The most recent issue of the “The Digital Journalist” (May 2010), which focuses on video, opens with this video by Vince Laforet.
On the vimeo.com page where the movie is hosted, Laforet explains that part of his motivation in creating “Chapter 1: The Cabbie” was to show off “the many strengths of this new breed of HD DSLR cameras, such as the Canon 7D, which we shot this film with.”
There is no doubt that Laforet has succeeded. The production quality of “Cabbie” is simply outstanding, and it will provide inspiration for any photographer exploring the possibilities of video. Laforet explains that “The camera’s low light capabilities and light weight allow you to do things you’d never think to try with traditional cameras.” Continue reading “Seeing Beyond the Still”