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Forum: Private Classifieds July 15th, 2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,310,062
Posted By Bill Grant
Sold, Thanks George. going out today. Bill

Sold,
Thanks George. going out today.
Bill
Forum: Private Classifieds July 9th, 2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,310,062
Posted By Bill Grant
selling my Tamron 28-75 2.8 for Canon

Hey Guys,
Selling my Tamron 28-75 2.8 for Canon EOS. I have been using it on a 5D MkII and want to get a long zoom, so this one must go. It is an old lens but not used much because we have always...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 2nd, 2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,535
Posted By Bill Grant
Richard, Let me get specific then. I produce a...

Richard,
Let me get specific then. I produce a much better SD DVD with the A1 than with the VX2100. I am not a pixel peeper, so I don't get involved with compression types and ratios and so on. My...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 29th, 2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,535
Posted By Bill Grant
And on top of that, HDV source makes a better...

And on top of that, HDV source makes a better 16:9 SD product. Period.
Bill
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,535
Posted By Bill Grant
Tony, Pardon the prying, but what are you...

Tony,
Pardon the prying, but what are you shooting that you need farther wide or telephoto than what you get with the A1. I would not want the bulk and hassle of the H1 myself, and the A1 has suited...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 7th, 2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,554
Posted By Bill Grant
The Boneshows - My latest obsession...

shot in 24f with the A1. I'm very excited about this concept, and hope to add a good many more artists before it's all over. I am very impressed with how well the A1 handled everything I threw at it...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 7th, 2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,126
Posted By Bill Grant
I honestly haven't used it enough to get a good...

I honestly haven't used it enough to get a good feel for that. I know that CMOS jello is a very real danger, and don't touch the camera while you're shooting. I mean really. But, the flash phenomenon...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 7th, 2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,126
Posted By Bill Grant
My thoughts on the A1 vs. 5D mkII

Hey All,
I just thought I would share some realizations on my use of the 5D in the weeks that I've had it. I was very surprised after shooting with the 5D for a few days at how well my A1 held up...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 4th, 2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,767
Posted By Bill Grant
Scott, First of all it takes GUTS to post...

Scott,
First of all it takes GUTS to post something to a forum, especially when you're new at it. So good for you man. Let me just give you some general things that would instantly improve your...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques June 4th, 2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,370
Posted By Bill Grant
Ethan, I just had a bride ask for a discount on...

Ethan,
I just had a bride ask for a discount on my $800 documentary package. Now, did I get mad? No, I just realized that she's not my client. There's no problem with that. You have to match your...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders May 16th, 2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,083
Posted By Bill Grant
Really Cool Tony, What were your camera...

Really Cool Tony,
What were your camera settings here? no gain I think? right? looks really good...
Bill
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 14th, 2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
Well, I certainly understand that. The...

Well,
I certainly understand that. The original issue i am posting about is not how awesome my camera is, but the irony of the arrogance of one guy. The vast majority of newguys that I have run...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders May 12th, 2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,567
Posted By Bill Grant
Charles, I've found the same problem with...

Charles,
I've found the same problem with focus... It makes a huge difference in the low light capability, but focus is an issue. I found that if you keep the instant auto off, then it works...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 12th, 2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
Oh yeah, I see those sachtler carbon fiber...

Oh yeah, I see those sachtler carbon fiber jobbies all the time... It's interesting to me coming from an independant producer background in a very small media market, how different TV production is....
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 11th, 2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
Oh yeah, I've had alot of the newsguys comment...

Oh yeah,
I've had alot of the newsguys comment on how "nice" my camera looked. One was floored that I have 3 of them. Like its shocking to have 3 cameras. I thought everybody had at least 3. Maybe...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 10th, 2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
considering I just said "sure yep uhh huh", and...

considering I just said "sure yep uhh huh", and went about my business, I watched both newscasts on air (I don't edit the stuf) and dumbed down to 4:3 SD, there was no diference, it was just the...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 10th, 2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
Yep, that's just the response I had. Plus mine...

Yep, that's just the response I had. Plus mine shoots HD :) oh and I own it... oops, forgot about that one... :)
Bill
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media May 10th, 2009, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,419
Posted By Bill Grant
insults from a local news guy...

So,
I shot a new story last week on the Chrysler bankruptsy with MY CAMERA I might add, and saw another station's camera man there with the station's 10 yr old DVCAM whatever. So he says, "It must...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders May 7th, 2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,641
Posted By Bill Grant
"Thank you Stuart Graham for the presets is nice...

"Thank you Stuart Graham for the presets is nice that tried accesar to firstly page of the custom preset and even not and been possible gain access"
from google
Bill
Forum: Private Classifieds May 2nd, 2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,310,062
Posted By Bill Grant
JTL Everlight 500 Kit

I am selling my JTL everlight kit. Comes with 3 Everlight 500 watt lights. 3 stands, power cables, 2 extra bulbs (24.95 a piece) and carrying case. Does not come with full softboxes, but I have...
Forum: Private Classifieds May 1st, 2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,310,062
Posted By Bill Grant
Michael, What's the frequency range on these? I...

Michael,
What's the frequency range on these? I have a Sennhesier G2... how would these interact. or should I stick with Sennheiser. My G2 is "A" channel is the 500s. I need two more, so this would...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 28th, 2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By Bill Grant
These are some of the various reasons I don't use...

These are some of the various reasons I don't use second shooters. I'm neither TV or film school trained, so maybe that's the problem. But, I would never trust a critical shot to ANYONE! I would...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 26th, 2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,293
Posted By Bill Grant
Denny, Let me share with you a few things that...

Denny,
Let me share with you a few things that have helped to reduce my stress. At this point , I don't get stressed hardly at all on wedding days. Here are the things that have changed.

#1 I...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders April 25th, 2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,620
Posted By Bill Grant
I would also like to add that I use 1/30 shutter...

I would also like to add that I use 1/30 shutter in almost every reception and some dimly lit ceremonies. But, I'm no "expert" or whatever, so I value content over anything else. I try to maintain...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders April 11th, 2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,620
Posted By Bill Grant
Don, I have found that PFVision is THE BEST low...

Don,
I have found that PFVision is THE BEST low light preset with the proper custom white balance it gives a comperable image in low light to the VX2100... I highly recommend it.
Bill
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