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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 8th, 2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Very minimal lighting actually - two 400w Lowell...

Very minimal lighting actually - two 400w Lowell Omnis and a 150w Pro Light.

The Omnis were the key light and background light, and the Pro Light was the back light. The key light though was...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 7th, 2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,304
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Descent DoF in right conditions. Rack focus is...

Descent DoF in right conditions. Rack focus is not easy IMHO since you're using a "dial" instead of a focus ring. Great little camera though.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 7th, 2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,441
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I use an HV20 as my "deck" for the A1 for...

I use an HV20 as my "deck" for the A1 for anything shot in HDV 24F. For only $1000 it's pretty cheap and you can shoot some really nice B camera stuff with it too. :)

But preferably I'd go...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders July 2nd, 2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,131
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Nice work. Curious, how'd you mount the camera? ...

Nice work. Curious, how'd you mount the camera? Looked pretty steady. Thanks.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 2nd, 2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,208
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Watched your film. Overall pretty well done,...

Watched your film. Overall pretty well done, especially for one of these kind of events. I've entered roughly 5 or 6 of these type contest myself over the years - some 24 hour events, other 7 day...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 29th, 2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,527
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I've used this one with good success... ...

I've used this one with good success...
http://www.cinetactics.com/Categories.bok?category=Screen%20Hoodie%20Family

And I also have a Hoodman with the magnifying glass that works well.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 27th, 2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,450
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Nice stuff. I'm considering a Merlin for an...

Nice stuff. I'm considering a Merlin for an upcoming shoot. Thanks for posting. BTW, was that 24f originated footage?

Thanks,
Blake
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 26th, 2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Brendan - yes, that grad is a Cokin tobacco grad...

Brendan - yes, that grad is a Cokin tobacco grad filter. Just an inexpensive twist on lens hood with space for two, maybe three slide in filters (hood rotates too if needed). They're actually...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 24th, 2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I'm preparing to shoot a new project in July so...

I'm preparing to shoot a new project in July so we did the test for that. Happy to share the results. Hope it helps.

I've been looking at several adapters and really found this one to be the...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 22nd, 2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,678
Posted By Blake Calhoun
A1 + Letus35 FE Test Footage/Notes

Just got a Letus35 FE adapter and shot some test footage with my XH-A1.

First impressions are very good. Letus gives great shallow DOF, but not so much that it's hard to work with (or looks...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 12th, 2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,944
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I noticed mine does the same thing on occasion,...

I noticed mine does the same thing on occasion, but not all the time. I have a UV filter on the front and just slightly tap or shake and it closes fine.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 9th, 2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,987
Posted By Blake Calhoun
But do you render back to HDV?

Do you guys lay back to HDV tape? I have not done that (yet).

I've either downconverted and gone to DVCAM (or SD mini DV) or Beta SP for a client copy and/or my SD master, or typically I create...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 9th, 2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Really depends on what you're doing with the...

Really depends on what you're doing with the footage. If you're shooting a quick interview for a corporate client, etc. and do not want to do a lot of color correction work then use a preset you...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 9th, 2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,826
Posted By Blake Calhoun
See this link for discussion: ...

See this link for discussion:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=80777&highlight=sony+eyecup

A lot of folks including myself use an eyecup from Sony and it works great. Only $30 bucks.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 8th, 2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 40,844
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Ian, I haven't messed with that much myself. ...

Ian, I haven't messed with that much myself. Pretty much been shooting with the Image Effect on OFF. The Neutral setting looks descent to my eye though (haven't tested it however).

But, yes, if...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 8th, 2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,838
Posted By Blake Calhoun
John, I just watched the clip. To my eye there...

John, I just watched the clip. To my eye there were really no significant pans in there?

Have you watched Steve Dempsey's baseball video yet? It's a large download but worth it to see the 24p...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 8th, 2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,876
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Steve, looks to me he just added a vignette in...

Steve, looks to me he just added a vignette in post for a more dramatic effect (although it would probably look better with a more feathered edge). If not, then somethings up...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 8th, 2007, 08:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 40,844
Posted By Blake Calhoun
1/48 is the ideal shutter speed you want to use...

1/48 is the ideal shutter speed you want to use when shooting 24p. It is equivalent to a 180 degree shutter on a film camera. If you don't lock it and it goes up or down you can get different...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 7th, 2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,995
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I've used it with no real problems except that...

I've used it with no real problems except that when I tell it to capture Quicktime it does on the first clip and then all the subsequent clips are AVI files. Other than that, it's worked fine for me...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders June 7th, 2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 40,844
Posted By Blake Calhoun
That response from Canon seems like it's...

That response from Canon seems like it's referring to 24p and not the "Cinemode" setting?

Someone earlier mentioned shooting flat, and to me that's what this mode does and is good for. Also, I...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,683
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Excellent. Thanks for the info and posting the...

Excellent. Thanks for the info and posting the footage!
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 6th, 2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,926
Posted By Blake Calhoun
I've found using the camera the easiest for me...

I've found using the camera the easiest for me with very good results to both DV tape (via firewire) and Beta SP letterboxed (via component).

Biggest advantage IMHO is it's realtime.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 6th, 2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,683
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Steve, was the WMV you uploaded 23.98? I was...

Steve, was the WMV you uploaded 23.98? I was trying to see if you're adding pulldown for the copy you're showing at the event, i.e. on a DVD or tape? Or is it staying 23.98 all the way through? ...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,178
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Dana, did Varizoom send you the updated...

Dana, did Varizoom send you the updated gimble/rig? And if so, how's it work? Thanks.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders June 6th, 2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,683
Posted By Blake Calhoun
Nice job. Reminds me of really clean 16mm. Did...

Nice job. Reminds me of really clean 16mm. Did you use your VividRGB setting? Doesn't look that saturated to me. I like the skin tones. Very natural. Also, was that running at 23.98? I've...
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