The one with the "color curve" doesn't look very good to my eyes.

Also... were these handheld shots with OIS on? I can't imagine it was. If not... why wasn't it active?

I try my Canon xh-a1 with the steadycam Sanda100, during a night in Turin (Italy) in Square Castello.
You could see video here: http://www.vimeo.com/929667

from holiday.

http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/Klaster_vyladeny.wmv

VividRGB preset, A1, afternoon light in early spring here with two kids on a vintage seesaw that spins, with green grass and forsythia in the background.

http://www.vimeo.com/915189

I think I may have shot this a little too dark. Here's a short test video I shot in Lake Eola, which is in Orlando, FL.

http://exposureroom.com/members/makoto.aspx/assets/8dfc035af02a42a38c89f8549c2fa8fb/?em=View

I had the ND filter on, and used Steven Dempsey's Panalook preset on. I think with the combination of the two, it made it a little darker than I'd like. I also find that compressing darker videos tend to pixelate a lot more. What's a good video format and optimal setting for compressing videos that are a bit dark?

I'd like to get some feedback and constructive criticism. I still have a lot to learn and would like to see what I can improve.

Music made me want to drink a margarita, so that is what i'm drinking now while writing this. (good thing btw) :) I have never been to this location, but the fountain is beautiful. I remember seeing it somewhere though, I think in some discovery channel special about a wake-boarder who jumps over it on a ramp. I do agree with your statement about it being just a hair too dark.

I like the panalook, but the greens may have popped out a little more with VividRGB preset or TrueColor. I'm a fan of both. :)

As far as the shooting, your pan's were smooth and the focus transitions were clean. I too still have a lot to learn myself, but my recommendation, is keep playing with it and doing little practice scenes like this is very important when it comes to getting ready for that big shoot day. :)

Luke

I haven't posted anything in the year I have had the camera. I use Vegas 7 and don't do much more than fit my clips to the music. I know I have interlacing problems but need to start somewhere. As you will see, it is mostly hand held. Enjoy.

http://www.vimeo.com/949239

Hi Everyone,
Here's my 1st video with the XH-A1! You gotta love this camera.
I took it with me to Paso Robels, CA this weekend while wine tasting.

Here's the 1280 X 720 version: http://www.vimeo.com/956274

24F using Steven Dempsey's VIVIDRGB preset.

Comments welcome!

Thanks,

Scott

Hi Greg,

I see this has been up a while, and no comments, so I'll chime in.

Nice effort, good instincts, some nice shots - the UN, the Bridge, and even the pullout on the park, minus the wobblyness.

My .02 - work on your composition, fill up the frame, try for some more interesting angles as opposed to generic wide shots, and shoot more close ups. Consider a monopod, make sure OIS is on, and try holding the camera tight to your body sometimes, kind of like a football. Don't be afraid to put it on the ground and angle it up, and use whatever's available as a brace.

Man, hard to go wrong shooting in NYC on a nice day.

This was shot with Steven Dempseys DISDVX preset (Thx Steve!) I think the colors are very true.

http://vimeo.com/965379

Well, I took the plunge and decided on the M2 + microX combo. I'm not an expert but I finally got to take some pictures with it. Take a look at my clips. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Especially if you are an M2 owner as well!

Here's my vids.

http://www.vimeo.com/user443762/videos

Hi Dave

Not much to say technically - it looks pretty sharp. Obviously you'll want to shoot scenes where there is more of a balance of light between the darkest and lightest areas (a bounce in the woman's face in the park would be a good idea, and some additional background lighting behind the book in the second clip would help too).

Congrats


Brian

Hello!

At last weekend I traveled to Mount Iremel, which is in the South Ural Reserve (national park). This is only 250 km. from the city. Just two days in this area with my Canon XH-A1.
Some scenes can be very dark when viewed on the TV, apologize, in this video was not done cc.

Hope you enjoy this video. ;-)

http://www.vimeo.com/1001339

Cya!

Check out this clip using the REALITY preset:

www.vimeo.com/1066443

-Steve

Shot with the REALITY preset and -3db gain.
www.vimeo.com/1103611
-Steve

Looks great man!

Hi,
here my latest TV show title, filmed with Canon XHA1 and Letus Extreme, edited in FCP.
Show: Europarty (about 2008 UEFA European Championship)
Authors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino
Directors: Giovanni Speranza & Leo Tranchino
Director of Photography: Giovanni Speranza
Editing: Leo Tranchino

Enjoy!

http://www.vimeo.com/1107270

I like it a lot! Nice shot selection and special effects!

"Performing Iowa: Dance Gala" is a behind the scenes look at the making of Iowa's premiere dance event and showcases the artistry and athleticism of UI's renowned dance program. Everything shot on Canon XH-A1, XH-G1 & XL-H1 cameras.

See a 30 second preview here:
http://dance.uiowa.edu/events/gala_feature.shtml

Premiering on Big Ten Network this Wednesday June @ 12PM ET

Current Big Ten Network schedule:
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/schedule/index.asp

Hey, This is the second video I put together. It just some shots of a bonfire we had at my grandparents house. I think this one's camera work is alot better, but still needs some work. Also, the video kinda follows the musics dynamics. Again, let me know what you think, I need lots of constructive critism... Thanks!

http://www.vimeo.com/1117919


Enjoy!

God I love this camera- Nice stuff very epic song. I'd offer something constructive but I don't know anything.

So I just cracked open my XH-A1 a few days ago and instead of researching or reading the manual... I said, "I'm going to the park." So I filmed some stuff...

I warn you I know nothing. My Adobe Premiere CS3 failed to open so I am ashamed to say that I edited this in... :( ... Windows Movie Maker. Messed around with some stuff, I don't know what I should be exporting in so it's pretty bad quality.

Also- I had/have no steadicam and the 200$ tripod I just bought happened to be missing a wingnut so it's 95% filmed handheld. Let me know what's up and any tips/tricks are much appreicated.

http://www.vimeo.com/1096889

I'd appreciate any constructive criticism on even the tiniest aspect of the video (even if you're new to the XH-A1 or editing, you've watched plenty of TV, so please fire away with any comments or thoughts).

It's just an extract from a film I shot at an event for the London Mayor election campaign.

I already posted this question in the web/DVD delivery forum, but I'd love to know how to get the whole of the QT player/progress bar at the bottom displaying in full.

http://browncowproject.com/film.html

**sound levels are a bit off but should be corrected by 1300 GMT today**

Lots O' Trucks!
www.vimeo.com/1180389
Shot in REALITY preset,
-Steve

Well I finally caught a break today from working all day long for six weeks straight and I happend to catch some really nice footage today with my new A1.

As I was leaving my job site today I noticed this little guy near the Water Fountain and he was soon joined by his two other siblings. I started shooting with my HV20 and then called my Wife to bring my A1 and Tripod. Thanks to my Wife and A1...The footage is spectacular!

I love filming Wildlife, especially birds and these guys when full grown are difficult to get close too, but these little ones hung out all day and didn't even flinch as I maneuvered my camera equipment around them getting all sorts of shots.

It was a great day!

I wanted to see if I could shoot and edit a short feature in less than 4 hours - this is the result.(That is from leaving my front door to starting the upload to Vimeo) All shot in my home town,Peel
I also shot all the footage from the same position,only panning,zooming and adjusting the height.
http://www.vimeo.com/1204900

Canon XHA1 straight.

Great job for 4 hrs! Nice variety of shots too. I favorite was the guy rowing past with the motor pulled up then disappearing behind the large boat.

Hi!

I posted a video on dailymotion that some may enjoy. It's a clip of the making of the first music video that I did camerawork on. It is for the song 'Just Go Out with Me', by Justin Winokur, shot with director Jason Carswell.

This was shot on an XHA1, with HV20 as b-cam. This was just cobbled together for the people who worked on it, but it is a fun clip. We built a full-size carnival sideshow and stage in the director's backyard... good times! We are still working on post-production, which has turned into a massive feat, but I will post the finished video soon.

Be merciful in your critique, since I really had no clue how to shoot properly with my brand new XHA1. I learned quickly!

http://www.dailymotion.com/cluster/creation/featured/video/x5laho_making-of-just-go-out-with-me-by-ju_creation

Hi
This is my first SGpro and canon XHA1 test.I know there is a lot the twick but it's a dirty work.
cheers
http://www.vimeo.com/1226280

Well it turns out these Beautiful Little Guys are Green Herons...not Blue Herons!

Guess it was the shade that gave their feathers a blue tint.

Fantastic little birds!!!

Finally had time to edit my old footage from my ex XHA1


http://exposureroom.com/members/davidchia.aspx/assets/30db791088e541e9ad99b7c004b88a7e/

enjoy...

That was a superb video man... The only thing I really didn't digg was the "Funkin Styles" graphic near the end (middle)... Seemed not up to par with the rest of the video...

I spent a lot of time last summer helping out on the Isle of Man whale and dolphin survey. The waters around the Isle of Man(middle of the Irish sea between England and Ireland,below Scotland.....have a look on a map!) are extremely rich in marine life and every summer we get huge amounts of dolphins,whales,basking sharks and other creatures.
Last summer I only saw basking sharks(I say 'only'! These things are MASSIVE and very impressive to see) so I was really pleased yesterday when we spotted a large group of risso dolphins.

Here's a bit of shaky footage I shot - http://www.vimeo.com/1284739

Hi
Just played with the setting that Dave suggest me and i came with this short, i hope you can tell what you mean
http://www.vimeo.com/1242337

Thanks in advance
cheer Farid

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=904958#post904958

If you have comments, please keep them inside the above linked thread.

Shot with a Letus Extreme... Camera setting to B&W

http://exposureroom.com/members/davidchia.aspx/assets/e675bb19609d4e23aee527d845fbec7f/

Nice shots, looked great.

Another coffee video made with the xha1, brevis flip, canon 50mm 1.8 and edited in Premiere Pro CS3.

First extensive foray into PPCS3.

Finally worked out how to export HD:)

Please let me know what you think.

http://www.vimeo.com/1356373

aloha

jai

Hi Everyone

I've just bought the Steadicam Merlin and shot a few long sequences with it. Definitely an awesome tool to have with the A1 or any camera. Shot using the Vividrgb with all auto except the shutter at 1/50 in 25f mode.

http://www.vimeo.com/1413559

Hi,

very nice moves. I like it.

Keep it up!

Regards,
Pavel

Made with modified FlyCam 3000 Pro and Canon XH A1.
Its not perfect, I was just messing aroud with it without the special "Steadycam walk" ;-)

http://www.vimeo.com/1422589