Canon XH series -- various sample clips

Phil Kay · June 19th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Sorry,I do it EVERY time! It's now public....

Raymond Toussaint · June 19th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Bouldering championship NL women. 4,5 minutes. Shot with A1.
www.vimeo.com/magicroom

+6db gain, pressed colors.

Morgan Crossley · June 19th, 2008, 09:04 PM

interesting. felt sort of more like a rave then a bouldering comp.... haha i posted this earlier this week. interesting contrasts:

http://www.vimeo.com/1177045

James Hooey · June 20th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Really good climbing short and good camera and editing too. Very cool to see each of the climbers style accomplish the routes.

Music felt good for the video. What was your source for music?

Footage looked clean and the camerawork was solid. Nice 'not over the top' color correction done as well.

I'd have to watch it again to see how long it was because honestly I was completely immersed in it.

Bill Busby · June 22nd, 2008, 05:31 AM

It's a cute little concept, however here's my 2 cents... it's way too long! All that could be conveyed all within 30 seconds by discarding all those redundant and longgg shots (seeing her walk out the front door all the way to her getting in the car; backing out the driveway; getting out of the car walking up to the gas pump; the long stare at the posted prices; getting back in the car; another drive way shot... car pulling up; getting out and watching her walk all the way up to the door, etc.; the bicycle shots (seriously, just one is needed).

Plus there's no music track until a 1/3 of the way in. I learned long ago regarding an edit... make a point... then move on :)

Will Schryver · June 22nd, 2008, 12:52 PM

Very well done, Alex! I would, however, add my one criticism to that already given: it's too long. I think you could cut it in half (or more) without losing any substantive content. We don't need to see ten seconds of her carrying a suitcase or dragging it behind a bike when two seconds will suffice to convey the idea.

Anyway, that's my two cents worth ...

Tim Cee · June 22nd, 2008, 08:31 PM

Doing Photography in Yellowostone a lot I know that feeling of having to act fast and think later. Wildlife never poses, it just is. Nice capture.

Takashi Doscher · June 24th, 2008, 01:19 AM

Here's a second (I guess or third) vote to cut it down. My suggestion is to make a personal goal of cutting it down to no longer than 30 seconds. While it may not work perfectly (though I think it will) it will really force you to think about what cuts and frames are absolutely critical to your message.

Chan Ee Jien · June 24th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Hi,

Here is a short edit of Brickfields Temple, Malaysia during Wesak Day (Buddha's Birthday). I did not bother to cover or focus on the event (I was SO NOT prepared) but I focused on the people who prayed there, so it is a collection of shots. Shot with the XHA1 and LE.

In the meanwhile, I will try to think of a better way to end the video and also fix the colour. The Quicktime output gives out a wash out look for some reason.

http://vimeo.com/1211381

Comments welcome :)

Joan Manzaneque · June 24th, 2008, 11:07 AM

Check this out for the colour problem

http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/?p=197#comments

Nice stuff!

Joan

Nicholas Tran · June 24th, 2008, 03:19 PM

I really liked your images... solid composition and artistic.

The music was out of place for me. It's a good piece, but seemed a bit too much. To me, the music itself tells a narrative. Your images, though compelling, seem more documentary. Just my take.

Will Schryver · June 25th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Cee

Doing Photography in Yellowostone a lot I know that feeling of having to act fast and think later. Wildlife never poses, it just is. Nice capture.

One thing I will say about the XH-A1 is that the "Full Auto" setting does quite well under the scenario of outdoors, sunlight, and good contrast. So I wasn't all that chagrined about having to use the dreaded "green square" setting.

Przemysław Pyrek · June 25th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Hi!
Here's some footage shot on a weekend in the park. It's a bit messy. Barely edited.

Filmed with XH-A1:
girls, fishes, bridge, water, sky, yellow flowers
HPX500:
boys, out of focus pink flowers, red flower, tree branches

http://www.vimeo.com/1228472

Chan Ee Jien · June 26th, 2008, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the advice.

What do you mean by documentary looking? (well, I shot an event so it is a documenting process?). I think perhaps I didn't capture enough the emotion and nuance of the people over there so there's like no story/ motivation for them to do what they are doing.

You're not the first person to say this. I went out on a shoot once and was handling the camera for a while (shooting people walking on the street). One cameraperson noted that I shoot 'documentary style. Unfortunately I never managed to ask him why. Its good to understand your comment as I don't wanna be boxed into one category

I have watched documentaries on various subjects and there are many styles so no help there :(

Rachel Mackey · June 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Hi Pyrek
Like your footage in the park, lovely rich colours and depth. I have an XH A1 but don't manage to get that level of quality. Can you tell me what settings did you use?

June 19th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#526
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	Sorry,I do it EVERY time! It's now public.... __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

June 19th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#527
Raymond Toussaint Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 173	Bouldering championship XH A1 footage Bouldering championship NL women. 4,5 minutes. Shot with A1. www.vimeo.com/magicroom +6db gain, pressed colors.

June 20th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#529
James Hooey Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bruce Pennisula, Canada Posts: 316	Really good climbing short and good camera and editing too. Very cool to see each of the climbers style accomplish the routes. Music felt good for the video. What was your source for music? Footage looked clean and the camerawork was solid. Nice 'not over the top' color correction done as well. I'd have to watch it again to see how long it was because honestly I was completely immersed in it. __________________ For Stock Footage http://www.revostock.com/ViewProfile.html?&ID=4811 My Website http://www.soundprostudios.com

June 22nd, 2008, 08:31 PM	#532
Tim Cee Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 179	Doing Photography in Yellowostone a lot I know that feeling of having to act fast and think later. Wildlife never poses, it just is. Nice capture. __________________ www.socalt.com

June 24th, 2008, 01:50 AM	#534
Chan Ee Jien Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 67	Brickfields Temple Hi, Here is a short edit of Brickfields Temple, Malaysia during Wesak Day (Buddha's Birthday). I did not bother to cover or focus on the event (I was SO NOT prepared) but I focused on the people who prayed there, so it is a collection of shots. Shot with the XHA1 and LE. In the meanwhile, I will try to think of a better way to end the video and also fix the colour. The Quicktime output gives out a wash out look for some reason. http://vimeo.com/1211381 Comments welcome :)

June 19th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#528
Morgan Crossley Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 113	interesting. felt sort of more like a rave then a bouldering comp.... haha i posted this earlier this week. interesting contrasts: http://www.vimeo.com/1177045

June 22nd, 2008, 05:31 AM	#530
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	It's a cute little concept, however here's my 2 cents... it's way too long! All that could be conveyed all within 30 seconds by discarding all those redundant and longgg shots (seeing her walk out the front door all the way to her getting in the car; backing out the driveway; getting out of the car walking up to the gas pump; the long stare at the posted prices; getting back in the car; another drive way shot... car pulling up; getting out and watching her walk all the way up to the door, etc.; the bicycle shots (seriously, just one is needed). Plus there's no music track until a 1/3 of the way in. I learned long ago regarding an edit... make a point... then move on :)

June 22nd, 2008, 12:52 PM	#531
Will Schryver Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 60	Very well done, Alex! I would, however, add my one criticism to that already given: it's too long. I think you could cut it in half (or more) without losing any substantive content. We don't need to see ten seconds of her carrying a suitcase or dragging it behind a bike when two seconds will suffice to convey the idea. Anyway, that's my two cents worth ...

June 24th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#533
Takashi Doscher Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 28	Here's a second (I guess or third) vote to cut it down. My suggestion is to make a personal goal of cutting it down to no longer than 30 seconds. While it may not work perfectly (though I think it will) it will really force you to think about what cuts and frames are absolutely critical to your message.

June 24th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#535
Joan Manzaneque Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 33	Check this out for the colour problem http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/?p=197#comments Nice stuff! Joan

June 24th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#536
Nicholas Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 67	I really liked your images... solid composition and artistic. The music was out of place for me. It's a good piece, but seemed a bit too much. To me, the music itself tells a narrative. Your images, though compelling, seem more documentary. Just my take.

June 25th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#538
Przemysław Pyrek New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Katowice Poland Posts: 11	in the park / kids singing XH-A1 + P2 HPX500 Hi! Here's some footage shot on a weekend in the park. It's a bit messy. Barely edited. Filmed with XH-A1: girls, fishes, bridge, water, sky, yellow flowers HPX500: boys, out of focus pink flowers, red flower, tree branches http://www.vimeo.com/1228472

June 26th, 2008, 12:53 AM	#539
Chan Ee Jien Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 67	Thanks for the advice. What do you mean by documentary looking? (well, I shot an event so it is a documenting process?). I think perhaps I didn't capture enough the emotion and nuance of the people over there so there's like no story/ motivation for them to do what they are doing. You're not the first person to say this. I went out on a shoot once and was handling the camera for a while (shooting people walking on the street). One cameraperson noted that I shoot 'documentary style. Unfortunately I never managed to ask him why. Its good to understand your comment as I don't wanna be boxed into one category I have watched documentaries on various subjects and there are many styles so no help there :(

June 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#540
Rachel Mackey New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 7	Hi Pyrek Like your footage in the park, lovely rich colours and depth. I have an XH A1 but don't manage to get that level of quality. Can you tell me what settings did you use?