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i’ve been taking (mediocre) photos ever since i was a teenager with my automatic minolta and i’ve never found myself a favourite photographer… til now! love your perspectives and how you’re completely unafraid of colour. i am completely inspired. thank you so much for sharing your photographs and thoughts.

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Hi,
I was surfing and found some of your work. They’re wonderful.

My name is LaForet, too. I’m wondering if we’re related. I never find anyone with my last name.

Carol L.

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Dear Vincent

your excellent and must read article “The cloud is falling” raised some questions about video/audiovisuals.
- If there is a market for this products, where do I find a price list (I’m working in europe) on the web. Or do you deliver a video/audiovisual as a free gift in addition to your photos? (I hope not)
- When you’re working on a photoassignement, isn’t it distracting to think also video? (Myself I work as a photographer/writer and sometimes find it difficult to fullfill both tasks at once at high quality, but also sometimes the two tasks help each other to another level).

Thanks for your inspiring blog and work

Bernard

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Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.

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Greetings. Great work. Thanks for the heads up potential of this gear. Will you please take a few minutes and look at my website. If you like it you may link to it. I would be honored to see it in your artists links. Best wishes. Gerald. http://www.ghillphotography.com

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vincent, we can stream the video of the eos 5D mkll worldwide, but must be reencoded as follow:
1280×720 or 1024×576
AVC H264 or X264 (free on http://x264.nl/)
1000 kbp/s
audio AAC 44.1 96 or 128 k

and we send a link you can put in your website
raw footage is impossible to stream, too heavy!

you can send a clip to test

Marcelo

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Is it possible to have a download available to see it at 1080p? It looks amazing at 540p but I think I can fully appreciate this camera if I can see it in it’s full resolution.

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Great visuals but I was wondering why no audio was recorded with the camera. I look forward to samples which include the capability of the other half of the equation which is audio. Utilizing the external microphone connection would have been
informative and useful.

What about the ability to do zooms while recording? I hope Canon or someone else produces something soon which would enable that.

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I’m totally stunned at what I’ve seen here. I’m a newcomer to videojournalism. I believes in shooting things as they are for the most part, using available light and making decisions on-the-fly about how to document what I’ve got in front of me. I can’t think of a tool more in line with my approach to video than this. Amazing work on your part! It must have been heart-pounding when you first saw those clips playback in the studio.

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Vincent,

I’m blown away by the photos in the NYT “A really big show” link.

The picture of Maria S winning the US Open is mesmerizing with the amazingly shallow DOF. There is so much to like and discuss about this photo.

I’d love to know more about this technique if you can reveal and not give up any trade secrets. I heard in the audio you mentioning tilt/shift lenses. I have never used these before and don’t quite understand how/why you’d use them (despite reading writeups for them).

Can you provide any additional insight into this shot in particular because it (along with the Derby shots really highlight the look I’m drawn to) and the equipment you were using? Any links you want to refer me to would be most welcome as well.

By the way, your video is amazing. I have a nikon D700 and I’m more than a little jealous of the new 5DMII ability to shoot HD video. Congrats on another amazing job.

Dave

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Attention:
one of the videos work perfect on my iMac core 2 duo 2.4 with 4 giga ram, the MVI_0706.MOV the one with the model splashing water on his face 30 fps perfect. Also in a MacBook 2 ghz coreduo with 2 giga ram (not full screen).
The other two play at 24 and 25 fps and looks fliking.
This is the reason why nobody’s looks those videos right on the computer. Maybe prototype camera have problems?
Vincent, can you check the originals? please
Marcelo

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Attention:
one of the videos work perfect on my iMac core 2 duo 2.4 with 4 giga ram, the MVI_0706.MOV the one with the model splashing water on his face 30 fps perfect. Also in a MacBook 2 ghz coreduo with 2 giga ram (not full screen).
The other two play at 24 and 25 fps and looks fliking.
This is the reason why nobody’s looks those videos right on the computer. Maybe prototype camera have problems?
Vincent, can you check the originals? please
Marcelo//// I have tried these movies on my MacPro and they work fine all playing without frame loss… Are you are getting your info from Quicktime Info window ? As not sure how accurate that is..

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Hi Mr. Laforet, this is Thomas Dibenedetto, from ACCRUE Sports and Entertainment Ventures located in Boston/New York. We are looking to purchase a poster sized photo of the 1999 Women’s World Cup Team holding the trophy. I have attached an image which we would like purchase a print of, from you to put on display in our office. Any information on how we could go about getting a print of this photo, or a similar photo which has the team holding the trophy would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time, as I know you are busy,

Thomas DiBenedetto
Accrue Sports Ventures
210 Bear Hill Road, Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451
781-314-0129

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Re the What the Duck…. Way too many critics

Thanks for your beautiful examples of what the 5D MkII can do in skilled hands.

Brad

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Hi,

In continuation to the discussion and opinions about the 24p support in the 5D mk II, I created a petition for canon to add this functionality.

I think it would be great if you could post this on your blog so we could start getting some volume:

http://www.petitiononline.com/SW5DMK2/petition.html

(Love your work BTW)

Thanks,

Shai Wininger.

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Really enjoyed your video shot with the canon 5D MKII. Looks great. I just to do some photography, but at the moment more into Digital filmmaking. Very low budget. To keep a nice DOF and perspective, I always shoot with the help of the P+S mini35 and 35mm Zeiss filmlenses. In Brasil, “Show de Bola” is now in the cinemas.
http://www.lightning-ent.com/movie/view/47
But the DOF with the 5D MKII is even nicer. Hope canon will stick that CMOS chip etc in a Canon XL like body.
I do have a question though. Is there any kind of TIMECODE, shootng with the 5D MKII??
I’m shure you will have a billion emails, so it might take a while before you get to my mail.
Hope it will be before the end of the year.
Have to shoot a feature movie in Spain soon. Really start thinking to do it with the 5D MKII. These new Zeiss ZE lenses look very nice to use for film as well.

Best regards, Arie.

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Thanks for so many things, Vincent.
But especially for this very special moment
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/09/21/sports/baseball/20080921_YANKEES_PANO2.html
All the best,
Peter

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VINCENT YOUR WORK IS AWESOME, I have to ask you a question though, your pic. “summer in new york” the picture of the airplanes congested, that looks like a picture of a model how did you obtain that look? what was your technique if you don’t mind me asking.

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today i see the canon eos 5d mkll in milano, italy, and i can confirm that is impossible to use the camera in indoor lighting conditions in europe, absolute flickering, also the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS flicker too, and the bug on quick time remain on both cameras, sorry

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How can I unsubscribe to the emails?

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Maybe you’ll find this link interesting (T&S video)

http://vimeo.com/1831024

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Привет из России!

There is serius software problem with dynamical range clipping on the 5d video footages. In your video “Reverie” too

Look at these link http://www.hv20.com/showpost.php?p=144690&postcount=36

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Vincent,

Your work has been a true inspiration to me since I watched the Aperture video about you on top of the Crysler building, and was wondering if I could get some feedback from you about my work? I’m only 17 years of age, and have been heavily into photography for meager 3 of those. I plan to study Photojournalism at Uni and can’t wait to see as much of the world as possible, not to tick countries off a list, but to experience the infinite creativity and ingenuity of us humans!
I apolgise for using up your precious time, but I simply couldn’t pass the opportunity to have your opinion of my work(/passion)

Best Regards,

Joe

http://www.joethomasphotography.com

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I’d like to thank you Vincent for your excellent blog and sharing your photographic experience with us all. I don’t have much time to read blogs but yours is well worth it.

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Hi!
I see you use the “Camera armor” form Made Products on the 5D mk II in the “making of reverie” video.
Will the camera armor silence the shutter noise, can you hear any difference?

Hope you can reply.

Regards,
Steve Nilsen

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Vincent

Regarding exposure for 1080p on the 5D mark2, how did you control exposure and not have it doing it’s auto thing, while panning or moving through changing lighting, and keeping it set on the intended aperture. As far as the specs from Canon, it seems you can’t set aperture, shutter or iso. This would severely limit the footage unless there was a way to work around it. It looks like you did. I’m interested in the camera, and would like to know how you worked the exposure on your film.

Michael

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Vincent,
I attended your presentation in Dayton, OH on 11/17 and it was very inspiring. I have a specific question regarding your little video in the Arcade: there was a long unlit hall where your friends were shining flashlights along the wall – everywhere from close to the camera to furthest away was in sharp focus, telling me that you had a somewhat small aperture – yet the detail captured in that low light was awesome! I was assuming the ISO had to be high, but there was no apparent grain in the presentation. Does the flashlight provide enough light for the (assumed) small aperture, or is there another explanation? Video in low light with large depth of field and no apparent grain was messing with my head – I wasn’t patient enough to ask you in person due to the line of people….. Thanks, Rhoel

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I’m a belgian artist and working on a series of paintings called ‘google earth’ (you can see some examples on my site : http://www.unga-bunga.be ). I’m looking for photographs of people in overhead perspective. I noticed your photographs and I wonder if I can use some of them as basis for a painting. If so, do you have more similar photographs?
thx,
Dirk Eelen

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Hi,

I know your busy but i would love for you to check it out a photo i took. its very much like your NYC planet one. Its a full 360 planet taken off the empire state, made from 70ish photos. http://wreck-photography.deviantart.com/art/If-NYC-was-a-planet-88589460

Hope you like. And your work is amazing. Imspirational.

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I have the 5D Mark II and am wondering what changes you recommend in the picture style while taking Videos. I found the default to have too much contrast and saturation.

Thanks for your help.

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The video I get from my 5D II on my HDTV is fine buit when I take the card watch the video on my PC (vista) or MAC G4 the video is choppy. What is my solution?

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Hi! It was great to see you at Javits. And thanks for the advice you gave my son Christian.

I see that you’re involved in the Do1thing project, which is wonderful. How will you be involved? And will you be publicizing it on your blog?

Take Care and Congrats on your amazing year.
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

Regards, Fred Bonilla

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I just saw your picture in this week’s TIME; the one of Obama at the podium and the masses around him. I love how the depth of field is set so low that only he is in focus at the center of a faceless mass of millions. What a great metaphor! I am an amature photographer and self taught, mainly by looking at the works of other artist. Shots like this can teach me a lot. This is one of my favorite pictures of 1/20/2009.

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Vincent,
The beauty of the Red Camera is its ability to provide a RAW file with its inherent creative potential. Wouldn’t it be great if the 5D could output a RAW video file? Understandably, the files would be large, but just think of the possibilities. Wow, Canon competing with the big Red!

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Hello:
I really love your works!
Both of your quality and creativity are outstanding!
I’m a singer-songwriter of Sony Music Publishing Taiwan.
We’re going to NYC for music video shooting in September 2009.
Can you also direct a music video?
Looking forward to your reply.

Justin Chen

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Great stuff! I just got the new 5D, off the bat I have one big questin. How do you keep the aperture low (1.2, 1.4) during video mode, especially in the day time, if the cam chooses everything automatic?? Thanks!

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congratulations for your world press photo award!!!

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Hello,
How can i use my photograph skill to earn money in NYC? Do you have any suggestion if i am a young chinese and just move to the US.

appreciate

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Bravo pour le chemin parcouru.

a little q?
did you noticed when using th 5D in vidéo mode with the Eposure locked any automatic adjustment of the sensiblity or electronical shuter resulting in a modification of the image during a movement with something dark or bright apearing in the frame.

in 2 words, when it’s locked is it freezed?

comment :
it’s funny to hear in the interview the 5D was a kiker for your cinematographer’s career.
and as a cinematographer you prefer to work with the red instead of a dslr…..

i’m DP myself in Paris
thanks for the reply from you or anyone aware.
and congrats for your fotographic style it’s beautifull.

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Welcome to L.A. Vincent, You’ll love the traffic LOL.

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Hey Vincent

Just trying to find out what car camera mount you used in Reverie.

Thanks
Vince

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Vincent, I really enjoy your blog and site. The 5D MkII is a piece of hardware that might be a wonderful solution but I am a bit confused about what I have been reading online (from others) about the editing process. Did you need to ‘transcode’ the footage before you imported it into FCP6 or were you able to drop the files directly into FinalCu? With the camera so hard to get and so little experience out there with it, there seems to be a lot of conflicting info. I really appreciate your work and your insight.

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I am having issues finding a 10 stop filter. Your thoughts on where to pick on up would be great.

Thanks
Vince

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Where in the world is Vincent Laforet….hard at work I am sure. Can wait to see the next great project.

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Could we take the signal out of the camera to a large LCD SCREEN? For large events?

What outputs does it have
Will the camera stay on while not recording?
Or does it have an auto shut down?
So if my event is 60 minutes could I use the camera to pass a signal into a video switcher and get it on screen 12 x 9 FT? LCD standard def

Hmmmm? This would be very cool? I have a 1 x 9 ft Barco B10 with

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Love a review on Ikan’s V5600 5.6″ TFT LCD Monitor you were thinking of writing. I’m all ears.

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Vince, do you have any ‘inside’ info on whether or not Canon are going to do a 25P firmware update?

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Hi Vincent,

Could you recommend a handle held mount to use the video mode with the 5d mk ii?

Best,

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What? You think you are Jason Bourne? Come on. Pick DIFFERENT music!

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I’m very curious abt Photography, I talking pictures for last three years with my Cannon Rebel Xsi, It its nice and very in quality of picture, I read your blogs its very nice, and I’m learning lot abut it.

Thanks,
Sooriya.

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Hello Vincent! On http://www.vincentlaforet.com/ , Video “Reverie” not load completely!!! I want one more view video clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Vincent,

I know you are a busy bloke so I will keep it short. I love the blog, very inspirational. What WordPress theme have you based the blog on? Any suggestions for a good web portfolio provider?

Thanks for the time,

Paul

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Hey Laforet!

Keep us posted on the “Betrayed” with background and behind the scenes info please!

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Vince, just watched a NYTimes “Last Word” video on Les Paul and was shocked (and delighted) to see your credit at the end. When did you produce this? Hope all is okay. John in Miami

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Can you give details on editing of Reverie Ie. Software used , traetment of mov. files etc.

Thanks

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Hi Vincent,

Do you have any recommendations on a camera that can shoot 1080p 24-60fps and is under 10K? We’ve looked at the Panasonic HVX170/HVX200A that shoots on P2 cards as a possibility, however, it seems to perform optimally at 720p. Just wondering if you have any thoughts or suggestions for us. Thanks!

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Hi Vincent,

I just attended your amazing workshop in San Diego. (wore the  hat).. THANK YOU. I wanted to ask you what brand is your EVF (Electronic ViewFinder)? I’m looking to get one. Thank you SIR!

-Sean

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When will you be in Mexico City?

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What do you owe Canon, that you have to take down your personal work. Something is missing in your comments/explaination.

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Vincet; your footage is fantastic!
I’ve been using years the Canon EOS20D for time-lapse and astronomy videos. Best low noise for at high ISO, best quantum efficiency (about 30%)removing the internal IR cutout filter. However, daylight regular video is another thing; seems the DSRL HD’s are quite clumsy for shooting video as you need a lot of rigs and supports for handheld, monitoring (and very expensive).
In total, the camera + handheld support can be up $8.000 With this, you can have a good P2HD camera for instance. Even for the half a panasonic AG-HPX171. What would be good to see it compared both with a pro like you.
Regards;
Javier

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Dear Vincent,
I run a small gallery in Bristol England. We represent a number of established names to emerging talent to keen amateurs. I would love to sell your images through our gallery, i truley think they have worldwide appeal. Do you have representation in the UK and would it be something you would consider.
Please keep this email confidential.
Best Wishes
Simon

Simon Whitehead
Creative Director
Gallery2c

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Hello Vincent i have a big question about the canon cameras.

We are about to shot an long film and we are planning to use the 5d MII or the 7d camera but we got a big issue.

When we shot fast camera movment scenes like fast panns or bumpy videos we have a lot of vertical noice.

So what do you recommend? Did you have that same problem shooting reviere or nocturne?

Thank you so much

GM

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Vincent,
Thanks for all the open exchange of info, really!!
I was wondering if you could explain your workflow after editing in FCP, how do you get from your finished edit to a beautiful full HD for Smugmug, export settings, ect;
I think it would help alot of us watching and learning from you.
thanks from Florida
David

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Vincent
For my Cannon XTi, what do you recommend as an
everyday lens, I already own a 18-55
wich is stock , a 28-90 and a 70-300
What about a 28-135

Love Nocturne , but Reverie , New Yawk
and all .
Regards

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Congratulations for your work Vicent !!! Keep it like that !!!.

Vicent the rail that you have used in the Vimeo Canon Film contest is it home made or is it commercial it´s at 1m 15 seconds.

Many thanks,

Bernard.

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coming from the world of still photographers, i appreciate your mention of photographers. one you did not mention and worthy of your list is lee freidlander a true master of the medium. lee is represented by the fraenkel gallery http://www.fraenkelgallery.com/?gclid=CObu7dyzhJ8CFQk75Qod-3f7dQ
regards, paul h

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I saw your movies created by Canon 5D. I would like to know how it`s possible to create a focus using the LCD vew finder, because it has a terrible resolution of the image.

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Do you know about a box that softens compression during transfer from Canon 5D Mark II to hard drive?? Would love to know what this is and where to find it. In NY and shooting a project with Canon 5DMII in 6 days! Thank you.

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The Arte às Tantas Collective is organizing an exhibition of short-films in “Paralelo 38″ bar, Portugal. This events aims to culturally enrich a social extract with few knowledge on short-film language, trying to instill in the audience artistic expressions with little support in Portugal.

Accordingly, the Arte às Tantas Collective is interested in the short-film “the story beyound the still- the cabbie” because it fulfills the artistic requirements that we intend to present the audience.

We would like to know if you provide us your short-film, with the best quality possible and if authorize its projection in this event, to be held in March 2010.

Due to the inexistence of financing or profits, we are unable to pay for the “projection rights”. So, we ask for your contribution in our cause to raise awareness for this type of artistic expression.

Best regards,
Gilberto Godinho
Founder and member of Arte às Tantas Collective

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Hello Vincent,

I love your work and have recently launched a new website dedicated to Canon 1d Mark4 . www. canon1dmark4 dot com

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free film score composer for your great creativity !

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I’m really impressed by the bits of JOB youve uploaded.
Any chance to see/buy Who is JOB??(if its out yet)

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HI Vincent are you responsible for this video titled The Daytrader for New Yorker Magazine, I’m trying to find out where that (location) office is in NYC – * great video work and Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XruhYQW6unA

Cheers Paul

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My question is about noise in high ISO video.

I’ve found the video that I’ve shot with my MkIV at 6400 to be noisier that what I see in nocturne. Are you doing anything to manage noise, either in post or exposing hot and bringing down the brightness in post?

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Hi Vince,

I really enjoy your blog. I was wondering, do you know if it’s possible to use a DSLR camera with HD video capability as a broadcast camera feed for an 2 or 4 hour public event? I need it to stream to live screens.

Thanks in advance!!!

Tony Huy

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Very nice information.

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Dear V and all those on the blog.
I’m a Nikon user, and having seen Canon take the lead re. HD on the DSLR i’m thinking of going fr a 550D body or even a 5D, I’ve got a set of Nikkor D lenses that i would love to use with the Canon should i go for it, any ideas on mounts/adapters to fit the Nikon lenses on to the Canon, or is this heresy?
please advise
many thanks amjad

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As of may 2010, is the Marshall monitor, still the on you recommend?

best regards

Henrik

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I like your pro style. Will you come to Venezuela to make some workshops to young videomakers? Let me know if you will to start programming. Also want to know how much will it costs and conditions
Thanks

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Hello It seams that you were the first to do High end work with the EOS cameras shooting HD. As for getting the best image with the of 8bit codec, it seams there are 2 schools of thought. Hurlbutt is saying light shot exactly what you want because the image falls apart in color corection. Stu says to shoot flat and expose to the right. I am wondering how you shoot?

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Vincent, I know you most receive hundreds of emails daly, but I was wondering if you can guide me… I assisted to your HDDSLR workshop, that was very helpful, thanks for that anyway!
I will buy some staff and I wish have your advise. I have in mind the Manfrotto 504 HD and some tripod. My budget is not much, can you recommend me one that fits with this head and works well? Thanks in advance and congrats, go ahead your works are each day more incredibles!!

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Hi Vincent!

I love your videos, specially tha video with the teddy bear
I’d like to ask what stabilizer did you use with Canon 7D.
I have this camera, but to record, making good scenes is impossible
to record without shaking. Could you help me please?
What editing program is your favorite? Do you like Final Cut da Apple??
Thank you!!!
Suzana

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Hey found this link and thought you and your followers would be interested as a cinematographer.

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/06/29/video-shot-and-edited-entirely-on-an-iphone-4/

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Hello Vincent LaForet –
Your a work is fantastique.
Are you, by any chance, related to Carlos LaForet? Carlos LaForet was from France – his Mother, a Parisian and a friend of mine from New York City when I worked at Bloomingdales many years ago. Just wondering? Thanks. Nanette Varga Hayakawa

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Dear Mr. Laforet. I am a 5D Mark ll user thanks to your video Reverie. I wrote a little tribute to you in my blog: http://www.blog.realnshort.com/?cat=10

Thanks a lot, from Argentina.

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Hello sir Vincent Laforest.

I’ve been following your work for the last few months and you’ve been a great inspiration to me due to how you used a DSLR for film making.

I’m a college student with one year of studies in Cinema & Audiovisual completed and i’m planning to become far more active now, as far creating shortfilms goes.

The thing is, I was going to buy a camera for said shortfilms and you have convinced me through your work, to get myself a Canon 5D Mark II.

My problem is that I’m on a tight budget and won’t be able to spend more than 400/500 Euros( around 515/645 American Dolars) on a Lens.

I though that maybe you could give me your opinion on what lens to buy for the Canon, with such a low price. I understand that the best way to go is to use multiple lenses, each with it’s own job, but if you could recomend a single lens that could serve as a multipurpose lens, at least for the begginning, that would be of great value to me because out of all the professionals out there, I believe your point of view on these things to be the most important.

I’m sure you get comments like this all the time and i’m sorry to be a bother, but if you had the time to answer, i would be a very happy fan.

Cheers to you Vincent Laforest.

Raphael Wood

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I would like to know how/if you can shoot a sync sound short film via the Canon 5D, using a sound recordist?

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I’m loving your work and thanks for all the valuable information you have shared and continue to share. Below is a link of a video I shot on my 5d that I would like to share with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJttJDwQZ4k

Thanks

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Hi Vincent,

Thanks for the “My Gear:Lenses” page I had never used Canon Products, First time to jump into HDSLR, went through your entire site and found it very helpful. My company bought Canon 7/5D and the lens you recommended. We mostly shot at night. I looked great. By the way we were shooting beautiful models from Playboy, maxim, Hawaiian Tropics, the footages looked awesome.

I was bid concerned about 7D handling night shot, but 50mm just worked great.

Thanks
Rabyoung

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MY PARTNER AND I don’t know just what other folks assume, but I believe what you explained is true.

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Hi Mr. LaForet, my name is Isaac. I am 12 years old. I began making films when I was 9 (I used a jvc camcorder but coudln’t edit – later we started our own film company) with my little brother Jesse who was 5. My dad and me have learned alot from your websites, youtube and vimeo clips. Because of you my dad bought a 5D on Sept. 30 of this year and I made my first film with it called TROUBLED in early Oct.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HNj86l3ajs
We also bought a Zacuto viewfinder.You have made an impact in my life.

Before my dad bought a 5D I had to prove myself on the Samsung hi8. I made about 40 shorts on it with my brother Jesse. Dad said I was ready for a 5D. The Lord provided the money from a friend.

We adjusted the 5D settings to cinematic, like Phillip Bloom and Shane Hurlbut said. But I can’t set multiple iso’s?? 160, 320, 640, 1250… Can you show me?

I used a senheiser 400 mini mic plugged right into the 5D. I used CS5 Production Premium to edit. We bought CS5 at the same time as getting the 5D. We had a custom made computer put together. I did it all myself, my dad helped me on a couple of edits but basically I did 99% of the editing. We are now officially in the feature film making business and we are excited!(Previously I shot all of my films with a samsung hi8 and edited on Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0.) This is the first test footage with the 5D…before Troubled. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEQtuK2TxfM It is with my 2 brothers and Josiah has Down Syndrome- He jumps ramps!

PS, my dad Stunt Coordinated COURAGEOUS in the summer. Previous films made by the Kendrick Brothers and Sherwood Pictures are Facing The Giants and Fireproof. Fireproof was the Number 1 money making independaent movie of 2008…33 million. They brought my dad in to take care of the action. I was with him. COURAGEOUS comes out in Sept. 2011. Here is me and my dad on the set of Courageous
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n348LTDYFXk&feature=related

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsNaIr1OPlA&feature=related

Here is T21…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsU9ZRWmwfc&feature=related
My brother Josiah (11)with DS stars in this one. My dad and I shot this with the samsung hi 8 in March of this year. My dad is the bad guy and does the stunt driving.

Me and Jesse made a pro film in May/June with all my brothers and sisters (7 of us )using the samsung hi 8 which we sell for $10 and have sold close to 100 so far. It’s 50 mins long called The Adventures Of Jake’s Farm. Here’s the trailer… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obFgVEdT-04

Thank you Mr. LaForet for all your tips and information,
God Speed,
Isaac Broyden
Broyden Bros. Pictures

To see more of my films… http://www.youtube.com/broydenbrospictures
or http://jimmybroyden.com/broyden-bros-pictures

God Speed,
Jimmy Broyden
On Fire Films
Stunt Coordinator
Public Speaker
http://www.jimmybroyden.com
250-306-9193

“There are two things I have known in life: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Saviour.” John Newton

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In regards to Follow Focus<
Why doesn’t one of the makers (Redrock or whomever) make a HDSLR proprietary FF, meaning why not just “gear” a FF to suit the Canon, Nikon, Zeiss lenses, so that the “throw” is similar to Cinema lenses?
Anyone…..?
Probably already thought of but thought i would “throw”it out there.

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Dear Mr. Laforet,

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and information concerning dslr filmmaking. I’m planning on purchasing the gear you recommend on your gear page. Would you please make a movie with zeiss cp2 glass like you did with the canon glass? It would be very helpful. Also, I noticed you don’t use Cooke glass, is there a reason for this? Any help you provide is greatly appreciated.

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i was wondering if we could arrange a workshop in february for myself and three other friends

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As an inspiration to me I just shot some tilt shift pictures from a helicopter in my home town.

http://www.kengurufoto.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=6072

used the 45mm and a 1Ds MKIII.

I really love the tilt shots u make:)

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Hey Vincent. You are a huge influence and I think what you have created and the fact that you are positive and helpful by showing how everything is done is great. Just wanted you ask you a quick question. I will be entering in a local film festival and as I could ask you a million questions one I am having trouble understanding in shooting in 24p or not. The importance of it? I want as much of the “cinema” feel as possible. I will be shooting with my 5DMKII and a 7D. Thank you and can’t wait to see more.

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Vincent,
I need to configure a mini wrist band slate that syncs with my audio techs smart slate for when we get seperated,
Any thoughts?
SHO.com
Showtime’s ” Fight Camp 360 ”
cell 917-439-9163
ajsproductions@comcast.net
Thx, Anthony

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Vincent,

I am in desperate need of a gyro rental for a still photo shoot from a helicopter on Thursday. Do you rent your unit or can you suggest alternative? Samys is out.

Thank you,

Rob
robcom98@yahoo.com

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Is there a list of winners from the creative live give-a-ways?

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hi Vincent,

You and Philip B. have been the two of my biggest inspirations in the recent years so – here it is, my first little film. I’ll be improving it in the coming weeks for but for now, that’s what I got to show.

Thanks so much.

http://vimeo.com/22555188

cheers

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my finalized time lapse film about ABU DHABI. Also my first film ever! So happy!!

http://vimeo.com/22936856

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Hi Vincent,

I love your blog and the awesome work you are doing.

I notice that I can only get updates via email and Twitter.

Have you consider connecting your Twitter account to your Facebook Account, so that there will be cross posting on both social platforms?

I think it will be an awesome thing to have.

Here a link that explains what you need to do:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=114670545238347

Looking forward to see this functionality soon.

Another fan of yours

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Hi Vincent,

I just wanted to share with you and everyone our project that we’re filming on a 5D this September in New York City.
It’s called A Woman In New York and we need some likes on Facebook and followers on Twitter. We also have a kickstarter.com page, so please spread the word.

Thanks!

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Hey Vincent! Great site, very informative and helpful. I’m looking to purchase a Red Epic by Jan and your site has been very helpful in terms of accessories.

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Hi Vincent.

Thanks for giving me the cinema bug. I appreciate your candor on all items expense and cheap. I bought your courses on Creative Live, and I’m well on my way to experimenting with crazy ass Canon film making. One question I had was about circular ND filters that have gradation built into them. As I begin my journey, would it be a good idea to buy the one filter with an 8 stop range along with the step-down rings to save cash, or will this type of “convenient” optic seriously compromise my visuals as a learning DoP?

Cheers!

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Hi there..wondering if you could direct me in the right direction? I am looking to begin doing time lapse video of aurora and need the right set up. Could you perhaps tell me the best set up to use for this type of videography. Something that allows me to take the shot before shifting position. A motorized tilt pan head perhaps? I would be using a 5D Mark2 for this. I would appreciate any info you could spare. Love your work. Thanks for your time..

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Hi Vincent,

Nice job on the short film. If you get a chance check out a trailer of my short film shot on the Red with Zeiss super speeds, Starring Sally Kirkland, Marla Gibbs, and Louis Mandyalor.

http://www.devilslandmovie.com

Contact me if your looking for a DP or another writer director to collaborate with. I have some great sci-fi scripts and a few other genre’s.

Thanks,

Jonathan Kutner

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Hi Vincent.

I’m at high school student in a photography class and we are doing biographies about photographers and chose you.

I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me…

1. What is your life like?

2. What are your significant works/images?

3. What is your photographic process?

If you could answer these question it would be really helpful!
Please and thank you.

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Hello Vincent I have a question what type of insurgence you use to protect you equipment that you have a insurance only wen you travel for accidental damage or stolen any info on the topic thanks

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Hi Vincent

Could you show us how to test a camera? What do you look for in a camera, how do you test a camera to find out everything you need to know about it.

Thanks

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I’m a huge fan of your work and just wanted to share my first music video that was inspired from your movie Reverie. Thank you for the inspiration! http://vimeo.com/35755952

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Hi Vincent,

I’m currently shooting a feature-length documentary about life on the South Side of Chicago — on the 5d — and posted a little video about the equipment I use. I’m shooting vérité scenes, so I film alone and do my best to fit in.

I thought you might be interested in the tech side of how I operate in the field.

http://cyrusdowlatshahi.tumblr.com/post/18427280376/for-my-digital-cinema-peoples

Best,

Cyrus Dowlatshahi

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Cyrus Dowlatshahi
cyrusdowlatshahi.com

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I have your app with your camera settings. I see you occasionally shoot at a high iso with dslr cameras. I was just wondering what process or plug-ins you use in post to give it the look you achieve. Thanks for all you do in the dslr world.

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@Vincent Laforet,
thanks for reply vincent,
so if i am not wrong you mean to say there is no good ways of tethered photoshooting wirelessly?
for better and faster result we have to connect wire between camera and laptop.

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Vincent, If you were to own one new Canon body and split your time between stills (fast action) and motion which rig would you choose? The new 1Dx or the 5D mkIII? Bare in mind I’ll need one of the camera’s for a video project at the White House in mid April. Thanks!

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thanks for your blogs i learn a lot….

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thnks

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Hello,

More of a still photography question please- I’ve been on the hunt for a definitive tutorial on the best practice of how to post process an image to get a fine art print – optimal quality.- with no special effects

at a Band H event you summarized your process – layers -thank you!-

Only thing I’ve found online is by John Caponigro and R Mac Holbert- is there any others you may recommend please

Thank you

Hoon

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My name it Udell Jiménez i live in México in a City call CD.Victoria in Tamaulipas its crossing mcallen im 26 years old im a photographer i begin At 18 in this but now, thanks too you i begin to do motion pictures i lisen to all your vídeos in Youtube and also chase jarvis big fan of your work and you two are My inspiration to do video Thank you for all that you did for me even that you dont know me , i Wish you can see My work and some day some time Mabe meet you ,reverie its an inspiration I also have a 5d Mark 2 and im makeing a shortfilm right now ,its 2:44amin México City Thank you and God Blase You !! Just if you can give me 1 tip i will be thankfull and nowing that you reed My e Mail that will meens a lot , sorry for My english im better speaking than writing good Bye i hope to recive a hi from you

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P.S,

what about using 720p footage at 60fps with the 1080 at 60. Sorry, just realized i forgot to mention that as well.

Thanks again,

Hope to hear from you.

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Hi Vincent,

I just want to share this with you :

http://iphome.hhi.de/wiegand/assets/pdfs/2012_12_IEEE-HEVC-Overview.pdf

its about lHigh-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)

Enjoy !

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Dear Sir,
We are an establish art school in Malaysia, The One Academy, we are having our very own Film Festival and we would love for you to be our special guest, to share you point of view in film making and to do a workshop as well.
We hope to hear from you and maybe if possible to get you a ticket and come down to Malaysia. This is our school’s website : http://www.toa.edu.my
Thanks for the time, hope to hear from you soon.

regards,
Brad

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Have you reviewed the Cine lenses from Canon yet?

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