<<< Oh, by the way, do you let your daughter use your cam or did you buy her her own? -->>>

I started her off when she was 5 around Christmas time just doing basic framing using a Polaroid Instamatic. She enjoyed it so much that over the years we gradually moved her into motion with very cheap and destructable VHS cameras. She now has a basic working knowledge of the Canon XL1S and the Aaton Super 16 film camera. She doesn't really anticipate any HD anything. She just likes making shorts and mock up commercials with friends and family. She does crash cam stuff with her brother going down slides so owning any expensive gear is out of the question. However, 50 dollar cameras from Ebay and the local Pawn shop poses no problem.

<<<-- Originally posted by Steve McDonald :
That's quite an accomplishment, getting that many of your family members together at one time. The most relatives of mine I've ever been able to coerce to sit through one of my videos was 4 or 5 and they were always very critical.

Steve McDonald -->>>

It was a public screening and it was not for my film (I edited it) - one of my shorts was the warmup.

And no, neither of us had any family members other than spouses. It was a public screening and the theater sold tickets.

I did do my own film premiere at local stage theater - got a projector and screen donated, sold ticket and expected only family, friends and crew to show up. 250+ showed up, standing room only.

People around here have a hunger for indie films. But you have to beat the pavement to get the word out.

Your daughter is talented, Eric. I still haven't made a film. I've been writing a script for a Star Wars fanfilm for a year and its still not done and I only have a god awful JVC GR-DV800 that constantly has problems(over the past three days the viewfinder started to blink black and the lcd just displayed a black image), probably has lolux rating of like 100 lux, I got ripped off when I bought it (My brother, Micheal and I payed $800 at bestbuy and then i figured out I could have gotten the same thing with just a smaller lcd for $400) and its has awful battery life.

Mark Grgurev, you mention you're making a Star Wars fanfilm. Would you happen to be a member of TFN fanfilms? If so, I'm PixelMagic over there.

Hey, Daniel. I am a member of TFN Fanfilms but I dont remember my name or password so i was never able to post. I visit the forums everyday though and i can see your quite popular over there. I'm probably gonna get another name and password soon so, I'll see ya there.

"Who is actually ready to purchase -and- How much exactly are you prepared/ willing to invest?"

Count me in to the tune of about $4-$5K, if this camera is what I hope it will be.

I hope that Canon has the DVX squarley in the crosshairs, and gives us the first DV camera without handicaps.

If we see that, I'll hopefully be snatching one off the shelves as quickly as I can.

-Luis

What if Canon didn't announce a camera at all this week. That would be sad.

Get 'Em While You Can
 

I'd advise everyone who's determined to spend their money on a Canon XL-series camcorder, to go out and find themselves an XL1s, while there are still some in stock.

Steve McDonald

<<<-- Originally posted by Daniel Broadway : What if Canon didn't announce a camera at all this week. That would be sad. -->>>

Geez, you sound like my brother...

Don't ask "what if" questions or you'll jinx everything! =D LOL!

Are you kidding? There will be a mad glut of xl1s on ebay for cheap in the next few months.

Re: Get 'Em While You Can
 

<<<-- Originally posted by Steve McDonald : I'd advise everyone who's determined to spend their money on a Canon XL-series camcorder, to go out and find themselves an XL1s, while there are still some in stock.

Steve McDonald -->>>

lol I am pretty sure he was kidding, that ebay comment is funny though. I betcha you could get one for $1500 off ebay by next month if you wanted. Or 2.. or 3...

"I'd advise everyone who's determined to spend their money on a Canon XL-series camcorder, to go out and find themselves an XL1s, while there are still some in stock."


I assumed Steve's point was that the new camera will not be an XL-series camcorder.


Or maybe I'm just looking too much into this.
Only a few days away and I'm still guessing.

-Luis

PS.
There are still XL1 cameras selling on ebay for over $2500 with some accessories, and that camera is 3 years old now.

I don't know that the XL1s resale value is going to plummet that much right off the bat.

I think they will.. they are expensive right now because that is still the current model (I know its hard to believe)

Mind you, If the XL2 is a superior camera, Im sure a few DVX's will be hitting the EBay shelves as well.

Whose on point here ??
 

Okay - Tomorrow is Monday and everyone on my crew is in heavy anticipation for some kind of announcement from Canon at the EXPO east. With all the speculation and hype, I truly pray that we'll be pleasantly surprised. Actually, I'm hoping that we'll be completely blown away!! At any rate, it's been fun reading all of your Christmas wish lists and digitally powered debates for the highly anticipated "XL2"!!

Not all of us are fortunate enough to escape to the Expo this year. I couldn't go now even if Scotty could beam me over because I'm locked into production. Some of you, however, will be attending. Who can we count on to be our designated reconnaissance specialist? Step up to the plate! Whom do we look to as or official XL2 - live on the scene - point correspondent for detailed and breaking information?? We will live vicariously through you. Whom shall it be? Who is this chosen one?

Seeing as this is the foremost Canon XL1s site on the net, I assume we will be able to count on Chris to let us know what the official word is as soon as it's announced.

By the way, just my guess, but I wouldn't hold your breath for an announcement tomorrow.

DV Expo East conference begins on Tuesday, and the Expo doesn't begin until Wednesday. I don't remember how Canon normally handles these announcements, but it's possible you won't hear anything until the middle of the week.

-Luis

Yeah, I would think the announcement would be around Wednesday as well.

I'm going to be fairly well tied up and consumed by the show, so even though I'll have net access from my hotel room, the truth is I won't be in the room that much except to catch a few hours' sleep. So if we have any members here who would like to report from DV Expo about anything they find interesting, DV Info Net would very much appreciate it. Thanks,

Well Chris, seeing as you'll be tied up all week with the show, it would probably just be easier if you told us everything you know right now then, while you still have some free time.
:)

what do you think?

I'm just thinking in the best interest of the DVinfo.net community of course. That way we'll be the best informed site, and a step ahead of the rest....

-Luis

Chris- if you want to reimburse me expenses (write-off-able ones like airfare, hotel, lunch, dinner) and sport me a ticket I'll gladly make myself available to do give everyone a blow by blow... do a few interviews, scan some materials in and set up a [page for you...

if you're feeling charitable I'll throw some stuff in a bag and high-tail it!

.....please?

Hmmmm, well, I just hope that SOMETHING new comes out by Tuesday, because I'm going to be going to Japan on Wednesday, meaning no internet available until I get back next Thursday. Unless Tokyo has plenty of internet hotspots (as I'm expecting some new laptops for my brother and I tommorow), then I'll be outta luck waiting in anticipation. <=P

Hey, anything I should buy when I'm in Tokyo? I know they have funky products like Sylvester Stallone potato chips and stuff, but anything camera/electronics related to keep an eye out for?

No problem Josh, I'll send the DV Info Net corporate Lear jet straight over to O'Hare and our limo will be outside your front door first thing in the morning!

Jack, do you realize your initial post that started this thread has generated nearly 350 responses and well over 12,000 page views?

Jack... if you can find one of these....

http://www.dynamism.com/u70/

that site has LOTS of cool Japanese tech things.

"No problem Josh, I'll send the DV Info Net corporate Lear jet straight over to O'Hare and our limo will be outside your front door first thing in the morning!"

That may be the funniest thing Chris has ever posted.
You actually had me for a split second...until I got to "lear jet"


"Jack, do you realize your initial post that started this thread has generated nearly 350 responses and well over 12,000 page views?"

You think it's a long thread now? Wait until later this week.

Or should we start a new thread eventually?

-Luis

PS.
as far as updating the site with information. I will do what I can.
I have a friend who will be attending, and calling me from the show floor via cell phone. If I hear anything of interest, I'll make sure to post it here ASAP.

(for what that's worth)

Steve Vuuren,

Well, I'm not trying to bring down your accomplishment on the sold out shows, I'm really not, but there's a huge difference between getting 1 sold out show via beating the streets and getting a distributor to pick something up for theatrical release (I'm talking relatively wide release). The last 2 films I saw that had relatively wide release mini dv was blair witch, then Farrenheit 911 (and I guess Columbine). That's less than 1 a year. At least that's all I remember. My point is, if you're really going to go for it, then GO FOR IT. Not dizzing mini dv look on a creative level. Hey man, if that's your bag, that's great. But how many people would truely chose that over 24p Viper equivilancy if they could get it? That brings true production value to your film that distributors see as viable. Remember, they're not artisists, they're businessmen. That's all I'm saying.

Actually, Blair Witch was Hi-8 & 16mm. And the other films you mentioned were mainly HD (and 16mm), not mini DV.


So, if you can't tell the formats apart, how much do they really matter if the story is engaging?

-Luis

28 days later... Jackass: the Movie... Uh... let me think...

A good amount of small productions not intended for a world wide release are shooting on Mini-DV because of the cost. A good example is Quebec-Montreal: an excellent road movie made for the theatrical release that was shot with 750000 $ CAD with three PD-150 (or DVX ? can't remember if this cam was available during the production). The format worked pretty well for this movie.

Jack, do you realize your initial post that started this thread has generated nearly 350 responses and well over 12,000 page views?

Am I finally special now? =D

But yeah, I never thought I'd start a thread THIS big in my life. But hey, I just reported a finding and everything went from there. ^_^

BTW, I guess I'll try to see what lil computer stuff they've got in Japan like that Sony Vaio thing. Can't guarantee I'll get one, but you never know. Maybe once I learn more Japanese I'll be able to read more than just little things like "hello, nice to meet you" (hajimemashite or dozoyoroshiku) or "where's the bathroom?" (otearai e ikimasu) or what color my room is, ect., ect.

I'll be happy to make it an even 350 replies.

Well, this is the week of the DV Expo East that some people think Cannon will be using to make the BIG announcement regarding the replacement for the XL1s. I'll believe it when I see it.

Nick

"I'll believe it when I see it."

Oh ye of little faith.

I guess every group needs it's doubting Thomas.
:)

(of course if there actually is no announcement I'll come back and delete this post)

-Luis

<---I guess every group needs it's doubting Thomas.--->

Or a doubting Nick for that matter.


With the XL2 announcement so close, this thread is kinda dead by comparison.

I'm with Nick. I'll believe it when it is in my hands...

"I'm with Nick. I'll believe it when it is in my hands..."

Well, I hope you're going to DV Expo, or you won't believe it until September.

:)

-Luis

If the camera isn't HDV or HD, then it's no big deal to me. After all, if it isn't HDV/HD, what more could it offer over the DVX100A except for maybe interchangebale lenses, and a better 16:9 @ 24p. It's definately not gonna be some kind of SDX900 killer for 5 grand, as some people are alluding to. But hey, I could be wrong, and I hope so!

"After all, if it isn't HDV/HD, what more could it offer over the DVX100A except for maybe interchangebale lenses, and a better 16:9 @ 24p"

That's exactly what it could offer, and doing so would make it the first DV camera without technical shortcomings.

It seems like it's always something.
DVX is fantastic, it has progressive, but a fixed lens.
XL1s is fantastic, it has interchangable lenses, but no progressive.
The PDX10 is also good, best 16x9 for the money, but 1/4" chips.

For once we may see one DV camera with all the options users have been asking for in one camera.

I for one hope that it's exactly what you mentioned, a DVX with interchangable lenses and true 16x9. I don't expect much more, and anything on top of that is just gravy.


-Luis

Looks like Panasonic maybe bracing itself for an XL2 assault. They're giving away free Magic Bullet software with the DVX100A.

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...tGroupId=14571

"What about Canon?_ Yes, what about Canon… For the last three years Canon has not invited this guy to a one on one unless it was to talk about their 3D lens (and we all know what a success that was)._ This year they made a request for a meeting._ Could Canon be ready to unveil something so great it will put the other camera manufacturers to shame?_ Could they be ready to release the XL2 – the camera rumored to be in production for several years?_ Could this camera provide native 16:9, HDV, and 24p all in one?_ Could they finally be releasing a camera that has XLR audio inputs instead of the inferior mini connection? Could I ask more questions in a single paragraph?_ Guess we’ll both have to wait for those answers."

http://www.macaudiopro.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=24584

<<That's exactly what it could offer, and doing so would make it the first DV camera without technical shortcomings.>>

Except, of course, that it will be DV.

Josh remind me to hire you for our next Trailer's voice overs :)