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the first full wedding we have shot exclusively with the Canon EOS 7D.

the skinny:
// one cinematographer
// two Canon 7D cams
// four lenses; 50 f1.2, 24 f1.4, 100 macro f2.8, 70-200 f4 non-IS
// one tripod, one monopod, one cinevate pegasus heavy lifter (slider)
// audio was through a tascam and zoom h4n paired with sennheiser ew g2 wireless lavs
//no external lighting was utilized in any of the shots in the final piece. everything was working with what was there.

total cost of all the gear used that day was approx $10k.

we didn't know about the surprise engagement book (unfortunately), so all of that was very improv shooting.

we have a longer writeup on the couple (the lovely jc + esther) and their day on our blog stillmotionblog.com

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Perfect Pear Media 2 years ago

I'll probably have to watch this at least 20 more times to understand how you pulled that with one shooter... that's mind blowing.

I look very forward to your thoughts on this camera.

Really an amazing edit.
stillmotion 2 years ago

one shooter + one tripod :)

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Salomon 2 years ago

dude!!!!!! SICK!!!! PURE TALENT.....i'm getting married in cape town south africa on the 21st of December and i need this type of cinematogrpahy!, just bought the 7D myself
Giri Prasetyo 1 year ago

congratz for your married dude!:)
Jakob L 2 years ago

awesome! i'm exited to get the 7d and hope that you guys will share your thoughts on this cam, especially the 7d vs 5d2 issue. can i ask you a strange question. which lens would you take with you to a wedding shoot if you could only take one? the reason i ask that is that i have about 1k left after preordering the 7d and would love to hear your thoughts. thx for the beautiful piece- true art and soooo inspirational.
David Wagner 2 years ago

Canon ef-s 17-55mm f2,8.
At least that's what I'm getting for the same reason ;)
Burk Webb 2 years ago

Wow
Boreal Sky 2 years ago

This piece exemplifies its so much more than the gear. Its IRONIC that its shot with a pre-production 7D because for me, the story, how its edited and the amazing, thoughtful imagery trump any kind of tech gadgetry that may have contributed to the success of this piece. The fact its not a SDE also helped to pull this off with one shooter, is my guess. Great job Patrick, truly artful.
stillmotion 2 years ago

hmm canon might not like that so much, but i sure appreciate the sentiment.

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Boreal Sky 2 years ago

Don't get me wrong - I have a 7D on pre-order, but I know what you're saying, *wink*
joyce tsang 2 years ago

There was a lot I liked about this piece, but my goodness 1:19 gave me goosebumps. Goes to show that it's not the kind of paint that makes the art, but the thoughts behind the painter.
stillmotion 2 years ago

aww your so sweet joyce. just wait for your feature to come out :)

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joyce tsang 2 years ago

yup, i'm just starting to plan the viewing party all our friends have been asking for :)
stillmotion 2 years ago

i hope my invite in in the mail, i wanna come too.

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Joe Simon Films 2 years ago

Dude that was sweet! Who shot it?
stillmotion 2 years ago

thanks joe. i put this one together. it will be good to get together again soon.

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Impressive Creations 2 years ago

Very Cool guys! Question: Is that Auto WB or do you guys set it yourself? Keep it rocking!!!

Great work guys!!
stillmotion 2 years ago

we try for kelvin, but sometimes we have to use presets. we often use the WB shift to dial it in just right too. just remember // auto is evil.

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rayjoyce 2 years ago

What? Not an SDE? Not impressed at all. :)
stillmotion 2 years ago

man, must try harder next time.

you know your gonna pay for that one during the sde in HK.

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wedemotions 2 years ago

COOL !!!! You best guys !!!!
Talenos 2 years ago

Nice cameo by Pliny the Elder at 00:37 Great beer! Also the video looks really good too :)
Alexander Zinchuk 2 years ago

Lovin that camera! Seriously, I gotta get on a list somewhere to get the 7d so my mkii has a friend :) Thanks for getting us excited!
Allen Venables 2 years ago

absolutely unbeleivable
FFDC :: Jeffrey Holland 2 years ago

Amazing as usual. I can't wait to get a 7d to pair with my 5d! What compression settings do you guys use to export to vimeo, yours looks soooo much cleaner than mine!
stillmotion 2 years ago

just the standard appleTV preset my friend.

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Quentin Bacon photographer-direc 2 years ago

Subtle and superb. The voice over’s always get me. Reminds me of Josh and Laura.
stillmotion 2 years ago

it certainly is reminiscent of that piece. i think the storyline in this one is super tight and i love how it is brought in through so many different ways.

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Joseph Jang 2 years ago

godfather rules again.
stillmotion 2 years ago

thank you jj // your so kind.

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Kevin Charlie 2 years ago

beautiful work as always!
Kat Small 2 years ago

That's freaking incredible with only one cinematographer. Have to ask, did you have along someone to help you with the equipment and all? Beautiful work.
stillmotion 2 years ago

i wish i did, that would have made my life a ton easier. the photographers were great friends, so they helped when the could and certainly made it easier for me. at times i was running a tripod, two sets of audio, and a cam on a monopod. it was hectic to say the least, but i think pushing yourself like that forces you to be very instinctual, and that is where you can really surprise yourself.

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No Limit Pictures 2 years ago

Great work Patrick as always!
Question... Was this shot for a highlights piece only? This is the only way I can think one cinematographer will work, unless you can transport to multiple locations at once :P
stillmotion 2 years ago

it was shot as a highlights film. i could put together a 15-20 min main feature with what i have, which is what we normally do in our larger collections. the difference here would be the doc stuff, such as the ceremony and speeches, in which there would be times with only one or no angles.

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Lumina Motion Pictures 2 years ago

Amazing! Especially the shot at 2:24 considering it was a one man shoot.

I'm looking forward to Sydney in February, I'm going to soak that stuff up like a sponge.
stillmotion 2 years ago

2:24 - what a stressful moment. i wanted that shot as soon as i saw the ceremony site. right before the first kiss a guest standing in front of the little hole through the leaves i had found. i quickly asked her to move slightly, then the officiant walked straight through my line of site while they were kissing (you can see him moving in the shot). i am just happy i got enough before i cut to the unmanned angle.

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Joshua Lamont Films 2 years ago

I'm looking forward to Melbourne - Feb. This is the sort of shoot that I would really like to learn more about in-depth, being a single shooter myself.

I'm also very curious about your audio setup? Any chance of explaining that in more detail?

Excitement!!!!!
stillmotion 2 years ago

hey joshua,

AUS is going to be so much fun :)

i ran the sennheiser lav mic into the tascam. that lets you have independent levels for each, so i ran to mics, in mono, and controlled the level on the tascam. i also had a zoom h4n out of the board as a backup the lav is on the groom, just hidden under his tie (just to up the production value that little bit more). i have a better audio source for the brides vows // an iriver, but haven't had time to drop it in yet.

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Marko Visual 2 years ago

How are you not getting noise from under the tie? I tried using the Rycote Undercovers with no success, could still hear the clothing. It's frustrating, hate seeing the mics. could it be I need a different mic? Which Sennheisers are you using, if you don't mind me asking? And can you explain the iRiver, is it on the bride? Thanks.
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stillmotion 2 years ago

the key was to identify what i wanted first, then sync it up. it actually did not take long. the gift is natural audio. the speeches is a feed from the dj. the grooms vows is from his wireless lav. and the officiant is either a feed from the dj or the lav i placed on him.

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Phil P 2 years ago

The more natural audio, the better it gets as a story! Great job guys.

For the sake of critiquing audio, is it because of the final audio codec that the bride and especially the groom sounds like it went through some audio processing? You guys should approach Lectrosonics for a 411 or SR to try out! :)

But overall, superb, you guys never fail to disappoint!
Rising Moon Films 2 years ago

That was amazing! And to think there was just one cinematographer there is just mind blowing...great job!
Casablanca Media Inc. 2 years ago

Great work. You guys are my favorite TV show (every night I am amazed by one of your new episodes).

Is there any technical difference between what can be achieved with the 7D or the 5D MARK II? What about the REBEL T1i, if used with the same lenses?
Is there really a difference among these cameras in the HD function?
stillmotion 2 years ago

yes, there certainly is. a rebel T1i is awesome. it lets you do quite a bit and i have something to show shot entirely with that soon (not a wedding either). the 7d and 5d are very similar in terms of image, to me, but the difference is the crop factor on the 7d lets you get in tighter with less light loss. of course with the 7d you also get 24P.

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ZHIC 2 years ago

that shooter did one hell of a job.
two thumbs up! The quality of this video surpasses everything I've seen in weddings videos
Jeff Brouillet 2 years ago

Patrick, your artistry transcends the capabilities of this camera. This piece is visually stunning and the story is so fluid... I cannot believe how many amazing moments were captured so beautifully.

Did you suffer from Steadicam withdrawals while shooting this? :) I pre-ordered one of these when it was announced earlier in the month, can't wait to get my hands on it. Are you able to comment on the differences in the 1080p image quality between this camera and the larger sensor on the 5d?
stillmotion 2 years ago

thank you jeff :)

to me the image quality is entirely the same, if not a slight nod to the 7d because of the 24P. i would take 24P over the larger sensor, for sure. aps-c is still huge.

i enjoyed leaving the steadi out, it is always great to see things in a different way.

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Billy is my real name 2 years ago

I've always enjoyed your videos but this one is by far the best one I've seen in recent times. Amazing work, who cares about the camera.

Did you hire someone to create the score? Lovely.
stillmotion 2 years ago

that i did. i hired jc + esther. they have been creating the story for quite some time.

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AVCHD User 2 years ago

How did you focus? Just the LCD? Is it that good?
stillmotion 2 years ago

yep, just the LCD. it certainly seems sharper. the magnification function always helps too.

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Rhys Day 2 years ago

Looks great, also blows my mind it was done by one person... sounds stressful!

Did you use any extra gear like Matte Boxes/Rails/Follow Focus'/LCDs etc?
stillmotion 2 years ago

nope, very minimalist. the list above is everything i had.

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A Rigged Production 2 years ago

Thank God for that, I hate it when people get too caught up in unnecessary tech instead of just going out there and SHOOTING something!

Great work :).
mbcphoto 2 years ago

This is amazing. I can't imagine it's only a one man job here.
Good choice of music and your cut is also very good. I have to say I almost cried.
Kanim Allomin 2 years ago

I got a little dizzy. There are too many shots and fast cutting for me to keep up. Maybe I am a slow watcher of wedding cinema. For my job I like to be a wedding cinema critic one day. Good luck to me. I like that idea we start using a villian in our wedding feature motion pictures because the bride and groom have it too easy and this is boring. This can be CGI if you have no villian why not? Please pay the professional actor SAG scale. to fight. Let us petition UCLA to start this Wedding Cinematography Masters of Fine Arts. Shall I praise you as everybody else in this good party so much for this hard work. You will such a great job shooting news stories because you can get many large quantiteis of coverage. Thank you for this my good chap. Please do not kill yourselves with shooting weddings. 5D looks better more than 7D I think for it is a larger much highest sensor size higher than RED Mysterium included and here we take a depth of feild hit with reduction in this sensor, Greetings.
Sean Ward 2 years ago

depth of field taking a hit? Did you watch the vid, the DOF is plenty shallow.
stillmotion 2 years ago

i think a lot of people forget that sensor size is related to field of view (the crop factor) and not depth of field. the 50 f1.2 has the same dof on the 7d or 5d (it just looks tighter on a 7d), so yes there is more than enough.

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Art Varga 2 years ago

Patrick - wow, you've reset the bar again! Did you use an ND filter at all?
stillmotion 2 years ago

nope. no time for filters on this one :)

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sherezz 2 years ago

WOW...I was looking for 7D videos...now I think ...it's the painter not the brush :)
editman 2 years ago

Forget about the cameras. This is one great piece of storytelling. I felt a tear in the end.
Ismael Rivera 2 years ago

OK...net time you do one of these one man shows..you have to get someone to film you so we can really see how much running around you were doing...that's insane!..amazing footage as well as your story telling...SUPERB! I wanna be like you when i grow up.
stillmotion 2 years ago

if only for the ceremony portion. that was one intense 15 minutes.

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Kanim Allomin 2 years ago

I will really like to watch that. Please do taht for someoine filming you while you work if you can do it. It will be really good for us. Thank you one more time for hard job.
Danial Haris 2 years ago

woah that was great stuff patrick. a classic piece once again. one man show is after all possible on a setup for a stillmotion production. Then again $10k worth of equipment i got to work my ass off to own that kinda of stuff. you have definitely convince me that if the 7D was used tastefully you can still get a bunch of beautiful images. If i can afford i will spend my money on a stillmotion workshp. :)
Conner Media Weddings 2 years ago

Going to a stillmotion workshop is definitely worth it. Trust I learned so much in so little time and they do a great job of answering questions and breaking things down. Best investment I ever made.

B Conner
Danial Haris 2 years ago

yup surely, still motion experience is one thing i want to try out within the next 2 years.
Andrea Cecchini 2 years ago

Hi Patrick, but is 70-200 f4 non IS or 70-200 f2,8 IS as You write on the end title?
However very superb...everything supported by P.S I LOVE YOU soundtrack :) very nice OST.
Ciao
stillmotion 2 years ago

i used the 70-200 f4 non-IS here. i chose that one as it is super affordable at like $600, smaller, lighter, and a tad sharper than the 70-200 f2.8. they have an f4 IS version which is amazing as well.

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Andrea Cecchini 2 years ago

Thanks Pat...very useful informations for my next purchase!!! I was pretty undecided about this lens...

Ciao
Colour Craft Media 2 years ago

Patrick,

Your thoughts on F/4 vs F/2.8? I assume since it's being used as a telephoto that DOF isn't as important for you?

Thanks
stillmotion 2 years ago

actually the dof is important, but in the opposite way you might expect. i find 2.8 too shallow for most shots. slight movement and its not sharp enough, but f4-f8 gives you much more to work with. add to that it is lighter, sharper, and half the price. we have the 2.8, but we have 2-3 of the f4 version.

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keoshi 2 years ago

WOW, again: amazing.

Weren't you nervous filming a such unique event with pre-production material? I know you made equipment test before (saw the other wedding film), but still...

Congrats for yet another gorgeous piece of work (and dare I say it: art).
stillmotion 2 years ago

nervous - no, excited - absolutely. i had a 5d there too, just in case, and also tested everything thoroughly before.

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keoshi 2 years ago

And how do you find the 7D to be? I've read some of your comments and you're excited to be able to use 24p natively, but other than that? Overall impressions...
stillmotion 2 years ago

amazing. lcd is gorgeous. dof, low light, dynamic range - all top notch. camera feels good and works very well. the AF for photos is vastly improved. the digital bubble level is a cool feature. to me, the footage looks just amazing too.

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keoshi 2 years ago

awesome! :) thanks for taking the time to reply! *excited*
Gary P 2 years ago

How are all these people getting a pre-production 7D?
stillmotion 2 years ago

it is like beta testing. canon wants them in certain peoples hands to test them and get feedback before the final release.

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Rod Fountain 2 years ago

Quite simply that is a sensational effort....full kudos to you Patrick - incredible work. The couple must be chuffed to bits with that.

One question - did you also find time to cover the wedding from a stills point of view at the same time?

Well done again.
stillmotion 2 years ago

rod // i don't see anyway i could also do stills, even with twice the amount of time. to me, the mind just works differently and i could get average coverage of both or really focus on one and make it something special.

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Rod Fountain 2 years ago

Thanks for the reply, appreciated. At least i'll know that i'll have to stick to one or the other when covering events.

Look forward to seeing your other videos - cheers.
Scott Hayes 2 years ago

awesome work as usual patrick, you guys are an inspiration! I was wondering where do you find your music selections?
stillmotion 2 years ago

lots and lots of sleepless nights, and continually keeping our ears open wherever we are. itunes genius feature never hurts either.

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by.luuvu 2 years ago

You are truly inspiring. I only do these vids for fun as a gift for my friends. And I know just how stressful it is to just be one man running around. hahah. Luckily(and unluckily)...i only have a camera and a tripod to run around with.
Will Lacuna 2 years ago

Unbelievably beautiful and inspiring...
What song is that @2:00? I know it was used in the movie P.S. I Love You but could never find it. This song gets to me every time I hear it
Andrea Cecchini 2 years ago

The song is "It Was Me" by John Powell /P.s I Love You OST! :)

Ciao
John Beale 2 years ago

Very impressive work! Beautiful images. I know I could not have shot this and kept it in focus consistently.
Shiksa Studio 2 years ago

What happens when you get video clips on 5D II or 7D larger then 4GB (12min)? Do you have to stop and start shooting again or just camera splits files on max of 4GB? I still cant believe that 5D II sensor (36x24mm) shoots the same as 7D (22x15mm) with the same sharpness and DOF. I can't decide which one to buy first. Thank you!
stillmotion 2 years ago

the cam stops recording between 12-14 min. if you hit stop, you can start recording again right away.

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Danial Haris 2 years ago

so what happens if a speech last more then 14 mins. If you hit stop and start record again will there be a gap of missing footage?

isn't it crazy to keep track of recording time on 2 7Ds during the ceremony as a one man cinematographer?
Marco (Boda de Cine Fotografia) 2 years ago

Thats why there are cutaways. Plus he shoots double system.
Alessandro Nucci 2 years ago

I love you :-D You convinced me about how great this 7D will be and also make me move about this two people totally unknown for me getting married :-) You are great my friend... This wedding is better than most movies we see in theatres nowadays :-D
Alessandro Nucci 2 years ago

one question: you said you were not using ND filters. How did you manage to shoot in daylight? Even at 100 iso, wasn't the iris always too close to have the right depth of field? I guess you didn't exaggerate with the shutter speed, the motion seems pretty natural all the time.
stillmotion 2 years ago

generally outside, if i remember correctly, i was shooting about f5.6 and then 1/1000 of a second. the motion does look pretty good, but they aren't moving that much, otherwise that high shutter would really stick out.

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Louis Maddalena 2 years ago

I've already told my girlfriend that you guys would be shooting our wedding... thats right, not even fiancée yet (but it will happen)... So when you get a call from me when we're planning our wedding you'll know that I have decided on you way in advanced. You guys are incredible.
stillmotion 2 years ago

thank you louis :)

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stikman glaspell 2 years ago

cool camera, not a cool camera, whatever, you did a great job...Love this.