Mixing DV sources at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > The Tools of DV and HD Production > Open DV Discussion

Open DV Discussion
For topics which don't fit into any of the other categories.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old May 8th, 2002, 12:47 PM   #1
boilinh2o
 
Posts: n/a
Mixing DV sources

I'm interested in picking up a a miniDV cam ($1k range) for shooting "B" roll footage to be mixed with footage shot on a high end (Sony or Canon, not yet determined)

Anyone care to share their wisdom?

Thanks
  Reply With Quote
Old May 8th, 2002, 12:53 PM   #2
Obstreperous Rex
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Marcos, TX
Posts: 27,366
Images: 513
Howdy from Texas,

Just make sure you match manufacturers. If your main camera is a Canon, then another Canon will be a closer match than a Sony. You could always just color-correct in post but why go through this if you don't have to. Also, make sure your cheap 1-CCD sub-$1000 camcorder has an RGB filter in front of the CCD and not a complimentary color filter. The primary color filters go a long, long way toward getting a 3-chip look. Hope this helps,
__________________
CH

Search DV Info Net | 20 years of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!
Chris Hurd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 8th, 2002, 01:23 PM   #3
boilinh2o
 
Posts: n/a
Which would you recommend?

Thanks for the quick response.

Which would you recommend? or do you know which have the RGB that you refered to?

Thanks again.
  Reply With Quote
Old May 8th, 2002, 02:08 PM   #4
Obstreperous Rex
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Marcos, TX
Posts: 27,366
Images: 513
If you can find a Canon Optura Pi, get one. It has been discontinued for awhile but every once so often you can find one. Less than $1000, superb, has the RGB filter. Good luck,
__________________
CH

Search DV Info Net | 20 years of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!
Chris Hurd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 8th, 2002, 02:15 PM   #5
boilinh2o
 
Posts: n/a
Are you a Canon man?

Chris,

So following your advise, am I to take it you are an XL1 man?
  Reply With Quote
Old May 8th, 2002, 03:36 PM   #6
Obstreperous Rex
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Marcos, TX
Posts: 27,366
Images: 513
I just used Canon as an example here. Click on the "profile" button below my signature on any of my posts, and it'll pull up a list of gear that I use. You can fill this info in for yourself using the "user CP" button at the top of every page. Hope this helps,
__________________
CH

Search DV Info Net | 20 years of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!
Chris Hurd is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > The Tools of DV and HD Production > Open DV Discussion

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:46 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network