Chung Dha Lam

Magic Bullet Looks 25% discount

2013-05-16T06:16:00.002+02:00

By buying the Rode Videomic Pro I've gotten a free PluralEyes from Red Giant which is a sound and video sync software for free. But also they placed a 25% off promo code for the Magic Bullet Looks which is agreat color correction tool to give your footage just that extra edge. I think all you guys could enjoy from this discount as it only last 5 days from today May 16 till May 21 2013.

If you guys want the 25% discount the Promo code is: RODE25

And to buy it follow the link below:
http://www.redgiant.com/products/all/magic-bullet-looks/buy/full/

Canon X Series Look Picturestyle review

2013-05-16T05:40:00.002+02:00

Canon released a brand new picturestyle which they claim to give you: "Image characteristics similar to images shot with Canon's professional digital video camera (X series) and contrast is softer than Standard in Picture style."

To download this new picturestyle go to the link below:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/picturestyle/file/download.html

However they are quite late in the game as other professionals has already produced picturestyles that are better, like the Techicolor Cinestyle which s shown in the video.

This video was shot on a Canon 550D with Magic Lantern and using Canon Lens 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 , with settings of 1/30 f4 ISO200

X series Look Picturestyle by Canon

2013-05-15T11:42:00.001+02:00

Canon just released a brand new picturestyle which they called the X series look which should be softer and flatter but have to say from the initial images I don't see that much difference and have to say if you seen Superflat or Marvels cinestyle or even Techicolor picturestyle those are much flatter.

But also have to say they are quite late in the game releasing it but I have to say I have not installed it yet I can not truly say its bad. I have downloaded it and still need to install it to see if its worth it or not.

If you want to download it you can get it here below.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/picturestyle/index.html

Rubber Duck Project in Hong Kong

2013-05-12T09:30:00.001+02:00

Shot with Canon EOS 550D with Magic Lantern Unified 2.3 installed and lens is Canon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

With the use of the Magic Lantern I was able to shoot the timelapse, without using a timer remote. I filmed also a little but main was doing the timelapse and also trying out several things with timelapse however not all shots I did were used and some were impossible due that too many people walking about and also kicking over my tripod resulting that the placement changed and had to recount over several times and made me have less time then I should had.

Interview and filmaking tips from JJ Abrams

2013-05-12T08:11:00.000+02:00

The director well known for his over use of lens flares even though I don't like his style that much, but he is a well known film Director who has places his own style in the cinema. Having directed big movies such as Star Trek and Super 8 and more, plus he will be also directing the new upcoming Star Wars. But I wish he would tone down his lens flares though, but a nice bit of info and interesting interview in this video above by BAFTA GURU.

Lensbaby Composer with Double Glass Optics

2013-05-09T04:56:00.003+02:00

Lensbaby Composer with Double Glass Optics 50mm f2 used on a Canon EOS 550D

The Lensbaby composer the budget alternative to buying a real tiltshift lens. Eventhough tiltshift is well known for giving landscapes a toyish or miniature effect the Lensbaby composer does not really do it, the lens or atleast the double glass optics is more of a spot focus as you focus on the sweet spot to have a subject you want to frame in focus while the rest is blurred. The effect is quite interesting and for certain photography and videography be quite useful, however you do need time to setup correctly and its not that easy and simple.

To find out more about Lensbaby Lenses visit their website http://www.lensbaby.com

Fujiyama 0.5x wide angle converter review

2013-05-08T08:16:00.001+02:00

Its a nice thing to have as a cropsensor even with the kitlens at it widest sometimes feel like it aint wide enough even though it does the job for filming but for photography the glass is that great for taking photo as certain artifacts will appear in the shots.

Digital pan and zoom test

2013-05-08T08:08:00.001+02:00

This is a test for a small personal project that I am doing, which I would do allot of testing plus learning to use allot of after effect cg work. Like this water and fire effect which both still developing to get it as realistic as possible and not to do some half assed effect.

Using lightstand as mic stand

2013-05-08T08:01:00.001+02:00

While filming certain things it might be easier to use this kind of setup as it places the mic close to the subject without having to put a clipmic or a wireless set on them. As this will make it easy to have other people stand in place quicker to do like quick interviews and also don't have to give them a mic to hold which some don't know how to use or hold making the job hard to control the sound voluma as this setup the mic would be kept onto one place and not much would be needed to change for each person.

Canon EOS 6D giveaway!!!

2013-05-06T21:58:00.001+02:00

You just only have to like both DaveDugdale and Premiumbeats website to enter this giveaway nothing difficult and you can have a chance on winning a Canon EOS 6d, which is an awesome full frame DSLR which is great for both taking great photos but also a great camera to film with. Its a very professional DSLR and you don't want to miss your chance on winning it.

To enter this contest click on the link here http://woobox.com/98e7vv/3e5iua?r=ufp__1fLWci1R0l

It will show you the Woobox where a small popup box come up for you to like both of the pages and then after click ok to enter.

DesignCrowd

2013-05-01T08:59:00.001+02:00

DesignCrowd is a interesting website for start ups both as designers and companies. As for companies instead of working with a single designer who has a certain style, you can put up design contest for Logo design, webdesign and all kinds of designs which designers from all over the world can compete in. This regulate allot of designs you as a company can choose from. As it make use of crowd sourcing designers from all over the world and allot also get reviewed on their skills and also from different ages so allot of different taste and styles.

For student designers this place is great to get your first costumer but also to hone your skills as a designer. As here you can compete but also watch other entries and learn how you could improve your design skills. As this be close to working with a real client without too many consequences. Here you just send in the design and wait and see how the contest holder likes it or want any changes. If you are interested click here or the banner below.

IRONMAN 3 review

2013-04-30T09:32:00.001+02:00

So i watched a movie which dont often do but its Ironman 3 and i have so say i like and hate it. The movie packed too many stories into one making several obsolete for further future stories. ( major spoiler alert here).

First it be odd if later want to introduce the actual Mandarin as now its been use as a fake terrorist leader who is just a drug addicted actor.

Another thing was that the original extremist story which is the main part of this movie is not the same as the original comics.

As in the original story only the main vilian be injected and later on when Stark could not defeat him and got majorly injured he went to the botanist who is working in a laboratory working on the extremist formula. Stark alters the formula so with it he has full control of his armor without having implants. While his movie messed up everything around.

Also Happy was kinda obsolete in this story as he knew what happen ans thought he would wake up to tell what happen at the explosion. As original story Happy does wear the Ironman armor from time to time to help Stark.

The movie feels like the end of Ironman as he destroyed all his armor at the end and no new armor was shown or worked on to tell the next story. Especially there are still allot of things that can happen and the world aint that safe.

For a person who dont follow Ironman Comics this be a good and great movie, with few small things and also it should had been releases in December with the overal Christmas theme going in he background as Tony played Santa giving nice toys in the end to the boy who helped him.

The extra credit footage showed shit as it was Tony telling the story to Bruce Banner. Not much of Avenger thing going on or anything about whats next.

Only cool stuff was the ammount of armors but the problem was why could Rodey not wear and use the other suits while Pepper used the mark42 in the beginning.

Also on the movie poster is showing a space suit but did not notice much of it as the heat shield armor for re-entering earths atmosphere would be able to fight against the hot extremist.

Starting to watch old movies to learn from old master of film

2013-04-11T17:21:00.001+02:00

Watch Blade cause it was recommended by Quentin Tarantino in his top 20, its a movie by Tsui Hark released in 1995, but have to say it looks very much like a quick movie that he made with very little time and budget. As the cinematography ain't much to talk about and acting of most of the characters were not that great. The story does kinda sound like Storm riders but the setup ain't great the romance portrait in the movie isn't really noticable, its bit like Storm warriors II. As one character who both the lead guys falls in love with, just be killed by one by accident and not much done with in the story. And the world is fucked up by bandits but its way too much and un explained how it became like that. And also allot of unexplained stuff and too much easy coincidences in the story. Have to say I rather watch Storm Warriors for the special effects and cinematography as Blade does not fill any criteria to be great a film you should watch. As if you want to watch great Tsui Hark movies you should watch the "A Better Tomorrow" Trilogy shot in 1986.

I watch another film this one was recommended by Jonathan Ross a British tv presenter of Japanorama. Its a movie film in 1973 in Japan with a female protagonist, the film is called Female Yakuza Tale. Eventhough this movie has allot of nudity its not a porn movie. I know in Hong Kong there was a plan of a sort of remake of this but set in China instead of Japan and shot with people I know but never got finished. For me the original movie has a good storyline and in a sense that it could had happen and the cinematography is very amazing for something shot so long ago. It has allot of sense of perspective and playing with putting stuff in the foreground to have that out of focus. Even using a spotlight to fake the light of a candle its quite well thought of. Also allot well planned choreography as for them to avoid filming too much private parts but all well planned playing with perspective as the people look like they got stabbed by a sword but its perspective play that made it look like that as the real person be actually far away. They knew that using a tele lens they could make it look like people are standing close together but actually are far apart. I really recommend people to watch this as its quite a good film to learn and see good cinematography. Also have to say this film probably inspired Quentin Tarantino to shoot Kill Bill. But have to say you probably should explain to people, if they walk in on you watching this during one of their nude scenes.

"Mission For Smile" - EOS 700D

2013-03-22T08:13:00.003+01:00

Canon EOS 100D and EOS 700D - First Look

2013-03-22T08:06:00.001+01:00

Monster beats headphone

2013-03-11T22:05:00.000+01:00

M2 Dragon / Available

2013-03-02T22:15:00.000+01:00

Another imaginary logo with a dragon shaping an M2 and so the M2 Dragon came to existence. It was for me an interesting way to try out drawing an designing something that has a major asian feel to it and a dragon came in to mind. As a dragon has a snake like movement it could also swirl around and make out the letters in an interesting way.

If you are interested in this logo please email contact@chungdha.com or comment below.

Best French Wineries / Available

2013-03-02T21:56:00.001+01:00

BFW aka Best French Wineries Logo is am imaginary logo so this is now available to for sale also I don't think this name has been used yet. The logo itself is a wine bottle which has the initial printed on it or using the initial to shape out the bottle.

If you are interested in this logo please email contact@chungdha.com or comment on this post.

Quick Lensbaby composer test

2013-01-08T01:08:00.000+01:00

Just my luck I found a small shop selling the lensbaby composer for half the price cause it is second hand and it uses m42 mount. I bought it directly as I knew normal second hand prices are much higher than this.

Mic testing in Echoey location

2013-01-08T01:03:00.001+01:00

Just to be clear even though the H4n sound nice so close but mainly when you film you wan't it off screen and from a distance it would record the echo like the boom mic. Also for interview only work close up but not like if you mount it on your camera.

2nd test to explain more and show more variety and difference when the mic is placed on different locations compared to the last video. As its never good to put the mic on top of your camera unless your camera is really closeup. This locations echo is just too crazy probably need to put just put things cloths around the area to lessen the reflection of sound, as with the H4n it sounded like I was filming myself in the bathroom as the sound bounces around like that.

Manfrotto MBAG120PN lightstand bag

2013-01-08T00:55:00.000+01:00

I've got this bag cause I've change my light setup from a cheaper version to a much more expensive yet also better portable version. The older setup needed to be carried with a case or trolley as the light stands were pretty small but not narrow, while the new setup uses manfrotto light stands which can be collaped together forming a nice small package.

WanSen Pro LED Video light

2013-01-08T00:53:00.003+01:00

Just a light I picked up cause my last LED light only had on or off but it way overly bright when it was on and blinded the talents I wanted to try this one. Well when used on full capacity it is very bright and blinded the talents, but atleast I can lower the brightness and also the camera can still up more ISO or gain and also widen the iris more when shooting night or clubbing scenes

Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150

2013-01-08T00:52:00.002+01:00

So this is a bag I use on a daily basis even when I am not carrying a camera with me as its an nice overall bag with overall and multipurpose use. It mainly don't show that I am a photographer which is mainly the purpose of it, only other photographers might know the brand but other people think its just a shoulder bag to carry a laptop.

Improve autofocus with a flash

2013-01-08T00:51:00.003+01:00

Mostly taking photo's allot of wide angle lenses don't focus that well of them focus be all over the place, especially some wide angle the focus goes even beyond infinity which makes them even more prone to be off focus. The problem lies in the way the camera focus as it just looks for sharp edges and focus but most of the time its not really the edge you wanted to focus on. So by using the IR of your camera to focus it would do a much better job and focus much faster and better.

Manfrotto Veloce VII camera backpack

2013-01-08T00:48:00.003+01:00

I owned tons of bags and now I ended up with this Manfrotto Veloce as it is so handy to carry allot of stuff with me and it had nicely divided space for me to carry allot of stuff. Off thing is I can't get the skintones to look decent with the XA10 while my 550D it looks very good need to see and bring the white balance and exposure disc to the office and calibrate this camera cause it so annoying.