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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders August 22nd, 2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,478
Posted By Taky Cheung
I attached an image from photoshop after resizing...

I attached an image from photoshop after resizing both image to 720x480 with 1:1.2 pixel aspect ratio. Noticed the titlebar say "Scaled" because of the 1:1.2 PAR that regular JPEG file won't be able...
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions August 21st, 2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,976
Posted By Taky Cheung
If you have a open 5.25" drive bay and a spare...

If you have a open 5.25" drive bay and a spare internal SATA connection, go with this kind of trayless removable drive system. It gives you virtually unlimited storage.

Trayless Removable...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders August 21st, 2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,478
Posted By Taky Cheung
I would also say... ditch GL2 and get HV30. Even...

I would also say... ditch GL2 and get HV30. Even you only export DVD or SD video, shooting in HD then down convert, I still have much pleasing result from HV30 than GL2.

Here's 2 shots from the...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 20th, 2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,351
Posted By Taky Cheung
Colin, Thank you so much for your insight....

Colin,

Thank you so much for your insight. I'm just glad there're so many knowledagable people here. I will kick away my bad AUTO mode habit start practicing using Tv mode you suggest.

Taky
Forum: DVD Authoring August 20th, 2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,387
Posted By Taky Cheung
I was skeptical about it first. The first vendor...

I was skeptical about it first. The first vendor I tried their ink was really bad and color was very inaccurate. Also, the printer always report unrecognized ink cartridges.

also, make sure you...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 20th, 2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,351
Posted By Taky Cheung
Oh it's not just you. I have such problem too....

Oh it's not just you. I have such problem too. Once time I did a wedding in a bright sunny day. The footage got very noisy.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 20th, 2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,380
Posted By Taky Cheung
I always shoot with 2 cameras. I just found out...

I always shoot with 2 cameras. I just found out it's less stressful. Don't have to worry about missing scenes during tape changing. It makes editing a whole lot easier.

I have the second cam...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 20th, 2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,351
Posted By Taky Cheung
I always follow the ND flashing icon with the...

I always follow the ND flashing icon with the XH-A1. I'm not sure if it's my camera, if I have ND filter on, in bright day light, there're more visible noise. What should i do? Should I try resetting...
Forum: DVD Authoring August 20th, 2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,387
Posted By Taky Cheung
I have been using those Continous Ink system...

I have been using those Continous Ink system (CIS) for 2 years now. It saves me lots of money in buying expensive ink. You have to do a little DIY to install the CIS but after that, you can print all...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News August 19th, 2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,499
Posted By Taky Cheung
I bought a Syvania BluRay player from amazon fr...

I bought a Syvania BluRay player from amazon fr $150. It works very well.

BD burner prices also down to $150. Check out the LG burner from newegg.com

HD Blank media now down to about $5 a...
Forum: Distribution Center August 19th, 2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,270
Posted By Taky Cheung
I stop buying ink cartridges from Epson. They are...

I stop buying ink cartridges from Epson. They are just way too expensive. I am now using these CISS system for continous ink supply kit. They works very well. I bought from this company.

Super...
Forum: Blu-Ray Authoring August 19th, 2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,988
Posted By Taky Cheung
It depends on the bluray burner you are buying or...

It depends on the bluray burner you are buying or you have. But it's very safe to say all BluRay burners can burn regular DVDs.
Forum: Digital Video Industry News August 17th, 2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,499
Posted By Taky Cheung
I tried the first version and returned it. ...

I tried the first version and returned it.

Does anybody know the TV-2 will play DVD .iso or video_TS folder with DVD navigation structure. It will be sweeter to play blu-ray in file folder or...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders August 14th, 2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,578
Posted By Taky Cheung
I noticed the same issue with my XH-A1 and...

I noticed the same issue with my XH-A1 and XH-A1s. Both have visible noise at 0db. I'm going to try set the gain range from -3, 0 +3 to see if -3 will be helpful. That also means I have to use light...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 14th, 2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,910
Posted By Taky Cheung
I always shoot with 2 cameras. Single cam is...

I always shoot with 2 cameras. Single cam is really risky as you can't ask for second take. 2 cameras save lifes dealing with, bad audio, tape dropouts, scene missing during changing tape,...
Forum: Photon Management August 14th, 2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 34,491
Posted By Taky Cheung
Sherri, yes you will find the light very useful...

Sherri, yes you will find the light very useful and flexible. It works especially well for weddings. The dimmer helps a lot too. That 4500K color temperature adds a nice touch to the skin tone too.
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions August 13th, 2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,921
Posted By Taky Cheung
I bought my first video editing card Pinnacle...

I bought my first video editing card Pinnacle DV500 from Videoguys back in year 1999. I have talked to Gary on the phone with questions about the product. He was very professional. I'm sure you will...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 12th, 2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,258
Posted By Taky Cheung
I use Premiere and AME MPEG-2 export is just...

I use Premiere and AME MPEG-2 export is just pathethic. I ditched it by exporting to Matrox HD AVI codec (btw, their HD codec is free to download and use), then I use Procoder 3 to downsize to MPEG-2...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 12th, 2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,910
Posted By Taky Cheung
The first year when I start doing this business,...

The first year when I start doing this business, I only use one camera. Then I realize having a second camera unmanned on tripod, it saves a lot of time during editing. When times I need to change...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 11th, 2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,173
Posted By Taky Cheung
I posted on my web site $100 per copy of BluRay....

I posted on my web site $100 per copy of BluRay. however, the secret price is actually $50.

I charged a flat rate of $400 if the customer provides a harddrive to have all the edited .mpeg-2 files.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 10th, 2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,583
Posted By Taky Cheung
I think it works for me because this is for my...

I think it works for me because this is for my B-roll cam that it is left at wide and un-manned all the time. Pretty much no panning or much movement too. But that's just for me. =D
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders August 10th, 2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,583
Posted By Taky Cheung
I used to turn off OIS when on tripod. Then I...

I used to turn off OIS when on tripod. Then I found out anybody walk near by the camera, the shakes recorded to the video. Now I keep them on.
Forum: Adobe Creative Suite August 10th, 2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,537
Posted By Taky Cheung
You should change your workflow a bit. Encode all...

You should change your workflow a bit. Encode all DVD compliant files before importing to Encore. Encore is a very buggy program. It always give you error without any further information. I encode in...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 10th, 2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By Taky Cheung
I think the bride's family did help her with many...

I think the bride's family did help her with many things. Her mom was there but she doesn't speak any English. I don't mind helping with being the MC as I have done that before for my friend's...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 9th, 2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By Taky Cheung
I don't know yet at this point if it affects my...

I don't know yet at this point if it affects my production since I haven't captured the video yet. I'm sure the video will not be as great as the audio was bad the entire night. But that's really out...
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