Preliminary testing result with FX1 HDV mode and Glidecam. at DVinfo.net

Kaku Ito · November 2nd, 2004, 09:14 AM

Gawd....beautiful....
Please wait until tomorrow for the footage.

Kevin Dooley · November 6th, 2004, 08:25 AM

Hey Kaku,

Did you ever get a chance to capture this footage?

Oh and by the way...thanks for posting all the footage...it's amazing.

Maheel Perera · November 7th, 2004, 04:20 AM

We are waiting to see your footage with the Glidecam. What was the model you used with the FX-1.

And thanks for all the trouble you have taken to help us evaulate this camera.

Kaku Ito · November 7th, 2004, 06:10 AM

I tested them in the house and the footage looked great, but I thought I have to shoot something better to share it here.

My glidecam is V8.

Zack Birlew · November 7th, 2004, 11:22 AM

Well, you know, the "posted" footage was so good that I vomitted! 0.0;;;

Now seriously dude, where's that footage? >=)

Kaku Ito · November 7th, 2004, 08:12 PM

I'm totally out of practice with my Glidecam.

I'm posting a footage with Glidecam V8/FX1 with no reharsal, so disregard any of my operation flaws for the sake of the equipment.

Footage

Donal Briard · November 8th, 2004, 05:32 AM

Do you realise that just because of the FX1, Kaku Ito and his mountain bike are now known around the world?

Kaku Ito · November 8th, 2004, 07:21 AM

Donal,

I think it just happens here and it is pretty much just nothing but hype of the highly anticipated product.

But to provide insights and adoption of this new technology (format) in already established editing envoironment, I have been in business long enough to have all of the necessary resources.

I would say, it happened because all of the members here encouraged me to contribute my findings. I wouldn't have done that otherwise.

I hope Sony and mountainbike companies realize the power of "positive" internet community.

Donal Briard · November 8th, 2004, 08:34 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Kaku Ito : Donal,

I think it just happens here and it is pretty much just nothing but hype of the highly anticipated product.

But to provide insights and adoption of this new technology (format) in already established editing envoironment, I have been in business long enough to have all of the necessary resources.

I would say, it happened because all of the members here encouraged me to contribute my findings. I wouldn't have done that otherwise.

I hope Sony and mountainbike companies realize the power of "positive" internet community. -->>>

I think you should sell advertising space on your bike ;-)

John Jay · November 8th, 2004, 03:14 PM

Kaku

Could you repeat your glidecam test 'move for move' down the stairs but this time have the camera in DV mode

The reason I ask is that the HDV footage looks very soft in all but the nearly stationary camera moments and I would like to see a direct comparison in DV mode

Domo Arigato

Kaku Ito · November 10th, 2004, 06:22 AM

John,

I might be able to do it this weekend, but things are hecktic because it is right before InterBEE.

John Jay · November 10th, 2004, 07:20 AM

Kaku

Sometime over the next few weeks will be fine and much appreciated

D.A.

Edmond Chan · December 16th, 2004, 02:23 AM

Dear Kaku Ito San,

I download all your image with your NTSC FX1 version,
and find out that your image is sharper than my PAL FX1/E version.

Can you kindly tell me what is your Picture setting...
Are you using the default setting PP1, PP2, PP3 etc...
OR you re-adjust all the setting AGAIN?

I try to use the PP1 setting (which say to be good for HDV)
and the image is kind of blur... compare to yours...

Once again, thanks for your post...
without your post, i don't think i will jump in so fast...

Edmond

Kaku Ito · December 16th, 2004, 05:37 AM

Edmond,

I pretty much used PP1 for the 60i shooting.

No special techniques beside, trying to be steady as possible, use good tripod. What software are you using to capture into the software?

And John, I haven't forgotten about testing Glidecam on DV!! Please wait for a little while more.

Davi Dortas · December 16th, 2004, 06:18 AM

So Kaku, what is you final impression of the FX1?

November 2nd, 2004, 09:14 AM	#1
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Preliminary testing result with FX1 HDV mode and Glidecam. Gawd....beautiful.... Please wait until tomorrow for the footage.

November 7th, 2004, 11:22 AM	#5
Zack Birlew Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 613	Well, you know, the "posted" footage was so good that I vomitted! 0.0;;; Now seriously dude, where's that footage? >=) __________________ "Babs Do or Babs Do not, there is no try." - Zack Birlew www.BabsDoProductions.com

November 7th, 2004, 08:12 PM	#6
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Hmmmm I'm totally out of practice with my Glidecam. I'm posting a footage with Glidecam V8/FX1 with no reharsal, so disregard any of my operation flaws for the sake of the equipment. Footage

November 8th, 2004, 03:14 PM	#10
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Kaku Could you repeat your glidecam test 'move for move' down the stairs but this time have the camera in DV mode The reason I ask is that the HDV footage looks very soft in all but the nearly stationary camera moments and I would like to see a direct comparison in DV mode Domo Arigato __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

November 10th, 2004, 07:20 AM	#12
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Kaku Sometime over the next few weeks will be fine and much appreciated D.A. __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

November 6th, 2004, 08:25 AM	#2
Kevin Dooley Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 414	Hey Kaku, Did you ever get a chance to capture this footage? Oh and by the way...thanks for posting all the footage...it's amazing.

November 7th, 2004, 04:20 AM	#3
Maheel Perera Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 128	We are waiting to see your footage with the Glidecam. What was the model you used with the FX-1. And thanks for all the trouble you have taken to help us evaulate this camera.

November 7th, 2004, 06:10 AM	#4
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	I tested them in the house and the footage looked great, but I thought I have to shoot something better to share it here. My glidecam is V8.

November 8th, 2004, 05:32 AM	#7
Donal Briard Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 43	Do you realise that just because of the FX1, Kaku Ito and his mountain bike are now known around the world?

November 8th, 2004, 07:21 AM	#8
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Donal, I think it just happens here and it is pretty much just nothing but hype of the highly anticipated product. But to provide insights and adoption of this new technology (format) in already established editing envoironment, I have been in business long enough to have all of the necessary resources. I would say, it happened because all of the members here encouraged me to contribute my findings. I wouldn't have done that otherwise. I hope Sony and mountainbike companies realize the power of "positive" internet community.

November 8th, 2004, 08:34 AM	#9
Donal Briard Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 43	<<<-- Originally posted by Kaku Ito : Donal, I think it just happens here and it is pretty much just nothing but hype of the highly anticipated product. But to provide insights and adoption of this new technology (format) in already established editing envoironment, I have been in business long enough to have all of the necessary resources. I would say, it happened because all of the members here encouraged me to contribute my findings. I wouldn't have done that otherwise. I hope Sony and mountainbike companies realize the power of "positive" internet community. -->>> I think you should sell advertising space on your bike ;-)

November 10th, 2004, 06:22 AM	#11
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	John, I might be able to do it this weekend, but things are hecktic because it is right before InterBEE.

December 16th, 2004, 02:23 AM	#13
Edmond Chan New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ho chi minh city, vietnam Posts: 22	Dear Kaku Ito San, I download all your image with your NTSC FX1 version, and find out that your image is sharper than my PAL FX1/E version. Can you kindly tell me what is your Picture setting... Are you using the default setting PP1, PP2, PP3 etc... OR you re-adjust all the setting AGAIN? I try to use the PP1 setting (which say to be good for HDV) and the image is kind of blur... compare to yours... Once again, thanks for your post... without your post, i don't think i will jump in so fast... Edmond

December 16th, 2004, 05:37 AM	#14
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Edmond, I pretty much used PP1 for the 60i shooting. No special techniques beside, trying to be steady as possible, use good tripod. What software are you using to capture into the software? And John, I haven't forgotten about testing Glidecam on DV!! Please wait for a little while more.

December 16th, 2004, 06:18 AM	#15
Davi Dortas Membership Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 78	So Kaku, what is you final impression of the FX1?