Just like I promised, I found some amazing Canon 5D MK II videos for you to see what I am talking about when I say I am pumped about this camera. The colors get so vibrant, and the depth of field is just, absolutely perfect. The thing is, you have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to get this kind of look with an actual video camera, but your alternative… and in my opinion BETTER route to take… you can use one of these cameras for cheaper, get better color, better control in low light, shallow depth of field, interchangeable lenses, and be one of the cool kids in class like JJ Abrams.
This camera is beginning to revolutionize digital film and is completely changing my attitude on being confined to a video camera. Not only does the camera shoot video, it also takes amazing stills, can have all kinda of film gear adapted onto it, such as matte boxes, steady cams, and more lens adapters just to name a few. Below are a few of my favorite videos I found throughout the net to demonstrate how great the video taken with this phenomenal camera really is.
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You asked for it over and over, so we decided to finally give it to you. That’s right folks, I’m talking about After Effects CS4 project files! We are now accepting them and invite you to begin submitting some immediately! Just be sure to specify CS4 in the version drop down 
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Oh…one more thing (for those of you hoping for the “one more thing” bomb at the most recent Apple keynote), in addition to opening up to CS4 projects, we have also decided to do one better.
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The iPhone is revolutionizing how we live our everyday lives. From finding our way around town, to the jobs we are employed at, there is an iPhone app for just about anything. Then I actually got thinking, “I wonder what kind of apps there are so far, geared towards cinematography and production work?” I have scoured the web and found a bunch of apps that are going to make your life a little bit easier when you get to your location and get ready to shoot.
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With the separation of VideoHive, came the much anticipated Project Files section. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many great projects have been pouring in. And even happier to see the great reaction to these files in terms of sales and popularity. More great files are getting submitted daily. The list below features a few of the projects that really stand out.
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Focal Media Pack
Featuring very simple text over textures with and clean transitions. With some very minimal effort, this can help achieve a sharp text sequence!
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Advanced Graphic Title
This project belongs on broadcast. I imagine seeing this right before going to a commercial break. I’m sure you could find a ton more uses for it besides that one. Check it out!
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Animated Green Strokes
During this great title sequence, the green lines guide you on a path around the entire composition. Highlighting the text in a way that is not distracting, but keeps the file moving at a good pace.
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Rotor
This one is nice and simple. Allowing you to display three key videos/images with text in a very short amount of time, with a huge impact.
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Spectrum
Quite the impressive project here. This file provides multiple options for displaying content with text. The greatest part is each composition features a unique audio equalizer that actually reacts to whatever audio you throw at it!
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Logo Box 1
This is the first file like this, and I hope not the last. It highlights basic methods for compositing content generated in 3D packages within After Effects. And if you’re not interested in learning, its a really quick may to make quite the impression.
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Be sure to visit the Project Files section and check out all the goods VideoHive has to offer. Now that this section is up and rolling, I think it’s going to be pretty hard to keep it contained!
