Would you shoot a wedding in 720/30p?

Tommy James · May 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM

I really don't think people are going to pay more for a high definition wedding but when you are shooting HDV it shouldn't have to cost more because the cameras are really affordable. Also people have come to believe that when you shoot digital that automatically means high definition. Nevertheless I think its best to shoot the wedding in HD 720p30. When you go to the church you never want to skimp on the quality. However I would never want to spend the money to upgrade my HD10 to a HD100 unless i really get a call for a professional looking shoulder mount camera. With JVC Pro HD you look like the guy that just came in from the television studio. So is that what the customers want or will that just scare them off because you don't want them thinking that you are going to overcharge them?

Edwin Huang · July 15th, 2005, 02:26 PM

Those of you shooting weddings in HDV, how do you deliver the end product? Do you deliver SD DVDs or do you give them DVHS? Until Blueray or HD-DVD comes out - do you include a DVHS- VCR in your event price?

Heath McKnight · July 15th, 2005, 03:37 PM

SD-DVD would be my guess, because most people don't have D-VHS. I don't even think it sold well, because Sears, Best Buy, etc. don't sell D-VHS decks anymore. I got my 30000 unit last year from Sears, unopened, for $350 because they couldn't sell it.

heath

Bankim Jain · August 13th, 2005, 01:52 AM

The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!)

I am happy with my DVCAM gear.

Jim Rog · August 13th, 2005, 06:19 AM

i seen some footage from the HD100 and FX1 looks the same to me. i say be happy with what you got some people dont even have a cam at all.

Heath McKnight · August 13th, 2005, 09:06 AM

Jim,

Where did you see it? This camera has been delayed several times that I'm getting worried...

heath

Steve Connor · August 13th, 2005, 10:58 AM

[QUOTE=Bankim Jain]The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!)

(sound of head being buried in sand)

July 15th, 2005, 02:26 PM	#17
Edwin Huang Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 43	delivery Those of you shooting weddings in HDV, how do you deliver the end product? Do you deliver SD DVDs or do you give them DVHS? Until Blueray or HD-DVD comes out - do you include a DVHS- VCR in your event price?

July 15th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#18
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	SD-DVD would be my guess, because most people don't have D-VHS. I don't even think it sold well, because Sears, Best Buy, etc. don't sell D-VHS decks anymore. I got my 30000 unit last year from Sears, unopened, for $350 because they couldn't sell it. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 13th, 2005, 01:52 AM	#19
Bankim Jain Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 219	The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!) I am happy with my DVCAM gear. __________________ Cheers !

August 13th, 2005, 09:06 AM	#21
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Jim, Where did you see it? This camera has been delayed several times that I'm getting worried... heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM	#16
Tommy James suspended -- contact admin Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 214	I really don't think people are going to pay more for a high definition wedding but when you are shooting HDV it shouldn't have to cost more because the cameras are really affordable. Also people have come to believe that when you shoot digital that automatically means high definition. Nevertheless I think its best to shoot the wedding in HD 720p30. When you go to the church you never want to skimp on the quality. However I would never want to spend the money to upgrade my HD10 to a HD100 unless i really get a call for a professional looking shoulder mount camera. With JVC Pro HD you look like the guy that just came in from the television studio. So is that what the customers want or will that just scare them off because you don't want them thinking that you are going to overcharge them?

August 13th, 2005, 06:19 AM	#20
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	i seen some footage from the HD100 and FX1 looks the same to me. i say be happy with what you got some people dont even have a cam at all.

August 13th, 2005, 10:58 AM	#22
Steve Connor Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 383	[QUOTE=Bankim Jain]The Question of HD Distribution sorta just STOPPED all those praising HD100 ... hey guys whats up no ones answered to this thread for more than 15dyas...(seems like HDv is all going going going...o lo gone burp !!!!) (sound of head being buried in sand)