Forum: Canon XF Series 4K and HD Camcorders
September 9th, 2011, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,077
Re: Still Confused... XMF files to computer?
Raid array is your best bet. I use a pair of 8tb Promise raids that I think are raid 5 configured. Each raid has four 2TB drives. The setup monitors the drives and let's you know if one is failing....
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Forum: Photon Management
September 9th, 2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,623
Re: Lighting someone with a dark complexion
Hi Charles!
Wasn't able to see the video but the thumbnail (if representative of the video look) gave me an idea of what you mean.
The Comer light you mention is an on-camera. I don't think...
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Forum: Helping Hands
September 9th, 2011, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 335
Views: 171,904
Re: Need Freelance Shooters/Editors New Orleans
Everyone...Tom and his crew are great to work with. Done several shoots with them here in Phx and when i happened to be travelling through NOLA. They are very professional but relaxed and fun. If I...
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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
September 9th, 2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,823
Re: Which VideoCam comp to 5Dmk2 video?
I use the 7D with my XF 300 all the time and a friend who I shoot with a lot uses the 5D. No problems matching them though you will need to adjust settings in both cameras to get it right. I like the...
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Forum: Canon XF Series 4K and HD Camcorders
September 8th, 2011, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,077
Re: Still Confused... XMF files to computer?
No problem Tom! Since I recommended the camera so strongly, i wanted to make sure you have an all around great experience with it. And thanks for the reminder Doug, not sure I stressed that point.
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Forum: Micro / POV Camera Systems
September 8th, 2011, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,959
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
September 8th, 2011, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,073
Re: Which zoom lens to get with a budget of 1k?
There is the seemingly forgotten Canon 70-200 f4 L which I have and love. It is under $700 without IS and around $1100 with.
Major benefit is the light weight and of course the price. The con is...
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Forum: All Things Audio
September 8th, 2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,805
Re: Rode NTG-3 versus Sanken CS 1E
Can't speak for the Sanken other than as a brand they make outstanding mics. I've used several other Sankens back in my recording engineer days and own a COS 11 lav that is awesome.
I do own the...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 7th, 2011, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,830
Re: Blackbird vs Glidecam HD4000
The included guide works very well. I also read a bunch of Steadicam info (thanks Charles Papert!) and all together got mine dialed in nicely. Flew it tonight on a shoot and worked great!
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Forum: Micro / POV Camera Systems
September 7th, 2011, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,959
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 6th, 2011, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,242
Re: Shutter Speed/180˚ rule
As mentioned, 180 deg shutter is a different term than 180 deg rule. The shutter controls light and motion blur. And shutter speed is absolutely critical on DSLRs. If you use it like you're shooting...
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Forum: Canon XF Series 4K and HD Camcorders
September 6th, 2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,077
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Forum: All Things Audio
September 6th, 2011, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,276
Re: Options for best on board audio?
The xf audio section is good but if you're recording music, I'd also recommend a preamplifier. I have a Sound Devices MM1 (mono) and it really raises the bar when I plug my studio mics or shotguns...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 5th, 2011, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,242
Re: Shutter Speed/180˚ rule
Kind of a two part question and ill touch both since i use a 7D and XF300...
My disclaimer is i normally dont go for the film look with the 300.
The 300 gets a 180 shutter for me in two...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 4th, 2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,830
Re: Blackbird vs Glidecam HD4000
The 7D/11-16 works well on the BB as long as you dont have the battery grip.
The 16-35 is a much heavier lens but is manageable on the BB. My buddy flies a 5D/16-35 on a Pilot and it's perfect. It...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
September 1st, 2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,805
Re: What are we migrating to?
I own Premier (through the Production Premium package) but still havent made the switch from FCP. I will eventually but FCP still works great and I'm super fast in it.
Premier is the logical step...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 1st, 2011, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,099
Re: Flycam 6000 or Glidecam HD4000
I use a 4000hd with vest and arm for my xf300 (similar size and weight) and it works great. Took a few hours of tweaking and balancing but since I used a QR plate it's very quick to get going now.
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Forum: Under Water, Over Land
September 1st, 2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,798
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 1st, 2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,830
Re: Blackbird vs Glidecam HD4000
I own both. You're on track with your research. The BB is a good tool for DSLRs. Very quick to grab and go (once setup!) I find stripping the dslr down to it's lightest helps.
The GC is heavier...
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Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition
August 28th, 2011, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,451
Re: 1st Prosumer Camera: XH-G1, FS100, or EX1?
I think you'd be rather shocked at how the XF performs in low light. It's virtually identical to the ex1r ... even with the difference in sensor size. Canons done something really right with the 300....
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Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition
August 28th, 2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,451
Re: 1st Prosumer Camera: XH-G1, FS100, or EX1?
I only saw the XF300 briefly mentioned so I'll put my opinion out there. When i was doing research came across a few side by sides with the ex1r that helped me make my choice. Shooting the same...
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Forum: Show Your Work
August 28th, 2011, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,538
Re: Music Video Shot with the 7D and EX1
Nicely done!
Have to chuckle, I finished a music vid Friday and the opening sequence is almost identical! Car drives up, door opens feet hit the ground, feet walk. Only in mine it's an '80's rocker...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 27th, 2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,593
Re: Compact HD Camera w/ Big Punch!
For pro use, quality of the image and reliable media aren't what I'd consider "goodies" :)
Not saying the XA10 isn't also a great choice cause clearly it produces fantastic images. Just that for...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 27th, 2011, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,593
Re: Compact HD Camera w/ Big Punch!
So Les...are you a Panny guy? Ha ha! The hmc40 is a better choice! I keep forgetting about the 40. I've used one for b-roll many times and it works great. it does only have the single sdhc card and...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 27th, 2011, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,593
Re: Compact HD Camera w/ Big Punch!
The HMC 150, while priced very nicely right now, is much larger than what the OP requested. Also in terms of quality it's severely outgunned by all the other pro cameras mentioned and even some of...
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