Shooting weddings w/ XH-A1 in 60, 30 or 24?

Suzanne Zorich · May 22nd, 2008, 10:21 AM

Hi folks, just wondering what everyone's feelings are on which mode to film weddings in with the XH-A1? Thanks!

Osmany Tellez · May 22nd, 2008, 10:40 AM

I think it depends a lot of what is your style...for example if you need slow motions and don't mind a video look...60i, if you want a more cinematic look, don't mind limitations for slow motions and feel confident working with it, 24p. For something in the middle...30p...it need a bit more light though.

So...they all have something to gain and something to lose. and also here are ways to work around the limitiations..

Hope it helps.

Osmany

Suzanne Zorich · May 22nd, 2008, 10:47 AM

Absolutely. Thanks. I'm not too comfortable with 24p yet, I need a lot more practice. I tend to lean a little more toward the 30, but good reminder about needing a little more light for the 30, thanks!

Steve Sobodos · May 23rd, 2008, 04:20 PM

I shoot 30F to get a bit of both worlds and when put on Blu-ray progressive or Internet I don't get the interlaced zig-zag.

One thing to keep in mind, the 60i is compatable with other cameras and players. The 24F and 30F is Canon specific so you need a Canon camera to capture/playback. Canon doesn't make a deck for HDV.

May 22nd, 2008, 10:21 AM	#1
Suzanne Zorich Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 37	Shooting weddings w/ XH-A1 in 60, 30 or 24? Hi folks, just wondering what everyone's feelings are on which mode to film weddings in with the XH-A1? Thanks!

May 22nd, 2008, 10:40 AM	#2
Osmany Tellez Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 69	your taste... I think it depends a lot of what is your style...for example if you need slow motions and don't mind a video look...60i, if you want a more cinematic look, don't mind limitations for slow motions and feel confident working with it, 24p. For something in the middle...30p...it need a bit more light though. So...they all have something to gain and something to lose. and also here are ways to work around the limitiations.. Hope it helps. Osmany __________________ FCPS2, G5 Dual core 2.0 GHz, 2.5 Ram, Dell 2408, M-audio DX4, DVX 100A, Sachtler DV6, Manfrotto 561B, Zoom H-4, RE-50, AT890 shotgun, steadicam Merlin,

May 23rd, 2008, 04:20 PM	#4
Steve Sobodos Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 106	I shoot 30F to get a bit of both worlds and when put on Blu-ray progressive or Internet I don't get the interlaced zig-zag. One thing to keep in mind, the 60i is compatable with other cameras and players. The 24F and 30F is Canon specific so you need a Canon camera to capture/playback. Canon doesn't make a deck for HDV. __________________ Canon XH A1, Sony HVR-MRC1, Premiere Pro 3.2.0, Matrox RT.X2 LE http://www.scsvideo.com

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May 22nd, 2008, 10:47 AM	#3
Suzanne Zorich Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 37	Absolutely. Thanks. I'm not too comfortable with 24p yet, I need a lot more practice. I tend to lean a little more toward the 30, but good reminder about needing a little more light for the 30, thanks!