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I had a chance to play with ML shooting video the other day. The video is simple and nothing incredibly creative but interesting effect.  Notice how anything that was glossy retained a smoother effect; glass on windows, guitar varnish.

Used ML on 550D w/all movie defaults except 'Cartoon' Image Effects, and had audio gain boost on right and left channel w/ext cheapo mic.

The artist Leon Littlebird, is playing my vintage 1964 Silvertone guitar, sound is pretty good, no post tweaks. Click image to play...

[Isn't that fun?]

Here is a series of versions as a result of ML2.3 - HDR - Auto - 5exp - 1EV. Hand-held, I was in a hurry. I'll be back with my sturdiest tripod.
Taken 6-AUG-2012, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, North America, high alpine environment near tree-line, knarly twisted wind blown trees known as "Krummholz".
Gallery with larger examples here:
http://www.hdroamer.com/GeoTerra/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park/24650716_2SJ9XW

This shot had best histogram of 5 (4th darkest) ISO100- F11- 1/200sec, straight out of the cam with only lens correction applied before HDR processing all 5 with Photomatix.


A fairly natural HDR version



Version 3 with a bit of HDR fantasy and weather added.



Isn't that fun?

I tried 'Motion Detect' to capture some lightning, medium dark skies during daylight hours - 15:00, with no luck. T2i ML ver 2.3.
Tried multiple settings and had no triggers except by my hand in front of the lens. Even threw stones out in front of lens, no result.

Any setting advice you all can offer.
Also please help me understand the trigger levels. Example; is it true the lower the number the easier it will trigger, as in more sensitive?
I could not find this in documentation. It could also be interpreted that a higher number is more sensitive so this understanding is needed.

Thanks
Dave

Greetings... I've been watching ML since Dec-2011. A couple of days ago got the new version and totally amazed at the progress it has made due to a very enthusiastic team. I now plan to not let it reside in camera sleeping as I did in the past. I look forward to learning more about the magic ML can perform. Thank you!!!

PS: have been attending a Canon workshop in Rocky Mt. National Park and had to chance to mention ML to some of the other participants as I was excited to try it out. Maybe we'll get some new supporters.