XL1 still holds up at DVinfo.net

David H. Castillo · January 30th, 2008, 04:59 PM

I found a short film I shot with a XL1 back in 2000, sitting on a shelf. I watch the short the other day and was surprized how the image held up. I remember having some filters, a tripod and being very hungover. Oh, the kicker was I cut it on Cinestream, does anyone remember that program? I posted the film titled 'a memory' you will need quicktime 7 to view it.

http://www.bluebarnpictures.com/blog/

Cheers

Castillo

Chris Hurd · January 30th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David H Castillo

I remember having some filters, a tripod and being very hungover.

And how's that any different from every other shoot you've ever done?

Anyway, great post, thanks.

Jenny made dinner for us and the only thing missing was you. Scott, Baby Mia and Thunder all said hello.

Chris Soucy · January 31st, 2008, 03:52 AM

it just comes up empty for me, there's other stuff there that can be watched, could be me, could be it.

CS

David H. Castillo · January 31st, 2008, 08:26 AM

Chris

I missed the reunion, I got a couple drunk dials at 2 in the morning from the crew. I have a feeling we all might find ourselves at the Peppermill in the near future.

Chris Hurd · January 31st, 2008, 08:38 AM

Ahh... what better way to show the love than the ubiquitous drunk dial.

If I had been with them that night, we could have found the Cortez without rousing you.

Looking forward to near-future excursions...

(for Chris S., the XL1 video on David's blog loads fine for me in FireFox).

Chris Soucy · January 31st, 2008, 09:48 AM

Starting to feel like we're married - I just KNEW you were going to say that!

But, NAH, it's a Quicktime thing I guess. Don't know how many versions of it download a week but seems like a lot, all of 'em run once and then never again, no matter what inducements I try.

Seems QT doesn't like WXPSP2, or maybe it's just me.

Slightly (er, slightly!) off topic: was wandering around the gallery having been given the keys the other day - had always had a mental image of you (as one does) as a sort of Grissom from CSI, discovered a Suggs clone from Madness.

Strange transformation.

Still in shock.

Have a good one.

CS

Chris Hurd · January 31st, 2008, 10:08 AM

Ha! Lorinda thinks it's someone else, but that's probably just the booze talkin'.

How did we get so far off topic? Oh yeah -- it was my fault.

David H. Castillo · January 31st, 2008, 11:47 AM

I switch from flash to H264 compression, forgetting the 90% of the PC users. The below is quicktime 7 which will enable you to watch the videos on the blog.

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Sorry about I'm living in my mac bubble.

Castillo

Don Palomaki · January 31st, 2008, 11:56 AM

An interesting short, and effective. But probably more effective reaching an older (vs. younger) audience that can relate to what the protagonist feels.

What is the music? Proof that sound is very important.

David H. Castillo · January 31st, 2008, 12:12 PM

Don

Thanks, I'm afraid I don't remember the name of the musician

Peer Landa · January 31st, 2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Palomaki

What is the music? Proof that sound is very important.

Yea, the foley is kind of crappy, but the shoot itself is great.

-- peer

Lorinda Norton · January 31st, 2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Ha! Lorinda thinks it's someone else, but that's probably just the booze talkin'.

Well! I scrolled down to compliment this gentleman on his post and clip, and what do I find? I have to defend myself…on two counts! (Who you callin’ a boozer, there, CH? ;)

On the other count, I give exhibit A.

Back to the original topic, from one who still uses an XL1(s) I want to thank you, David, for making me feel better about it!

Now where did I put that beer…

;)

Don Palomaki · February 1st, 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Yea, the foley is kind of crappy,...

Would you care to elaborate?

Tim Hodgson · February 1st, 2008, 10:57 AM

I remember Cinestream. Great software, ahead of it's time in many ways.

It was bought and sold a few times before it was intentionally murdered by Autodesk. That's the way it's done isn't it? Can't make a product as good as their's, then buy them out and kill their's, that then makes you the best, right?

I also remember at the time, that there was some reference that Cinestream originated with a program called Edius. I wonder if there is any connection to Grass Valley's Edius by any chance?

Hmmm ....

Tim

David H. Castillo · February 1st, 2008, 03:13 PM

Hey Tim

I throw this one out to Chris Bourne as well. Do your remember Cleaner 5, it was a fantastic compression software, I think even better then the currant Apple Compressor. The BBP gang was going through some old footage when we came across DVExpo 1999 with a very young Adam Brooks talking about Cleaner 5 and Media100. I also found a vey young handsome Hurd with an XL1s in his hand from an expo from 2002.

Cheers

January 30th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#1
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	XL1 still holds up I found a short film I shot with a XL1 back in 2000, sitting on a shelf. I watch the short the other day and was surprized how the image held up. I remember having some filters, a tripod and being very hungover. Oh, the kicker was I cut it on Cinestream, does anyone remember that program? I posted the film titled 'a memory' you will need quicktime 7 to view it. http://www.bluebarnpictures.com/blog/ Cheers Castillo

January 31st, 2008, 03:52 AM	#3
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Sorry David............ it just comes up empty for me, there's other stuff there that can be watched, could be me, could be it. CS

January 31st, 2008, 08:38 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Ahh... what better way to show the love than the ubiquitous drunk dial. If I had been with them that night, we could have found the Cortez without rousing you. Looking forward to near-future excursions... (for Chris S., the XL1 video on David's blog loads fine for me in FireFox). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 31st, 2008, 09:48 AM	#6
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi CH.............. Starting to feel like we're married - I just KNEW you were going to say that! But, NAH, it's a Quicktime thing I guess. Don't know how many versions of it download a week but seems like a lot, all of 'em run once and then never again, no matter what inducements I try. Seems QT doesn't like WXPSP2, or maybe it's just me. Slightly (er, slightly!) off topic: was wandering around the gallery having been given the keys the other day - had always had a mental image of you (as one does) as a sort of Grissom from CSI, discovered a Suggs clone from Madness. Strange transformation. Still in shock. Have a good one. CS

January 31st, 2008, 10:08 AM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Ha! Lorinda thinks it's someone else, but that's probably just the booze talkin'. How did we get so far off topic? Oh yeah -- it was my fault. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 31st, 2008, 08:26 AM	#4
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	Chris I missed the reunion, I got a couple drunk dials at 2 in the morning from the crew. I have a feeling we all might find ourselves at the Peppermill in the near future.

January 31st, 2008, 11:47 AM	#8
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	I switch from flash to H264 compression, forgetting the 90% of the PC users. The below is quicktime 7 which will enable you to watch the videos on the blog. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Sorry about I'm living in my mac bubble. Castillo

January 31st, 2008, 11:56 AM	#9
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	An interesting short, and effective. But probably more effective reaching an older (vs. younger) audience that can relate to what the protagonist feels. What is the music? Proof that sound is very important. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 31st, 2008, 12:12 PM	#10
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	Don Thanks, I'm afraid I don't remember the name of the musician

February 1st, 2008, 10:57 AM	#14
Tim Hodgson New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Westport Ontario Canada Posts: 18	I remember Cinestream. Great software, ahead of it's time in many ways. It was bought and sold a few times before it was intentionally murdered by Autodesk. That's the way it's done isn't it? Can't make a product as good as their's, then buy them out and kill their's, that then makes you the best, right? I also remember at the time, that there was some reference that Cinestream originated with a program called Edius. I wonder if there is any connection to Grass Valley's Edius by any chance? Hmmm .... Tim

February 1st, 2008, 03:13 PM	#15
David H. Castillo Cinematographer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 152	Hey Tim I throw this one out to Chris Bourne as well. Do your remember Cleaner 5, it was a fantastic compression software, I think even better then the currant Apple Compressor. The BBP gang was going through some old footage when we came across DVExpo 1999 with a very young Adam Brooks talking about Cleaner 5 and Media100. I also found a vey young handsome Hurd with an XL1s in his hand from an expo from 2002. Cheers