Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
August 18th, 2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,136
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
August 13th, 2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,136
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Forum: Show Your Work
August 8th, 2009, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
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Forum: Show Your Work
August 8th, 2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,667
Overall, this was nicely done. The camera...
Overall, this was nicely done. The camera microphones did a decent job on the audio. When making a video of performers, the audio is usually more important than the video, IMO.
I like to use...
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Forum: Under Water, Over Land
July 29th, 2009, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
July 29th, 2009, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Update on the NAB rebate
Here is an update with additional information:
Originally I never heard anything on the rebate, so I called the phone number listed with the online rebate information. They told me the rebate was...
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Forum: Under Water, Over Land
July 28th, 2009, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
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Forum: Show Your Work
July 28th, 2009, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
July 27th, 2009, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 421
Views: 368,273
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Forum: Show Your Work
July 27th, 2009, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Jellyfish video with HV30
I just completed a short video of the jellyfish at the National
Aquarium in Baltimore. The aquarium is located at the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore; it is a very nice location for a two day trip....
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Forum: Avid Editing Family
July 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,928
It's been a couple of years since I edited in...
It's been a couple of years since I edited in Avid Xpress. This is a long shot, but I know there are many problems created if any window overlaps the video overlay window during playback, so there...
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
July 16th, 2009, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,203
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
July 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,203
Z5U sample video
I have posted a test video from my Z5U on Vimeo. It was shot with autofocus and autoexposure, but I did test the contrast setting (CNTRST ENHCR) which is supposed to preserve detail in shadows under...
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
July 14th, 2009, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Anyone having problems with Z5U NAB rebate?
I ordered my Z5U from B & H when the NAB rebate was in effect. I love the camcorder, but am very frustrated with SonyStyle. The NAB rebate was extremely limited in what you could order with it...
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
June 5th, 2009, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,483
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
June 1st, 2009, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,831
I have produced many indoor "live production"...
I have produced many indoor "live production" video's and I always set the exposure to the minus side. I have not used my Z5U yet, but have done it with a PDX10 and an HV30. This is a must with...
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Forum: DVD Authoring
May 29th, 2009, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Roller Trimmer
I use a Carl RT200 12" roller trimmer with great success. Easy to align, and you see exactly where you are cutting.
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
May 19th, 2009, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
LCD in Direct Sunlight
I've discovered something interesting. I was shooting outside in direct sunlight and had the LCD open. With the sunlight falling directly on the LCD, and at a certain angle, the sunlight seemed to...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 18th, 2009, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,039
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 16th, 2009, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,039
H4 works great.
I've hooked the H4 up to a board, it works really well. I've had instances where the unit looked like it was recording, but I got a corrupt file, so I always format the card before a critical...
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Forum: Distribution Center
May 14th, 2009, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,648
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 for DVD's
I also use Epson printers. I used an R300 for many years. I finally started getting banding in the blacks on DVD's; the head kept clogging. Epson ran a sale, so I recently purchased an Epson...
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Forum: Distribution Center
May 13th, 2009, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,899
I tried a sample CD-R from discmakers that has...
I tried a sample CD-R from discmakers that has HydroShield. It has less bleeding of the black ink, but the surface of the sample was not very uniform. It may have been because it was a sample. ...
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
May 13th, 2009, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
My Z5 viewfinder photo!
The viewfinder in these photo's looks much better than mine. I have attached a photo of mine with the brightness on high and the backlight on high. Hazy bright day.
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Forum: Distribution Center
May 11th, 2009, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,899
Water Resistant Printable DVD-R Media
I recently purchased Verbatim AquaAce media (#96552); it burns great and the glossy white printable surface looks great. However, the label on the package contains a fine print warning that states...
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Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000
May 8th, 2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 14,570
Homemade hood
I made a paper hood (flat black) and tried in on my Z5U. It fit perfectly and was 4 inches deep. It didn't help enough to make me want to purchase the Sony hood. The brightness of the LCD is the...
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