Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
June 2nd, 2008, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Update
There have been many posts here regarding event filming and settings. I just filmed our largest dance company (450 students) at the Gulf Coast Colesium in what I would call diverse stage lighting....
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
May 21st, 2008, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,770
Transitions
Dana,
I have to do this sometimes if I am stuck on a live event and neither camera has a good shot but I have to keep the audio running. I use the directional blur dissolve from Nattress Big Box....
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
May 18th, 2008, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,671
key
David,
Yes, Open apple same as command
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
May 17th, 2008, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,671
Toggles vs Cuts
Joseph,
No. Unless you press the open apple key while pressing your angle number it will not make a cut. What you are doing is toggling between clips so whichever angle you pressed last before...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
May 16th, 2008, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,671
Keyboard Commands
Dana,
It sounds like you are toggling and not cutting. Make sure you are presing Open-Apple and 1 (or whichever angle you want to choose) in order to make a cut. If you made a cut you did not like...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
May 14th, 2008, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Lighting
Bill,
You would "think" that would be logical. But at two of the local theatres they pride themselves on using "theatrical lighting". Which to them means only barely being able to make out faces....
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
May 14th, 2008, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Duh
Bill - Thank you for reminding me. Can't believe I did not think of it. But what would you do in a setting such as a dance recital where fast motion would create motion blur?
Dez - I was in exp...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
May 13th, 2008, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Gain Switch
I understand the gain switch. Like I said I had mine set to 0, 3, 6. But when the speaker moved, +6 was not enough. It just scares me that I could be left without a shot. Coming from a Panasonic...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
May 13th, 2008, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
I Got Stuck!
Recently I was filming a band concert on a decently lit stage. I was using the REALITY preset with my gain set to 0, +3, & +6. Everything was going well and I was able to adjust for lower light...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
May 11th, 2008, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,101
Frame Rate
Steve,
The frame rate you chose also has an effect on this. At 24f it takes much longer for the camera to auto focus than at 60i. I have no idea why, but when I film marching band events, I make...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
April 23rd, 2008, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,413
Repair
Deke,
I sent it out UPS last Friday. Was received by Canon on Monday and I got it back today! I was amazed. They say 5-7 business days, but mine was pretty much a same day turnaround. My camera is...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
April 23rd, 2008, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,413
Canon Repair
Deke,
Just sent my A-1 to Canon because the firewire port was not communicating with my computer. When it came back it turns out they replaced the port and the drums on the camera. I too was...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
April 8th, 2008, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,304
Ditto
Scott,
Just got off the phone with Canon for the same reason. Their response is the blinking HDV/Dv In signal means the camera is trying to communicate with the Computer but it can not. After...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
April 8th, 2008, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,253
Not much change
Chris,
Well to answer your question, all of the above.
I do not have the 4 to 4 pin firewire cable so I will have to wait until Friday to test that theory
Yes the panny's can ingest the Canon...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
April 7th, 2008, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,253
Thanks!
Chris,
Thanks for putting so much time into this. My goal was to not have to ingest but to record straight to the macbook pro as I am constantly filming for the next two weeks. If I can't get the...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
April 7th, 2008, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,253
Reply
Jim,
Thanks for the response. When I was on the phone with Canon tech support the GRaid was not plugged in. Though after reading through the forums I should have restarted everything after I...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
April 7th, 2008, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,253
On location and need capture help!
Scenario:
Shooting State Band Festival with Canon XH-A1 and HV-20.
Filming both in DV mode and capturing onto macbook pro 2.4.
Capturing onto G-Raid Mini FW800.
(One camera running through...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
April 5th, 2008, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,782
Change Sequence Settings
Mazi,
Not sure if this is what you are looking for but this might help:
1) Right (control) click on sequence
2) Select settings
3) Click load sequence preset button on bottom left corner
4)...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
April 4th, 2008, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 377
Views: 520,579
Reality Preset
Kees,
Just wanted to let you know that I got a chance to use your "reality" preset today. I was filming a concert band festival and a stage with very uneven lighting. The preset seemed to be much...
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
March 29th, 2008, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,165
Adapter
Julian,
Just called B&H Photo and they have it in stock.
Here is the link
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5596-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3367_1_4_20_to_3_8_Adapter.html
Jon Schwartz
edit:...
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
March 28th, 2008, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,165
Monopod Suggestion
Julian,
Yes it is possible. I have a 560 Monopod and just took the head off, added a 1/4-3/8 adapter and then attached the 503 head. Works great!
Jon Schwartz
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 17th, 2008, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,857
Serious
Patrick,
Yes, We set it up in the back and drape it with a black cloth. I have finished ceremonies and the wedding coordinator comment that she did not even realize it was there.
Jonathan...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 17th, 2008, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,493
Format
John,
What format do you want to capture in? if you want HDV then turn downconvert off and go to Easy Setup in FCS2 and select HDV Firewire Basic. If you want anamorphic (which is what you will...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 17th, 2008, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,857
Portable Balcony
Ram,
Here is my solution for not having a balcony
8 ft ladder
High hat tripod mount screwed to a small piece of wood and then bungee cord to the top of the ladder. (BH carries the high hat for...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
March 9th, 2008, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 377
Views: 520,579
Please Post
Steven,
Any chance of posting your modified panalook preset?
Jonathan Schwartz
CA Video Productions
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