[image title=”model” size=”thumbnail” id=”662″ align=”left” linkto=”[site_url]/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/model.jpg” ]We are currently in Tokyo shooting for the new DSLR course in the July term. DSLRs are just hitting the point where they can be used as serious production tools. Lead by the Canon 5D Mk II these high end stills cameras are providing serious cinematography options for any major project. Stu Maschwitz is leading the course here in Tokyo. And it is reasonable to say we are having a blast shooting here.

Rather than focus on just one project, we have set up a range of shoots here to cover the major aspects of DSLR cinematography from an early morning ‘Doco’ style shoot at the Toyko fish markets, to model shoots in the Ginza, and geek outs in the heart of the Tokyo camera district on reviewing the state of the art in sensors, frame rates, camera supports, lens choices and cameras.

It is so cool to be able to bring you guys this course on what it takes to shoot cinematically with these DSLRs from one of the most respected directors and indie ‘Rebel’ film makers. This is such an amazing country and we are getting such diverse imagery from each shoot. Shooting footage with such a small camera as a DSLR – which of course looks like a stills camera, means we have been able to shoot serious video in areas we would normally never be allowed – without a single problem from anyone. Plus the material Stu has been getting is spectacular. You guys are going to love this course.