Just picked up a 5dmkii

[bass_junkie83]

I have just picked up a 5dmkii and I am quite keen to start playing with thevideo functions properly.

Can anyone reccomend any beginner guides that will help me get started, or have any tips and reccomendations yourselves?

I haven't actually worked out what I want to video yet, as it's a new concept to me, but I think I would like to start with short promotional clips for nightclubs, as it is something I will be able to get a lot of easy access to practice. Along these lines.....

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150254451900703

 

[Janitor.]

http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki

Essential IMO. (Since getting magic lantern I've started using my 600D over a Panasonic HVX200!)

Also you'll be wanting an external mic (the onboards are shocking). The Rode videomic is a good bet (i've been using one for a few weeks with favourable results)