Z1 SD and PD170

John Laird · February 10th, 2005, 11:51 AM

First off, I'd like to say how much I really appreciate the discussions in this group. You guys may think you're just debating or sharing this, that, or the other thing, but the people listening are learning a ton!

I'm seriously considering a Z1 this year to use for our wedding videos. One of the big questions holding me back is how well I will be able to mix PD170 footage with downconverted HD from the Z1. I know the low light performance will differ a great deal but what about the rest of the time? Clarity, color, contrast? If I have to put a lot of time into getting the footage to mesh in post then I'll be looking at another 170 for the time being. Does anyone have any experience with this?

John

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 10th, 2005, 11:54 AM

They mesh very well. I've taken footage from the PD150 and 170 both and matched them up. The HDV footage is a little more saturated,so I needed to boost sat in Vegas by .003, but otherwise, they were very close.

Lou Bruno · February 10th, 2005, 07:51 PM

How would you deliver the HDV to your wedding clients.....in HD or SD?

Thanks,
Lou Bruno

Khoi Pham · February 10th, 2005, 08:23 PM

In SD of course for now since there are no HD DVD or anything like that, until HD DVD become widespread like DVD then we could start deliever HD, for now I shoot all in HDV and use that as a sales tool, the benefits are they will be able to convert to HD later (save your tapes and project files), 16X9 tv will be widespread in a couple of years and so they should not have their wedding in 4:3 SD format, they want to have something that are future proof.

Shannon Rawls · February 11th, 2005, 09:33 AM

If I were a videographer. When the HD-DVD players get released, I would offer a "Free HD-DVD player" as part of my wedding packages. I would factor that cost in to my price naturally, but I would surely do that, IAM.

- Shannon W. Rawls

Sean M Lee · February 12th, 2005, 08:21 PM

I think that would be a good idea Shannon.

February 10th, 2005, 11:51 AM	#1
John Laird Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 32	Z1 SD and PD170 - Do they mesh well? First off, I'd like to say how much I really appreciate the discussions in this group. You guys may think you're just debating or sharing this, that, or the other thing, but the people listening are learning a ton! I'm seriously considering a Z1 this year to use for our wedding videos. One of the big questions holding me back is how well I will be able to mix PD170 footage with downconverted HD from the Z1. I know the low light performance will differ a great deal but what about the rest of the time? Clarity, color, contrast? If I have to put a lot of time into getting the footage to mesh in post then I'll be looking at another 170 for the time being. Does anyone have any experience with this? John

February 10th, 2005, 11:54 AM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	They mesh very well. I've taken footage from the PD150 and 170 both and matched them up. The HDV footage is a little more saturated,so I needed to boost sat in Vegas by .003, but otherwise, they were very close. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 10th, 2005, 07:51 PM	#3
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	How would you deliver the HDV to your wedding clients.....in HD or SD? Thanks, Lou Bruno __________________ Lou Bruno

February 10th, 2005, 08:23 PM	#4
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	In SD of course for now since there are no HD DVD or anything like that, until HD DVD become widespread like DVD then we could start deliever HD, for now I shoot all in HDV and use that as a sales tool, the benefits are they will be able to convert to HD later (save your tapes and project files), 16X9 tv will be widespread in a couple of years and so they should not have their wedding in 4:3 SD format, they want to have something that are future proof. __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

February 11th, 2005, 09:33 AM	#5
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	If I were a videographer. When the HD-DVD players get released, I would offer a "Free HD-DVD player" as part of my wedding packages. I would factor that cost in to my price naturally, but I would surely do that, IAM. - Shannon W. Rawls

February 12th, 2005, 08:21 PM	#6
Sean M Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 160	I think that would be a good idea Shannon.