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I was out taking a look around for some spots for filming tomorrow with the Letus Ultimate and EX3 when we saw that the sunset was going to be beautiful…so we pulled over. All I had on me was the little red GH1 and an SLR Gorillapod. So not ideal. But I set it up on the sand, got myself covered in sand and filmed this beautiful sunset. All in 1280×720 mode…50p slowed down to 25p in cinema tools. Tutorial on how to do that here: philipbloom.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-turn-50p-and-60p-into-slow-motion-with-cinema-tools/

Graded with Magic Bullet Looks and it held up just fine!

More details on my site including more info on the beautiful song and where you can buy it. It's from an old Twilight Zone episode!
philipbloom.co.uk/2009/05/02/kauai-sunset-lumix-gh1-slow-motion/

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  • David Guvå 6 months ago
    It looks amazing! Did you use Nikon-primes?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    stock lens!
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  • jsendicott plus 6 months ago
    What a cool bonus feature of the camera. But this video made my D90 so sad.
  • Jonathan 6 months ago
    "But this video made my D90 sad"
    Its not because of the GH1, its because of Philip Bloom :)
  • jsendicott plus 6 months ago
    Bloom is the man, no doubt. But my D90 is sad because it doesn't do 60p, and it has a terrible compression scheme. I'm still holding out for a Nikon firmware update that will give us a better picture.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    dont hold your breath! the camera has been out long enough for them to do it...i am hoping for a full frame Nikon d800 with FULL manual controls
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  • Scott Karlins plus 6 months ago
    Stunning, Phil. Amazing how well that footage holds up. Beautiful shots, as always. How much grading did you do in Looks? Was it a preset, or your own mix?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it was colour reversal tweaked
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  • Austin Ho 6 months ago
    Wow, great video comes out of that camera!

    Thanks for your other Magic Bullet Looks video, I've been messing around with it lately, and it's amazing.
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  • Aaron Morrell 6 months ago
    Well, I am no expert, BUT this camera is looking more and more impressive. Great shots in darkened situations. Just judging visually, its seems to be holding its own.
    Looking forward to a review blog on your using it.

    Hawaii now huh? Nice!!
    Say hello to my cousin.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    Already done a review using it on my website!!
  • Aaron Morrell 6 months ago
    thanks Phillip, I'll check it out.
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  • Beautiful!
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  • Roland Cadieux plus 6 months ago
    Thanks Philip, Impressive footage.

    Can't wait to put my hand on this camera :) As much fun as I had with my D90, I'm sure the GH1 will make me a lot much happier.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    the d90 is still capable of great images!
  • Ear Photo Image 6 months ago
    Wow, I didn't know Hugh Jackman was on here!

    Juste une blague Roland :)
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  • OneClickFilms, LLC 6 months ago
    As always Philip, you create moving art. Gorgeous!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    very kind thanks!
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  • Garnet Campbell 6 months ago
    dang that was the stock lense? very nice.
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  • Joseph Jang plus 6 months ago
    fantastic
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  • Akira Wing 6 months ago
    Yes! Beautiful! That's exactly what I wanted to see this morning. :D
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  • Lidik Suslik 6 months ago
    its beautiful! music, images all-in-one makes unforgettable effect

    thank you
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  • Paul Shmelov 6 months ago
    Any trick on the settings to capture good sunsets/
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    under expose!!
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  • Jibran Jawaid 6 months ago
    the images are simply beautiful the camera shows potential... is AVCHD editable or will the macbook crash editing it?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it converts to pro res so is fine!
  • Tito Sacchi 6 months ago
    Hey Phil, how does it convert it to pro res. I am not clear on this. Thanks.
  • Mark Espina 6 months ago
    In Final Cut you use Log and Transfer, available on the later version of the software. It will transcode it for you in either Apple ProRes(HQ) or Apple Intermediate Codec.

    You could also choose to use Premiere (mac or pc) and there would be no need to transcode it as Premiere edits AVCHD natively.

    So does VEGAS for PC users.

    Hope this helped.
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  • Frederic Vercammen plus 6 months ago
    I am speechless
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    .....
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  • Montauk Media plus 6 months ago
    how does one slow down footage through cinema tools?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    am making a tutorial which will be in the tutorial section of my website very soon.
    philipbloom.co.uk
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  • mike janov 6 months ago
    Everything looks better in slow motion. This is the truth.
    bubblare.se/movie/dave_chappelle_slow_motion

    Nice framing. Magic bullet ownz. I'm curious, looks like in some of the sunset shots, the sky looks heavily compressed. Is this in the orignal source or is it cause it has been converted for web.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    have you downloaded the mp4 version? the master is ok...it is compressed of course.
  • mike janov 6 months ago
    oh, well ... doesn't that look better...

    OK. I want.
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  • bob lorrimer 6 months ago
    Carry on like this and I expect the manufacturers will GIVE you a GH1 !

    Within its limitations this camera looks like an increasingly sensible tool for the semi-pro or astute amateur.

    Am I correct in thinking that the LCD swings out and REVERSES as on Video Cams?

    I'll go to your review.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    yes it does...very handy!
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  • Portland Acting plus 6 months ago
    Really been enjoying your tests with this camera.
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  • Matt E plus 6 months ago
    Nice!
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  • Jay Shaffer plus 6 months ago
    Philip, Panasonic should be paying you a portion of the profits. Your excellent eye and skills have totally sold me on this camera. The poor mans Scarlet!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    great! email them and tell them!!
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  • Ed Dobry plus 6 months ago
    I have always loved panny digital cameras. I have one of there POS now, a couple years old.Maybe its time to upgrade, anyone see what the cost is gonna be? And the nice thing will take the Nikon lenses, so I have heard. Nice Job Phillip.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    yes...check out my previous blog on my site about nikons
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  • David Perry plus 6 months ago
    Incredible. Camera is amazing, but let's not forget whose hands it is in. Thanks for sharing and it was great meeting you in Austin.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    very kind David. What is that thing you are holding? is that a FILM camera?!?!
  • Tracey Lee 6 months ago
    David...was that you in Philip's vid? Thought I recognized you.
  • Some Like It Shot plus 6 months ago
    in the shootout video on the gh1? yep
  • David Perry plus 6 months ago
    Yes, that was me shooting Philip with a 5D and then me yakking.
  • David Perry plus 6 months ago
    Lol! Yes Philip, even though film is dead, I still shoot it. Ha ha.
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  • Matt Moses 6 months ago
    Couple glasses of wine on a quiet night.. watched this.... It's real nice.. simple.. and you nail the moments with the music choices... totally making ordinary extraordinary. Always impressed. :)
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    cheers Matt!
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  • 1k0 6 months ago
    "50p slowed down to 25p in cinema tools" How did you get a PAL version of the GH1?
  • Some Like It Shot plus 6 months ago
    that is what Panny UK gave me!
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  • The Funky Monkey plus 6 months ago
    Awesome!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    cheers!
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  • MUZIEKTELEVISIE plus 6 months ago
    I'm fan! Maybe if you like this song you should search youtube for "rvs umbrella" it's a brilliant dutch tv commercial, probably my favorite ever
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    will check it out!
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  • Digital JB plus 6 months ago
    Woke up this morning to an East Coast rain and caught this video. Now it will be a sunny day after all. Thanks JB
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    thanks!
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  • Martin Tadilli 6 months ago
    thanks philip!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    thanks for watching Martin!
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  • Jason Magic Tseng plus 6 months ago
    blew me away...,
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    thanks so much
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  • laurent lagarde plus 6 months ago
    Cool color grad! Magic Bullet seems to be a great color grading tool!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it is awesome. buy it with code bloom20 and get 20 percent off!
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  • Dino Muhic 6 months ago
    The visuals together with the music choise just made my day...most beautiiful thing I experienced in a long time....
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    really kind!
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  • John Fitzpatrick 6 months ago
    wow
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    cheers John.
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  • Tito Sacchi 6 months ago
    It doesn't matter what your using. Your photography is stellar!! I bet you, you will get beautiful images even with a cardboard box with a punched hole.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    funny you should say that, i did just that and you know what? the codec wasn't compatible with FCP. Damn!!
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  • javier garcía 6 months ago
    beautiful!!!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it really was...going back there tonight with ex3
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  • Mark Espina 6 months ago
    Will this replace your EX3+Letus rig? and why?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    no chance! it's a great little addition but it in no way compares to my full letus rig. 35mbps, proper overcranking, interval recording, built in ND, proper audio connections and monitoring...the list goes on...this is a great little B camera, not a replacement for a full camera rig. Especially an ex3 with 35mm adaptor.
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  • Justin Demeere 6 months ago
    After your review and your videos this is going to be my first HD camera. Thanks for your great work man.
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it's a great cam!
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  • Johannes Courtens 6 months ago
    Great video! Has that real still image feel.
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  • Justin Ho 6 months ago
    SPECTACULAR... Great song!
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  • Mathmission plus 6 months ago
    Let me know if you ever get tired of the EX3 :) Be glad to take it off your hands!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    sure...what's your address...
  • Mathmission plus 6 months ago
    Always enjoy your work man! Keep it up!
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  • 3to1 Studios plus 6 months ago
    Looks great! Very interesting camera. Does it have a U.S. release date yet?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    end of the month i think
  • 3to1 Studios plus 6 months ago
    Wow. Do you happen to know if the USD price will be inline with the G1 or more along the lines of the mk2?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    in the middle i believe
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  • Michael Kelly 6 months ago
    Phillip ... Your work continues to amaze me. Very accomplished !
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    thanks Michael
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  • Christal G! 6 months ago
    Please tell me you've gone swimming at least once since you've been there! And I don't mean in the hotel pool either. Yes, yes, your videos are great I know I know -I'm just jealous you're over there "working"
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    maybe...
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  • Dimitri Kielbasiewicz 6 months ago
    Hi, very nice video. I'm very curious about the shutter speed that you used. What are some of the options on the GH1? Can you set it to 1/48th? 1/96th?
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    no afraid not 1/30th etc...
  • Dimitri Kielbasiewicz 6 months ago
    Thanks for your reply. I figured that 1/48th would be too good to be true. Sorry to batter you with questions but, I'm curious as to what you used for this video. You mentioned that you shot in 50p (to slowdown to 50%), so did you set the shutter to 1/100th to attain the "180 degree" ratio? I ask because I noticed a lot of videos posted here made with dslrs that either are very stuttery or very smeary, but yours seems to be quite natural.
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  • Tomas Pollen plus 6 months ago
    this.. has "maybe" sold me..
    Wow, what stunning images!
  • Philip Bloom plus 6 months ago
    it's a great little cam
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  • Peter Stanley 6 months ago
    The best shot is when he lobs the stick and the dog runs for it!!
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  • Blue sniff 6 months ago
    emotional work!
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  • Rob 6 months ago
    I joined vimeo just so I could <3 this.

    The stills look very sharp. Is it a crazy idea to shoot video instead of continuous shooting in order to take action stills?

    I know the quality wouldn't be as good, but if it would suffice you'd perhaps have more chance of getting the right shot.
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  • William De Young 6 months ago
    i want that camera so much now! nice footage!
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  • Plutonic 6 months ago
    This footage looks amazing. Good work Phil-I'm on my way to the beach.
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