Recent content by BillyHoyle

I'm shooting a timelapse of someone getting a tattoo with a 7d, 24-70 2.8, and intervelometer. It will be a tattoo on someones chest - supposed to take 5 hours as it's a detailed picture of a face. I was hoping to get some input on the number of stills and the shutter speed I should use. I...

So I've shot greenscreen footage in HD 1080 30p with my Cannon xh-a1.... I need to key the footage (in after effects), then downconvert to Standard Def.... --I'm assuming it's best to Key in HD, and then downconvert right? --what's the best way to downconvert? -- I usually bring HD footage...

I edit on a G5...the main HD that it runs of has 500GB...it also has an extra 500 GB HD in the main computer...plus I have 3 externals -- 2 500GB and 1 terra HD. The terra connects via USB (doesn't have firewire connection). I was hoping for some tips on how to get the best performance...

I am not getting any sound when I set my Audio setting to manual. I am trying to use a wireless lapelle mic through XLR channel 1. It works fine when on Automatic, but I need to record on manual. It is doing the same thing with the on-board mic -- good on Automatic, nothing on Manual.

I just got my a1 about a month ago...I went out and shot some test footage for a music video with my merlin and decided to edit it. It was my first outing with both the camera and merlin...I'll have a full rez version up eventually. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI2E3wk7y0U

I printed a quicktime file to both SD and HD and then burned in DVD Studio Pro in SD and HD. Both of the DVDs play in my computer (imac), but in a few SD DVD players I tried them in, neither one plays. Does HDV have to have to be burned on an HD DVD, or played in an HD DVD player? And why...

I want to post a link to a quicktime file on these message boards and send it via e-mail to a friend...how do I do it?

First of all I use FCP 5.1.4 (Final cut Studio) I shot footage in 1080i at both 24f and 60i.... when I log and capture my 24f footage it is all jumpy (stop and go) I can capture my 60i footage though what settings do I need to capture at 24f?

I read the handful of threads on tape stock already, but still had a few Q's. 1). Do you have to use HDV tapes with the a1 to shoot HDV...I saw some threads where people said they don't. 2). can you re-record over a tape and not lose image quality? 3). there's no way I'm paying 24 bucks for...

somebody told me you should always use the same brand of tapes as your camera...should I only be using cannon tapes with my a1, or is it ok to run a different kind?

anyone know a good on camera monitor for the a1 that flips the image(for dof adapter)? I need something around 500 bucks.Thanks...

If I buy the Brevis (or another non flipped image adapter) can I just buy an LCD and turn it upside down, or better yet...mount it upside-down on the HVX? What's a good HD LCD for the HVX?...Marshall seems to be popular..keep in mind that I'm ****in broke.

I had finally talked myself into getting the XH-a1. Deep down I liked the look of the Panasonic HVX200 better, but had talked myself into wanting an a-1 because it was 2300 bucks cheaper. But after talking to 2 DPs on a film I am currently P.A.ing on I have realized that I should have gone...

1.)are the prime lenses that go with the 35mm adapters the same lenses used on SLRs? 2.)what are the minimum fstops I need for wide,50mm, and telephoto? (1.4?/2?) 3.)where should I get them?...ebay ok? 4.)what are the best lenses to go with xh-a1 and brevis35?

1.) I just saw some amazing undercranked(fast-motion) footage on the HVX200. Can you do the same with the XH-a1? 2.) Does anyone know if the Brevis35 works well with the a-1?