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Mat Jung · April 9th, 2005, 06:15 AM

Hello all, I just got my first digital camcorder, and it happens to be a GL2. I am new to the film industry, but I'm willing and quick to learn. I just wanted to say hi, and if you have anything to tell a complete newbie, then do so here. I love my GL2, and I can't wait to hear from you all.

David Ennis · April 9th, 2005, 07:24 AM

Congratulations, Mat, and welcome to the forum. If you've been visiting here for a while before you got your cam, you know that there are lots of experienced and knowledgeable people here who are glad to help with questions, or to just plain talk about what they and you are doing.

The obvious initial advice is get to know your camera. Two additional areas you're going to need to learn about and eventually invest in are audio equipment and video editing. So in your spare time it would be good to explore those areas a bit.

Best of luck!

Graham Bernard · April 9th, 2005, 11:36 AM

Hiyah Mat!

Welcome aboard . . I'm just counting . . er . . . I reckon'I got 250+ 1 hour Sony tapes - all from my XM2s . .. love 'em!

Best advice? Get going with Manual filming ASAP . . this IS where this camera starts to fly! Honest!

Best regards,

Grazie :)

K. Forman · April 9th, 2005, 11:41 AM

Welcome to the neighborhood. In addition to learning your cam and audio, you should learn about lighting. As far as editing, it isn't absolutely necessary, but it can actually help you learn to shoot better. By this I mean you will learn how to get better footage.

Adam Christopher · April 14th, 2005, 08:22 AM

Hey Mat! In the interest of not starting an entirely new thread, I am also a new GL2 owner and am just getting to know it. I'm glad to be part of a forum of such knowledgeable GL2 users! Thanks for welcoming us!

Steve Sirinides · August 8th, 2005, 03:18 AM

Hey people, yet another GL2 newbie. I've already used a lot of great info from you guys on these threads, and I'm looking forward to many happy hours of filming with my camera. I'm interested in wedding videography - I live in Athens, Greece and I think there is a real untapped market for that. Any suggestions for a guy with one camera and a ready and willing crew including two graphics designers and a photographer?

Graham Bernard · August 8th, 2005, 03:28 AM

Yeah! Try and stay away form Vouli Beach! - Well the sand anyways!

Lots of advice .. mostly about kit and bags and audio and . .. lights? You will find it ALL here.

If - rather WHEN ( not if! )using a tripod get a decent remote control. You reall don't want to be getting to the on/off zoom focus WHEN you are working the trip! Yeah?

Oh yes, stay away from "flying" plates! Greek Weddings .. GREAT STUFF! . .yah could just make a major blockbuster out of it? - Wonder if this HAS been done before?

Grazie

Steven Davis · August 8th, 2005, 06:49 AM

Hey Mat, welcome to the board. This is a great board where people really do help other people. I've been coming here for a year and have made probably 80% of my purchase decisions using information and opinions from this board. And despite what everyone else has here, the Canon GL2 is still MACK DADDY!

/me hugs Lucy (name of GL2)

Steven Davis

DJ Kinney · August 8th, 2005, 05:30 PM

I concur. It is indeed the mac daddy.

April 9th, 2005, 06:15 AM	#1
Mat Jung New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manahawkin, NJ Posts: 17	Newbie here Hello all, I just got my first digital camcorder, and it happens to be a GL2. I am new to the film industry, but I'm willing and quick to learn. I just wanted to say hi, and if you have anything to tell a complete newbie, then do so here. I love my GL2, and I can't wait to hear from you all.

April 9th, 2005, 07:24 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	Congratulations, Mat, and welcome to the forum. If you've been visiting here for a while before you got your cam, you know that there are lots of experienced and knowledgeable people here who are glad to help with questions, or to just plain talk about what they and you are doing. The obvious initial advice is get to know your camera. Two additional areas you're going to need to learn about and eventually invest in are audio equipment and video editing. So in your spare time it would be good to explore those areas a bit. Best of luck! __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

April 9th, 2005, 11:36 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Hiyah Mat! Hiyah Mat! Welcome aboard . . I'm just counting . . er . . . I reckon'I got 250+ 1 hour Sony tapes - all from my XM2s . .. love 'em! Best advice? Get going with Manual filming ASAP . . this IS where this camera starts to fly! Honest! Best regards, Grazie :)

April 9th, 2005, 11:41 AM	#4
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Welcome to the neighborhood. In addition to learning your cam and audio, you should learn about lighting. As far as editing, it isn't absolutely necessary, but it can actually help you learn to shoot better. By this I mean you will learn how to get better footage. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

April 14th, 2005, 08:22 AM	#5
Adam Christopher New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 20	Hey Mat! In the interest of not starting an entirely new thread, I am also a new GL2 owner and am just getting to know it. I'm glad to be part of a forum of such knowledgeable GL2 users! Thanks for welcoming us! __________________ Come visit my website! Colorado Springs Wedding Videographer: http://www.foreverendeavor.net

August 8th, 2005, 03:18 AM	#6
Steve Sirinides Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 41	Hey people, yet another GL2 newbie. I've already used a lot of great info from you guys on these threads, and I'm looking forward to many happy hours of filming with my camera. I'm interested in wedding videography - I live in Athens, Greece and I think there is a real untapped market for that. Any suggestions for a guy with one camera and a ready and willing crew including two graphics designers and a photographer?

August 8th, 2005, 03:28 AM	#7
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	γειά σας! Yeah! Try and stay away form Vouli Beach! - Well the sand anyways! Lots of advice .. mostly about kit and bags and audio and . .. lights? You will find it ALL here. If - rather WHEN ( not if! )using a tripod get a decent remote control. You reall don't want to be getting to the on/off zoom focus WHEN you are working the trip! Yeah? Oh yes, stay away from "flying" plates! Greek Weddings .. GREAT STUFF! . .yah could just make a major blockbuster out of it? - Wonder if this HAS been done before? Grazie

August 8th, 2005, 06:49 AM	#8
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Welcome Hey Mat, welcome to the board. This is a great board where people really do help other people. I've been coming here for a year and have made probably 80% of my purchase decisions using information and opinions from this board. And despite what everyone else has here, the Canon GL2 is still MACK DADDY! /me hugs Lucy (name of GL2) Steven Davis __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

August 8th, 2005, 05:30 PM	#9
DJ Kinney Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 277	I concur. It is indeed the mac daddy.