Preset Footage, adapting (Panalook)

Luke Ross · April 26th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Music made me want to drink a margarita, so that is what i'm drinking now while writing this. (good thing btw) :) I have never been to this location, but the fountain is beautiful. I remember seeing it somewhere though, I think in some discovery channel special about a wake-boarder who jumps over it on a ramp. I do agree with your statement about it being just a hair too dark.

I like the panalook, but the greens may have popped out a little more with VividRGB preset or TrueColor. I'm a fan of both. :)

As far as the shooting, your pan's were smooth and the focus transitions were clean. I too still have a lot to learn myself, but my recommendation, is keep playing with it and doing little practice scenes like this is very important when it comes to getting ready for that big shoot day. :)

Luke

Gregg Havens · April 28th, 2008, 04:18 PM

I haven't posted anything in the year I have had the camera. I use Vegas 7 and don't do much more than fit my clips to the music. I know I have interlacing problems but need to start somewhere. As you will see, it is mostly hand held. Enjoy.

http://www.vimeo.com/949239

Scott Gold · April 29th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Hi Everyone,
Here's my 1st video with the XH-A1! You gotta love this camera.
I took it with me to Paso Robels, CA this weekend while wine tasting.

Here's the 1280 X 720 version: http://www.vimeo.com/956274

24F using Steven Dempsey's VIVIDRGB preset.

Comments welcome!

Thanks,

Scott

Stu Siegal · April 29th, 2008, 09:11 PM

Hi Greg,

I see this has been up a while, and no comments, so I'll chime in.

Nice effort, good instincts, some nice shots - the UN, the Bridge, and even the pullout on the park, minus the wobblyness.

My .02 - work on your composition, fill up the frame, try for some more interesting angles as opposed to generic wide shots, and shoot more close ups. Consider a monopod, make sure OIS is on, and try holding the camera tight to your body sometimes, kind of like a football. Don't be afraid to put it on the ground and angle it up, and use whatever's available as a brace.

Man, hard to go wrong shooting in NYC on a nice day.

Sherman Wing · May 2nd, 2008, 06:46 AM

This was shot with Steven Dempseys DISDVX preset (Thx Steve!) I think the colors are very true.

http://vimeo.com/965379

Dave Park · May 8th, 2008, 01:05 AM

Well, I took the plunge and decided on the M2 + microX combo. I'm not an expert but I finally got to take some pictures with it. Take a look at my clips. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Especially if you are an M2 owner as well!

Here's my vids.

http://www.vimeo.com/user443762/videos

Brian Valente · May 8th, 2008, 08:36 AM

Hi Dave

Not much to say technically - it looks pretty sharp. Obviously you'll want to shoot scenes where there is more of a balance of light between the darkest and lightest areas (a bounce in the woman's face in the park would be a good idea, and some additional background lighting behind the book in the second clip would help too).

Congrats

Brian

Dmitry Sergeev · May 11th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Hello!

At last weekend I traveled to Mount Iremel, which is in the South Ural Reserve (national park). This is only 250 km. from the city. Just two days in this area with my Canon XH-A1.
Some scenes can be very dark when viewed on the TV, apologize, in this video was not done cc.

Hope you enjoy this video. ;-)

http://www.vimeo.com/1001339

Cya!

Steve Lewis · May 25th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Check out this clip using the REALITY preset:

www.vimeo.com/1066443

-Steve

Steve Lewis · June 1st, 2008, 11:34 PM

Shot with the REALITY preset and -3db gain.
www.vimeo.com/1103611
-Steve

Brad Vaughan · June 2nd, 2008, 07:04 AM

Looks great man!

Giovanni Speranza · June 2nd, 2008, 04:41 PM

Hi,
here my latest TV show title, filmed with Canon XHA1 and Letus Extreme, edited in FCP.
Show: Europarty (about 2008 UEFA European Championship)
Authors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino
Directors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino
Director of Photography: Giovanni Speranza
Editing: Leo Tranchino

Enjoy!

http://www.vimeo.com/1107270

Jim Miller · June 3rd, 2008, 02:12 PM

I like it a lot! Nice shot selection and special effects!

Benjamin Hill · June 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM

"Performing Iowa: Dance Gala" is a behind the scenes look at the making of Iowa's premiere dance event and showcases the artistry and athleticism of UI's renowned dance program. Everything shot on Canon XH-A1, XH-G1 & XL-H1 cameras.

See a 30 second preview here:
http://dance.uiowa.edu/events/gala_feature.shtml

Premiering on Big Ten Network this Wednesday June @ 12PM ET

Current Big Ten Network schedule:
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/schedule/index.asp

Jeremy Nemeth · June 4th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Hey, This is the second video I put together. It just some shots of a bonfire we had at my grandparents house. I think this one's camera work is alot better, but still needs some work. Also, the video kinda follows the musics dynamics. Again, let me know what you think, I need lots of constructive critism... Thanks!

http://www.vimeo.com/1117919

Enjoy!

April 26th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#106
Luke Ross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 64	Music made me want to drink a margarita, so that is what i'm drinking now while writing this. (good thing btw) :) I have never been to this location, but the fountain is beautiful. I remember seeing it somewhere though, I think in some discovery channel special about a wake-boarder who jumps over it on a ramp. I do agree with your statement about it being just a hair too dark. I like the panalook, but the greens may have popped out a little more with VividRGB preset or TrueColor. I'm a fan of both. :) As far as the shooting, your pan's were smooth and the focus transitions were clean. I too still have a lot to learn myself, but my recommendation, is keep playing with it and doing little practice scenes like this is very important when it comes to getting ready for that big shoot day. :) Luke __________________ Canon XH-A1 \| Rode NTG-2 \| Intel QuadCore \| 3.0TB RAID5 + 2xRaptor 150's RAID 0 \| Adobe Production CS3

April 28th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#107
Gregg Havens Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: caledonia MS Posts: 26	New York Night & Day I haven't posted anything in the year I have had the camera. I use Vegas 7 and don't do much more than fit my clips to the music. I know I have interlacing problems but need to start somewhere. As you will see, it is mostly hand held. Enjoy. http://www.vimeo.com/949239 __________________ Gregg Havens DundeeYank Video Last edited by Gregg Havens; April 28th, 2008 at 04:20 PM. Reason: in the wrong thread (AH-X1 video clips please)

April 29th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#108
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	Paso Robels Trip Hi Everyone, Here's my 1st video with the XH-A1! You gotta love this camera. I took it with me to Paso Robels, CA this weekend while wine tasting. Here's the 1280 X 720 version: http://www.vimeo.com/956274 24F using Steven Dempsey's VIVIDRGB preset. Comments welcome! Thanks, Scott __________________ www.scott-gold.com Last edited by Scott Gold; April 29th, 2008 at 07:35 PM.

April 29th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#109
Stu Siegal Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 151	Hi Greg, I see this has been up a while, and no comments, so I'll chime in. Nice effort, good instincts, some nice shots - the UN, the Bridge, and even the pullout on the park, minus the wobblyness. My .02 - work on your composition, fill up the frame, try for some more interesting angles as opposed to generic wide shots, and shoot more close ups. Consider a monopod, make sure OIS is on, and try holding the camera tight to your body sometimes, kind of like a football. Don't be afraid to put it on the ground and angle it up, and use whatever's available as a brace. Man, hard to go wrong shooting in NYC on a nice day. __________________ www.stusiegal.com

May 2nd, 2008, 06:46 AM	#110
Sherman Wing Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 30	XH A1 Color test This was shot with Steven Dempseys DISDVX preset (Thx Steve!) I think the colors are very true. http://vimeo.com/965379

May 8th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#111
Dave Park New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 10	Newbie withi A1 + microX + M2 Well, I took the plunge and decided on the M2 + microX combo. I'm not an expert but I finally got to take some pictures with it. Take a look at my clips. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Especially if you are an M2 owner as well! Here's my vids. http://www.vimeo.com/user443762/videos

May 8th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#112
Brian Valente Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 293	Hi Dave Not much to say technically - it looks pretty sharp. Obviously you'll want to shoot scenes where there is more of a balance of light between the darkest and lightest areas (a bounce in the woman's face in the park would be a good idea, and some additional background lighting behind the book in the second clip would help too). Congrats Brian __________________ ========================== Brian Valente Redrock Microsystems Last edited by Brian Valente; May 8th, 2008 at 11:00 AM.

May 11th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#113
Dmitry Sergeev New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chelyabinsk, Russia Posts: 7	Shots from South Urals national park Hello! At last weekend I traveled to Mount Iremel, which is in the South Ural Reserve (national park). This is only 250 km. from the city. Just two days in this area with my Canon XH-A1. Some scenes can be very dark when viewed on the TV, apologize, in this video was not done cc. Hope you enjoy this video. ;-) http://www.vimeo.com/1001339 Cya!

May 25th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#114
Steve Lewis Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 233	XHA1 - I Madonnari Street Painting Check out this clip using the REALITY preset: www.vimeo.com/1066443 -Steve __________________ www.spreefilms.com - Give me a museum and I'll fill it! Last edited by Steve Lewis; May 26th, 2008 at 01:08 AM.

June 1st, 2008, 11:34 PM	#115
Steve Lewis Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 233	XHA1 - Airplanes at Santa Paula Shot with the REALITY preset and -3db gain. www.vimeo.com/1103611 -Steve __________________ www.spreefilms.com - Give me a museum and I'll fill it!

June 2nd, 2008, 07:04 AM	#116
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Looks great man!

June 2nd, 2008, 04:41 PM	#117
Giovanni Speranza Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lugano, Switzerland Posts: 149	TV show title. Hi, here my latest TV show title, filmed with Canon XHA1 and Letus Extreme, edited in FCP. Show: Europarty (about 2008 UEFA European Championship) Authors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino Directors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino Director of Photography: Giovanni Speranza Editing: Leo Tranchino Enjoy! http://www.vimeo.com/1107270

June 3rd, 2008, 02:12 PM	#118
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	I like it a lot! Nice shot selection and special effects!

June 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM	#119
Benjamin Hill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 670	Dance documentary in HD on Big Ten Network "Performing Iowa: Dance Gala" is a behind the scenes look at the making of Iowa's premiere dance event and showcases the artistry and athleticism of UI's renowned dance program. Everything shot on Canon XH-A1, XH-G1 & XL-H1 cameras. See a 30 second preview here: http://dance.uiowa.edu/events/gala_feature.shtml Premiering on Big Ten Network this Wednesday June @ 12PM ET Current Big Ten Network schedule: http://www.bigtennetwork.com/schedule/index.asp __________________ youtube.com/benhillmedia linkedin.com/in/benhillmedia

June 4th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#120
Jeremy Nemeth Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 37	Newbie with 2nd video: Bonfire Video Hey, This is the second video I put together. It just some shots of a bonfire we had at my grandparents house. I think this one's camera work is alot better, but still needs some work. Also, the video kinda follows the musics dynamics. Again, let me know what you think, I need lots of constructive critism... Thanks! http://www.vimeo.com/1117919 Enjoy!