Nice colors! Did you time warp this footage at all? It seemed a bit choppy at points.

I must say that the Letus extreme is a great add on. Can't wait to get mine.

Good stuff!

Thanks Jason.

I didn't time warp it, but i did want to have a strong contrast between still and handheld. But also, the wind was killer up there. Even with everything locked down tightly, it caused things to shake. That coupled with idiots who constantly bumped into the camera could cause the choppiness. Plus, I couldn't get the compression I wanted under 500 mb for vimeo. But overall, I am still really satisfied with it.

The Letus is seriously one of the greatest investments ever. It is a very smart buy.

Well..it is good work! Actually, the choppiness was due to a slow net connection. No worries!

I am saving up to get my Letus extreme. It looks fantastic!

Magic Bullet Looks, what else? :)

Out of curiosity, did you shoot 24p or 30p? If either of those were used, I'm not sure why interlacing artifacts would showing up. I have found Panalook2 to be be a great preset that gives a good bit of latitude, and adjusting the levels during editing really makes the footage look much better. Your footage looked kind of flat. Did you do anything in post?

I shot in 24P, did not do any post production. Once I finished editing I made an avi out of it using Premiere and then uploaded to Vimeo. I must be doing something wrong. :(

Note: There is no interlacing problems when I burn to DVD.

Beautiful colors in the shots. The smokys are one of my favorite vacation spots. To bad I didnt have a decent cam when I was at the Clingmans Dome videotaping a bear breaking into a car. The video is on youtube if you want to see it.

Alan Barcus playing his song "Last of the Cowbows" on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2427410)
I videotaped this show in a small theater where there wasn't much lighting change.
I used the panalook2 preset to try to match the two cams. My wife ran the HV30 from the balcany, pritty much in auto mode, 30F. I darkened the HV30 in post. To bad she didn't take the exposure down a little and zoom in more. I added some digital zoom for emotion.
Comments on the video appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich

Pretty well done! The two cams mixed well.

In my opinion, the balconny angle isn't a good idea. It would have been better if you put the HV30 at stage level on the opposite angle. Maybe it wasn't possible in this theater.

But overall, it's very good. I shot a lot of live concert myself and I know how it can be challenging.

Did you got the sound feed from the audio board?

I agree with the camara angle. If I get another chance at recording at this theater I will try to get stage level. Yes i got an input from the sound board and mixed in my NTG-2 using the other XLR jack on the A1. I made my first surround sound DVD using the sound boards input for the front speakers and the NTG-2 in the rear speakers. It sounds good..
Rich

The sound is really good. Nice trick with the XLR inputs.

I shot this Thursday night in one of the smallest rooms I've ever had to shoot in... Couldn't even get a backlight behind him, had to come from the side in a doorway.

This is the same documentary I posted the other promo for a week ago:

Processed People: The Documentary (http://www.processedpeople.com/teaser_jay.htm)

More Testing... By Stephen Lewis On ExposureRoom (http://exposureroom.com/members/lewisfilms.aspx/assets/c562a9da9c2a4f6e8f582feb0809b8dc/)


Still using Vision2, such a great Preset!
-Steve

Hi there,
today I had the opportunity to film the great opening of the first Apple Store in Germany.
Here's a little clip.
Filmed with Canon XH-A1 + Stady-Stick
Apple Store - Opening in Munich on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2445824)
Enjoy!

As nervous as it made me, I decided to give a try to using the "Spotlight Mode" of the XH-A1 to see how it would handle a stage production featuring brightly-lit puppets against a dim symphony orchestra. This was shot simply sitting in a seat with my tripod.

Scenes from Petrushka on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2184388)

It struggled a bit with the fact that two of the puppet subjects were nearly white and the third was very dark/black. Any tips on further optimizing the Spotlight Mode for future shoots like this?

-Brendan

i love the shots stephen nice lil lighting look you got going there..

keep up the good work!

Do as many tests as you want Steve! I love seeing other people's footage because it alows me to see exactly what the XHA1 is capable of. I used to be very dissapointed with my footage, but by watching others, and experimenting on my own, I learn more and more. I shoot everything with the VIVIDRGB preset, but I was playing around with the Vision presets last week, and I will be shooting a little footage with them shortly...looks "filmlike" (ugh I can't stand that term)

JS

I'm sorry that I cant add tips for you, but why are the people controlling the puppets using such reflective clothes? If they used more of a matte fabric they would be less distracting.

Hello All,

For those of you who have not seen a Pileated woodpecker up close, and anyone else interested.

Attached is a link to a short (1 1/2 minute) video I did with the A-1 of a male Pileated woodpecker.

Pileated Woodpecker feeding on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2478142)

The bird was about 10 feet outside my den window. The camera is on full telephoto.

Take care all.

Hi Roger,

Nice clip. They are really common in North Georgia, but I have never seen one at a feeder which is behavior that I found very interesting. I always thought them to be kind of prehistoric looking creatures.

We have a family of Great Spotted woodpeckers feed from our peanut feeder every day.

Great video. You've set me a challenge...

Ian
Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd (http://www.festivalpreviews.com)

I'm a great believer in the spotlight mode and find it a very intelligent program on my Sony cams. It'll go from zero to -5 stops, a most impressive range. When you've no idea what the stage lighting director is going to do next, it's a lifeline.

Backlight mode is dumb stupidity next to it.

tom.

Thanks for the comments. The video was fun to do. I took the DVD to school today to show some students the bird. They also seemed to enjoy it.

I love seeing other people's footage because it alows me to see exactly what the XHA1 is capable of. I used to be very dissapointed with my footage, but by watching others, and experimenting on my own, I learn more and more.


Thanks John,
Yes, I too didn't like the footage coming from my A1 until I realized that taking time to set the camera adjustments properly, shooting with sufficient light and doing some nice color grading all adds to super footage! Can't wait to see your shots!
-Steve

A1
TERRA1 preset
1/150

skating at collins hill park ledges

Tripod Rolling on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2499034)

1:44
terra1 preset
60i
1/150


Tripod Rolling on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2499034)

nice. where in ga are you? anwhere close to atlanta/duluth?

yes, im in winder, north on 85 from you

Just a quick thanks to all my new friends here at DVInfo, your gudieance, criticisms and wonderful examples for videography have inspired and push me to get better with my gear and have a better eye, so for that I'm thankful to Chris and this wonderful resource!

So here is a little Holiday Greeting we shot for a local marketing company!

Happy Holidays to you all!

Light Up LaGrange on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2509075)

Hi all!
I hope you like this (very simple) music video.
No preset.
Just CC with Premiere Pro

Els Amics de les Arts - Déjà-Vu on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2536899)

Cheers

YouTube - Virgin Boeing 747-400 HD 720P video. (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RKGVL4frAh4)

Canon XH-A1, 50i, no preset, CC in Vegas 7.

Deinterlaced in Avisynth. Uploaded as 1280x720p H.264 codec 5000kbps.

Comments welcome!

It still amazes me that despite my understanding of aerodynamics etc that those monsters get off the ground.
I found it interesting to see the mini tornado thingies forming around the intakes of the jets on power-up.
Looks good.

I couldn't help but notice the 'Keep New Zealand Beautiful' T-shirt.
Classic.

Yeah, the guy on the left spent 6 months there and brought it as a souvenir.

Very well done. From concept to finished video, all aspects that went into making this show in the final results, nice!

Nice Footage. As an ex-aerospace propulsion specialist, I can appreciate the majesty and beauty of these aircraft. You did it justice. Nice work.

messing around with a herin and the ducks

60i
1/150
TERRA1 preset

Park Lake on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2570156)

That was awesome! What a huge, majestic bird. Wow.

So now I have some questions. I live near a major airport (CLE) and the airplanes land right over my house, so I've managed to get some great long-exposure light trails on my DSLR.

But how do you get such great footage of the airplane on the ground? Do you need permission from the airport? I've been wary of taking my camera over there (really only 3/4 mile away) and filming at the fence line. But I'm concerned that a caravan of black gov't SUVs will pop up and take my gear. Is this not really a valid concern?

But how do you get such great footage of the airplane on the ground? Do you need permission from the airport? I've been wary of taking my camera over there (really only 3/4 mile away) and filming at the fence line. But I'm concerned that a caravan of black gov't SUVs will pop up and take my gear. Is this not really a valid concern?

Many thanks to everyone who took time to comment!

The Jumbo was landing at Manchester Airport in England. I was filming on a grassy mound overlooking the airport boundary fence. Never had a problem with the authorities, however I guess it would be a different story if I where to film this kind of thing in the United States!

Tripod is a Vinten Vision 3.

Any suggestions/critiques on this piece of video?

Pittsburgh Skyline - Night on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2583381)

I shot it with my Canon XH-A1 at +3 gain with a shutter of 1/8 and the LOWNOISE custom preset.

Improvements, if any? Suggestions on shooting night shots with a camera that has 1/3" pick-up chips?

Could you not have gotten away without the +3db? Especially at an 1/8? Looks good to me though... The cars seem to be moving too fast :)
Bill

I guess I should have shot it both at +3 and 0 to compare, but I didn't think of it at the time.

A little teaser of the Glidetrack before we, THE VISUAL ARCHITEKS, do a full review including footage shot using the Glidetrack.

Glidetrack Teaser on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/2615918)

VIMEO CHANNEL: The Visual Architeks on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/thevisualarchiteks)
BLOG: The Visual Architeks Blog (http://thevisualarchiteks.wordpress.com)

Canon XH A1
Manfrotto 501 HDV
Amvona Tripod
Truelook Preset
MBL CC

Happy Holidays One and All!

This is a private video on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2631986)

Rog Lee

By the way. Highlights are blown. I'm still learning this machine. Guess I'll never be a pro but I do have fun.

Hi,

Also this year again very nice experiences during our day and night drives in South Africa Leopard & Hyena on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2621704)

I have some problems with interlace but don't know how to solve (tips?)
I use Avid Liquid edition 7.2

Movie made with Canon XHA1 standard settings.

Wil

Hi Wil,
Really nice pictures of the Leopard & Heyena. It is ashame about the interlacing though. I would suggest you try adjusting your output settings in Liquid. The best bet would be to output to 720p then upload that to Vimeo. The file size may well be large, but Vimeo will compress it anyway. By outputting from Liquid with a progressive file, you will get rid of all the interlacing problems. Play around with the output settings & see how you go. If you are still having problems, please let us know.

Groeten,
Bryce

Jason,

Go to the Vimeo site and at the forum there is a sticky page (Look for "Tutorials")explaining the editting, format, de-interlacing procedures for just about every NLE.

Here's the link to the Help page forums:
Vimeo Technical Help forum (http://www.vimeo.com/forum:technical_help)

I use Vegas. here is the link for it.
Eugenia’s Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD (http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/11/09/exporting-with-vegas-for-vimeo-hd/)

Hope this helps.(just got the xha1 for Christmas)

One rookie to another.
Happy shooting,
Michael

I had to throw this up. I am quite excited about my gift. I upgraded from a canon elura 100 to an XH A1!!!!!!! OMG! I have spent many hours viewing dvi. Just want to say "Thanks" for all the great advice that is availible here. I greatly appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experience.

HD FOOTAGE CANON XH A1 on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2666836)

Camera set in manual, 1/60, preset vividrgb, manually white balanced with a small canvas frame I found in the garage.

Clouds were moving very, very quickly in and out. Sometimes I adjusted the iris ring, at other times I just let it go and do its thing.(Recommendations how to handle this situation are welcome)

Thanks again,
Michael

This helped me out a lot, Wil

TUTORIALS: Vimeo HD exporting guides from many editors in the Vimeo Technical Help Forum (http://www.vimeo.com/forums/topic:3671)

Michael

Using a totally new approach, i developed the preset 35MMFILM which is optimized for 35mm adapters.


Sample video: Test on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/2676198)



35MMFILM features:

Less magenta than ever
Lower gamma
More color separation and contrast


To acheve a lower gamma (lower than possible with the A1) i rised the high-mid to high levels.
Just lower slightly the lens aperture of the camera and you will get lower gamma with normal highlights and mid tones! :)


It is interesting to see how much different is this setting from the others.

GAM N
KNE L
BLK P
PED -9
SET -9
SHP 2
HDF M
DHV 0
COR 0
NR1 0
NR2 H
CMX 1
CGN 25
CPH 0
RGN 12
GGN 20
BGN 10
RGM 7
RBM -2
GRM 3
GBM 10
BRM 7
BGM -3


See some screengrabs comparisons here: DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking - View Single Post - OFFICIAL A1 Custom Presets thread (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1508672&postcount=147)
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