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Forum: What Happens in Vegas... March 17th, 2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By James Binder
Thanks everyone – Spot – I’m a bit...

Thanks everyone –

Spot –

I’m a bit fuzzy about how to accomplish the above – and I want to make sure I understand this part fully (getting from 60i ‘wide screen’ HDV aspect ratio to standard...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... March 14th, 2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By James Binder
HDV to NTSC and PAL -- tips?

I know that most NTSC DVDs will play on PAL systems/DVD players – but I have a client who insists on having his current project produced for both NTSC and PAL (will be played in India).

Anyone...
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions March 10th, 2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
Posted By James Binder
-- anybody?

-- anybody?
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... March 10th, 2007, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By James Binder
I was getting some serious crashes and stopped...

I was getting some serious crashes and stopped using the plugins. I don’t know if it was a combination of items or the UAD plugs alone that were causing the problem.
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions March 1st, 2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
Posted By James Binder
Workflow tips for combining HDV and DV?

I’m currently beginning work on a project where I will have some standard DV clips (mostly after effects animations) that I would like to combine with some HDV footage: comped green screen from Ultra...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 25th, 2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,662
Posted By James Binder
Thought I toss this back to the top since its...

Thought I toss this back to the top since its been a few days...

How about it -- anyone?

Would be much appreciated...

Specifically -- how about mixing formats...possible? what the best...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 23rd, 2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,662
Posted By James Binder
HDV and SD? HDV workflow advice needed

I’m currently beginning work on a project where I will have some standard DV clips (mostly after effects animations) that I would like to combine with some HDV footage: comped green screen from Ultra...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 23rd, 2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,344
Posted By James Binder
From the Canon manual: -3: for the lowest...

From the Canon manual:

-3: for the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.

0: for lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.

+3: Increases the...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 23rd, 2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,028
Posted By James Binder
Stu – I get where you’re coming from. ...

Stu –

I get where you’re coming from. Having shot still and video for the last 15 years, I’m fairly confident of my observations. But I will agree that I need to spend more time with the custom...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 23rd, 2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,028
Posted By James Binder
I'm having some issues with regard to DV and the...

I'm having some issues with regard to DV and the A1 as well -- check out my thread:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=87363

In short, the DV capability of this camera does not seem good...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 23rd, 2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,344
Posted By James Binder
Canons custom presets white paper certainly...

Canons custom presets white paper certainly helps:

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 23rd, 2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,344
Posted By James Binder
New A1 - overall impressions -thoughts, issues and your input please…

After putting my new A1 though some testing for an up coming project, I come away with a mixture of disappointment and excitement.

Granted, there is a learning curve for any new piece of gear...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 22nd, 2007, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,590
Posted By James Binder
The A1. B&H is selling them for only a $100...

The A1.

B&H is selling them for only a $100 difference. Unless removable/ interchangeable lenses are an issue -- I'd think it's a pretty clear choice.

I'm a new owner, and the A1 can do...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 20th, 2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
Posted By James Binder
Thanks again David -- none it is then. I’m...

Thanks again David -- none it is then.

I’m not sure why, but again, in my project settings it was set to 'blend fields' -- which was causing blur when graphic/video items moved vertically on the...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 20th, 2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
Posted By James Binder
Thanks David – Thats what I thought. GUY –...

Thanks David – Thats what I thought.

GUY – I do not want to deinterlace here. Unless I’m way off, I’m thinking that my footage (as noted above) needs to stay INTERLACED. Again, I do not want to...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 20th, 2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
Posted By James Binder
David -- thanks for the reply -- I'm a bit...

David -- thanks for the reply -- I'm a bit confused though by your responce. My thickness, I'm sure!

My footage is NOT progressive -- just plain old NTSC DV 29.970 (shot 1/60 with XL1s)...
...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 20th, 2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
Posted By James Binder
Deinterlace method setting for NTSC DV, 29.970 fps?

Shouldn't the ‘Deinterlace Method” (under the video tab in project properties) be set to NONE when working with an NTSC DV, 29.970 fps (template) project?

My current project is intended for DVD...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 16th, 2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By James Binder
Thanks for the feedback everyone -- much...

Thanks for the feedback everyone -- much appreciated and very informative. If anyone else cares to chime in...

Particularly in regard to editing ‘best practices’ >> HD capture/edit then convert...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 14th, 2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By James Binder
Thanks Chris – That’s kind of what I was...

Thanks Chris –

That’s kind of what I was thinking – I need to crop in post after down converting to 16x9 standard def.

How about the question of Quality (XL1s vs. A1 standard def) and best...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 14th, 2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By James Binder
From XL1s to A1 and other questions – what do you think?

As someone who is about ready to purchase an A1, I’m very curious…

Since I am ultimately delivering projects in standard def – will the quality of the A1 (in the final analysis) be superior to the...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders February 12th, 2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,866
Posted By James Binder
(Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread here!) ...

(Sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread here!)

As someone who is getting ready to purchase an A1, I’m very curious about this question as well.

I produce mostly corporate video and deliver my...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 3rd, 2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,579
Posted By James Binder
It compresses the dynamic range of an audio...

It compresses the dynamic range of an audio source. In simple terms, it makes the quietest parts louder and loudest parts quieter. It’s a great idea to use (but not over use) to improve any source...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 1st, 2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,776
Posted By James Binder
David -- It looks great within windows media...

David --

It looks great within windows media player or any other source player. The trouble is not with the avi file itself, but something that is happening after DVDA compresses it...
...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,776
Posted By James Binder
Thanks all for the input – I’ve taken the...

Thanks all for the input –

I’ve taken the uncompressed AVI file created in After Effects and imported it back into DVDA – replacing the mpeg2 render.

Now here’s the new problem (when playing...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... February 1st, 2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,776
Posted By James Binder
DVDA motion menu text looks bad on DVD!

I’ve created a motion background (rendered to mpeg2 out of Vegas) for my main menu that contains a slowly moving grid and some static text (title of the DVD). On top of that sits my two navigation...
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