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Canon EOS 5D Mark II for Filmmakers?

Could it be possible that the Canon 5D Mark II (priced at around $3000) will bring the world of filmmaking just that much closer to the average consumer? Just as digital SLR’s have inspired a huge wave of new photographers to emerge, could this dual purpose still camera bring the same type of professional availability to the masses? In short, our answer is yes. However, we do have a few concerns about the camera. There is no doubt that the camera captures a beautiful image. With its full-fram...

Best Short Film

The following short film was part of the London Sci Fi Film Festival's 48 hour Film Challenge from last year. It's incredible that these filmmakers accomplished so much with so little time. They were given a prop, a line of dialogue and a title for their short film and they had only 48 hours to submit their final product. The following film entitled "Factory Farmed" is a beautifully shot, highly stylized short film that all independent filmmakers should watch. Pay special attention to the tex...