Canon XH series -- various sample clips

Mike Watkins · October 21st, 2008, 09:34 PM

Some interview footage I shot with the true color preset found here.

http://www.w5digital.com/Site/The_On..._Constant.html

A1 shooting at 24f.

Any comments or critiques are appreciated.

thanks,

Mike Watkins

Bill Thesken · October 23rd, 2008, 12:54 AM

Political message?

Mike Watkins · October 23rd, 2008, 05:46 AM

Theme of the documentary is leaning towards the inevitability of change and how different age groups respond and deal with change.

I'm not a big proponent of political agenda...unless asked for my opinion, then look out :p.

thanks for viewing.

Mike Watkins

Olivier Depaep · October 24th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Hello,

Felt like videodoodling this week and decided to film ducks in the park.

Hope you like it.

Ducks on Vimeo

"Videodoodling is the art of creating pointless and totally random footage."

Joan Manzaneque · October 29th, 2008, 05:19 AM

Called "Sota la sorra" (Underground)
Canon XHA1 Panalook 2

Sota la sorra /Teaser/ on Vimeo

Pavel Sedlak · November 2nd, 2008, 12:07 PM

Short movie from the visit of the old town Trebon (Europe, The Czech Republic).
There are some big lakes, the old sepulcher of the Schwarzenberg family and the nice nature.

8min, wmv 1280x720, 4,5Mbps, 275MB

http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/Trebon_navstivenka .wmv (clear pause)

Nice to hear your comments (please sorry for my poor english).

Ramon Sabina · November 2nd, 2008, 01:05 PM

Nice short film. What preset and other specifications did you use?. Thanks.

Sorry but I don´t speak english very well, too.

John Estcourt · November 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM

hi folks, looking for constructive advice, critisism, thoughts good or bad on my first video posting.
feed back on shot composition , colour correction etc all welcome.
This was filmed at culzean castle in Ayrshire Scotland last week it was the first dry day for weeks after all the flooding we had.
Shot with Canon XH-A1 using 25p captured with cineform HD at 24p and edited in Sony Vegas 8 using Magic Bullet looks.

its posted on exposure room

Culzean Castle By john estcourt On ExposureRoom

Pavel Sedlak · November 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Thanks for reply.

I use my own preset (gam normal, set -1, ped -3, knee low, color gain +15, color phase -1, CMX 1, all others 0), sometimes I use polarizel filter (clouds).

Colin McDonald · November 2nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

John, this is classic stuff - though it really speaks for itself I could just imagine a voiceover in a rich Scots accent describing the castle, its history and the grounds and woodlands. You have a good eye for composition and there are some cracking shots.

Some may require a more obvious story line but I was happy just to look at this superb footage of a familiar location. Technically I thought it was very good but if anything I wondered if the eighth scene (rack focus castle to leaves) was a wee bit redundant after the seventh (rack focus leaves to castle). Mind you, after watching it again it looks fine. Some critic I am.

It made me wish I lived in Scotland for a short while till I got real.

John Estcourt · November 2nd, 2008, 04:27 PM

Hi Colin, thanks for the positive comments.
Yes your right about lack of a story line I suppose I didnt really have one in mind as I had so much fun filming as the weather/ sun light was almost perfect. I was supposed to be there for a couple of hours but I ended up there well into the afternoon..oops
This was my first attempt at this kind of film and having watched some of Philip Blooms work felt inspired to try it myself..
Yes a voice over would be good but my obvious English accent would probably not fit in with the beautiful Scottish location I am so lucky to live next to.
Thanks again,
john

Pavel Sedlak · November 3rd, 2008, 05:11 PM

small changes ...

http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/Tr...avstivenka_fin .wmv (clear pause pls.)

Kyle Prohaska · November 4th, 2008, 08:50 AM

This is the first time I've used the A1 for something like this. Normally my cam is film only, but this I just HAD to film haha. 24f, 1/48th, 12db gain. The room was pretty dark, I'm surprised what the camera pulled off.

Enjoy!

NFBC Youth Group - PIE NIGHT! on Vimeo

http://www.praisepictures.com/pienight1.jpg
http://www.praisepictures.com/pienight2.jpg

Alex Ponce de Leon · November 5th, 2008, 10:35 AM

I bought my XH-A1 a couple of months ago and haven't really had a chance to use until now. This is my first test. Shot from my apartment window, overlooking Clark and Diversey streets in Chicago. Excellent camera!

Desperate Eve on Vimeo

Louis Maddalena · November 5th, 2008, 11:48 AM

How did you that? I can't figure out how to do a time lapse with the A1.

Also did you color grade that shot, or was that a preset?

October 21st, 2008, 09:34 PM	#646
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	Interview footage Some interview footage I shot with the true color preset found here. http://www.w5digital.com/Site/The_On..._Constant.html A1 shooting at 24f. Any comments or critiques are appreciated. thanks, Mike Watkins Last edited by Mike Watkins; October 21st, 2008 at 09:35 PM. Reason: forgot link

October 23rd, 2008, 12:54 AM	#647
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	Political message? Last edited by Bill Thesken; October 23rd, 2008 at 02:19 AM.

October 23rd, 2008, 05:46 AM	#648
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	no politics Theme of the documentary is leaning towards the inevitability of change and how different age groups respond and deal with change. I'm not a big proponent of political agenda...unless asked for my opinion, then look out :p. thanks for viewing. Mike Watkins

October 24th, 2008, 07:32 AM	#649
Olivier Depaep Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poole, Dorset (UK) Posts: 56	Ducks - videodoodle Hello, Felt like videodoodling this week and decided to film ducks in the park. Hope you like it. Ducks on Vimeo "Videodoodling is the art of creating pointless and totally random footage." __________________ my website: http://www.7876.co.uk on vimeo: http:www.vimeo.com/ollie

October 29th, 2008, 05:19 AM	#650
Joan Manzaneque Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 33	New short film TEASER Called "Sota la sorra" (Underground) Canon XHA1 Panalook 2 Sota la sorra /Teaser/ on Vimeo

November 2nd, 2008, 12:07 PM	#651
Pavel Sedlak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prague Czech Republic Posts: 263	short movie from an old town Short movie from the visit of the old town Trebon (Europe, The Czech Republic). There are some big lakes, the old sepulcher of the Schwarzenberg family and the nice nature. 8min, wmv 1280x720, 4,5Mbps, 275MB http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/Trebon_navstivenka .wmv (clear pause) Nice to hear your comments (please sorry for my poor english).

November 2nd, 2008, 01:05 PM	#652
Ramon Sabina New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tenerife, Canary Island, Spain Posts: 7	short movie from an old town Nice short film. What preset and other specifications did you use?. Thanks. Sorry but I don´t speak english very well, too.

November 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM	#653
John Estcourt Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland, Ayr www.amour weddingvideos.co.uk Posts: 305	Culzean castle hi folks, looking for constructive advice, critisism, thoughts good or bad on my first video posting. feed back on shot composition , colour correction etc all welcome. This was filmed at culzean castle in Ayrshire Scotland last week it was the first dry day for weeks after all the flooding we had. Shot with Canon XH-A1 using 25p captured with cineform HD at 24p and edited in Sony Vegas 8 using Magic Bullet looks. its posted on exposure room Culzean Castle By john estcourt On ExposureRoom

November 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM	#654
Pavel Sedlak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prague Czech Republic Posts: 263	Thanks for reply. I use my own preset (gam normal, set -1, ped -3, knee low, color gain +15, color phase -1, CMX 1, all others 0), sometimes I use polarizel filter (clouds).

November 2nd, 2008, 03:41 PM	#655
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	John, this is classic stuff - though it really speaks for itself I could just imagine a voiceover in a rich Scots accent describing the castle, its history and the grounds and woodlands. You have a good eye for composition and there are some cracking shots. Some may require a more obvious story line but I was happy just to look at this superb footage of a familiar location. Technically I thought it was very good but if anything I wondered if the eighth scene (rack focus castle to leaves) was a wee bit redundant after the seventh (rack focus leaves to castle). Mind you, after watching it again it looks fine. Some critic I am. It made me wish I lived in Scotland for a short while till I got real.

November 2nd, 2008, 04:27 PM	#656
John Estcourt Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland, Ayr www.amour weddingvideos.co.uk Posts: 305	Hi Colin, thanks for the positive comments. Yes your right about lack of a story line I suppose I didnt really have one in mind as I had so much fun filming as the weather/ sun light was almost perfect. I was supposed to be there for a couple of hours but I ended up there well into the afternoon..oops This was my first attempt at this kind of film and having watched some of Philip Blooms work felt inspired to try it myself.. Yes a voice over would be good but my obvious English accent would probably not fit in with the beautiful Scottish location I am so lucky to live next to. Thanks again, john

November 3rd, 2008, 05:11 PM	#657
Pavel Sedlak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prague Czech Republic Posts: 263	small changes ... http://www.videoproduce.cz/images/Tr...avstivenka_fin .wmv (clear pause pls.)

November 4th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#658
Kyle Prohaska Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ransomville NY Posts: 239	Pie Night Video This is the first time I've used the A1 for something like this. Normally my cam is film only, but this I just HAD to film haha. 24f, 1/48th, 12db gain. The room was pretty dark, I'm surprised what the camera pulled off. Enjoy! NFBC Youth Group - PIE NIGHT! on Vimeo http://www.praisepictures.com/pienight1.jpg http://www.praisepictures.com/pienight2.jpg __________________ Online Portfolio \| Feature Film on XHA1

November 5th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#659
Alex Ponce de Leon New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 7	Time Lapse Test I bought my XH-A1 a couple of months ago and haven't really had a chance to use until now. This is my first test. Shot from my apartment window, overlooking Clark and Diversey streets in Chicago. Excellent camera! Desperate Eve on Vimeo

November 5th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#660
Louis Maddalena Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Area. Posts: 550	How did you that? I can't figure out how to do a time lapse with the A1. Also did you color grade that shot, or was that a preset?