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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 30th, 2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,068
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Any miniDV cleaning cassette will be fine. I'm...

Any miniDV cleaning cassette will be fine. I'm sure Canon doesn't actually manufacture theirs; it's probably a Panasonic. I've never heard of a "bad" brand. Just make sure to follow the...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 30th, 2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,541
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Fletcher Chicago (http://www.fletch.com/) might...

Fletcher Chicago (http://www.fletch.com/) might provide you with some good benchmarks. Of course people will be the most costly equipment you'll rent. Rule of thumb: if it eats and poops it's...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 30th, 2005, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,450
Posted By Ken Tanaka
No apology needed. We have quite a growing...

No apology needed. We have quite a growing inventory of sections with -creative- names. It can be hard to determine where to park.
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 30th, 2005, 12:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,450
Posted By Ken Tanaka
It's such a common subject that we have an entire...

It's such a common subject that we have an entire section of the forum devoted to it, and to kindred topics. I've moved your post here for better topical exposure.
Forum: Still Crazy March 29th, 2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,729
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Scanning backs have been around for a while. ...

Scanning backs have been around for a while. Their most common application is to shoot flat art work for high-detail reproduction. Their drawback, aside from cost, is their relatively slow speed. ...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 29th, 2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 150,266
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Use the standard NTSC 29.97 fps rate for capture....

Use the standard NTSC 29.97 fps rate for capture. The GL-1 simulates progressive scan but produces standard frame rates. Nothing special for audio, either.

Filters are specific problem-solving...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 29th, 2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,913
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Good for you, Jeremy! It looks like your bet has...

Good for you, Jeremy! It looks like your bet has paid-off, at least so far!
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 29th, 2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,541
Posted By Ken Tanaka
<<<-- Originally posted by Cleveland Brown : Ken,...

<<<-- Originally posted by Cleveland Brown : Ken,
Just to get clarification, how much of your project do you have to already have accomplished before you can even beging to think about talking to...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 28th, 2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,977
Posted By Ken Tanaka
What platform? (Mac / Windows) What O/S? ...

What platform? (Mac / Windows)
What O/S?
What capture software?
Has it ever worked in the past?
If so, what changed since then?
Forum: Read About It March 26th, 2005, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,027
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Each of the books on your list is a winner and...

Each of the books on your list is a winner and worth the money. There are several others, as discussed in many threads here.
Forum: Open DV Discussion March 25th, 2005, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,910
Posted By Ken Tanaka
That's actually a good question, Grazie. I...

That's actually a good question, Grazie.

I have most of mine in a Kata "wallet" that stores perhaps 6-8. It's not really a good solution since the wallet is simply a nylon accordion.

I have...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 24th, 2005, 12:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,541
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Remarks not specific to raising funds for...

Remarks not specific to raising funds for filmmaking:

$25,000 doesn't sound like a credible sum...far too small. If you asked me for that amount I'd assume (a) you're an embezzler, or (b) you've...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 22nd, 2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 150,266
Posted By Ken Tanaka
These cameras only have about 5 stops of...

These cameras only have about 5 stops of latitude. So eliminating every bright highlight will be a challenge, even if you light your scenes.

Don't obsess about the GL1's Zebra display. I believe...
Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery March 22nd, 2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,416
Posted By Ken Tanaka
<<<-- Originally posted by Joshua Starnes : ...

<<<-- Originally posted by Joshua Starnes : That's awefully cynical, don't you think? -->>>

Actually, no. It's merely an observation. In the 28 years since the first Star Wars film was...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 20th, 2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 137,156
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Poor fit and short life-spans are the most common...

Poor fit and short life-spans are the most common complaints concerning cheap batteries. I don't recall damage being reported. If you shoot anything professionally, or even do critical amateur...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 20th, 2005, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,546
Posted By Ken Tanaka
For starters, having an NTSC television to...

For starters, having an NTSC television to display your footage.

Many folks consider the PAL versions of cameras to be better than NTSC for a variety of technical reasons, such as the slightly...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 20th, 2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,913
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Jeremy, The best, most reliable course of...

Jeremy,
The best, most reliable course of action is to send the camera to Canon service. Many, many folks pose similar scenarios here; my camera's broken, I don't want to / can't afford to send the...
Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery March 19th, 2005, 11:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,416
Posted By Ken Tanaka
A well-written, well-acted, well-filmed, and...

A well-written, well-acted, well-filmed, and well-edited story that connects with its viewers is, in itself, already a sufficiently immersive experience.

But I suspect that it's hard for George...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 19th, 2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 137,156
Posted By Ken Tanaka
The battery's a goner. Don't waste time trying...

The battery's a goner. Don't waste time trying to revive it. Batteries can die early deaths for a number of reasons. Your observations suggest that this one might have suffered a hard bash,...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 19th, 2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,913
Posted By Ken Tanaka
You've answered your own question. What advice...

You've answered your own question. What advice could anyone possibly offer?
Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery March 18th, 2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,416
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Fellas...let's keep cool. It's just a...

Fellas...let's keep cool. It's just a movie...and you're in the News area! <g> Go to the Production area to debate "storytelling".
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 15th, 2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By Ken Tanaka
I suspect that it's time to have the camera...

I suspect that it's time to have the camera cleaned and adjusted by Canon Service, Marco.
Forum: All Things Audio March 15th, 2005, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,171
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Moderator's Note: Good suggestion, Fred. Much...

Moderator's Note: Good suggestion, Fred. Much better topical exposure here.
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 12th, 2005, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By Ken Tanaka
Two guesses based on brief description, neither...

Two guesses based on brief description, neither of which has to do with interlacing or dvd transfer.

1. Your camera movements were too fast and erratic, or

2. You were using Av mode (or 'P' or...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders March 9th, 2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,777
Posted By Ken Tanaka
You need to send the camera to Canon service. It...

You need to send the camera to Canon service. It has nothing to do with your tapes. Nobody here can help, nor is this a problem you will be able to repair for yourself. The tape transport needs to...
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