Canon XH series -- various sample clips

Jim Miller · April 21st, 2008, 07:58 AM

Good job on your first edit. Not sure the second music track really meshed with that calm, sedate first track though. If you are going to switch to that more frantic style music I would suggest you make your cuts really fast to keep pace - just my two cents.

Will Mahoney · April 21st, 2008, 08:44 AM

Good video. I really like autocross and need to get back out there. Now I'll take my camera with me. Thanks!

Some thoughts: I liked the first track, it went nicely with the shots. I would have liked to see more slow-mo dramatic stuff happening. Like a tight framing on a car as it comes across a tight turn. It'd be nice to see a slow-mo rear-end slide or wheel spinning with that slow music.

The second track was great but I kept wanting to hear sounds from the cars. I think mixing in some of the real audio from the cars with that music would really pull you into the action.

Makoto Schoppert · April 21st, 2008, 09:49 AM

Thanks for the feedback.

I agree with you Jim with the two separate tracks. I do like the first music track, but unfortunately, that piece remains pretty calm and slow and doesn't really speed up, and I wanted to show more excitement with the video. Probably need to find an alternate musical piece, or find another way to get the feel of action even with slower music.

Will, I also agree with you that there should be some audio from the cars. I'm debating on redoing the edits now adding in some of the car audio. It'll be a little tricky simply because I was a little distant from the cars and didn't pick up the audio that well, along with the fact that the announcer's voice would mesh in too.

Will Mahoney · April 21st, 2008, 02:11 PM

Keep up the good work.

Tom Sherwood · April 22nd, 2008, 06:04 AM

Whats a diopter? Your right you need to use a tripod. cool how close up you can get though.

Jim French · April 22nd, 2008, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Sherwood

Whats a diopter? Your right you need to use a tripod. cool how close up you can get though.

I think of the 72 mm Century achromatic diopters as wonderful magnifying glasses that screw directly into the A1 lens while preserving zoom capability. A great way to convert the A1 to macro. Also the focal length is larger than I had feared before using the setup, which is great for insect shots.

Nate Wood · April 22nd, 2008, 10:43 AM

This is a short 3 min. video I put together and did a very quick color correction with my limited knowledge. This is nothing special but it's a cool video if anyone loves RC especially.

I'd love feedback on the quality/color/clarity. I can't keep getting better if I don't hear from the pros..

N8

http://theastonisher.com/Nathanimal/...rd%205Mbps.m4v

Nate Wood · April 22nd, 2008, 10:49 AM

BTW. it was shot in 60i, Shutter Priority/500, fieldskit deinterlacer

Loren Simons · April 22nd, 2008, 04:35 PM

Hey guys, this is something I just had to throw together.
http://www.vimeo.com/926620
The producer wanted the beginning shots really dark and grimy, i personally would have liked a little more light, but hey, it was his call.
Tell me what you guys think!

Trish Kerr · April 22nd, 2008, 05:05 PM

it's not loading - getting a scrolling code page instead - should it be playing online or is it for download only?

Trish

Steve Elgar · April 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM

Hi Nate.
Nice pictures. Reminds me of when i was a kid. I bought (and still have) one of the original Kavan Bell Jetranger RC Helicopters, but i'm sure it would never do what that thing does.
Cool clip.

Nate Wood · April 22nd, 2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trish Kerr

it's not loading - getting a scrolling code page instead - should it be playing online or is it for download only?

Trish

Sorry I didn't set it up for streaming.. I'll try to change it

Makoto Schoppert · April 22nd, 2008, 09:37 PM

I agree that the beginning should have more light.

I do like the way the sports transitioned from one to the other.

Luke Ross · April 22nd, 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makoto Schoppert

I do like the way the sports transitioned from one to the other.

Agreed, I do like the transitions, but most shots were really too dark. I would think if he was looking to attract people to join sports, a nice light warm look would be the most inviting, not dark and dreary. Just my thoughts..

Good job on the editing, and for what you had to do with low light shooting, the shots came out really well with little to no grain.

Alex Plank · April 23rd, 2008, 09:35 AM

Here's my first outdoor test:

http://vimeo.com/932593

Shot on Canon XH-A1 with ND filter at max and I can't remember whether I was using the Panalook 2 or VividRGB preset.

April 21st, 2008, 08:44 AM	#422
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	Good video. I really like autocross and need to get back out there. Now I'll take my camera with me. Thanks! Some thoughts: I liked the first track, it went nicely with the shots. I would have liked to see more slow-mo dramatic stuff happening. Like a tight framing on a car as it comes across a tight turn. It'd be nice to see a slow-mo rear-end slide or wheel spinning with that slow music. The second track was great but I kept wanting to hear sounds from the cars. I think mixing in some of the real audio from the cars with that music would really pull you into the action. __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories

April 21st, 2008, 02:11 PM	#424
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	Keep up the good work. __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories

April 22nd, 2008, 10:43 AM	#427
Nate Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 26	RC Helicopter --- FEEDBACK PLEASE!!! This is a short 3 min. video I put together and did a very quick color correction with my limited knowledge. This is nothing special but it's a cool video if anyone loves RC especially. I'd love feedback on the quality/color/clarity. I can't keep getting better if I don't hear from the pros.. N8 http://theastonisher.com/Nathanimal/...rd%205Mbps.m4v

April 22nd, 2008, 04:35 PM	#429
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	2008 Sports Real Intro For School Hey guys, this is something I just had to throw together. http://www.vimeo.com/926620 The producer wanted the beginning shots really dark and grimy, i personally would have liked a little more light, but hey, it was his call. Tell me what you guys think! __________________ Loren Simons

April 23rd, 2008, 09:35 AM	#435
Alex Plank Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 46	Pink Flamingo in the Yard Here's my first outdoor test: http://vimeo.com/932593 Shot on Canon XH-A1 with ND filter at max and I can't remember whether I was using the Panalook 2 or VividRGB preset.

April 21st, 2008, 07:58 AM	#421
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	Good job on your first edit. Not sure the second music track really meshed with that calm, sedate first track though. If you are going to switch to that more frantic style music I would suggest you make your cuts really fast to keep pace - just my two cents.

April 21st, 2008, 09:49 AM	#423
Makoto Schoppert New Boot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 16	Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you Jim with the two separate tracks. I do like the first music track, but unfortunately, that piece remains pretty calm and slow and doesn't really speed up, and I wanted to show more excitement with the video. Probably need to find an alternate musical piece, or find another way to get the feel of action even with slower music. Will, I also agree with you that there should be some audio from the cars. I'm debating on redoing the edits now adding in some of the car audio. It'll be a little tricky simply because I was a little distant from the cars and didn't pick up the audio that well, along with the fact that the announcer's voice would mesh in too.

April 22nd, 2008, 06:04 AM	#425
Tom Sherwood Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 83	Whats a diopter? Your right you need to use a tripod. cool how close up you can get though.

April 22nd, 2008, 10:49 AM	#428
Nate Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 26	BTW. it was shot in 60i, Shutter Priority/500, fieldskit deinterlacer

April 22nd, 2008, 05:05 PM	#430
Trish Kerr Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 294	it's not loading - getting a scrolling code page instead - should it be playing online or is it for download only? Trish

April 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM	#431
Steve Elgar Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Port Stephens NSW Australia Posts: 71	Hi Nate. Nice pictures. Reminds me of when i was a kid. I bought (and still have) one of the original Kavan Bell Jetranger RC Helicopters, but i'm sure it would never do what that thing does. Cool clip.

April 22nd, 2008, 09:37 PM	#433
Makoto Schoppert New Boot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 16	I agree that the beginning should have more light. I do like the way the sports transitioned from one to the other.