Ultra Key and HDV on video podcast at DVinfo.net

Ben Freedman · May 14th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Howdy...

I've mentioned my video podcast on here before, but I thought you might be interested to see the latest episode, where all the ads were made using Ultra, and for the first time (for us) shot with HDV, and converted to Cineform, then brought into Ultra and key'd and scaled down to 480x270.

I thought the keys came out better than the previous that were shot on DV...

http://www.neo-fight.tv

Let me know your thoughts...

Best,

Benjamin

Steve Nunez · May 15th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Very nicely done. Looks like a good quality video podcast- same quality as CNN is producing and similar to the other "top" videocasts currently running- again nice job!

(Which HDV camera?)

Ben Freedman · May 15th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the kind words.

We're currently using a Sony Z1 HDV camera for the show, recording with HDV Rack. I'd like to try a Cannon XL-H1 sometime, since I hear that pixel for pixel, it's the sharpest HDV cam out there. Don't have the $8K right now, however :-)

Best,

Benjamin

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http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]

Steve Nunez · May 15th, 2006, 10:13 AM

I think your footage is sharp as is. Once you compress the footage for streaming or downloading you're bound to lose some of the sharpness the XL is going to give you- I vote for keeping the Z1U.

I use a FX and find its sharpness very pleasing.
Good job- excellent idea reagrding your content, I'm keeping your site bookmarked.

(By the way- your co-host is beautiful!!!!)

Ben Freedman · May 15th, 2006, 10:25 AM

I'll pass along your kind words to Tiffany... :-)

Best,

Benjamin

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http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]

May 14th, 2006, 05:40 PM	#1
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Ultra Key and HDV on video podcast Howdy... I've mentioned my video podcast on here before, but I thought you might be interested to see the latest episode, where all the ads were made using Ultra, and for the first time (for us) shot with HDV, and converted to Cineform, then brought into Ultra and key'd and scaled down to 480x270. I thought the keys came out better than the previous that were shot on DV... http://www.neo-fight.tv Let me know your thoughts... Best, Benjamin

May 15th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#2
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Very nicely done. Looks like a good quality video podcast- same quality as CNN is producing and similar to the other "top" videocasts currently running- again nice job! (Which HDV camera?) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

May 15th, 2006, 10:13 AM	#4
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	I think your footage is sharp as is. Once you compress the footage for streaming or downloading you're bound to lose some of the sharpness the XL is going to give you- I vote for keeping the Z1U. I use a FX and find its sharpness very pleasing. Good job- excellent idea reagrding your content, I'm keeping your site bookmarked. (By the way- your co-host is beautiful!!!!) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

May 15th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#3
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Thanks for the kind words. We're currently using a Sony Z1 HDV camera for the show, recording with HDV Rack. I'd like to try a Cannon XL-H1 sometime, since I hear that pixel for pixel, it's the sharpest HDV cam out there. Don't have the $8K right now, however :-) Best, Benjamin ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]

May 15th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#5
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	I'll pass along your kind words to Tiffany... :-) Best, Benjamin ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]