Can I mock a HVX200 with my HV20 ?

[Ben Camden]

So with an interest in shooting music videos.
I decided to jump into filming with no prior knowledge or experience.

I bought canon HV20 although wanting a dvx100 but the footage I've seen and the reviews os the canon kept my faith in the cam's potential.

Anyways all that aside I have questions to ask.

Would it be possible to achieve these looks with the HV20?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hstDuYDfC9Y

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JODhpmXZpxc

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lsmWRBYigc0

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jp-SXUJDLtA

videos were filmed with a Panasonic HVX-200 and a redrock m2
I have no clue to which lenses were used.

So besides the obvious need of proper lighting and a 35mm adapter [hmm a m2 or brevis???] could that be achieved with the Hv20?

watching Soloman's Rain video leads me to believe yes.

But then again I am a novice and rookie eyes would not be able to see what can and can not be done.

none the less I plan to make the most out of this cam, practice and learn with it.

hopefully I will upgrade from this to the canon XH-a1 or panasonic HVX200 ?

[actually I wish I could see some flat stills from hv20 and a xh-a1 so I could see the difference].

Need to invest in a good tripod but do not know the qualities to look for?
[not to mention when I upgrade cmas I'd like to be able to use the Tri for the new cam too.]

Also have to decide on an 35mm adapter [brevis,letus,m2,mini35,etc] and the lenses.

Besides the fact of learning and understanding how to use these pieces of equipment to help get the desired shot I'm looking to capture.

If anybody feels like leaving a response,tips,required readings,etc.
It would be very welcome.

Thanks & hello everyone!

Lol

Peace

[p.s. merry X-mas]

[Huy Vu]

Based on those three videos I don't see why you can't do it with an HV20. Actually all three are very poorly shot IMO. They're full of blowout highlights and underexposed shots. The HVX is capable of much better than that.

[reem12]

i agree ben.these were very poorly shot videos,and i've actualy seen better quality work out of an hv20 with a brevis.

[Ian-T]

i agree ben.these were very poorly shot videos,and i've actualy seen better quality work out of an hv20 with a brevis.Agreed...those vids are what they are...but the HV20 is capable of much better.

[Ben Camden]

I'm not sure if the blowouts/or the under exposure was intentional or not?

But thank you very much!

If the HV20 can capture comparable raw footage as the HVX200 before post I am more than happy!

this following link is of them making one of the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BjtN6ABJpc

So I need to decide on a tripod, 35mm adapter, and some lenses!

[not sure which lenses would be best - need to read some more]

thnx

merry x-mas!