GL / XM assorted posts, 2003

Richard Lewis · November 11th, 2003, 03:38 PM

Thanks

Erwin van Doorne · November 13th, 2003, 01:37 PM

Okay and I want to get some depth of field in my video. I was playing with it, but I never got a good DOF yet. What iris settings work good outside for others, just as a reference and you have to tele (zoom) right, wide angle won't give you much DOF.

Christopher Sexton · November 13th, 2003, 02:30 PM

Anyone here know how I can save the manual settings (white bal/exp/etc) between VCR mode and Camera?

I'd like to be able to review my footage with out looing my settings.

Thanks.

J. Clayton Stansberry · November 13th, 2003, 03:21 PM

Yes, Zoom-in as much as possible.

Then, open the iris up as far as possible, and use the ND filter on the camera and you will have to add a couple others. This will give you the DOF you are after. I don't think adjusting the white balance will affect DOF at all.

Jack Robertson · November 13th, 2003, 10:14 PM

Hello Christopher,

I have had the same question a while back and no you cannot save the setting when you power off or go to VCR mode.

The only way to check your footage without loosing your settings is to follow Brian Dickson's suggestion:

Quote:
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Depending on how much review you need to do, the record search might do the job, without resetting things. Use the two buttons to the rear of the main power switch. Tapping the "record review" button (the one with the loopback icon) will playback the last 3 seconds and automatically return to your previous record point. You can review farther back or forward by holding down the '-' or '+' buttons. Letting go will re-engage record pause right where the tape is at.
----------------------------

Here is the link to the thread:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11540

Cheers,
Jack

Christopher Sexton · November 14th, 2003, 08:34 PM

Hey Jack...I had been using that, and guess I will keep doing it, but sometimes it's just not enough.

Thanks for the info

Valentin Fuhrer · November 15th, 2003, 08:45 AM

Hi...

I have a similar set of considerations, that I'm agonizing over for my camera purchase.

First, Panasonic US assured me that DVX100's (PAL or NTSC) bought from a legit dealer in the US can be serviced here. Unless someone has experience otherwise, I have to assume that this is the case.

As far as editing, I intend to stay entirely in the computer until I need to produce a master for distribution or for DVD. BUT , in this case I would need the services of a post house that has the appropriate equipment (Tape etc) anyway. Since I can't handle this step in production regardless of format, wouldn't I be better off using the PAL DVX100?

I did get hold of a PAL dvx100 to borrow, and shot some footage which came into After Effects fine. I'll next try the same with Final Cut.

If I can work entirely in the computer, is there any point at which it does really become problematic to work from the PAL source? Or do I just do my final output to a particular NTSC format (uncompressed quicktime?)... get my settings right, and let the post house make the master tape etc.

Any ideas , help would be greatly appreciated...

Dirk Mitchell · November 16th, 2003, 02:54 PM

Monroe,
I'm having the same problem with the rewind. This just started, but I've had my camera since March and have had no problems. It's been used quite a bit however.

What ended up being the problem and did you get it fixed?

Thanks.

David Kelvin · November 17th, 2003, 01:00 PM

I've seen a few shorts done with the GL2, and some stuff was actually quite decent. However, I've never heard of any feature films being shot (indie or commercial) with the GL2. It's always the XL1 or the PD-150, etc.

Ken Tanaka · November 17th, 2003, 06:56 PM

That's a good question. Honestly, I don't know of any. The GL2 would pose some challenges for professional dramatic work, most prominently its lack of a professional lens focus control. The Sony PD150 would seem to share the same disadvantage, yet it has been used on quite a few indie features. Ah, but the PD150 has something that the GL2 does not: DVCAM compatibility and pro time code.

So I guess we'll just have to wait to see if anything comes up here.

Brian Huey · November 18th, 2003, 01:59 PM

This is an article about one shot with a GL1: Monsturd

Cheers,
Brian

Kiel Ellington · November 19th, 2003, 12:51 AM

My Canon ZR45 and my Canon ZR 10 both have an eject cassette flashing in the LCD and will not play or record. The ZR45 will eject any tape put in but will not record or play longer than 10 seconds. The ZR10 has a cassette stuck in it. It will not eject it. Is there a way for me to repair on my own? All I need is the know how-or-what is the problem here? Me? Any help would be so great. Thanks Kiel Elligton

Steve Luhr · November 19th, 2003, 01:05 PM

I'd first look hard at why both are exhibiting this problem at the same time. Are you in a humid area, or other demanding environment? Seems fishy to me. Not sure about the error messages with those cameras, but my old Sharp used to say that even in the slightest bit of rain, not necessarily repairable, but worth checking to see if the sensor is off I suppose.

Steve

Brian Kaz · November 20th, 2003, 08:47 AM

While looking for info on OpTex 16x9 lenses, I found this link to a full length film:

http://doradovillagefilms.com/babysbreath/main.htm

They used a GL2 and the OpTex anamorphic lens. The screens look good, but I feel they could have gussied up the look of their film in post a bit.

George Saunders · November 21st, 2003, 07:32 PM

I need to get a spec of dust out from behind the first lens plate on my GL2 by tomorrow morning. Any one know how?

November 13th, 2003, 02:30 PM	#783
Christopher Sexton New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 5	Keeping my settings between camera modes Anyone here know how I can save the manual settings (white bal/exp/etc) between VCR mode and Camera? I'd like to be able to review my footage with out looing my settings. Thanks.

November 13th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#784
J. Clayton Stansberry Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 316	Yes, Zoom-in as much as possible. Then, open the iris up as far as possible, and use the ND filter on the camera and you will have to add a couple others. This will give you the DOF you are after. I don't think adjusting the white balance will affect DOF at all. __________________ I understand everything about nothing.

November 15th, 2003, 08:45 AM	#787
Valentin Fuhrer New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 10	PAL vs. NTSC puchase Hi... I have a similar set of considerations, that I'm agonizing over for my camera purchase. First, Panasonic US assured me that DVX100's (PAL or NTSC) bought from a legit dealer in the US can be serviced here. Unless someone has experience otherwise, I have to assume that this is the case. As far as editing, I intend to stay entirely in the computer until I need to produce a master for distribution or for DVD. BUT , in this case I would need the services of a post house that has the appropriate equipment (Tape etc) anyway. Since I can't handle this step in production regardless of format, wouldn't I be better off using the PAL DVX100? I did get hold of a PAL dvx100 to borrow, and shot some footage which came into After Effects fine. I'll next try the same with Final Cut. If I can work entirely in the computer, is there any point at which it does really become problematic to work from the PAL source? Or do I just do my final output to a particular NTSC format (uncompressed quicktime?)... get my settings right, and let the post house make the master tape etc. Any ideas , help would be greatly appreciated... __________________ valentin artist, producer, ninja

November 16th, 2003, 02:54 PM	#788
Dirk Mitchell New Boot Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 24	Monroe, I'm having the same problem with the rewind. This just started, but I've had my camera since March and have had no problems. It's been used quite a bit however. What ended up being the problem and did you get it fixed? Thanks. __________________ -- Dirk Mitchell

November 17th, 2003, 01:00 PM	#789
David Kelvin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: LA, CA Posts: 33	Any features shot with GL2? I've seen a few shorts done with the GL2, and some stuff was actually quite decent. However, I've never heard of any feature films being shot (indie or commercial) with the GL2. It's always the XL1 or the PD-150, etc.

November 11th, 2003, 03:38 PM	#781
Richard Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester and Kent, UK Posts: 256	Thanks

November 13th, 2003, 01:37 PM	#782
Erwin van Doorne New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17	Okay and I want to get some depth of field in my video. I was playing with it, but I never got a good DOF yet. What iris settings work good outside for others, just as a reference and you have to tele (zoom) right, wide angle won't give you much DOF.

November 13th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#785
Jack Robertson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	Hello Christopher, I have had the same question a while back and no you cannot save the setting when you power off or go to VCR mode. The only way to check your footage without loosing your settings is to follow Brian Dickson's suggestion: Quote: ------------------------------ Depending on how much review you need to do, the record search might do the job, without resetting things. Use the two buttons to the rear of the main power switch. Tapping the "record review" button (the one with the loopback icon) will playback the last 3 seconds and automatically return to your previous record point. You can review farther back or forward by holding down the '-' or '+' buttons. Letting go will re-engage record pause right where the tape is at. ---------------------------- Here is the link to the thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11540 Cheers, Jack

November 14th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#786
Christopher Sexton New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 5	Hey Jack...I had been using that, and guess I will keep doing it, but sometimes it's just not enough. Thanks for the info

November 17th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#790
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	That's a good question. Honestly, I don't know of any. The GL2 would pose some challenges for professional dramatic work, most prominently its lack of a professional lens focus control. The Sony PD150 would seem to share the same disadvantage, yet it has been used on quite a few indie features. Ah, but the PD150 has something that the GL2 does not: DVCAM compatibility and pro time code. So I guess we'll just have to wait to see if anything comes up here. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 18th, 2003, 01:59 PM	#791
Brian Huey Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle , WA Posts: 184	This is an article about one shot with a GL1: Monsturd Cheers, Brian

November 19th, 2003, 12:51 AM	#792
Kiel Ellington Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco california Posts: 1	eject cassette on 2 dvcams help My Canon ZR45 and my Canon ZR 10 both have an eject cassette flashing in the LCD and will not play or record. The ZR45 will eject any tape put in but will not record or play longer than 10 seconds. The ZR10 has a cassette stuck in it. It will not eject it. Is there a way for me to repair on my own? All I need is the know how-or-what is the problem here? Me? Any help would be so great. Thanks Kiel Elligton

November 19th, 2003, 01:05 PM	#793
Steve Luhr New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 16	I'd first look hard at why both are exhibiting this problem at the same time. Are you in a humid area, or other demanding environment? Seems fishy to me. Not sure about the error messages with those cameras, but my old Sharp used to say that even in the slightest bit of rain, not necessarily repairable, but worth checking to see if the sensor is off I suppose. Steve

November 20th, 2003, 08:47 AM	#794
Brian Kaz New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 5	While looking for info on OpTex 16x9 lenses, I found this link to a full length film: http://doradovillagefilms.com/babysbreath/main.htm They used a GL2 and the OpTex anamorphic lens. The screens look good, but I feel they could have gussied up the look of their film in post a bit.

November 21st, 2003, 07:32 PM	#795
George Saunders New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 12	Need to clean inside of lens asap I need to get a spec of dust out from behind the first lens plate on my GL2 by tomorrow morning. Any one know how? __________________ George Saunders