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I've been doing some research about the HVX200, and I'm thinking I'm going to use it for my next short. However, I haven't really encountered any commentary on whether or not it's worth shooting 1080 over 720. I'm sure I just haven't searched this site well enough. Anybody know, or have a...

But is there any way to turn the image to black and white in camera in order to avoid potent problems in post? I've been looking but havne't been able to find it. Also, I know shooting in black and white is a little more difficult because one has to consider how colors relate to one another...

I've been running some tests on my panasonic dvx100B, trying to figure out the best way to get a good quality black and white image. So far I've found everything I shoot turns out to very noisy. This is the same problem I've ran into when shooting low light and it's one of my biggest qualms...

So, over the past year I’ve ‘directed’ a few short films. As of late, I’ve become more and more insecure about my job as a director. I’m starting to wonder if I’m not taking enough responsibility and I’m curious what I should be doing. For example: As a director, is it my job to build the...

Hi everyone-- I'm sure this post has already been done before and just haven't found it yet, so if you do find it, please just send me the link. Anways, I'm shooting a film starting Sunday and I'm seeking a little image advice. I was originally planning on shooting the film on super8mm...

Does anyone know what ASA the Panasonic DVX100 (A or B) runs at? I just got a Luma Pro light meter and I want to make sure I have all the settings right before I start using it and ruining films. Thanks for any help.

Hi everybody-- My film company and I are looking into purchasing a Panasonic DVX100A within the next few months and we heard from a DVX100A owner that this is the site to see. So here we are. Basically, we need help figuring out where we might puchase this camera (via the internet), and what...