What's up from BK!!!
 

Hope everyone is having a great day and shooting well! I am new to this site and new to filmaking, at least the technical side. I am very interested in getting with anyone who wants to shoot, talk shop or create something, especially if you are NY based. so hit me soon and hit me often!!! Later EPatric

Bryan from barrie
 

I'm a refugee from DVcom like many others here. I'm older than dirt and an amateur. A serious amateur though. I've had a TRV20 for a year now and plan to step up to either a VX2000 or a PD150 this coming week. I'm still trying to justify the price difference. oh well it's only money.

I take my video (and most other things) seriusly. I have invested a fair bit into some decent lighting gear(lowell, photoflex and Arri fresnels) and a decent NLE system

Hi Bryan, welcome aboard.

From what I've seen of the two cameras, unless you are shooting for broadcast, I'd save the cash and go with the VX. With the money you save you can add a Beechtech or the like and a better mic.

For the extra cash I really don't think the PD is worth it for anything less than pro work when someone else is footing the bill.

Welcome aboard E! Hope you enjoy your stay, there are much
more minds like yours here.

Thanks Rob. I hope to be able to pick those minds and hopefully add to the conversation.

Hi Beaser!! (No eesleazy here, I'm sure you know what I mean.) I'd take Adrian's suggestion. Go with a VX2000, and eventually add a Studio1 or BeachTec, along with perhaps a Sennheiser ME66/K6 mic/battery unit.

Don't forget a Tiffen Black Pro mist 3, that is if you can get one in Canada (back-ordered like 10 months up here).

Frank Granovski
Vancouver 4th Avenue DV Freak
(The Poco non-female female getter--EEK!)

Hello from the new guy
 

Hey everyone. I've been a frequent visitor to the board for about a year, and a twice-daily visitor for about the last two weeks. I thought it was about time to register.

I'm a DV filmmaker (feature-length, mainly) in Sarasota, FL.
I'm using an NTSC XL1 and will be building an Avid XPress DV system soon (currently using Premiere 6).

I don't have any DV features finished yet, but I'm currently in production on a feature-length mock-umentary called "Adventures in Pimpin'" (I'm producing & will be editing) and in Preproduction on an untitled dramatic feature that starts filming 1 November '03 (saving $$ in the meantime for more equipment).

Erm....I'm 23 and, because this suddenly sounds like an AA meeting....I'm not at alcoholic!

And that's all I can think to say right now.

-Shawn

Hi Shawn! Welcome aboard. Your story sounds a bit like my own
(only difference is that I've also posted in that time). I've been
going to this board at least twice a day a while back too, just
to many post otherwise. Especially since I'm also wrangling
this particular forum! Thanks for your introduction and glad to
have you with us after your long reading period.

I'm in the same age category as you are (24) and am also working
on some shorts and a feature to produce.

Welcome Shawn!
 

Glad you decided to come in from the wings. It sounds like you have a very positive, decisive outlook. That's half the battle. Keep us posted on your work when you get a chance. We love "war" stories here. And, of course, don't hesitate to call upon your fellow members when you need info or opinions.

Best Regards,

I guess I should have replied early, but any way, nice to see more English people on this board and I hope you find it a useful resource, just like I have.

Hope everything is well,

Ed Smith

helpful tips would be nice!
 

My name is Jasen and I've just started a company that mainly does Graphic Design: Print and Intactive. Some projects just came up and I have to shoot a couple 3:00m videos. I have a XL1 but for the past year and a half I've mainly used it for personal use. The video I have shot looks pretty good but it's nothing special. Well, I want to push my Canon and make these videos look great. For starters, I'm renting an old western dolly and jib arm but I still need a lot of help. I see tons of XL1's with filters, different lenses, microphones, etc., and that's the kind of info I need!

I'll be shooting mainly outside and interviewing about 10 people. Any helpful tips would be nice!

thanks

Hello and welcome
 

I, too, have anXL-1. the most impotant filter you can get is a UV or skylight 72mm, They are mainly to protect your lens from dirt and being scatched. For a mic set up I use a Lectrosonic UHF from Location sound. It's range is phonominal.
With it I have a lav, a hand mic, and a shotgun. They all transmit through the UNF transmitter. I'm not saying their inexpensive, but I've had fantastic results.

If you have any Questions e-mail me

Bruce

Baltimore Post!
 

Hi everyone,
I do post production and primary photography in the Baltimore Maryland area. I have a FCP station, access to Avid Xpress, XL1S, AJ-D250L Cam. Work primarily with DVCpro, but also experience with MiniDV, Beta SP, Beta SX and those other Analog formats.

See ya round!
OJ

Hi from stafford (north) VA.
 

Hi everyone my name is jim and among the many hats i wear at work is the one that now says I will be doing our in house training videos.

I use a Mac system at home, and in fact we have 7 Mac's and 1 window system at work in the Richmond VA. area.

Tnx for this board Chris, I have been reading for some time now.

Welcome aboard! Citizen of the of the hometown of the KING OF PUKE!!

Oops, no offense here, I guess you know who I mean.. ;-)))

Cheers, Peter