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My name is Tom Guilmette and I work in television and film. I love what I do and to keep this very simple, I will post some of the cool stuff I have done thus far in my career.
This site is my online resume and also a place where people can discuss and learn television and film production. I am not an expert, but I have experience and I have worked along side some of the most talented people in the industry. I also get to play with very expensive equipment!
Take a few minutes to look at the content buried on this website. Begin by looking at my work by clicking the links to the left. If you feel adventurous, try wading though my very detailed blog.
If you have a question or comment, please use the forum to start a discussion or post the text in the comment section under the blog or video page.
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 28th, 2010 – FLYING A GOPRO CAMERA USING 30 HELIUM BALLOONS & A FISHING POLE
Looking for a cheap way to shoot aerials? I may have found a way! Take a look at my newest video blog. I call this type of camerawork, “Skyfishing”. Just stay clear of powerlines…
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 3RD, 2010 – NEW VINTEN VISION BLUE TRIPOD REVIEW & VIDBLOG
Vinten has released a tripod that fills a void in the professional market. For the first time, a Vision series head can support very little weight (like HDSLRs) and still achieve perfect balance. And the price works with tight budgets! Check out the Video Blog.
UPDATE: OCTOBER 4th, 2010 – MORE PHANTOM FOOTY IN SECOND “MISSING LINK” FILM TEASER
I have posted some more Phantom HD GOLD footage shot in New Hampshire. This is the second teaser for the mountain biking film Nick and I are working on called the “Missing Link”. The film is currently in production and will be finished next year.
UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 21st, 2010 – THE MISSING LINK TEASER AND OFFICIAL WEBSITE LAUNCH
Nick Keating and I are working on a New England biking film called “The Missing Link”. Check out the new teaser video! We released more Phantom HD GOLD high speed footy shot at 1050 frames per second. I also built a website using Wordpress to help promote the film. We are looking for athletes and sponsors to support this project.
UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1st, 2010 – THE PHANTOM HD GOLD EXPOSED
Thanks to Rule Boston Camera I had a very expensive camera to play with this past weekend. I am using the Phantom HD GOLD to shoot a mountain biking film in New England and I took some time to show you how it works. This camera is worth losing sleep over… and I have!
UPDATE: AUGUST 22nd, 2010 – THE MISSING LINK TRAILER – MT BIKE FILM
I am currently working on a project with local New England mountain bikers called, “The Missing Link”. The film is currently in production and Nick Keating and I are using Fastec Imaging high speed cameras to capture the sport. The film should be ready early 2011. Check out the trailer here!
UPDATE: AUGUST 9th, 2010 – AARON CHASE AT HIGHLAND BIKE PARK – 718 FPS JUMP
My bud Nick and I shot with professional freeride mountain biker, Aaron Chase at Highland Mountain. We used a Fastec Imaging high speed camera to capture Aaron as he hit the last jump at the base of the slope style course at the bike park. Watch the high speed sequence and read the blog!
UPDATE: AUGUST 6th, 2010 – MAVERIK LACROSSE SPOOF COMMERCIAL
I shot a “spoof” commercial with the Fastec Imaging high speed 720p camera inspired by the Paul Rabil Maverik Lacrosse commercial. All shot in two hours with no budget. I am borrowing the camera and just shooting stuff for fun at the moment.
UPDATE: AUGUST 2nd, 2010 – WATER AT 718 FRAMES PER SECOND SHORT SUBJECT
I have been testing a high speed camera in New Hampshire. I took a few hours to shoot fast moving water at 718 frames per second. The 720p footage looks sick! Check out the short subject video in this post.
UPDATE: AUGUST 1st, 2010 – KESSLER SHUTTLE POD TUTORIAL AND DEMO
The Kessler Shuttle Pod will be hitting the streets in a few days. I had the chance to test out the portable dolly system over the summer and help Eric refine the design. I shot a tutorial and demonstration video for Kessler showing you what the Shuttle Pod does and how to set it up. Check it out!
UPDATE: JULY 23rd, 2010 – SHOOTING 718 FRAMES PER SECOND IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
I am working on a project in New Hampshire shooting downhill mountain biking using a high speed camera. Decided to test it out today before the shoot at my buddy’s house. Worked great, take a look at the video blog and download a file from the camera.
UPDATE: JULY 15th, 2010 – NEW CANON 5DMK2 SHORT SUBJECT – THE LONG JOURNEY
I found a Banana slug moving very slowly down a hiking trail in a Redwood grove in Northern California. I shot a few clips with the Canon 5Dmk2 and the Canon MP-E 65mm f2.8 zooming macro lens. Take a look at the video and download a 1080p version at the bottom of the page!
UPDATE: JULY 11th, 2010 – BLOOM/GUILMETTE BLOG WAR – BLOOM OVERBOARD
While white water rafting the Deschutes River in Oregon, a horrible accident caused Phil to become lost in the rapids. We search and search and he if found a day later. Watch the video blog here! Let the war continue…
UPDATE: JULY 6th, 2010 – BLOOM/GUILMETTE BLOG WAR – ON THE OFFENSIVE
Philip Bloom has declared war after I posted an investigative report on his actions on the Kessler Fishing Trip in Key West. War begins now…
UPDATE: JUNE 30th, 2010 – KESSLER KEY WEST MEETUP AND FISHING TRIP VIDEO
Today is my last day in Key West! Had a blast with Philip Bloom, Canon Film makers and Eric Kessler. But I got sick on the fishing trip and I think I know why…watch the video blog.
UPDATE: JUNE 21th, 2010 – FIRST 5Dmk2 FLIGHT USING THE KESSLER 12 FOOT CRANE
I am trying out the 12 foot Kessler Crane in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Amazing results and easy to set up. Check out my first ever 12 foot jib move at golden hour.
UPDATE: JUNE 18th, 2010 – SLEEP ALIVE MUSIC VIDEO SHOT WITH TWO CANON 5DMK2s
Check out this new music video for indie band “Sleep Alive” I shot alone with two Canon 5dmk2 DSLRs. Most shots are at ISO 6400!
Congratulations on a quarter of a MILLION hits on your website!!! I’ll be back in the Bean on sunday and settling down after a hectic holiday, see you around
thanks craig. look forward to shooting with you soon, when its warmer!
awesome stuff
I like your style
Tom nice site man….
had a great time this weekend. filming skateboarding is never easy but i think we did well! that still looks great. i will send you my drive by friday! -AMS
Great work tom keep it up, im shooting with a casio exilim preo ex f1, it does ok video at 300 fps and 600 fps, its 720p is pretty good too, if you get the time, check my stuff out at http://www.yourube.com/XSVpro i would love to get your advice, i follow your site and pop in often, i think the RED 1 is a great choice and in the right hands (such as yourself) WILL make economical sense too!!
Ant
Tom which camera is better the 5D Mark 11 or the 7D EOS
if you want 60p slo mo go w/ 7d. if you want full frame sensor w/ 24p and 30p go with 5dmk2. i love the 5dmk2.
Hi Tom, Congrats on all the success! I look forward to viewing some of your new updates. I wanted to find out if you had a chance to take a look at the new NXCAM line from Sony. Particularly the NX5U with the new AVCHD workflow. I plan on buying one but i wanted to find out what you thought about it beforehand. Also i heard of a possible inherent issue having somethin to do with “Buffer Overflow” when doing simultaneous recording in HD to HD from the Flash Drive and SD Card bay with the NX5.
i have not tested the nxcam. i am working with xdcam ex and xdcam disk systems now with very great results.
Today I ended up at your website by accident…spent half hour looking at your videos here and Vimeo…congratulations! I am in New Haven CT…your site is in my Firefox’s bookmarks. Thanks Tom
Sebastian
hello!!! i´m from mexico city and my inglish its a few. my cuestion it’s ¿WHERE BUY ONE JAG35PRO? EXCUSEME BY MY INGLISH BUT I’M FILMAKER DOCUMENTARY AND SEE YOU WORK IN WEBSIDE, IS VERYWELL. I’M STUDIE JOURNALISM AND COMUNICATION IN UNAM AND I’M LIKE THE FILM.
OK. FROM MEXICO
MAX ROJAS
I wonder where max is from?
Hey, I like seeing your work. I have a nephew that is very interested in doing the same. He is very talented. He would like to let you see his work. He would also like to meet with you.
Thanks, Barb
hi to you Tom
I follow your web site and your tutorial since i get my cine slider with the oracle elktra drive from Eric Kessler hour friend.
i think you do a great job and your stuff look fantastic and professional.
i am a cinematographer like 25years and i live in israel.
i on the canon D5 mark 2.
my Q. is what is the best interval time Lapps to put on the remote interval ?? and not get a flicker on the final move.
after i research i think that go to 5 second each click. it is right?
i so your tip to go on the green possession on the camera mode and its sound brilliant ID.
thanks for your help
will be in touch.
Alon Grego
P.S. great job on the slow motion stuff
What do you think of cameras like Sony’s NEX-VG10?
Hey Tom,
Inspired by your passion and work, especially the 5D Mk II. I am looking to purchase the cine slider dolly.
I have a red rock micro setup similar to yours in the photos w your cine slider.
What is the blue base plate (and rails setup) which you have attached to your Giotto plate?
Also can your setup rotate on the base plate (90deg) so you can track along the cine slider with the 5D facing the same way you are moving?
Once again your knowledge and attitude is inspirational.
Reagrds
Serge
Tom,
For your upcoming film, “The Missing Link”, maybe we can help in the distribution. Our company NCM (ncm.com), and Fathom are in joint venture with all of the major circuits, and recently we have found that extreme sports is something that is bringing in audiences.
If so, let me know, I’ll send you the contacts.
Thanks!
Joe
Tom I just stumbled upon your site on accident. It’s awesome! you’ve done some really cool things man. I wish i started as young as you did. greetings from a part time video guru in VT! just bookmarked the site.
Hey Tom,
Did i miss something or are you not going down the RED Cam route now? i checked the old RED article and didn’t see an update?
Great stuff by the way, i always come back here to see your work!
Regards
Anthony (UK)
how i can buy a slider like you use in warehouse? and the tripod too, hercules? how cost it is?
please reply this. or email me, thank man.
from indonesia.
Would love to talk with you….I do a few little things here in LA….Drop me a line….
Cheers,
Shea