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137. Above Skywalker

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136. The Pier: Test shots done with Noktor F0.95 50mm w…

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135. A day at the races: Canon 7D with Cooke PL primes

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134. Unscientific T2i tests shots includes timelapse.

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133. Sea: Canon 5DmkII native 24p

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132. BVE message

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131. Toronto Falls

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130. low light test

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129. Sky

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128. Dubai timelapse tests from Atlantis hotel

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127. Prague: Canon 1DMKIV

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126. Silliest first test shot of Canon 1DMKIV ever...

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125. Skywalker Ranch to San Francisco Airport: GoPro HERO HD

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124. Skywalker Ranch

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123. Skywalker ranch timelapse test

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122. Venice's People: Canon 7D 24p

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121. Critics Promo 2: REVENGE

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120. San Francisco's People. Canon 5DmkII 24p

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119. Timelapse test. Stills vs Video on the Canon 7D/ 5DmkII

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118. "Lucky Lucky": 7D and 5dmkII photo movie

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117. 36 hour timelapse on the Canon 7D

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116. How to make video timelapse from DSLR stills

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115. 7D DVD Marshall Monitor extract

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114. Very brief 7D timelapse test 2

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113. Critics: Promo 1

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112. Dungeness timelapse experiment with Canon 7d

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111. 7d 5dmkII noise and rolling shutter rough test

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Please read my blog about this here: philipbloom.co.uk/2009/12/12/the-tale-of-lucasfilm-skywalker-ranch-red-tails-star-wars-and-canon-dslrs/

Filmed at Skywalker ranch on the Canon 5DmkII conformed to 24p and the Canon 7D shooting native 24p.

Timelapse done using stills. New Glidetrack shooter used for dolly moves. For rest of gear check out blog.

Thanks to Rick McCallum, Mike Blanchard and George Lucas.

Music is Venus by Gustav Holst

Download version is available for personal use only. Not for reproduction or reuse.

©2009 PhilipBloom.co.uk

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Steven M. Bumgardner 2 years ago

Sweet! I like that GlideTrack...gunna git me one to use with my camBLOCK!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Love that glidetrack
michael caldwell 2 years ago

Hey philip, Im a complete beginner to making films, i have a little bit of experience in photography but not much. I've always had a huge passion for film!! I've decided that im going to start filming my own stuff, and hopefully try film school. Im wondering what your suggestion would be for a good dslr or camcorder to get me started?? Thanks
scottio 2 years ago

7d
Joost de Jonge 1 year ago

Rebel/550D
Charlie Morton 1 year ago

7d and a 50mm lens, you can't beat it
Paul Voden Films 2 months ago

Why would you suggest a 7D over something like a 60D which has better audio controls, an articulating screen and is a better price point for a beginner?
Steven M. Bumgardner 2 months ago

I think he suggested it because when the comment was made two years ago, the 60D didn't exist.
Philip Bloom 2 months ago

correct!! :)
Nelson Reyes 2 months ago

60d?, nooooo, 600D ist better,
Mohit Deshpande 2 months ago

I don't get what the difference between 60D and 600D is? Both have the same tech specs. Anyone care to explain?
Philip Bloom 2 months ago

both are great...use either one to make great pictures as the image out of them is the same. If you have the money the 60d offers better quality and easier use and higher end photographic features.
Paul Voden Films 1 month ago

Wewps! Sorry 'bout that. I'm too young to not know what year it is. lol
DSLR Films Galore 1 month ago

Hey Michael, just remember the dslr is the most important thing cuz that's what is at the heart of the revolution. THe sublime imagery is about your ability to acquire the camera. Super importnant! Also don't ever believe any of those old industry "pros" or film school people when they tell you the sound is "important." Oh yeah like an professional imaging device like the dslr needs sound. You don't even see sound. Duh! The days of "pro camcoders" are done, too. Stay away from them. They offer no abilities that you'll need to make you dslr film with 501.8 and zoom and no "experience," just talent. Like me!
Tom Lowe 2 years ago

Beautiful, beautiful! Opening shot was sublime, my friend.

Timelapse was great!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Thanks Tom. In Feb when I come back you and I are going to Skywalker ranch to meet with Ron Fricke if you are up for that. Make sure you have Mountain light with you!
Tom Lowe 2 years ago

I'm there!!
Gord Stephen 2 years ago

Lucky Tom! ^.^ Tom you're his successor in many ways... Just go out and make us an epic feature, ok?

And Philip, the best I've seen from you yet in my books... Nice stuff.
Tom Lowe 2 years ago

Principle photography begins Feb 1st. ;)

Since Phil was gracious enough to invite me to the thing with Fricke, I'm going to make a special cut for the occasion! So stoked. Thanks again, Phil.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

We should ask Ron to come to the post NAB shoot. He may love it...
Tom Lowe 2 years ago

Yeah, he'd be the guest of honor for sure!
Strange Bird Media 2 years ago

how'd it look on the big screen?

what lenses did you use?
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

read the blog Weston!!
cinco.tv 2 years ago

excellent another piece of art
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks eddy
Dan Raica 2 years ago

wow
Andrew Walker 2 years ago

Looked really nice and what a great opportunity to go up there and meet those guys.

Hope you have fun up there Tom.
Jonathan Mark Videography 2 years ago

amazing. Stunning. wow.

twitter: @jm_videography
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Thanks V much
Brian Wagner 2 years ago

Very smooth!

My favorite part is the morning where we first see the fog rolling over the pond. Pure magic!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

i was praying for the fog when I woke up and it was there!
Billy De 2 years ago

timelapse was amazing! I love the night/star shot! Good work!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

learnt it all from Tom Lowe from timescapes. He is the timelapse god.
Steve Weiss 2 years ago

Incredible amazing video bro. It's great to see you get rewarded for all of your hard work. Nothing makes me happier, I'm beaming!
My brotha from anotha motha!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Cheers Bro
Laww Media 2 years ago

Great Video!
After following you for over a year and watching all of your videos it's great to see number 100 reached in such a special way.
Congrats on the attainment of your well deserved century.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Thanks! Never knew it was 100 as I have about 80 private videos on there so I thought I had passed that ages ago!
Laww Media 2 years ago

Okay wow you are busy!

Look forward to 100 more.

And hopefully a few feature films in the future?
gary nadeau 2 years ago

Hey Philip - wonderful. This one's working on all cylinders. Not only beautifully shot - perfectly composed - but amazingly constructed. Great to see the timelapse(s) The first starry night. - the mist on the pond, the pastoral landscape. I hope one day we get to work together!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

me too Gary. I love your stuff. Gotta get to NY soon
Tom Guilmette 2 years ago

great stuff phil. loved the music pump as the sun rose over the mountains! glidetrack stuff super smooth... do they make a slightly longer track?
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

You should get the Shooter HD. It's perfect for you and then length is spot on for tripods.
Glidetrack 2 years ago

I feel like a proud Dad. Thank you so much for taking one of our Glidetracks on the holiday of a lifetime. Hats off to you Sir.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Your gear is top notch and needs to be in everyone's kit bag
Garrett Wesley Gibbons 2 years ago

I agree. The Shooter HD really has potential to be every videographer's dream come true. It's brilliant.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

I have a review coming up comparing it to the indislider mini thingy...when I get time!
Imaginewurks 2 years ago

I love my Glidetrack Shooter HD. Its light so I can take it everywhere.
23 Pictures 2 years ago

Dig it!

Each time I see this, I keep waiting to see Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, sitting in the rocking chairs & having a chat. The opening to a film ...

'J-dog
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

i wish!
Hodaka Kajita 2 years ago

I have lived/worked 10 mins from Skywalker Ranch all my life, ridden my motorcycle past it countless times, but it has always remained hidden from the public and I never knew what it looked like until now. I never thought I would ever get the opportunity to see it but you've given me that opportunity and I can die peacefully now. Great work and congratulations!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Really glad you liked it!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Really glad you liked it!
William Rich 2 years ago

One word..

Perfection..

I think I just wet my pants..
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks...and gross! ;-)
Dustin Bennett 2 years ago

This proves once again that it's more about the person using the gear than the gear itself. Awesome work Philip! Your best yet. Love the way you used timelapse, and your music selection was right on the money! Thanks again for sharing this.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

cheers Dustin, always good to hear from you!
Todd Blankenship 2 years ago

Canon should really start paying you a lot of money. You do more for marketing their cameras than they ever could. Same with sony... you're the reason i got really pumped about buying EX1's. Well done sir!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

I would love it to happen one day, but I doubt it!
Scott Gold 2 years ago

Blown away Phillip, blown away.
You must have had goose bumps the whole time you were there. Congrats, you deserve the praise and the company.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

it was great and I cant wait to go back for longer in Feb.
Steve Talkowski 2 years ago

Beautiful work as always Philip!

I would love to see an annotated version denoting which shots were 7D vs 5DMKII, along with lens information. Could be quite educational for the budding cinematographers amongst us. Also, I noted you mentioned using the 7D for some of the timelapse sequences. Which ones, especially the shot looking up at the stars? Simply incredible.

As always, I look forward to each and every new blog and video post!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

all the first chunk was 5dmkii, first night timelapse was 5d, second 7d, most of fog was 5d, big timelapse of sunrise was 7d and most of following shots were 7d too.
Peter H. Chang 2 years ago

Beautiful work, Philip. Inspiring!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks Peter!
Neustock Media 2 years ago

Fantastic Philip, you must have pulled some serious all nighters to get this shot and edited so quicky. Money shot is defo the stars twirling over the ranch. If you are looking for something to stop your camera icing over try this: astrozap.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=222 we use them for astrophotography
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Thanks for tip. I need something like that!

the night timelapses were longest. took about 5 hours each. editing was a breeze and i knew my stuff well and knew what i wanted!
Chris Mierzwinski 2 years ago

So cool to see you in those circles. Have an awesome time in feb. Keep posting.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

cheers Chris. Felt privileged to be there.
Akira Wing 2 years ago

Grats Phil, a dream come true being invited to that ranch.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks Akira!
Blackmore Media 2 years ago

I enjoyed this far more than the portrait pieces you've posted in the past. I think this video truly shows your photographic vision and range, and it's remarkable to see it in video form.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

You really should check out my other work. 75% of it is like this, landscape type stuff. have a scroll back through my history.
Sean Duran 2 years ago

Wow, very inspiring! Finally proves to the common folk that these cameras are serious business.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

more importantly proves to the top brass that they are serious players!
Jan van der Meer 2 years ago

Congratulations with your #100 VIMEO milestone!
So nice of you to share your dreams & knowledge and see a successtory for us all. Always admired the gifted couple Lucas and Steven Spielberg who also started playing around with his fathers old 8mm cinefilm/movie camera, but in our videographers world you already are the GREAT DSLR GURU. Many of us graphers spent more hours on your movies and blogs as on those famous guys. Go on and on please! (BTW new glide position: I used the glidetrack from my shoulder down to subjects, works also great!)
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks Jan, really kind!
Benji Smith 2 years ago

Possibly some of the best stuff you have ever shot.

Beautiful
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

very nice of you to say so Benji!
Jason Silzle 2 years ago

What an honor Philip... You are being blessed, keep up the great work!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

i will keep on trying Jason!
Love Story Media 2 years ago

Holy bleep this is a great one! With a great back story too.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

i had such a good time!
Adam Jones 2 years ago

WOW! This looks really nice. So all those wide and establishing shots held well on a 40 feet screen? Were those shots 5D or 7D? I don't know how you do it. My 7D falls apart on shots like that even on my 24" screen. How do you do it? I have great glass so it can't be the glass. What was your sharpness setting for those shots?
Thanks.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

sharpness was totally off! the only was to shoot with these cams!
Regis Hervagault 2 years ago

bravo !
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks!
Contrast Films 2 years ago

Should we expect a review on the glidetrack? You obviously got great results, but I want to know how you liked it.
Contrast Films 2 years ago

And by the way, AMAZING WORK! Thank you for sharing your work and experiences.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

i loved the glidetrack shooter. review coming soon. check out the one on cameratown.com
Matt S 2 years ago

What an incredible opportunity for you! Congratulations! We all knew this already, but this is further confirmation that you are truly the master. The rest of us are just padawan learners (well, except maybe for Tom and Tom). Great video and even better backstory! Love it.
Matt S 2 years ago

P.S. Looking forward to getting this up in all of its 1080p glory on my HDTV. Thanks for posting the source.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

cheers Matthew, check the blog for a massive version of this!
Laura Binnie 2 years ago

Beautiful work Philip.

The ranch really does have a look of Scotland and you've captured it perfectly!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

felt like Scotland too!
Sami Sänpäkkilä 2 years ago

My fave short of yours since Piccadilly Furs! Really really awesome filiming and editing!
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

that was one of my first Sami!
PIX IN MOTION by Leo Bar 2 years ago

A little symphony in E (for excellent) Major

Very well constructed.
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

thanks!
Mike Ferrara 2 years ago

So what about size? Did you use only 1080? The only thing that maybe looked like 720 60 was some of the slider shots. If not, kudos on the smooth movement....
Philip Bloom 2 years ago

Everything was 1080p