video reference

Brian — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:42:57 +0000

As part of the “Secrets of Great Color” with the Canon XF Series cameras, I shot the following clip using a variety of Custom Profiles or Color Profiles that have been shared by others throughout the web.

I wanted to create a basis for understanding and tweaking color within the Canon XF series. Custom Profiles like those used in the content below will be the basis of our discussion with “Secrets of Great Color with the Canon XF Series”.

Here’s a reference document on the XF Camera settings from Alan Roberts

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=alan%20roberts%20xf300%20%20color&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDkQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownloads.bbc.co.uk%2Frd%2Fpubs%2Fwhp%2Fwhp-pdf-files%2FWHP034-ADD50_rev1_Canon_XF300-305.pdf&ei=D6x0T66JG6LX0QG48LD_Ag&usg=AFQjCNHp_orKXOtyI2o93c9akfFlM-BOOg&cad=rja

Current Projects – A Brand New Day of Hope

Brian — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:55:28 +0000

Something that I’ve been working on, for a charitable association near by…

http://vimeo.com/37835064

Commercial Shoot BTS

Brian — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:36:59 +0000

Hi Folks:

Just wanted to pass along some BTS (behind the scenes) views of a recent project that I shot. I was very fortunate to be the DP on a shoot that combined a few of my “loves” around image making: Lighting, Problem Solving, Still Photography and Video. Since it was a “mixed” day, I ended up lighting with Arri Tungsten 1K’s to give a sense of a garage or workshop to the set.

A tall order to carry out in a day, but our crew and client were on the same page to get some great results.

Here’s our XF300 ready for action

IKan Stealth ENG

Brian — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:22:14 +0000

I recently upgraded my Canon XF camera mount to include a shoulder mount ENG-style kit. The IKan stealth is a comprehensive and adjustable mount system built around a 15mm rod system that offers great adjustability along with a shoulder mount kit.

I’ve added some additional 15mm rods and handles to increase comfort while using the rig. Also, if you notice closely, I’ve added a Canon Remote controller to the left-hand side - so zoom, record, focus are now right underneath my left thumb.

Corporate Travel and Conference…

Brian — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:52:56 +0000

Today’s post is about a project done recently for a large state-wide advocacy organization. Their annual meeting takes place in each year, and offers some of the best information on current industry topics and affairs that I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience.

I look forward to their upcoming programs…

Thoughts on how I got to the “Great Color” blog…

Brian — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:15:27 +0000

I had been anxiously awaiting my new XF 300 last year, after a long period of testing and frustration with HDSLR video . Like so many of you out there, I was looking for the perfect video “step up” to HDSLR cameras. Much of my professional work is around conducting and producing interviews, so it became necessary look towards a better solution than just HDSLR video and a secondary audio device.

My initial tests weren’t so promising with the HDSLRs – definitely some great looking pictures for a web interview but less than satisfactory sound. I spent quite a bit of time testing and retesting various scenarios in the studio to come up with a workable option. I adopted the secondary audio capture process as part of my overall workflow – luckily, my business partner is an excellent audio guru – but we both realized how fragile an alternate audio solution could be towards getting a superior product overall…

I managed to capture some great stuff… but I was determined to get something better. And then I had to consider the native .MOV format coming out of the HDSLRs – a highly compressed video stream that didn’t play so well with the last generation of NLE’s (video editing suites).

Based on all that testing, all the gigs that I shot, I realized that I needed something faster, better and consistent for shooting dialog-driven interviews – and that’s how I picked up the Canon XF 300…

Coming up – no delays – we’ll start pulling apart some footage tests that I shot with the Canon XF 300 series…

Canon XF Secrets…

Brian — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:26:47 +0000

Hey – just wanted to pass along a new blog that I will be exploring – Secrets of Great Color with the Canon XF Series Cameras. I will share what I have found to create great color with the XF family of video cameras…

See “Secrets of Great Color with the Canon XF Series” link above to find out more..

Brian

The Great Outdoors Video Reel

Brian — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:20:19 +0000

Fall 2011 – Outdoors in November.

Some outdoor views shot on a warm Indian Summer afternoon. Shot in cine-mode on a Canon XF300.

Welcome to our site

Brian — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:31:56 +0000

Thank you for stopping by! Please take a look at our content…

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I am a commercial photographer, film maker and video editor. I combine years of experience with cameras, lighting and production with a strong technology savvy. Today’s media-centric Web demands compelling content that connects with your audience, but is capable of being displayed across a wide spectrum of devices and channels… I help make sense of all of the technical stuff, while creating engaging content that truly delivers

I can produce, shoot and deliver compelling video for web and TV and help get your company or product on YouTube and the Web.