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Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 20th, 2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,764
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Ciao, Stefano, It's very simple. You just...

Ciao, Stefano,

It's very simple. You just turn downconvert on in the camera, and chose the setting you want. "Squeeze" will preserve the 16:9 anamorphic video, which is usually the best, unless...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 18th, 2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,657
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I was really excited about it, but less so after...

I was really excited about it, but less so after the announcement. I'm worried about the ergonomics issue of controlling it well hand held. It looks like you will have to use it with rods, which is a...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 18th, 2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,755
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
You can use either the built in internal mic, or...

You can use either the built in internal mic, or an external XLR mic in all shooting formats. You just can't use both at the same time (for example, you can't use the internal on channel 1, and XLR...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 17th, 2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,822
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Tom Hardwick swears by a Bolex Aspheron that he...

Tom Hardwick swears by a Bolex Aspheron that he uses on his Z1. Here's a link to some test photos:

Tom's Photo Album (http://www.fortvir.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1031&g2_page=7)

Here's a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 13th, 2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I'm concerned about the form factor for handheld...

I'm concerned about the form factor for handheld use, and if it will have auto focus. These are important considerations for running around at an event.

Also, record times for long events.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 13th, 2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,778
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Hey Tom, Point taken, but maybe they would...

Hey Tom,

Point taken, but maybe they would be even MORE amazed at the emotion created by a real story-driven montage supported by well thought out and executed shots. That's more Hollywood than a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 13th, 2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,778
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
As they say in film school here (not that I...

As they say in film school here (not that I went!):

"If you can't solve, dissolve."

I love the look you are going for (and achieving). The titling is great. I see what you mean about struggling...
Forum: All Things Audio November 12th, 2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Are you sure you are doing it correctly? It...

Are you sure you are doing it correctly? It usually works very well.

You view the waveform and select a small portion (a second or so) that consists only of the noise you want to remove. Then you...
Forum: Taking Care of Business November 12th, 2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,797
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
This sounds like a horror story to me. Run, don't...

This sounds like a horror story to me. Run, don't walk, to refund his deposit and get him out of your life.

You are obviously uncomfortable. Why try to keep this client? There are always others.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media November 12th, 2008, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,164
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
How bout these ones? freesound :: the...

How bout these ones?

freesound :: the freesound project (http://www.freesound.org/download/35214/35214_Abyssmal_throatslashadd.wav)

freesound :: the freesound project...
Forum: Taking Care of Business November 11th, 2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,287
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Macfuse works great to allow read/write access to...

Macfuse works great to allow read/write access to NTFS drives, but you should know that you can already read and copy files from an NTFS drive with a Mac. You just can't write to NTFS.

With...
Forum: Show Your Work November 11th, 2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,208
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I didn't realize you only shot it. In that case,...

I didn't realize you only shot it. In that case, great job!
Forum: The Long Black Line November 10th, 2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,705
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I find it weird that your tape shows a start at...

I find it weird that your tape shows a start at 14 hours. Is this a reused tape? Or are you shooting DVCAM instead of DV, and you chose a starting timecode for your tape?

Timecode on the camera...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 10th, 2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Get rid of the mouse and try a Wacom graphics...

Get rid of the mouse and try a Wacom graphics pen. I was getting similar pains in my hand and arm, and that took care of it.

I have the Wacom Graphire 4.

Graphire4 4x5 - Overview...
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 10th, 2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I 've had no problem capturing HDV and DV to both...

I 've had no problem capturing HDV and DV to both external SATA drives, and USB drives with my camera hooked up to the firewire 400 port. I haven't tried the firewire 800.
Forum: Show Your Work November 10th, 2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,208
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Hi Ram, Nice idea and well shot. I just...

Hi Ram,

Nice idea and well shot. I just found it slow. Would make a great 30 spot. Like the shot "she sent me the card" is completely unnecessary.

The opening shots cuts away just as the two...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 9th, 2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,901
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Except through the component out, which is...

Except through the component out, which is uncompressed. Good luck finding a portable method of capturing it, though. Even to an intermediate, like DVCPRO HD.

You might try a test. Hook up a Z1 to...
Forum: DV Info Net Announcements November 7th, 2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,765
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
I've been following threads by clicking on the...

I've been following threads by clicking on the "New Posts" link. I'm still not getting any notifications. I'm sure Chris will sort it out eventually.
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 7th, 2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Pete, is that with a Z1? It sounded wierd to me,...

Pete, is that with a Z1? It sounded wierd to me, so I tested with mine, and it doesn't do that. I can monitor on auto with both internal and external mics.

I use auto a lot with run and gun for...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 7th, 2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,861
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Thanks, Alec, great info. Funny how you think you...

Thanks, Alec, great info. Funny how you think you know your camera's options inside out, then someone comes along and says 'check this out.' There's always something to learn...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 7th, 2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,745
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Hey Josh, I enjoyed your highlights. Well...

Hey Josh,

I enjoyed your highlights. Well shot, nice compositions. I'm sure they are going to love it.

I would suggest maybe using more cutaways in between all the jump cuts, cause sometimes...
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions November 6th, 2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,117
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
No worries. Let us know how it goes.

No worries. Let us know how it goes.
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions November 6th, 2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,117
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Okay, deep breath. Here are a couple of...

Okay, deep breath. Here are a couple of suggestions:

If you want to try to convert your captured files again, try downloading the Avid codecs at the bottom of this page:
...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 6th, 2008, 05:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,861
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
Yes, I understand that, which is why I said...

Yes, I understand that, which is why I said Spotlight probably reduces exposure under the normal auto level.

I guess I was moving beyond the theatrical setting, and wondering if the tip would be...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 November 5th, 2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,861
Posted By Vito DeFilippo
This is an interesting tip, so I tried it out. It...

This is an interesting tip, so I tried it out. It seems to do as you say, though I think I see a colour shift at the extremes. I almost thought it would make more sense to use the Back Light setting...
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