Mythbusters uses the GL2 at DVinfo.net

Matthew Elaschuk · February 23rd, 2006, 03:32 AM

So I was just watching some Mythbusters and seen that one of the cameramen was using a GL2. Pretty cool to see that especially since the show is in widescreen.

Anyone know of any other shows that use a GL2 for recording.

James Bright · February 23rd, 2006, 03:54 AM

That is a very interesting find!
Is it possible to use the GL2 for telecast purpose? Is there any programmes ever telecasted using the GL2?

Leo Pepingco · February 23rd, 2006, 04:13 AM

I belive that the Mythbusters also use the DVX100 and some bulky shoulder cam variants as well.

If you notice, the picture quality changes dramatically as it cuts to some awkward angles. If they were using 4:3 cams, then if you REALLY look carefully, the image is also streched to make it widescreen.. You'll see these shots only in the "Ok, this is what we've found out... is it busted?" Scenes

Nathaniel McInnes · February 23rd, 2006, 04:17 AM

have you ever seen alien vs preditor. you will notice that they used a gl2 while filming.

Leo Pepingco · February 23rd, 2006, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel McInnes

have you ever seen alien vs preditor. you will notice that they used a gl2 while filming.

Thats news... Id like to know how they did it, and what shots were used with the cam... Very intersting indeed.

Robert Crawford · February 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM

I thought I saw a familiar-looking camera in the mix.

Has anyone seen "Survivorman" on Science (I think)? They drop a survival expert out in the wilderness for a week with 50 lbs of camera gear. I've seen shots with two other cameras visible, so he's got at least three cameras with him; it would be interesting to know what they are, since there are at least two different models.

Matthew Elaschuk · February 23rd, 2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Crawford

I thought I saw a familiar-looking camera in the mix.

Has anyone seen "Survivorman" on Science (I think)? They drop a survival expert out in the wilderness for a week with 50 lbs of camera gear. I've seen shots with two other cameras visible, so he's got at least three cameras with him; it would be interesting to know what they are, since there are at least two different models.

Take a look at the site there's a few pictures on there. http://www.survivorman.ca/episodes.html . I cant really tell what hes using.

James Emory · February 23rd, 2006, 12:27 PM

Trading Spaces on TLC sometimes used the GL-1/2 as a roving camera. My XL-1 cameras were used to shoot a Fine Living show. I have also used the PD-150/170 on TLC (Second Chance), MTV (Room Raiders) and Discovery Health (Plastic Surgery Before & After) shows and the DVX on an A&E (Intervention) show. The GL series is a great camera but just is not used as prevalently in broadcast as the Sonys and Panasonics.

Fine Living - XL-1
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=42385

A&E - DVX 100a
www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=61083

Matt Sawyers · August 2nd, 2006, 04:59 PM

I happened to have my GL2 with me on a college campus one day and the CSPAN bus was there and we got to taking about cameras and I said I had a GL2 and they said that they use the Gl1 mainly for like press conferances and what not. They were like dang he uses a better camera then we use for our station. I thought that was worth a laugh

Keith Allison · August 26th, 2006, 04:59 PM

in response to 'Is it possible to use the GL2 for telecast purpose? Is there any programmes ever telecasted using the GL2?', ANY camera can be used for broadcast. Look at America's funniest home videos.. america's funniest pets and so on that ask viewers to send in footage. Heck, half the time, those videos are shot on older VHS cameras. The GL2 is an awesome camera and would look right at home on any channel (except HD channels of course).

Randall Allen · August 27th, 2006, 12:30 PM

I produce 2-4 hours of local content for our PEG channel each week using GL-2's. We shoot everything on location from hospitals to theaters, farms to public works facilities.

Yes the GL-2 is very good for telecasting. We even have some preliminary plans to use it for live broadcast if needed to distribute information in the event of a local emergency.

Randy

Kent Frost · August 27th, 2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel McInnes

have you ever seen alien vs preditor. you will notice that they used a gl2 while filming.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo Pepingco

Thats news... Id like to know how they did it, and what shots were used with the cam... Very intersting indeed.

I think he means that one of the characters in the movie were using it in the story to "document" their expedition.

February 23rd, 2006, 03:32 AM	#1
Matthew Elaschuk New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Delete this profile Posts: 24	Mythbusters uses the GL2 So I was just watching some Mythbusters and seen that one of the cameramen was using a GL2. Pretty cool to see that especially since the show is in widescreen. Anyone know of any other shows that use a GL2 for recording.

August 2nd, 2006, 04:59 PM	#9
Matt Sawyers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria , Texas Posts: 123	I happened to have my GL2 with me on a college campus one day and the CSPAN bus was there and we got to taking about cameras and I said I had a GL2 and they said that they use the Gl1 mainly for like press conferances and what not. They were like dang he uses a better camera then we use for our station. I thought that was worth a laugh __________________ MSProductions - Victoria, TX & Waco, TX www.MattSawyers.com Last edited by Matt Sawyers; August 2nd, 2006 at 09:43 PM.

August 26th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#10
Keith Allison New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	in response to 'Is it possible to use the GL2 for telecast purpose? Is there any programmes ever telecasted using the GL2?', ANY camera can be used for broadcast. Look at America's funniest home videos.. america's funniest pets and so on that ask viewers to send in footage. Heck, half the time, those videos are shot on older VHS cameras. The GL2 is an awesome camera and would look right at home on any channel (except HD channels of course). __________________ Current Documentary, "The Frisbee Effect" the true story of a man and his flying saucer.

August 27th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#11
Randall Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 192	We use GL-2 I produce 2-4 hours of local content for our PEG channel each week using GL-2's. We shoot everything on location from hospitals to theaters, farms to public works facilities. Yes the GL-2 is very good for telecasting. We even have some preliminary plans to use it for live broadcast if needed to distribute information in the event of a local emergency. Randy

February 23rd, 2006, 03:54 AM	#2
James Bright New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 12	That is a very interesting find! Is it possible to use the GL2 for telecast purpose? Is there any programmes ever telecasted using the GL2?

February 23rd, 2006, 04:13 AM	#3
Leo Pepingco Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 275	I belive that the Mythbusters also use the DVX100 and some bulky shoulder cam variants as well. If you notice, the picture quality changes dramatically as it cuts to some awkward angles. If they were using 4:3 cams, then if you REALLY look carefully, the image is also streched to make it widescreen.. You'll see these shots only in the "Ok, this is what we've found out... is it busted?" Scenes

February 23rd, 2006, 04:17 AM	#4
Nathaniel McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taffs well, Wales Posts: 190	have you ever seen alien vs preditor. you will notice that they used a gl2 while filming.

February 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM	#6
Robert Crawford Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33	I thought I saw a familiar-looking camera in the mix. Has anyone seen "Survivorman" on Science (I think)? They drop a survival expert out in the wilderness for a week with 50 lbs of camera gear. I've seen shots with two other cameras visible, so he's got at least three cameras with him; it would be interesting to know what they are, since there are at least two different models.

February 23rd, 2006, 12:27 PM	#8
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Trading Spaces on TLC sometimes used the GL-1/2 as a roving camera. My XL-1 cameras were used to shoot a Fine Living show. I have also used the PD-150/170 on TLC (Second Chance), MTV (Room Raiders) and Discovery Health (Plastic Surgery Before & After) shows and the DVX on an A&E (Intervention) show. The GL series is a great camera but just is not used as prevalently in broadcast as the Sonys and Panasonics. Fine Living - XL-1 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=42385 A&E - DVX 100a www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=61083