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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 29th, 2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Dan, Glad it's working out for you. I have been...

Dan,
Glad it's working out for you. I have been using a mix of my A1s and 7d for my current series, (The Underdogs (http://www.theunderdogsdoc.com)), and couldn't be happier. 7d for the beauty shot...
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery June 11th, 2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Crap, my bad. Typo. The link is actually...

Crap, my bad. Typo. The link is actually http://www.theunderdogsdoc.com. That "Cops Chase Ford GT" video isn't mine. Just a related video I guess.
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery June 10th, 2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Full Trailer is Out. Thanks for the support! ...

Full Trailer is Out. Thanks for the support!

http://www.underdogsdoc.com

Brandon Katcher
Untitled Document (http://www.lostsummitfilms.com)
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery May 18th, 2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By Brandon Katcher
The Underdogs Teaser

We recently released the teaser for our upcoming episodic documentary, The Underdogs, which follows two brothers as they compete in the Redline Time Attack Series with their race-tuned Subaru.
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Forum: Flying Cameras May 9th, 2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Thank you all very much for your comments and...

Thank you all very much for your comments and advice. Sounds like this will be a little more complicated then originally thought. The HF100 will probably be my best choice, will be easier to handle...
Forum: Flying Cameras May 8th, 2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,404
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Filming from a Bi-Plane

In a few days, I will be filming a sequence with two Bi-Planes performing aerobatic maneuvers. I will be in one plane filming the other plane alongside us. This is a pretty low-budget shoot, so no...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders April 29th, 2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,332
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Amazon.com: Kata CC-193 Camcorder Shoulder Case:...

Amazon.com: Kata CC-193 Camcorder Shoulder Case: Camera & Photo

I have this bag and love it. Fits the camera great, and will hold a lot of accessories. I have taken the bag on the plane many...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads April 5th, 2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,464
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Cartoni Focus Compatible Quick Release

I have a Cartoni Focus tripod, as well as shoulder mount for my XH-A1s. Right now the shoulder mount just has a simple screw for the camera, but that takes way too long to attach. Could anyone help...
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 5th, 2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Capture without Final Cut

Does anyone know of a way to capture both HDV and DV without using Final Cut? I would like to be able to edit while capturing, but for some reason Final Cut still decides to lock you out every time...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders December 13th, 2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Just to clarify, the A1s does keep all manual...

Just to clarify, the A1s does keep all manual settings when the camera is turned off, even when the battery is removed. Startup from the off switch is also pretty quick (A lot quicker then the XL2...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders December 5th, 2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Yes, The A1s (Though not the A1) can run both the...

Yes, The A1s (Though not the A1) can run both the on-camera mic and an xlr input simultaneously in 16bit. I have used this setup quite a few times and it does work. Of course, you can set the onboard...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders December 3rd, 2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,495
Posted By Brandon Katcher
I switched from the XL2 to the XHA1s. I was very...

I switched from the XL2 to the XHA1s. I was very sad to get rid of it, but it had to be done. By what I have shot and watched so far, the A1 does everything the XL2 could do, and even SD quality does...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders November 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,562
Posted By Brandon Katcher
I have heard of people having problems with the...

I have heard of people having problems with the Panasonic PQs in the A1s, although I used the PQs exclusively in my XL2, and never had a single dropout with 300 tapes. I now use the cheap Sonys from...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders November 23rd, 2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,562
Posted By Brandon Katcher
I too have the A1s, and although I haven't used a...

I too have the A1s, and although I haven't used a regular A1, I did have an XL2 before. The manual focus is very slow, even at the fastest setting, You get used to it, but it is still a little...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders November 10th, 2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Thanks for the reply. The A1 can shoot 30f in DV...

Thanks for the reply. The A1 can shoot 30f in DV just like in HDV. Both use 60i containers I believe.
Thanks,
Brandon
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders November 9th, 2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
Posted By Brandon Katcher
XH-A1 DV 30f Final Cut Capture

I have seen a lot of threads covering HDV capture settings into Final Cut, but I haven't been able to find anything on DV Capture settings.
I had an XL2 before, and 30p captured into a 60i timeline...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 19th, 2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Thanks for the reply and the kind words. As...

Thanks for the reply and the kind words.

As far as specs, what would you like to know?

Technically, I shot with the standard 20x, full manual. I shot in 24pA, and used an adjusted version of...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 10th, 2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By Brandon Katcher
A Gentle Walk Trailer (Filmed with XL2)

For anyone who is interested, The trailer for A Gentle Walk has just been released. The film is in its final stages of post, and I hope to have it done by the end of the year.

You can view the...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders June 4th, 2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,389
Posted By Brandon Katcher
A Gentle Walk Screening June 10th

If anyone in the area is interested, the rough cut of my film "A Gentle Walk", shot on an XL2 in India and Nepal, will be screened in San Francisco on June 10th. Info below.

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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders April 7th, 2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Thank you for the feedback. I will definitely...

Thank you for the feedback. I will definitely keep you posted when I have a finished product. Still gonna be a little while though.

I have uploaded a new clip to the blog though. I am trying to...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders April 2nd, 2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Short Clip from Everest with XL2

Some of you may remember my forum post about my trip to India and Nepal with my XL2 almost a year ago.

Original Forum Post: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=92316

Over the last year...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 14th, 2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,916
Posted By Brandon Katcher
If you will be doing long shoots, I would suggest...

If you will be doing long shoots, I would suggest the dual battery 910 setup. Not only can you replace batteries without shutting down the camera, it sits better on your shoulder, and you actually...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 14th, 2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,175
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Using a combination of the zebras and light meter...

Using a combination of the zebras and light meter works wonders. But using just one or the other can cause problems. For example, the light meter takes an average of the area, so if a small subject...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 14th, 2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 116,641
Posted By Brandon Katcher
Buy the cheap batteries off ebay. I got 7 of...

Buy the cheap batteries off ebay. I got 7 of these for a week without electricity, and they worked great. The best one for me was a 7000mAh, like this:
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Forum: Final Cut Suite May 2nd, 2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 85,350
Posted By Brandon Katcher
EXTRA Long Clip back to Tape

I have recieved a project from another editor, who for some reason captured 4 tapes, Put them into a sequence, exported a 36GB DV clip (2 Hours 50 minutes) and used that to edit a rough cut.

I...
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