Comments on: Real Estate Video From Canon 5D MKII

By: Chloe @ Canon Warehouse

Chloe @ Canon Warehouse — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:53:51 +0000

Hi there, just doing some browsing for my Canon site. Truly more information than you can imagine on the web. Looking for something else, but cool site. Have a great day.

By: Tony Meier

Tony Meier — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:00:07 +0000

Hi Larry, thanks for the link to Paul’s video. He did a great job! I was inspired by the post and while I was removing items from one of my listings that closed yesterday, I put together this quick video. Not as stylish as Paul’s, but more along the lines of a walk-through. It was shot without stabilization or steadicam and it was my first attempt, so it is rough.
http://exposureroom.com/kirklandhomenarrated

I also fashioned a DIY Steadicam and used lens stabilization to shoot this video around the office today. The main problem I see with this one, was the shutter speed was too low to effectively capture my movement speed. There is definately a learning curve here:
http://exposureroom.com/officetest

By: Phil Thomas Di Giulio

Phil Thomas Di Giulio — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:30:13 +0000

Great video Dan and thanks for the info Larry. If you’re interested in a discussion on the use of Canon’s 5D in the Real Estate Video space, I suggest you come on over to WellcomeMat’s Neighborhood “the Hood”. Join the conversation!

http://www.wellcomemat.com/canon-5d-markii/thehood/576.html

By: Mike Martin

Mike Martin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:26:45 +0000

This looks like a good application for time lapse photography.

By: larry

larry — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:36:15 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Tony. Also, be sure to see Paul Huskinson’s example of 5DMII video in the PFRE flickr discussion group:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/photographyforrealestate/discuss/72157612997866567/

I think you are right about the use of video being the next stage in marketing. Cameras like the 5DMKII bring quality wide-angle lens to video. Something that used to cost a huge bundle of money.

By: Tony Meier

Tony Meier — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:11:52 +0000

Larry,

Thanks for posting ideas on real estate video! As a new owner of this great camera, I am looking at ways to intergrate stills and video into my slideshows.

The challenges I see will be balancing light as compared to the stills. I do not want to go the hot light route as I like pack light with 580′s, so I may end up seperating the video.

I also bought a Bogen 501 HDV head and I am learning to pan. Like most things in photography, it looks way easier than it is! A steadicam setup will also be on the list to buy or DIY.

As a 20 year veteran in real estate, I really see this as the next stage in marketing of my listings! I appreciate your addition of this topic to your posts. Keep up the good work!

By: John S

John S — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:34:01 +0000

The little crabs running around on the beach are so cute ! They give the whole shot a lot more perspective.

By: Norm Fisher

Norm Fisher — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:11:42 +0000

Wow. An amazing bit of video considering it came from a DSLR. Very nice.