ApogeeCS is currently working with other local thinkers to put together Portland’s first TEDx event. TEDxDirigo will take place the fall of 2010 at a venue yet to be chosen. Follow the events on FACEBOOK, or TMBLR.

I received the Kessler tripod head today, which now is allowing me to use the camera crane. This tripod setup can handle about 100lbs, which should be plenty for now. I had a slight issue with the legs slipping out, so a spreader will be fixing that problem.

Although I didnt have time to setup lights, I shot a basic test with the 5D. There is a lot of digital noise, but since its more of a motion test I figured it would be worth posting. Click the above image to view the video. 28MB |  52 sec.

Today’s test was with the 7D as the A camera, and the 5D as the B. The 7D was stationary on a tripod, and the 5D was hand held. This test was to work out issues in the work flow, and to figure out compositions. The next shoot we will have the camera crane ready to go, which will allow smoother B footage. This shoot will take place within the next few weeks.

Click the image above to view the quicktime. H264 at 101.7 MB. 7:54 runtime.

Just finished production on the second test shoot today. I will be posting the footage when it is finished.