May 2010
Beginner to intermediate
304 pages
7h 59m
English
Content preview from Canon® EOS Rebel T2i/550D Digital Field Guide
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Chapter 6. Using Movie Mode
Movie mode on the EOS T2i/550D offers a new avenue to creative expression. Now the visual stories that you capture with the T2i/550D can be enriched with high-definition movies.
Whether you're shooting video or pulling a still image from a video, the T2i/550D offers high-quality results. Exposure: ISO 100, f/11, 1/125 second.
It is to your advantage that the T2i/550D's movie quality is among the best available. And it is packaged for you in a lightweight camera that accepts more than 60 lenses to enhance your videos in ways that traditional video cameras cannot.
This chapter is by no means exhaustive, but it is written to be a starting point for you as you explore the world of digital video with the T2i/550D.
About Video
For still photographers, videography is like learning a new visual language. The language is different, but video shares with traditional still photography the aspect of creative communication. So with the Rebel T2i/550D, you can spend time envisioning ways in which you can use still images with video to create multimedia stories.
If you are new to videography, then it is good to have a basic understanding of digital video and how it relates to the T2i/550D.
Video standards
In the world of video, there are several industry standards, including the following resolutions: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
The numbers 720 and 1080 represent vertical resolution. ...