1 Stock Footage Clip Rakes it in

It seems like I am building a series here with this POV leaf raking clip.  If you remember my slow motion lawnmower video, I now have 2 point-of-view yard work clips in 2 separate seasons.  I'll make sure to create a snow shoveling one and one with possibly a garden spade or hoe or a hose sprayer for spring.


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These videos were shot using a Sony NEX-FS700

2 Clips Bog You Down

I managed to stop by a local swamp area on my way to work one cloudy morning.

I love the first clip mostly because I love stock footage clips that have a good amount of "negative space".  To me these are most useful for titles, credits, etc...  I also learned a lot about the genus/species in this shot.  I thought it was tall grass with some cattails in them (bulrush, raupo, reedmace, or cumbungi depending on your area of residence).  Turns out that the "tall grass" are the leaves of the plant.

The second is very voyeuristic and would work great for anyone doing anything "spooky" this time of year.  Add some vignetting and you have an instant creepy atmosphere.

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These videos were shot using a Sony NEX-FS700

3 Clips are Rapid

I've had these clips for a while and was struggling with releasing them.  It wasn't because I felt they were technically unworthy, but I've realized I won't be able to post 100% unique clips each time around.  It would be more beneficial to the community, to offer up a variety of clips for each visual situation.  In other words, I really need to get over myself and think about what you guys might need that would help you tell your stories.  It's a constant learning process, and I value your input greatly. 

These were sitting on my drive ever since I released these waterfall clips. I had gone out that day with a specific purpose to capture long exposure shots, but since I was out I also grabbed some real time footage.   The first waterfall clip below is pretty close to a real time shot of the second long exposure waterfall clip I had previously released.  Hope you like them and I hope they are useful someday!

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

3 Clips are Set to Wave

I managed to get away the other day and head on up to Lake Ontario when I noticed an especially interesting sunset.  I managed to get these few shots while I was there.  I would like to try to start releasing clips in packages which will hopefully help all of you when editing the stories you hope to tell. 

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These videos were shot using the Sony NEX-FS700

1 Clip is a Little Foggy

This clip was taken early in the morning in a very mountainous area of New York State.  I was actually visiting my extended family, not really looking to get any footage.  The area was beautiful and I only had one 16GB memory card on me that had the Magic Lantern Firmware.  This meant that I only could come home with one time lapse (lesson learned!).  This was, I think my 6th attempt at something.  The previous day, I had captured a couple of cloud formations that I thought were nice.  Each time I deleted the contents of the card to capture something "better".  The next morning I woke to the mountainside covered in fog.  So ... I deleted the previous day's time lapse and took a risk.  While I feel it turned out great considering it was shot off of the front porch of my grandmother-in-law's house, I do feel the deep focal length hurt the shot a bit.  The shot was composed between two foreground pine trees on each side of the lens, a home across the street below and power lines in the foreground above.  This far in, it created much more motion that I had hoped for in the shot considering how the background is not established for long.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

1 Clips Grass is Greener

I really wanted to get a shot like this.  I had a lot of fun mounting the camera.  With the few mounting arms and adjustable grips that I had, I feel it stayed where it needed to be pretty good, considering the amount of force I needed to apply to push the mower through the lawn (that I unfortunately let get a little too long).  Also, watching this in slow motion I noticed that my yard has a pretty high clover to glass blade ratio.  Not something that I would have observed just stepping on the stuff.

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This video was shot using a Sony NEX-FS700

1 Clip is Raining Supreme

One of the amazing things about slow motion footage is how beautifully chaotic some of the simplest things are. I caught this during a rainstorm the other day and love the razor thin depth of field which allowed me to focus on a part of one leaf.  It was raining pretty hard, but you are able to only see the select few drops that hit this particular leaf.  You are seeing the rain fall at 240p played back at 30 frames per second.

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This video was shot using a Sony NEX-FS700

1 Clip Leaves Much to the Imagination

So over the next couple of weeks (and who knows maybe longer), you will be fortunate enough to reap the benefits of my acquisition of a Sony NEX-fs700 camera to play around with.  I feel we've time lapsed ourselves out a little huh?  Get ready for some silky smooth slow motion.

I really like this clip.  There is something very strong and chaotic about it, even though it is slow and fluid.  I was impressed at how much detail came through in the leaves even with the strong backlight of the sun.  There are a lot of people out there who use my footage to accent their writing, music and poetry.  I feel this might be appreciated and helpful in this community.

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This video was shot using a Sony NEX-FS700

1 HD Clip Keeps You On Course

I've wanted a shot like this for a while, and am actually very happy with how this HDR turned out.  It was shot as a Time-lapse, but with how calm the trees were (mixed with the soft bokeh) the shot looks real time with beautiful HDR detail. 

Also it should be noted that this is our 100th clip!!!!!!!!!!!

As you may know, recently I am pushing the boundaries as far as how many media files I can associate with each clip through Archive.org.  With this file you have the option of: 10-bit DNxHD (Avid and Premiere Users), PhotoJPEG (Final Cut and iMovie Users), H.264 (Native to DSLR Cameras) and WMV (Windows Movie Maker).  I'd also like to go back and update all of the earlier clips and will do so eventually.  Doing so is a very big time commitment for me with the current processing power of my computer.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens

1 HD Clip is Your Daddy

I saw this guy and his friend (girlfriend?) on a tree while I was walking through the woods the other day.  In the Northeast US, we call these "Daddy Longlegs", but in researching for this post, I found out that the name "Daddy Longlegs" refers to different Insects in different regions.  As far as I have been able to find, this is a Harvestman. If anyone out there knows more about who this guy is, please feel free to comment below.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 HD Clip Opens it's Mouth

I went out and shot this for a project I was putting together for someone.  Why is it that i always have to challenge myself with water?  I really learned a lot when playing with three different moving planes (Clouds, Lake and River) during an HDR time lapse shoot.  I also love the detail that I was able to bring out in the sand.

You will also see in the download links below that I have made available a PhotoJpeg (.mov) file as well as the standard H.264 (.mp4) file.  Time permitting, I will try to make both available.  Mac users should have a much easier time with the PhotoJpeg format.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

2 Clips are Dandy

Shot these 2 clips while I was on a walk the other day.  The entire walk, I didn't see much that sparked my interest, and these buggers were growing about 10 feet away from where my car was parked.  I really hate these weeds, but nothing signifies spring like dandelions.

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro Lens

1 Clip is for the Birds

This video file I am offering to you is actually a collection of 8 clips. This bird you see was having a fun time coming to the feeder and then jumping away (back to his/her nest maybe?). ANYWAYS, It was taken in the early AM as you can see a rather pastel color palette in the background. The depth of field is fairly short, but the little bugger is in it more often than not.

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1 Clip Refuses to Leave

I had this clip for a while, debating on whether or not I should post it.  I caught this leaf that was refusing to fall thanks to a helpful spider web.  Originally I didn't feel this was generic enough to be considered "stock footage".  But then I realized that this may be helpful to people as an opening credit/closing credit clip.  Something kind of like what the feather does in Forest Gump ... except less destination oriented.  Anyways, it is pretty peaceful.  Continue pass the break to give it a watch!

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1 Clip has a Milky Way

This was my first time doing a time lapse of the nighttime sky.  I was out of town in a remote area, and had a great chance to catch this.  Even though it turned out great, I also learned quite a bit that I will apply to more clips if I ever have the chance to again.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the 2 satellites that pass by in the clip.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 Clip Dials it in

Saw this Sundial the other day and thought it would make a great time lapse.  I completely underestimated how slowly the sun moves vs. how often I took a picture.  I managed to fill up my card without the sun making much of a trip around the dial.  I plan on taking another one when I make my way out to this dial, but I only visit this area 1-2 a year.  Anyways, it is still a cool effect, and a great way to show passing time.

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2 Clips are Falling

My apologies for not updating this site with as many clips as I have hoped to in the past 2 weeks.  I have a good amount in the pipeline. 

These are 2 timelapse shots I did of a waterfall near where I live.  One is an HDR timelapse, and the other is a very long exposure time lapse. They remind me of those paintings with the light behind them that you normally see at chinese food restaurants.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

This HDR image sequence was batch processed using Photomatix Pro and assembled using Adobe Production Premium CS5

2 Clips get a little Squirrely

Got some footage a while ago of these two little guys getting ready for the winter.  Each video file contains a few different shots.  Feel free to check it out in the included YouTube preview.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens