Any indie film examples with A1u? at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · December 9th, 2006, 11:55 AM

I am thinking of purchasing the a1u and want to look at some indie film examples. Does anyone have any to show or know a url of some?

Thanks

Evan C. King · January 2nd, 2007, 02:50 AM

I wish, I'm also interested in picking this up for some shorts until the summer where I hope to move to an XHA1 or V1 at that time. Anyone who could help would be great.

Michael Y Wong · January 2nd, 2007, 01:59 PM

I've shot 2 student films (@ Ryerson) with my HC1 in 2006 (acting as camera op/DP), will give word once the films are up. One was a doc. Since I wasn't the editor I don't have either movie on my computer, but I may have some footage stashed away somewhere.

I would say with the HC1/A1U if u know how to compose well, shoot/edit well, understand lighting and know how to take advantage of the (relatively) large 1/3" sensor + telephoto lens (acheive very decent DOF control provided you shoot in large enough areas), fully ultilize post production 60i-24P conversion, I can't see why you can't shoot an indie film witht this camera. Of course it'll look like video-ish, but so does the FX1 or any other lower end camcorder shooting in 60i.

If you have the budget, you can always go with HC1/A1U + 35mm lens adapter + clean 60i->24p conversion, which would in theory give excellent 'digital film' results.

Tony Macasaet · January 3rd, 2007, 11:18 AM

I am about to start editing a indie doc. .... can someone describe a basic workflow for the 60i to 24p conversion. I likely I'll be using the Nattress product.

HVR-A1 in HDV 60i captured to a Mac Pro, with FCP 5.1 NLE. I'd like the final product in 24p; standard-def DVD.

Thank you.

Tony Tibbetts · January 12th, 2007, 03:43 PM

I would edit everything in 60i until I get a locked picture, export as a self contained movie, then do the nattress conversion.

Frank Howard · January 12th, 2007, 08:52 PM

If you ever go into NYC, Duart screens filmouts from a number of cameras including the A1U every Thursday, so you could see for yourself and ask questions.
They are very helpful with advice as well.

Tony Macasaet · January 13th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Wow... literally just returned from a Manhattan trip, but missed your post. Next time I guess. Thanks for the feedback.

December 9th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Any indie film examples with A1u? I am thinking of purchasing the a1u and want to look at some indie film examples. Does anyone have any to show or know a url of some? Thanks

January 2nd, 2007, 01:59 PM	#3
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	I've shot 2 student films (@ Ryerson) with my HC1 in 2006 (acting as camera op/DP), will give word once the films are up. One was a doc. Since I wasn't the editor I don't have either movie on my computer, but I may have some footage stashed away somewhere. I would say with the HC1/A1U if u know how to compose well, shoot/edit well, understand lighting and know how to take advantage of the (relatively) large 1/3" sensor + telephoto lens (acheive very decent DOF control provided you shoot in large enough areas), fully ultilize post production 60i-24P conversion, I can't see why you can't shoot an indie film witht this camera. Of course it'll look like video-ish, but so does the FX1 or any other lower end camcorder shooting in 60i. If you have the budget, you can always go with HC1/A1U + 35mm lens adapter + clean 60i->24p conversion, which would in theory give excellent 'digital film' results. __________________ dreaming hobbyist + storyteller www.michaelywong.com

January 3rd, 2007, 11:18 AM	#4
Tony Macasaet Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Viroqua, WI Posts: 49	60i to 24p workflow I am about to start editing a indie doc. .... can someone describe a basic workflow for the 60i to 24p conversion. I likely I'll be using the Nattress product. HVR-A1 in HDV 60i captured to a Mac Pro, with FCP 5.1 NLE. I'd like the final product in 24p; standard-def DVD. Thank you. __________________ ~Dr. Tony Macasaet http://www.macastat.com

January 13th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#7
Tony Macasaet Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Viroqua, WI Posts: 49	Thank you Wow... literally just returned from a Manhattan trip, but missed your post. Next time I guess. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ ~Dr. Tony Macasaet http://www.macastat.com

January 2nd, 2007, 02:50 AM	#2
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	I wish, I'm also interested in picking this up for some shorts until the summer where I hope to move to an XHA1 or V1 at that time. Anyone who could help would be great.

January 12th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#5
Tony Tibbetts Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 385	I would edit everything in 60i until I get a locked picture, export as a self contained movie, then do the nattress conversion.

January 12th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#6
Frank Howard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 157	If you ever go into NYC, Duart screens filmouts from a number of cameras including the A1U every Thursday, so you could see for yourself and ask questions. They are very helpful with advice as well.