JumpStart Guide To HDV Acqusition & Production - NOW SHIPPING!!!!

Jose Cavazos · December 20th, 2003, 11:58 PM

Congrats to Darren for a very nice practical guide. For the prosumer or the amateur videographer getting into HDV, this is an informative DVD that truly jumpstarts users providing them with considerable background about this new format. Although for the pro or advanced videographer the DVD is too superficial, the DVD goodies make up nicely for the price. It would have been nicer if the DVD had been shoot with the JY-HD10 and reproduced widescreen in a high definition format.

Darren Kelly · December 21st, 2003, 11:26 AM

It was shot with the HD10 and the HD1 entirely.

On a 16X9 screen it plays that way. On a 4X3 it plays that way. As to an HD method of distribution, there is none at the present time.

Thanks for your kind words

DBK

Jose Cavazos · December 21st, 2003, 01:32 PM

Darren,
My DVD player (Panasonic RP-91) recognized it as 4x3 in "full" mode (1080i) while it recognized it as 16x9 using S-video at standard resolution. I never seen it do that in over 1000 discs or so.

Craig Doornbos · December 30th, 2003, 06:02 PM

Is it cheaper if I live in Canada or is it all the same? I see you guys are in BC. I just purchased the gr-hd1 and want to know about using it more... also is a video light something i should buy?

Go Canucks Go!!

Heath McKnight · December 30th, 2003, 06:49 PM

I'd buy a video light only if you plan on using it for weddings, ENG, and the like.

Go Canadiens!

heath

Darren Kelly · December 30th, 2003, 06:50 PM

It sells in canada for $74.95 Canadian, which is about the same as $59.95US.

As to a Video Light, Well we discuss that in the DVD including some lower cost alternatives available at your local big box store.

DBK

Darren Kelly · December 30th, 2003, 07:01 PM

The video light, or sun gun idea is fine, but spend some money on one that has a defuser. Otherwise you get a pretty harsh light.

DBK

Heath McKnight · December 30th, 2003, 07:11 PM

Diffuser is key, as I've learned! BLOWN OUT faces, DARK backgrounds!

heath

Craig Doornbos · December 31st, 2003, 02:25 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Darren Kelly : It sells in canada for $74.95 Canadian, which is about the same as $59.95US.

As to a Video Light, Well we discuss that in the DVD including some lower cost alternatives available at your local big box store.

DBK -->>>

I dont have a paypal account but can I call in my VISA to you? DO you have a 1-800 number? Also what is the shipping cost for in Canada (in CDN $)? I am wanting to order just want to figure easier way without PayPal.

Darren Kelly · December 31st, 2003, 02:35 PM

Please email me off line.

dkelly@masterworks.bc.ca

DBK

December 21st, 2003, 11:26 AM	#32
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	It was shot with the HD10 and the HD1 entirely. On a 16X9 screen it plays that way. On a 4X3 it plays that way. As to an HD method of distribution, there is none at the present time. Thanks for your kind words DBK __________________ Darren Kelly

December 30th, 2003, 06:02 PM	#34
Craig Doornbos Tourist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4	Greetings Is it cheaper if I live in Canada or is it all the same? I see you guys are in BC. I just purchased the gr-hd1 and want to know about using it more... also is a video light something i should buy? Go Canucks Go!!

December 30th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#35
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I'd buy a video light only if you plan on using it for weddings, ENG, and the like. Go Canadiens! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

December 30th, 2003, 06:50 PM	#36
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	It sells in canada for $74.95 Canadian, which is about the same as $59.95US. As to a Video Light, Well we discuss that in the DVD including some lower cost alternatives available at your local big box store. DBK __________________ Darren Kelly

December 30th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#37
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	The video light, or sun gun idea is fine, but spend some money on one that has a defuser. Otherwise you get a pretty harsh light. DBK __________________ Darren Kelly

December 20th, 2003, 11:58 PM	#31
Jose Cavazos Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 38	Congrats to Darren for a very nice practical guide. For the prosumer or the amateur videographer getting into HDV, this is an informative DVD that truly jumpstarts users providing them with considerable background about this new format. Although for the pro or advanced videographer the DVD is too superficial, the DVD goodies make up nicely for the price. It would have been nicer if the DVD had been shoot with the JY-HD10 and reproduced widescreen in a high definition format.

December 21st, 2003, 01:32 PM	#33
Jose Cavazos Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 38	Darren, My DVD player (Panasonic RP-91) recognized it as 4x3 in "full" mode (1080i) while it recognized it as 16x9 using S-video at standard resolution. I never seen it do that in over 1000 discs or so.

December 30th, 2003, 07:11 PM	#38
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Diffuser is key, as I've learned! BLOWN OUT faces, DARK backgrounds! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

December 31st, 2003, 02:25 PM	#39
Craig Doornbos Tourist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4	<<<-- Originally posted by Darren Kelly : It sells in canada for $74.95 Canadian, which is about the same as $59.95US. As to a Video Light, Well we discuss that in the DVD including some lower cost alternatives available at your local big box store. DBK -->>> I dont have a paypal account but can I call in my VISA to you? DO you have a 1-800 number? Also what is the shipping cost for in Canada (in CDN $)? I am wanting to order just want to figure easier way without PayPal.

December 31st, 2003, 02:35 PM	#40
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	Please email me off line. dkelly@masterworks.bc.ca DBK __________________ Darren Kelly