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  1. In film rec mode, it has a very nice wide-latitude HD image (although I was trying to give it a skip-bleach look) but since I only looked at it on a 14" HD monitor, I can't say much about it overall. Was similar to an F900 picture.

     

    Since I think 1080P is barely adequate for theatrical features, I'll probably avoid 720P unless I have a special need for a multiple frame rate camera.  But for TV work, I can see using the Varicam more often if I need its particular features.  Plus it's slightly smaller and lighter overall than an F900 (I guess the extra pixels weigh a lot...)

     

    Hi David,

     

    I am going to shoot a feature using 720P for theatre release, could you give me some advice?

     

    Thanks

  2. Hi..to be honest this is my 1st time using XL2.....

     

    I would like to know how can I adjust the contrast and brightness for the color bar on viewfinder? I had gone through every button on the cam but failed too. <_<

     

    please help!

     

    Thanks!

  3. Well when you capture your footage straight from your dv tape to your computer, chances are you're working with DV compression (which I think is 4:2:0 compression). By copying the footage over to D9 tapes you can use an AJA box and XRaid (in our case) and capture 8-bit uncompressed (which is 4:2:2). You get a lot more color information which cleans up a picture and reduces noise.

     

    Any1 can xplain to me D9 and AJA box & X raid? some kinds of footage storage? sorry bro I am news to all this just wana learn more.....

     

    Thanks!

  4. Well if you like spending outrageous amounts of money then go for the mini35. But you can get the same "fish eye" look with the Century adaptor for I'm guessing 1/10th the price.

     

     

    well of course I am going to rent it for my coming project but just thinking which one to go for?

     

    Can I use mini35 with Fish eye lens or even 10mm? does it sound logic?

  5. ***Update***

     

    We finished shooting this short. The -3dB gain setting made a big difference in reducing grain and so did editing 8-bit uncompressed. We spent a lot of time on lighting and I think it paid off. The screening will be on the 26th and I can't wait to see it projected (yeah I know most people dread that but I'm optimistic). A couple of tips that I'd like to share that we learned while we were shooting:

     

    1. Shoot a lot of extreme close-ups. You're able to bring out the fine details when you keep everything tight.

    2. Always shoot a take or two where you pull the focus. These shots really kept the image moving and were easy to do when you shoot the tight shots.

    3. The handheld shots always looked better than the tripod shots. Even if I was really trying to hold it perfectly still the handheld versions look a lot better.

     

    I've included a couple of stills for you to critiqure if you'd like.

     

    Thanks for the input.

     

     

    Hi drew...

     

    I like the still pic u attached,it looks really good, btw may I know how do u achieve the Toe shot? what lens do u use?

     

    Thanks!

  6. Hi,

     

    I would like to know how to achieve fish eye look on XL1 ?

     

    Should I go for the century attachment OR mini35 adapter with Zeiss wide angle lens?

     

    Thanks!

  7. Hi...I would like to know what is the usage of Martix got to do in Scene file? it has NORM1,2 FLOU, CINE-LIKE? and the next following is V DETAIL FREQ?

     

     

    Thanks.

  8. Hi....

     

    I am going to use Color Negative to TC in totally B&W tone, since I have no worry in color, I would like to know MORE except for the contrast and brightness, what else can I do in TC machine? I am looking at 70's style.

     

    Please help... Thanks!

  9. Thanks you all for the great infor.......

     

    I would like to know if there is a basic guideline to set up the color LCD??? coz I am confuse on how I should judge it as a normal exposure.

     

    Which one is more accurate, LCD or VF?

     

     

    Thanks.....

  10. Hi everyone...

     

    I am going to use DVX100 for my 1st time, and I am very confuse on the Zebra setting.

     

    Zebra 1&2 what is the purpose to for it?

     

    Any suggestion on the setting? 100% on both?

     

    Thanks in advance.....

  11. Basically I want to balance to 3200K.

     

    I had tested the light on set without any correction and i expected the light to be little warm than 3200K however the TC result show the warm white light had green cast on the talent face which really look like ghost :o

     

    do u think I should add 1/8 minus green on the light?

     

    Thanks

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