Special Thanks to Chris at DVinfo.net

Michael Dalton · July 13th, 2004, 10:57 AM

I think that all of must agree that Chris has done a great job putting this site together, with all the photos, and information on the XL2, it seems like christmas morning.

I am curious if Canon sent him a camera a week ago.

Anyway, on behalf of this forum, THANKS!!!

Michael

Yi Fong Yu · July 13th, 2004, 04:38 PM

ditto. and in term... we know him much better through his writings.

Ken Tanaka · July 13th, 2004, 07:25 PM

You betcha!

Chris is far too modest to toot his own horn. But the fact is that he had to put the entire XL2 section of the site together nearly in seclusion over the past weeks and, due to his heavy travel schedule, often from hotel rooms. None of us "wranglers" could help due to the secrecy surrounding the camera's release. Making matters even more challenging I'm sure that some of the material just reached him in the nick of time.

But he was absolutely determined that the DV Info community would have the broadest and deepest resources on the XL2 from hour one of its release. And damn if he didn't pull it off.

Nick Hiltgen · July 13th, 2004, 07:58 PM

I agree, Chris has really kicked some booty in putting all of this information together so quickly, to use the term impressed would be an understatement.

Chris if you're ever in L.A. (or when ever) I'll buy you a beer.

Rob Lohman · July 14th, 2004, 03:12 AM

Thanks Chris!

Bob Safay · July 14th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Yes, Thank you Chris, it's Christmas in July. Great job. Bob Safay

Steve McDonald · July 15th, 2004, 03:25 AM

Chris, that's how good projects become great ones. Someone goes beyond the line of duty and does a lot of the right thing at the right time. There will be a deluge of new members coming in. I hope you can handle them without going broke paying for server space. Many thanks.

Steve McDonald

Mathieu Ghekiere · July 20th, 2004, 03:51 PM

Thank You, Chris.

Chris Hurd · July 20th, 2004, 04:28 PM

The question is, "I am curious if Canon sent him a camera a week ago." The answer is NO. Canon did NOT send me a camera prior to its announcement, nor since.

Much respect to all,

Alain Aguilar · July 20th, 2004, 07:21 PM

I don't know if anybody here ever heard of the Global Filmmaking School. An Internet Film school based in L.A. I was one of the many students that became ripped off for my money by becomming a "Student". Well, we've had this site for a while and there is no comparison to it. And now with the money I'm saving, I'll buy that XL2 (at some point).

Colin Barrett · July 21st, 2004, 08:41 AM

Being someone who battles to do much the same job as Chris but on the other side of the pond, I have to say that I'm amazed at the speed at which his XL2 material was put together. I'm also very envious of the non-disclosure agreement he was priviledged to be granted...... I had to wait until the London launch on the 13th July before I got the detailed lowdown and opportunity to handle the camcorder's PAL version!

Well done!

Colin

Chris Hurd · July 21st, 2004, 08:47 AM

Thanks Colin!

<< the non-disclosure agreement he was priviledged to be granted >>

It should be understood that my NDA with Canon is a general one of the blanket variety which I signed back in 2001, and is similar to other NDA's I hold with Canopus Corporation and a few other companies. It's nothing specific to the XL2. Optex had their stuff ready before I did. That morning was a busy one for me. Hope this helps,

July 13th, 2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Michael Dalton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Torotnto, Canada Posts: 139	Special Thanks to Chris I think that all of must agree that Chris has done a great job putting this site together, with all the photos, and information on the XL2, it seems like christmas morning. I am curious if Canon sent him a camera a week ago. Anyway, on behalf of this forum, THANKS!!! Michael __________________ www.digitalcrossing.ca www.4kafrica.com documentary filmmaker/screen writer

July 13th, 2004, 04:38 PM	#2
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	ditto. and in term... we know him much better through his writings. __________________ bow wow wow

July 13th, 2004, 07:25 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You betcha! Chris is far too modest to toot his own horn. But the fact is that he had to put the entire XL2 section of the site together nearly in seclusion over the past weeks and, due to his heavy travel schedule, often from hotel rooms. None of us "wranglers" could help due to the secrecy surrounding the camera's release. Making matters even more challenging I'm sure that some of the material just reached him in the nick of time. But he was absolutely determined that the DV Info community would have the broadest and deepest resources on the XL2 from hour one of its release. And damn if he didn't pull it off. __________________ 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

July 14th, 2004, 03:12 AM	#5
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Thanks Chris! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 20th, 2004, 04:28 PM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	The question is, "I am curious if Canon sent him a camera a week ago." The answer is NO. Canon did NOT send me a camera prior to its announcement, nor since. Much respect to all, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 13th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#4
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	I agree, Chris has really kicked some booty in putting all of this information together so quickly, to use the term impressed would be an understatement. Chris if you're ever in L.A. (or when ever) I'll buy you a beer.

July 14th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#6
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Yes, Thank you Chris, it's Christmas in July. Great job. Bob Safay

July 15th, 2004, 03:25 AM	#7
Steve McDonald Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 366	Chris, that's how good projects become great ones. Someone goes beyond the line of duty and does a lot of the right thing at the right time. There will be a deluge of new members coming in. I hope you can handle them without going broke paying for server space. Many thanks. Steve McDonald

July 20th, 2004, 03:51 PM	#8
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Thank You, Chris.

July 20th, 2004, 07:21 PM	#10
Alain Aguilar Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Bergen Posts: 170	I don't know if anybody here ever heard of the Global Filmmaking School. An Internet Film school based in L.A. I was one of the many students that became ripped off for my money by becomming a "Student". Well, we've had this site for a while and there is no comparison to it. And now with the money I'm saving, I'll buy that XL2 (at some point). __________________ Alain

July 21st, 2004, 08:41 AM	#11
Colin Barrett New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 11	Being someone who battles to do much the same job as Chris but on the other side of the pond, I have to say that I'm amazed at the speed at which his XL2 material was put together. I'm also very envious of the non-disclosure agreement he was priviledged to be granted...... I had to wait until the London launch on the 13th July before I got the detailed lowdown and opportunity to handle the camcorder's PAL version! Well done! Colin __________________ Colin Barrett http://www.simplydv.co.uk

July 21st, 2004, 08:47 AM	#12
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Thanks Colin! << the non-disclosure agreement he was priviledged to be granted >> It should be understood that my NDA with Canon is a general one of the blanket variety which I signed back in 2001, and is similar to other NDA's I hold with Canopus Corporation and a few other companies. It's nothing specific to the XL2. Optex had their stuff ready before I did. That morning was a busy one for me. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!