The XF305 & the Civil War at DVinfo.net

Glen Vandermolen · February 22nd, 2011, 08:56 AM

Well, a reenactment, anyway.
I needed video of a Civil War battle for an upcoming short film, so I took my new XF305 to the Olustee Battlefield reenactment in Olustee, FL. The problem was, I had to dress in period garb if I wanted to shoot on the battlefield. Plus, I had to somehow camouflage the 305 if I wanted to bring it on the field. So, I borrowed some Union gear (a bit oversized) and wrapped the 305 in a burlap sack.

I shot the video in Cine F mode at 1080/24P. It is not easy trying to shoot video through a burlap sack! Nor is it fun shooting on a warm Florida afternoon, chasing troops through the woods while wearing a thick wool coat.
I will post a Youtube link to some of the raw video later.

Rob Katz · February 22nd, 2011, 04:53 PM

glen-

you are a glorious example of what we are all willing to do for our "art".

good for u.

bravo!

be well

rob

Doug Bailey · February 22nd, 2011, 05:30 PM

Hi Glen,
Very creative, I've heard good things about this re enactment from some guys I met camping at Suwanee River. Nice shots and looking forward to seeing the video. I'm considering an XF, but not too sure which model, maybe the burlap sack size one?
Regards,
Doug.

Jeff Anselmo · February 22nd, 2011, 07:03 PM

Hi Glen,

Great shots (pun intended)! But where'd you put the bayonet :)

February 22nd, 2011, 08:56 AM	#1
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	The XF305 & the Civil War Well, a reenactment, anyway. I needed video of a Civil War battle for an upcoming short film, so I took my new XF305 to the Olustee Battlefield reenactment in Olustee, FL. The problem was, I had to dress in period garb if I wanted to shoot on the battlefield. Plus, I had to somehow camouflage the 305 if I wanted to bring it on the field. So, I borrowed some Union gear (a bit oversized) and wrapped the 305 in a burlap sack. I shot the video in Cine F mode at 1080/24P. It is not easy trying to shoot video through a burlap sack! Nor is it fun shooting on a warm Florida afternoon, chasing troops through the woods while wearing a thick wool coat. I will post a Youtube link to some of the raw video later. Attached Thumbnails

February 22nd, 2011, 04:53 PM	#2
Rob Katz Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: new york city, new york Posts: 594	Re: The XF305 & the Civil War glen- you are a glorious example of what we are all willing to do for our "art". good for u. bravo! be well rob

February 22nd, 2011, 05:30 PM	#3
Doug Bailey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 164	Re: The XF305 & the Civil War Hi Glen, Very creative, I've heard good things about this re enactment from some guys I met camping at Suwanee River. Nice shots and looking forward to seeing the video. I'm considering an XF, but not too sure which model, maybe the burlap sack size one? Regards, Doug.

February 22nd, 2011, 07:03 PM	#4
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Re: The XF305 & the Civil War Hi Glen, Great shots (pun intended)! But where'd you put the bayonet :) __________________ --JA