Preset Footage, adapting (Panalook)

Rafael Lopes · July 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM

Here's a little faux trailer I did while doing some light tests for a different project.

You may download it here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/40432927...iler.divx.html

here's a myspace version: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=11925575

A1+brevis (lenses-->50mm and 28mm)

Dave Park · July 1st, 2007, 12:46 PM

Hi,

I'm a new XH-A1 owner, and last night I got to go out and video a local jazz group a friend plays in.

This is going to sound strange but the youtube compressed version looks much better. I had problems with focus on the original, and the compression helped that a bit :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt_Dju-1Mco

I also did some image tuning in compressor. I really loved the camera preset I used on this one, and white balancing does make a difference!

I'm still learning the camera, and I'm completely new to the whole video thing, but I really had a blast doing it! Anyway, any comments appreciated.

Thanks for watching!

Blake Burress · July 11th, 2007, 09:26 AM

Here's a short I made with a couple of friends. I wanted to do some tests in terms of editing a scene with dialogue. There wasn't as much light as I would have liked, but it was kind of a last minute thing. It was shot on the XHA1 at 1080 with a RedRock M2 35 adapter and a Nikon 50mm lens. Thanks for watching!

Until I can get a high quality version uploaded, YouTube will have to do. Hang in there.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y2QzxSxlYdk

Jason Sovey · August 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM

I shot some video at a Hot August Nights Show-n-Shine event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dGifbhHAd0

Specifics:
Used a monopod for some shots. Good for crowded events, but not rock-solid. Set the camera on the ground for low angle footage.

Shot at 60i, 1/60, ND filter at 1/32. Used the OUTSIDEN custom preset. With zebras set at 85%, I dialed in the shots to where I had just a little striping on the subject. I think they're still a bit underexposed. With bright sunlight and glossy paint, it was a challenge.

Alain Mayo · August 9th, 2007, 06:24 AM

This is the first time I shot and edit hdv in Vegas 7, the subject test was my daughter. 24f 1/48 Canon's default setting and CC in vegas(Filters used: brightness ad contrast, color curves and color balance)

http://www.mayosproductions.com/videos/HDTEST.wmv

Kyle Prohaska · August 25th, 2007, 01:55 PM

I was in Rochester yesterday shooting B cam for some interviews. Got some decent shots of people and some other random things.

http://www.revolutionmax.com/frames/frames.html

Using the Panalook preset for the A1 and SD 16x9. I'm a little bummed because I completely spaced having the gain at 6 so there is a bit more grain than there would be otherwise. Still even in SD this thing always suprises me more.

- Kyle

Rafael Lopes · August 26th, 2007, 03:53 AM

I have recently bought a sigma 24-70mm f2.8 (constant) because I thought it could be a practical solution for when I can't take all my lenses. Before I tried it I was a bit afraid how it would work with low light, but after today all my problems vanished. This was shot with 2 small portable "fluo bars" and nothing else. The lens was always at f2.8. I don't really remember which preset I used. All I did on post was to mess with the levels.

http://rapidshare.com/files/51266133...Media.wmv.html

Carlos Flores · August 27th, 2007, 10:35 PM

I will be posting a production diaries series for my upcoming Short 'Ultima Consecuencia'. I am still in high school so i will be on a limited budget and have actors from the school Drama department. If anyone can help me out with festival submissions in the US it will be really appreciated!

Video Link:
http://originalcrush.com/?page_id=15

Nicholas Tran · August 28th, 2007, 12:35 AM

Go to withoutabox.com for information on festivals if you already have not. You will find everything you need there. You should be able to find the right festival for your film.

Jason Sovey · August 30th, 2007, 12:02 AM

This was fun...

I've messed around with different compression methods for YouTube, but I give up. It's still way darker than the original. Any suggestions for better hosting solutions?

Anyway, for the bright shots I used 1/6-ND, 1/60, f9.5. For the dark period I was at 1/4, f3.2. (no ND)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkNQFNTcp-o

Mickey Mackwan · August 30th, 2007, 06:56 AM

Here's mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59fvFk8hqn4
had kids with me and couldnt constantly keep an eye on the camera.

Steve Yager · September 7th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Shot with A1 on vividRGB pref, sound: AT897

Check it out here:
www.eldersofthedarktower.com

Byron Huskey · October 2nd, 2007, 09:58 PM

Hey all!

Finally got my site thrown together and content actually hosted on it. I have a music video and a short film for an old contest up there that I shot on my A1 (as well as a second short music video that was done for fun), if you're interested.

www.rhapsodistproductions.com is the site, check under Portfolio and click either "Confession" or "I Can Feel Free". I Can Feel Free is slightly lower quality because I uploaded my youtube render for that, and I still need to recompress a higher rez version. Let me know if you like them!

Michael Buonopane · October 4th, 2007, 06:10 PM

I just got my A1. Did some low light and natural light tests. More grainy than I thought. Especially in the background. Usually most noticeable when I pause the image on my computer. Any suggestions on tweaking the settings to get a smoother look?

Bill Busby · October 4th, 2007, 07:07 PM

You would probably get more responses had you not posted this in the clips section.

Bill

July 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM	#46
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,239	Faux trailer (A1+brevis) Here's a little faux trailer I did while doing some light tests for a different project. You may download it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/40432927...iler.divx.html here's a myspace version: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=11925575 A1+brevis (lenses-->50mm and 28mm)

July 1st, 2007, 12:46 PM	#47
Dave Park New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 10	My first clip Hi, I'm a new XH-A1 owner, and last night I got to go out and video a local jazz group a friend plays in. This is going to sound strange but the youtube compressed version looks much better. I had problems with focus on the original, and the compression helped that a bit :). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt_Dju-1Mco I also did some image tuning in compressor. I really loved the camera preset I used on this one, and white balancing does make a difference! I'm still learning the camera, and I'm completely new to the whole video thing, but I really had a blast doing it! Anyway, any comments appreciated. Thanks for watching!

July 11th, 2007, 09:26 AM	#48
Blake Burress New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jackson, MO Posts: 14	New short made with A1/RedRock M2... Here's a short I made with a couple of friends. I wanted to do some tests in terms of editing a scene with dialogue. There wasn't as much light as I would have liked, but it was kind of a last minute thing. It was shot on the XHA1 at 1080 with a RedRock M2 35 adapter and a Nikon 50mm lens. Thanks for watching! Until I can get a high quality version uploaded, YouTube will have to do. Hang in there. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y2QzxSxlYdk

August 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#49
Jason Sovey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 81	Car show montage I shot some video at a Hot August Nights Show-n-Shine event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dGifbhHAd0 Specifics: Used a monopod for some shots. Good for crowded events, but not rock-solid. Set the camera on the ground for low angle footage. Shot at 60i, 1/60, ND filter at 1/32. Used the OUTSIDEN custom preset. With zebras set at 85%, I dialed in the shots to where I had just a little striping on the subject. I think they're still a bit underexposed. With bright sunlight and glossy paint, it was a challenge. Last edited by Jason Sovey; August 9th, 2007 at 06:38 AM.

August 9th, 2007, 06:24 AM	#50
Alain Mayo Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 81	My first HDV Test This is the first time I shot and edit hdv in Vegas 7, the subject test was my daughter. 24f 1/48 Canon's default setting and CC in vegas(Filters used: brightness ad contrast, color curves and color balance) http://www.mayosproductions.com/videos/HDTEST.wmv

August 25th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#51
Kyle Prohaska Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ransomville NY Posts: 239	Interview Frame Grabs (Panalook preset) I was in Rochester yesterday shooting B cam for some interviews. Got some decent shots of people and some other random things. http://www.revolutionmax.com/frames/frames.html Using the Panalook preset for the A1 and SD 16x9. I'm a little bummed because I completely spaced having the gain at 6 so there is a bit more grain than there would be otherwise. Still even in SD this thing always suprises me more. - Kyle __________________ Online Portfolio \| Feature Film on XHA1

August 26th, 2007, 03:53 AM	#52
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,239	A1+fast zoom+Fluo light footage I have recently bought a sigma 24-70mm f2.8 (constant) because I thought it could be a practical solution for when I can't take all my lenses. Before I tried it I was a bit afraid how it would work with low light, but after today all my problems vanished. This was shot with 2 small portable "fluo bars" and nothing else. The lens was always at f2.8. I don't really remember which preset I used. All I did on post was to mess with the levels. http://rapidshare.com/files/51266133...Media.wmv.html

August 27th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#53
Carlos Flores New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lima Peru Posts: 24	New Short Film - Production Diaries (video) I will be posting a production diaries series for my upcoming Short 'Ultima Consecuencia'. I am still in high school so i will be on a limited budget and have actors from the school Drama department. If anyone can help me out with festival submissions in the US it will be really appreciated! Video Link: http://originalcrush.com/?page_id=15

August 28th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#54
Nicholas Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 67	Go to withoutabox.com for information on festivals if you already have not. You will find everything you need there. You should be able to find the right festival for your film.

August 30th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#55
Jason Sovey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 81	More eclipse footage This was fun... I've messed around with different compression methods for YouTube, but I give up. It's still way darker than the original. Any suggestions for better hosting solutions? Anyway, for the bright shots I used 1/6-ND, 1/60, f9.5. For the dark period I was at 1/4, f3.2. (no ND) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkNQFNTcp-o

August 30th, 2007, 06:56 AM	#56
Mickey Mackwan Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sydney Australia Posts: 60	Here's mine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59fvFk8hqn4 had kids with me and couldnt constantly keep an eye on the camera.

September 7th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#57
Steve Yager Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 157	Another sketch vid Shot with A1 on vividRGB pref, sound: AT897 Check it out here: www.eldersofthedarktower.com

October 2nd, 2007, 09:58 PM	#58
Byron Huskey Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 64	Couple Videos Done with the A1 Hey all! Finally got my site thrown together and content actually hosted on it. I have a music video and a short film for an old contest up there that I shot on my A1 (as well as a second short music video that was done for fun), if you're interested. www.rhapsodistproductions.com is the site, check under Portfolio and click either "Confession" or "I Can Feel Free". I Can Feel Free is slightly lower quality because I uploaded my youtube render for that, and I still need to recompress a higher rez version. Let me know if you like them! __________________ Byron Huskey Rhapsodist Productions "Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls." - Ingmar Bergman

October 4th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#59
Michael Buonopane New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central, CT Posts: 22	Grainy image/Noisy I just got my A1. Did some low light and natural light tests. More grainy than I thought. Especially in the background. Usually most noticeable when I pause the image on my computer. Any suggestions on tweaking the settings to get a smoother look?

October 4th, 2007, 07:07 PM	#60
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	You would probably get more responses had you not posted this in the clips section. Bill