GL2 as 2nd Camera at DVinfo.net

Valentino Lascano · September 12th, 2007, 10:07 PM

I am using the XL2 and am thinking about getting a GL2 as a second camera to capture B-roll and what not. I am using Adobe Premiere Pro 2 to edit.

Is it important to make sure record settings such as FPS and shooting mode (16:9 and or 4:3) match so that they don't conflict during editing? What I don't want is a different "look and feel" when using footage from the GL2.

Forgive me if this a dumb question but is the 16:9 mode on the GL2 the same as on the XL2?

Thanks a whole lot.

Alex Sprinkle · September 13th, 2007, 07:06 AM

I could be wrong, but I believe that the 16:9 on the XL2 doesn't stretch the footage, wherein the GL2 does.

Merlin Vandenbossche · September 13th, 2007, 07:13 AM

The XL-2 has native 16:9 dimensions, the GL2 uses letterbox. I don't believe mixing both will give any problems though. Furthermore both cameras are quite alike I believe when it comes to colours etc.

Pete Bauer · September 13th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Having used both cameras, I'd say you'll do ok in 4:3 as the resolution difference between the two cameras is minimal. But in 16:9 the XL2's resolution will leave the GL2 in the dust. Certainly CAN be done, but you'll have to do some processing (mainly softening the XL2's image) as there will be quite apparent differences in resolution.

Travis Halverson · September 13th, 2007, 12:12 PM

so shooting 16:9 with the GL2 lowers resolution?

Merlin Vandenbossche · September 29th, 2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Halverson

so shooting 16:9 with the GL2 lowers resolution?

You throw away top and bottom of the picture and stretch out, the XL-2 doesn't do that (it's full frame).

September 12th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#1
Valentino Lascano Tourist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 4	GL2 as 2nd Camera I am using the XL2 and am thinking about getting a GL2 as a second camera to capture B-roll and what not. I am using Adobe Premiere Pro 2 to edit. Is it important to make sure record settings such as FPS and shooting mode (16:9 and or 4:3) match so that they don't conflict during editing? What I don't want is a different "look and feel" when using footage from the GL2. Forgive me if this a dumb question but is the 16:9 mode on the GL2 the same as on the XL2? Thanks a whole lot.

September 13th, 2007, 07:13 AM	#3
Merlin Vandenbossche Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Holsbeek BELGIUM Posts: 40	The XL-2 has native 16:9 dimensions, the GL2 uses letterbox. I don't believe mixing both will give any problems though. Furthermore both cameras are quite alike I believe when it comes to colours etc. __________________ Canon XM-2 AVID Xpress Pro 5.7

September 13th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#4
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Having used both cameras, I'd say you'll do ok in 4:3 as the resolution difference between the two cameras is minimal. But in 16:9 the XL2's resolution will leave the GL2 in the dust. Certainly CAN be done, but you'll have to do some processing (mainly softening the XL2's image) as there will be quite apparent differences in resolution. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 13th, 2007, 07:06 AM	#2
Alex Sprinkle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 408	I could be wrong, but I believe that the 16:9 on the XL2 doesn't stretch the footage, wherein the GL2 does.

September 13th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#5
Travis Halverson New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: White Bear Lake, MN Posts: 12	so shooting 16:9 with the GL2 lowers resolution?