I am continuing my studies of early morning light and colors and trying to convey the vastness of the space while showcasing the wide angle capability of the XHA1's native lens. I have developed a special preset for sunrise sequences such as these but am keeping it private for now. I will release it when I have done further testing. I shot mostly with a graduated ND.6 filter and the only cc done was a slight levels correction. The only other thing I added was my usual cinemascope crop.

There are a couple of ambient sound glitches which I will fix when I get a chance.

Here's part 3: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/XHA1/monday720.wmv

and for those who missed the others:

Part 1: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/XHA1/sunrise720.wmv
Part 2: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/XHA1/daybreakweb.wmv

Parts 1 and 2 were recently posted so check before you download them. None of them are small.

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Lord of the rings part 4

Steven,

Breath taking. You obviously are learning to paint with light with your new cam. I am guessing your experimentation is designed to exploit its setting to get absolutely the "best" or most "beautiful" or most "unique" image. I admire your diligence. This sets the bar higher for the rest of us.

Beautiful stuff Steve. Thanks so much for taking the time and putting the effort into sharing this with us. I really appreciate it.

I have just one practical question...

Does your family mind you disappearing off each morning before sunrise? ;-D

This is very very stunning imagery. Thanks!

Thank you. I replaced the file with a glitch-free version and some minor edits, FYI

I've seen through your 3 films Steven, and I must say it's stunning.
Your painting of this beautiful landscape with people walking in and out of the scenary, it's a dreamy world you paint.
Your transitions is well planned and makes it even more dreamy.
I like to be in there, with the dogs and the people, so to speak.
And the colours are magnificent.
Thank you for sharing.

OMG.... what was soooo beautiful...

When are u going to put up the files?

Thanks. What files are you referring to?

I was wondering which Graduated filter you are using? I used to use some cokin filters with my TRV 900. I think they're too small for the A1, but I liked that I could slide them up and down to get the graduation just where I wanted it. Do you have one you can move around or just use a screwed mount and forget it?
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Dave, I use the 4x4 type that Tiffen makes. It's a .6 graduated ND filter. I have a mattebox (cavision 4x4 bellows type) but frankly for the sunrise shots I do, I just unscrew the XHA1's suncover and hold the filter in front of the lens with my hand. I do move it up and down depending on the shot but I'm obviously not moving it while recording. So far it's worked for me. If I was shooting from the same location for a while I would take the time to set the mattebox up.

Absolutely beautiful Steven! Wish I had your eye for this.