How many HVX users in SF?

My interest is this (driving down from Santa Rosa):
I am about to buy a HD camera, and it may very well be the HVX. I have been leaning toward others, but seems this will be the choce.

My personal needs for this meeting are to:
1) See and feel the camera and talk to others about it-specifically its focus system (or lack thereof), on a Cartoni Focus tripod
2) What systems to use for editing? Not sure what Firestore/P2 relationship is.

In addition to high level tecnical discussions, it would be nice to introduce the Newbie(s) to the systems and options...
Also, I am not interested in viewing three hours of footage...if viewing is desired, maybe limit total viewing time to whatever number of minutes, and each presenter also for a limited time, say, three minutes..? ( I have been to far too many viewings where the stuff just keeps going on and on and.....) Less is more.

Lastly, I do not want to drive 150 miles for a lighting seminar. I can contribute to that, if desired, however, I feel that this session should be to find out what everyone wants out of this-basically conversation, for me, anyway.
THEN, we can divide into geographical, technical, basic, lighting, post, etc groups, or whatever.
To me, this is best used as a meet and greet..

"If you don't know, learn. If you do, teach"
Thanks, all..... my dos centavos,
Stuart
www.vineyardvideo.com
 
This should be a meet and greet.

We can get to know one another, show off toys and footage, and basically get a feel for everyone and see if we gel.

No pressure. No agenda.

I'm sure everyone that is making the effort to make it to our rendezvous will be cool peeps.

No worries.

All good fun.
 
evenkiehl said:
My interest is this (driving down from Santa Rosa):
I am about to buy a HD camera, and it may very well be the HVX. I have been leaning toward others, but seems this will be the choce.

My personal needs for this meeting are to:
1) See and feel the camera and talk to others about it-specifically its focus system (or lack thereof), on a Cartoni Focus tripod
2) What systems to use for editing? Not sure what Firestore/P2 relationship is.

In addition to high level tecnical discussions, it would be nice to introduce the Newbie(s) to the systems and options...
Also, I am not interested in viewing three hours of footage...if viewing is desired, maybe limit total viewing time to whatever number of minutes, and each presenter also for a limited time, say, three minutes..? ( I have been to far too many viewings where the stuff just keeps going on and on and.....) Less is more.

Lastly, I do not want to drive 150 miles for a lighting seminar. I can contribute to that, if desired, however, I feel that this session should be to find out what everyone wants out of this-basically conversation, for me, anyway.
THEN, we can divide into geographical, technical, basic, lighting, post, etc groups, or whatever.
To me, this is best used as a meet and greet..

"If you don't know, learn. If you do, teach"
Thanks, all..... my dos centavos,
Stuart
www.vineyardvideo.com
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I agree about the lights. Let's not even break them out.

That bering said, I must comment on the post above. No offense, but this is a group of HVX groupies (if you will) getting together to discuss techniques, workflows, problems, etc... Most of us probably intend on having a little fun as well. Oh, and networking. Let's not forget that.
You're perfectly welcome to come along and skim bits of info here and there, but if want to have us custom build a class for you, you're gonna' have to come up with some duckets. Again, I mean no disrespect.

:dankk2:
 
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My 2 cents...

As this will be an initial meeting for people with HVX cameras (and if you have a DVX too) - I think we should keep it pretty open to share footage if we want.

I'll find out what kind of projectors we have. We have 5 different projectors with different hookups. What kind of HD analog hookup does the HVX have if we want to try and view P2 footage?

Personally, I would love to use the group as a meeting and connection place. it's also a great place to test out post production workflows (considering we have the equipment), and other technical stuff.

Since an M2 is going to be there - Iwould love to get a demonstration of the M2 adapter and maybe record a sampling of it to hard drive to do the comparison.

If I got time, I'll compress it for the web so people here on dvx can watch it.

I've been the host of several user groups - and I typically let the group run itself - with a little guidance (setting agendas, etc).

Wouldn't want it to just be a group where people talk and nothing is planned. But I also don't want it to be a group where it is nothing but lecture or class.

It would be good to have a little bit of everything in the group.

What do y'all think about setting together an agenda for the 3 hours we'll be together?

30 minutes to show pieces and share media? 30 minutes to show M2... etc.

Dillon
 
I don't think that for the first meeting we should wrap ourselves into an agenda, but if you must... Here's my 2 cents.

30 min of meet & greet
30 min M2
30 min footage
1 hr of whatever structured presentation for those who wish to present
30 min chatting

As far as the M2 goes... I do have to make some adjustments (a little soft) and I'll try and make time. No guarantees though
 
Jeff Deveraux said:
I don't think that for the first meeting we should wrap ourselves into an agenda, but if you must... Here's my 2 cents.

30 min of meet & greet
30 min M2
30 min footage
1 hr of whatever structured presentation for those who wish to present
30 min chatting

As far as the M2 goes... I do have to make some adjustments (a little soft) and I'll try and make time. No guarantees though
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Very Nice!

Keep it simple and low key.

Like I said, we're not getting married! :)
 
'You're perfectly welcome to come along and skim bits of info here and there, but if want to have us custom build a class for you, you're gonna' have to come up with some duckets. Again, I mean no disrespect. "

The above, to me, is pretty uncalled for. I qualified a zillion times that I was simply throwing out my own personal interests, hoping others would do the same. I never asked to "....build a custom class " for me.The more people putting in their own specific needs, to me, the better, as to judge what everyone wanted out of the meeting. Just a gathering of information, and in no way asking anyone to run a meeting for my own needs.

Maybe it did not come off that way, but it was intended as an honest appraisal of one person of many expressing his desires.
Jeff, not meaning any disrespect, but to me, your comments are aggressive and nasty, and not even necessary.
And I don't even know what a "ducket" is.....
Stuart
 
This is obviously coming from a DVX user (no HVX) but it would be wicked sweet if anyone in the area had an Andromeda they could bring. Not only would I like to witness the work flow, but also see a side by side comparison of andromeda and HVX footage for rez and color. Everyone says the andromeda is amazing, but i'd like to see it against the HVX in person

anyone have access to one?
 
evenkiehl said:
'You're perfectly welcome to come along and skim bits of info here and there, but if want to have us custom build a class for you, you're gonna' have to come up with some duckets. Again, I mean no disrespect. "

The above, to me, is pretty uncalled for. I qualified a zillion times that I was simply throwing out my own personal interests, hoping others would do the same. I never asked to "....build a custom class " for me.The more people putting in their own specific needs, to me, the better, as to judge what everyone wanted out of the meeting. Just a gathering of information, and in no way asking anyone to run a meeting for my own needs.

Maybe it did not come off that way, but it was intended as an honest appraisal of one person of many expressing his desires.
Jeff, not meaning any disrespect, but to me, your comments are aggressive and nasty, and not even necessary.
And I don't even know what a "ducket" is.....
Stuart
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Stuart-
After a long well needed nap and once again reading your post, I realize that I have been unfair. You are right, I was out of line. My apologies.
I also apologize for misspelling ducats.
 
What is the protocol when we arrive? Is there a receptionist?

Also, please clarify the parking situation.

Thanks.
 
Thanks, Jeff , much appreciated, and I look forward to meeting everyone.
Am driving down from Santa Rosa, so if anyone wants to carpool, please let me know.
Meeting starts at 7, correct?
Stuart
707 591-9999
 
Yes. 7PM is showtime. Parking is on the street. There's a Starbucks on the corner, so that should narrow down your search for the building ;-)

Actually, the stair situation is a bit weird. You go up to the second floor (obvious enough) but then you step down a few steps to get to the entrance. As I recall you wind up going through a double door. It's not that hard, but knowing what to expect might make it seem less convoluted.

There's some sort of entry system by the door when the outside door is locked. Dillon will know the specifics about when the door is locked and how to get yourself buzzed.
 
It will be nice to put faces to the people in the community. I'll bring a couple of shorts shot on the HVX that have just finished post.
 
Again, I can't make it to the meeting wednesday, but I am seeing the indie film at the lumiere theatre tonight. I'm going to be in town early, say around 4:30pm and will be hanging out at the starbucks on Van Ness and California st if anyone wants to go the the movie and or meet before hand.
 
Hey y'all I have a question:

I need to know what HD signals the HVX sends out. I will need to check to see which one of our projectors will have the right connection, or if we need to get an adapter of some sort.

Also - is there any interest in food or drink?

Dillon
 
7pm BACV Wednesday the 24th?

7pm BACV Wednesday the 24th?

yo,

confirming it's that time n' place:

BAVC (Bay Area Video Coalition)
2727 Mariposa Street, 2nd Floor (above Starbucks) @ Bryant
San Francisco, CA 94110
In the Mission District

7pm BACV Wednesday the 24th?

If so, I'll be there.

;)

_a
 
HEAD COUNT?

I know of at least 2 (myself and a friend/fellow filmmaker).

I do not think any of our projectors can take a HD component signal. I'll look when I get into work today. They do DVI, Svid, composite, and SD component.

if someone wants to come a little earlier to plug in their HVX to our many projectors to test it out, that would be cool. We have 5 of them but they're all different brands/models.

7pm, BAVC, tonight. Yes.

HEAD COUNT? Who's coming??

See you soon

Dillon
 
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