Canon XH series -- various sample clips

J.J. Kim · September 23rd, 2008, 03:32 PM

There was a little #%)*% in the music at the beginning of video, I am not sure it's supposed to be like that...for first like 7seconds.
You captured some beautiful images overseas! Architectures are just stunning.
For your video, I am not sure if it's codec/export setting, but it didn't look as crisp as it should. Did you use any presets? When I first purchased A1 and didn't use any presets, mine kinda look like colors looked less standing out and I see the similar colors on yours as well (for example, the shot of flowers at 3:55, color could have been more vibrant with tweaks)
Otherwise, I like how you frame the bridge and streets and stuff. Didn't you wish the sky was bluer? Mother nature just does not want you to capture that clear blue sky sometime when you need it!
Thank you for sharing your video. It makes me wanna go visit Amsterdam. (Never been to Europe.. shame..)

JJ

ps. I see you have same problem with the audio on your other video?

Scott Gold · September 23rd, 2008, 09:25 PM

Thanks Trish, I had fun making it and sharing!

Marko Grady · September 24th, 2008, 10:58 AM

I have been filming everything since I got my xh a1 in SD which is when it was first released because i havent had the need to film in HD and what i tried looked terrible because I use Premiere Pro CS3. I recently trialled Cinform Aspect HD and it really work well.

I filmed the following in 50i and have deinterlaced it in premiere. You will see in two shots i used effects just to see how they would come out. I have also colour corrected the start. I had to turn the gain up on the day because we lost almost all light.

This is only a test with no real editing and the I have not picked out the best moves. But what do you think?
Just incase you are wondering there is no sound!
www.markogrady.com/hd/HDTest.wmv

Laffan Nasser · September 25th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Thanks J.J

Agree , the outcome is not up to my expectation , yes I did used some preset from this forum such the VIVDRGB and others , also I made some color correction in Avid.

Phil Kay · September 25th, 2008, 12:17 PM

This is what most people call 'test footage',but to me it's not test footage because I've already tested everything.
This is what I call a 'videodoodle' - I haven't decided on an actual project so I'm just shooting random stuff,important to me,but meaningless to everyone else (although I have to say that I love watching other peoples 'test footage'!)

I shot all this footage this afternoon over the space of an hour.
Videodoodle no.1 on Vimeo

Hubert Duijzer · September 25th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Nice work man.
The footage looks really good, makes me wanna buy an adapter.
It seems that this adapter is more price friendly for us from europe.

Phil Kay · September 25th, 2008, 02:44 PM

Cheers Hubert!

Yes,the SGPRO is the way forward. Picture quality,build quality and price make it the top of the pile I think.

Pavel Sedlak · September 26th, 2008, 12:51 AM

airshow in Ostrava - Mosnov in Czech Republic, 37min, wmv 960x540 (1,8Mbps), 502MB.
There was a very bad weather. You can download this airshow there - http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/DNY_NATO_2008.wmv

XH-A1, ND filter, shutter 1/50, Libec zoom controller, manual focus. Nice to hear your view.

Owen McNabb · September 26th, 2008, 10:45 AM

Too long for me to watch. Seemed like there was no editing in my opinion. Did have some nice shots tho :-)

Pavel Sedlak · September 26th, 2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owen McNabb

Too long for me to watch. Seemed like there was no editing in my opinion. Did have some nice shots tho :-)

It is not some short music shot, I know. But there was a lot of editing, rough material have about fives hours .-) . Thanks for answer (short video from this airshow I will make later).

Olivier Depaep · September 30th, 2008, 07:09 AM

As mentioned on the forum before the BBC reviewed the XH A1 in which they suggest a preset to give the colourist a reasonable exposure range. So I thought I would film bits and pieces during our last holiday in France using the 'BBC' preset. I haven't done any cc, apart from slightly pulling the blacks. Hope you enjoy it!

Bisous d'Erquy: Bisous d'Erquy on Vimeo

Glen Canning · September 30th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Very nice Oliver. I enjoyed watching it and the many clips and angles made it fun.

Robert Morane · September 30th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Merci Olivier. What is the preset? Where you shooting at 30F?

Olivier Depaep · October 1st, 2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks, pleased you like it!

Robert, I shot at 50i using the BBC preset which you can find by reading the following document BBC - R&D - Publications - WHP034 - Addendum 22.

Joshua Gonzales · October 1st, 2008, 06:25 AM

A holiday guide surely deserving of a slot on a BBC programme. Enjoyed it greatly, esp. how the music fit so well with the character and edit of the film.

September 23rd, 2008, 09:25 PM	#602
Scott Gold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 194	Thanks Trish, I had fun making it and sharing! __________________ www.scott-gold.com

September 24th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#603
Marko Grady New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: suffolk Posts: 18	Bboying breakdance in HD test I have been filming everything since I got my xh a1 in SD which is when it was first released because i havent had the need to film in HD and what i tried looked terrible because I use Premiere Pro CS3. I recently trialled Cinform Aspect HD and it really work well. I filmed the following in 50i and have deinterlaced it in premiere. You will see in two shots i used effects just to see how they would come out. I have also colour corrected the start. I had to turn the gain up on the day because we lost almost all light. This is only a test with no real editing and the I have not picked out the best moves. But what do you think? Just incase you are wondering there is no sound! www.markogrady.com/hd/HDTest.wmv

September 25th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#605
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	Videodoodle No.1 This is what most people call 'test footage',but to me it's not test footage because I've already tested everything. This is what I call a 'videodoodle' - I haven't decided on an actual project so I'm just shooting random stuff,important to me,but meaningless to everyone else (although I have to say that I love watching other peoples 'test footage'!) I shot all this footage this afternoon over the space of an hour. Videodoodle no.1 on Vimeo __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

September 25th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#607
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	Cheers Hubert! Yes,the SGPRO is the way forward. Picture quality,build quality and price make it the top of the pile I think. __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

September 26th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#608
Pavel Sedlak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prague Czech Republic Posts: 263	airshow airshow in Ostrava - Mosnov in Czech Republic, 37min, wmv 960x540 (1,8Mbps), 502MB. There was a very bad weather. You can download this airshow there - http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/DNY_NATO_2008.wmv XH-A1, ND filter, shutter 1/50, Libec zoom controller, manual focus. Nice to hear your view. Last edited by Pavel Sedlak; September 26th, 2008 at 11:05 AM. Reason: mistakes ..

September 23rd, 2008, 03:32 PM	#601
J.J. Kim Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 270	There was a little #%)*% in the music at the beginning of video, I am not sure it's supposed to be like that...for first like 7seconds. You captured some beautiful images overseas! Architectures are just stunning. For your video, I am not sure if it's codec/export setting, but it didn't look as crisp as it should. Did you use any presets? When I first purchased A1 and didn't use any presets, mine kinda look like colors looked less standing out and I see the similar colors on yours as well (for example, the shot of flowers at 3:55, color could have been more vibrant with tweaks) Otherwise, I like how you frame the bridge and streets and stuff. Didn't you wish the sky was bluer? Mother nature just does not want you to capture that clear blue sky sometime when you need it! Thank you for sharing your video. It makes me wanna go visit Amsterdam. (Never been to Europe.. shame..) JJ ps. I see you have same problem with the audio on your other video?

September 25th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#604
Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	Thanks J.J Agree , the outcome is not up to my expectation , yes I did used some preset from this forum such the VIVDRGB and others , also I made some color correction in Avid.

September 25th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#606
Hubert Duijzer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 177	Nice work man. The footage looks really good, makes me wanna buy an adapter. It seems that this adapter is more price friendly for us from europe.

September 26th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#609
Owen McNabb New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 7	Too long for me to watch. Seemed like there was no editing in my opinion. Did have some nice shots tho :-)

September 30th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#611
Olivier Depaep Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poole, Dorset (UK) Posts: 56	Bisous d'Erquy As mentioned on the forum before the BBC reviewed the XH A1 in which they suggest a preset to give the colourist a reasonable exposure range. So I thought I would film bits and pieces during our last holiday in France using the 'BBC' preset. I haven't done any cc, apart from slightly pulling the blacks. Hope you enjoy it! Bisous d'Erquy: Bisous d'Erquy on Vimeo __________________ my website: http://www.7876.co.uk on vimeo: http:www.vimeo.com/ollie

September 30th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#612
Glen Canning Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 36	Very nice Oliver. I enjoyed watching it and the many clips and angles made it fun.

September 30th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#613
Robert Morane Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 267	Merci Olivier. What is the preset? Where you shooting at 30F? __________________ Measure twice, cut once!

October 1st, 2008, 01:45 AM	#614
Olivier Depaep Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poole, Dorset (UK) Posts: 56	Thanks, pleased you like it! Robert, I shot at 50i using the BBC preset which you can find by reading the following document BBC - R&D - Publications - WHP034 - Addendum 22. __________________ my website: http://www.7876.co.uk on vimeo: http:www.vimeo.com/ollie

October 1st, 2008, 06:25 AM	#615
Joshua Gonzales Tourist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 3	A holiday guide surely deserving of a slot on a BBC programme. Enjoyed it greatly, esp. how the music fit so well with the character and edit of the film.