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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 1st, 2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,257
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for the comments guys. The truth...

Thanks for the comments guys.

The truth about web series or video on the web is NO ONE really knows how to monetize it yet. It's the Wild West out there right now. Even bigger shows like "Prom...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 28th, 2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,257
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Behind-the-Scenes w/A1 and Letus

My new web series "Pink" is getting quite a bit of press (It was shot on an XH-A1 using a Letus 35mm adaptor).

Check out this nice behind-the-scenes story on the series done by "Viral The Show":
...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders October 1st, 2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,025
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I never did find out. I own an HV20, but not a...

I never did find out. I own an HV20, but not a Firestore (yet). Been debating to buy one for a while now (mainly for my XH-A1). I'll post here when I do get one and test it...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 28th, 2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 30,491
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Buy a Firestore drive and skip the whole tape...

Buy a Firestore drive and skip the whole tape deck thing (for capture anyway). The Firestore is cheaper than a deck too.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 28th, 2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Sennheiser 416

Sennheiser 416
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 27th, 2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Hi Toneis, Steven is correct. "Pink" was...

Hi Toneis,

Steven is correct. "Pink" was shot with the Letus FE. The Extreme is brand new.

I appreciate the kind words about the project. Thanks for checking it out. It's definitely a...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 27th, 2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,851
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Hey Steven, Footage looks nice. I might be...

Hey Steven,

Footage looks nice. I might be trading my FE in for an Extreme. :) I think Quyen is going to offer that...

Only concern is the extra weight. I notice it's about twice as heavy...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 27th, 2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Hey Doug, Yes, we're shooting single camera....

Hey Doug,

Yes, we're shooting single camera. We did have an HV20 on set too, but mainly used it on some B camera stuff and underwater footage.

The opening title sequence was done using After...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 27th, 2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for watching the show Taj! Glad you liked...

Thanks for watching the show Taj! Glad you liked it. :)

Here's what I do for my YouTube compression...

1. I export a Standard Def QT file from my Avid HD 1080p sequence using a simple NTSC DV...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 26th, 2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,851
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it. :) ...

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it. :)

And yeah, I know what you're saying about the testing, etc. You mentioned not having seen much contrasty/sharp Letus footage, so I thought I'd direct...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods September 26th, 2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,851
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Doug, Check out my post here: ...

Doug,

Check out my post here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=104458
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 26th, 2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By Blake Calhoun
New Letus/XH-A1 Frame Grabs and Footage

Attached are more frame grabs from my show "Pink" using the A1 and Letus.

A new episode was released yesterday that really showcases this combination of tools. Great looking stuff I think.
...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 11th, 2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Hey Josh, you are correct! I'm working to...

Hey Josh, you are correct! I'm working to resolve the issue. On PCs the files play fine, but no counter, etc. But on older Macs, the audio doesn't work. On Intel Macs the audio is fine. But,...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 6th, 2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for checking out the show guys. Our...

Thanks for checking out the show guys. Our mission on this was/is to produce a web series that could just as easily be on HBO, Sci-Fi, or Showtime, etc. In other words, just because it's online...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders September 4th, 2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,485
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I own both cameras and in bright exterior...

I own both cameras and in bright exterior shooting situations you'll find the image quality very similar. However, side-by-side the A1 does look better. In low-light the HV20 does not do well IMHO....
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 4th, 2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for the comments. I hope folks enjoy the...

Thanks for the comments. I hope folks enjoy the show. Having the A1 made it affordable to produce and still give it a high-end look.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders September 4th, 2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 366,723
Posted By Blake Calhoun
New Web Series "PINK" Now Online (shot w/A1 and HV20)

The new web series "PINK" that I've mentioned in a few previous postings is now online and ready to watch...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders September 4th, 2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
New Web Series "PINK" Now Online (shot w/A1)

The new web series "PINK" that I've mentioned in a few previous postings is now online and ready to watch...

Easiest place to see it would be YouTube:
www.youtube.com/pinktheseries

Also can...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 26th, 2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,206
Posted By Blake Calhoun
One thing I haven't seen mentioned in this thread...

One thing I haven't seen mentioned in this thread is the advantage that shooting in progressive mode (24, 25, 30, etc.) means for VFX work. Much easier to work with progressive footage for most VFX...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 22nd, 2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Well, "Web TV" is a phrase we're using because...

Well, "Web TV" is a phrase we're using because when you say "Web Series" some folks don't seem to get it. Of course I guess some folks aren't sure about "Web TV" either. :) In the end you're...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 22nd, 2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks, but I assure you they are not out of...

Thanks, but I assure you they are not out of focus. Only thing you might be seeing is the JPEG compression of the frame grabs (and of course the Letus shallow DOF).
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 21st, 2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Thanks for the note! Lead is Natalie Raitano. ...

Thanks for the note! Lead is Natalie Raitano. She starred on the TV show "V.I.P" with Pamela Anderson.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 18th, 2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,319
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Web Series "PINK" Shot w/A1 and Letus

A couple months back I uploaded some test footage shot with my A1 and the Letus35 FE. We did this for a new show I was planning to produce and direct, and now that show has been shot and is in...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 19th, 2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
If it states 1 1/2 stops of light loss for the...

If it states 1 1/2 stops of light loss for the Letus then I guess it doesn't take into consideration the SLR lens too? My findings were with both attached to the camera.

As far as interlaced vs....
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 19th, 2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By Blake Calhoun
While the Letus FE setup is fairly light, I...

While the Letus FE setup is fairly light, I personally use a Cartoni C-20 head (100mm bowl) and carbon graphite legs for support. It's a very expensive tripod that I've had for several years for use...
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