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Chuck Filiatreau · May 7th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Just wanted to say Hi to everyone and let ya know how much i enjoy visiting this site. I recently bought my a1 from Zotz and wanted to say thanks to them for making it a smooth transaction.

Christopher Witz · May 7th, 2007, 10:45 AM

welcome.....

I myself am just outside of louisville... in westport ( near lagrange )

Rob Lohman · May 8th, 2007, 07:47 AM

Hi Chuck, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Chuck Filiatreau · May 11th, 2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Witzke

welcome.....

I myself am just outside of louisville... in westport ( near lagrange )

christopher,

thanks for the reply. what kind of camera are you using? i'm a newbie to hd and was wondering if you know of any type of training or seminar that would be available to me that would be beneficial. i have several friends that are in the outdoor tv world that are converting to hd and would love to have a little hands on type training. i purchased the vasst video on the a1 and that has been very helpful and have played around with the settings while hooked to the hd tv but nothing like having a pro teach you in the field.
thanks
chuck

Christopher Witz · May 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM

I have a Z1 an a FX1.... the FX1 stays on a merlin steadycam and the Z1 stays on sticks or studio stand....

I've only been at the video/hd thing for a little over a year now.... really having a blast! My profession is commercial photography ( 20 years man ) and the HD stuff is really just an extension of that for me..... purdy pictures is all I'm really after.

What's yer poison?

Chuck Filiatreau · May 14th, 2007, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Witzke

I have a Z1 an a FX1.... the FX1 stays on a merlin steadycam and the Z1 stays on sticks or studio stand....

I've only been at the video/hd thing for a little over a year now.... really having a blast! My profession is commercial photography ( 20 years man ) and the HD stuff is really just an extension of that for me..... purdy pictures is all I'm really after.

What's yer poison?

My day job is in management with an electric utility but my passion is sitting in a tree waiting on little critters to come by. My buddy is starting a outdoor tv show and thats why i have the a1 for some behind the scenes shots at his concerts and around the cabin etc.

Eric Stemen · May 17th, 2007, 11:45 PM

Cool, you're from bardstown. I live in Bowling Green now, but have been to bardstown many a time.

Chuck Filiatreau · May 18th, 2007, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Stemen

Cool, you're from bardstown. I live in Bowling Green now, but have been to bardstown many a time.

Eric, yeah just right up the road from you. Bowling Green is a pretty cool town. We are planning on having our 2008 Hunting show at the convention center in bowling green.

Eric Stemen · May 18th, 2007, 01:47 PM

if you ever need help with anything let me know(although I don't have a high def. just a vx-2000.

David M. Geary · May 18th, 2007, 03:51 PM

I'm from Louisville, it's nice to know there are others around shooting. How do you like your A1 Chuck, I've been shooting with one for a while and I really like it.

Chuck Filiatreau · May 19th, 2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by David M. Geary

I'm from Louisville, it's nice to know there are others around shooting. How do you like your A1 Chuck, I've been shooting with one for a while and I really like it.

David, i love the a1. There is a lot to learn and i have only been practicing right now but we are headed out in the morning to shoot some footage for leaf river game cameras on how to set up trail cameras. I've been fooling around with the presets on here and really like the panalook and the one for outside. I am heading out to load the preset 30.cpf and try that one out. I am still somewhat confused on what to use and how to set up for first light when i'm filming my deer hunts but i still have time to work on that. Got any suggestions? I've got a couple of buddies using pd170's around your area so there are several of us out there shooting. We all might have to get together sometime and talk cameras.
chuck

Eric Stemen · May 19th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Bring something white so you can white balance, then lock your white balance.

If the sun is coming up you should probably do this a few times because the color temp will keep changing.

Christopher Witz · May 19th, 2007, 06:31 PM

hmm... maybe we should form some kind of louisville dv club....

you guys get involved with that 48hr film project here in town? I heard about it to late.... but I think it's once a year.

Chuck Biddle · May 20th, 2007, 10:17 AM

The idea of a Lousiville user group would be great. Chuck I also use an XH-A1 (actually 3 of them) and agreet they are a phenomenal camera. The custom settings are amazing and to be honest a little overwhelming at this point. If you haven't been to it here is the best help I've found direct from Canon on what the different settings do. http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/XHA1/index.shtml As a side note the Manual Adjustment section under Complete Image Customization should be of particular interest.
Lets get a user group going guys. The Starbucks on Hurstbourne and Shelbyville Rd have meeting rooms that are $20 for a 4 hour block. They seat 6-10 and have enough room to bring equipment into and maybe we could set up a projector to show clips. Any takers?

Eric Stemen · May 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM

That sounds pretty cool, what would we do? Just bring out gear and clips?

May 7th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#1
Chuck Filiatreau New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 14	another ky boy Just wanted to say Hi to everyone and let ya know how much i enjoy visiting this site. I recently bought my a1 from Zotz and wanted to say thanks to them for making it a smooth transaction.

May 8th, 2007, 07:47 AM	#3
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May 18th, 2007, 03:51 PM	#10
David M. Geary New Boot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 14	Didn't realize there were so many... I'm from Louisville, it's nice to know there are others around shooting. How do you like your A1 Chuck, I've been shooting with one for a while and I really like it.

May 20th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#14
Chuck Biddle Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 26	Louisville HDV/DV User Group The idea of a Lousiville user group would be great. Chuck I also use an XH-A1 (actually 3 of them) and agreet they are a phenomenal camera. The custom settings are amazing and to be honest a little overwhelming at this point. If you haven't been to it here is the best help I've found direct from Canon on what the different settings do. http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/XHA1/index.shtml As a side note the Manual Adjustment section under Complete Image Customization should be of particular interest. Lets get a user group going guys. The Starbucks on Hurstbourne and Shelbyville Rd have meeting rooms that are $20 for a 4 hour block. They seat 6-10 and have enough room to bring equipment into and maybe we could set up a projector to show clips. Any takers?

May 7th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#2
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	welcome..... I myself am just outside of louisville... in westport ( near lagrange )

May 12th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#5
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	I have a Z1 an a FX1.... the FX1 stays on a merlin steadycam and the Z1 stays on sticks or studio stand.... I've only been at the video/hd thing for a little over a year now.... really having a blast! My profession is commercial photography ( 20 years man ) and the HD stuff is really just an extension of that for me..... purdy pictures is all I'm really after. What's yer poison?

May 17th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#7
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	Cool, you're from bardstown. I live in Bowling Green now, but have been to bardstown many a time.

May 18th, 2007, 01:47 PM	#9
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	if you ever need help with anything let me know(although I don't have a high def. just a vx-2000.

May 19th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#12
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	Bring something white so you can white balance, then lock your white balance. If the sun is coming up you should probably do this a few times because the color temp will keep changing.

May 19th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#13
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	hmm... maybe we should form some kind of louisville dv club.... you guys get involved with that 48hr film project here in town? I heard about it to late.... but I think it's once a year.

May 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#15
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	That sounds pretty cool, what would we do? Just bring out gear and clips?