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So the dvx100 always records in non-drop frame timecode when recording in 24p. Does this mean that you should edit in a ndf sequence in final cut? I fully understand the differences between drop frame and non drop frame timecode, even down to the history of the audio hum on black and white tv's...

With the dvx shooting in 24p advanced I plan to capture using Capture Magic SD (which captures the exact same thing as the tape but directly to the hard disk) then remove the advanced pulldown (reverse telecine) using Cinema Tools. When the pulldown is removed, one interlaced frame is removed...

I have a program called Capture Magic SD (http://www.bigmugsoftware.com/capturesd/). I usually use this when I am doing multicam shoots. I recently got a dvx100b and tested it out with the program. It captured 24p and worked correctly but I can't figure out how to remove the advanced pulldown in...

What kind of DV metadata does FCP store when capturing from MiniDV tape? I know that the dvx100b writes a ton of info onto the tape but I have not been able to find a way to access it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I got my dvx100b recently and have just now started to play with the more in depth features. I was playing around with the marker/spotmeter and I was wondering, Why are there two boxes when it only really looks at the smaller one? Also, why is the smaller box off center instead of being right in...

I bought an 500Gb Acomdata E5 USB 2.0 & Firewire 400 (HD500UFAPE5-72) drive for $140 from Newegg.com. It is awesome and I'm actually thinking of getting another one. The only thing I did to it was reformat it with disk utility (I run os x) to a Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format just because I...

I was browsing B&H recently and noticed that the DVX is listed under the prosumer section but then the DVC20 is listed under the profesional section. What's up with that?!? The DVX is clearly way better. I own the DVX and I have used the DVC20 a lot in school and the DVX blows it away. Even the...

I have read Barry's DVX Book but I still don't understand the part about user bits. Could someone please explain this to me? Can you choose for all of the types to be written to the tape or just one like date, time, etc.? Also, what kind of metadata is written to the tape, userbits aside? In...

I guess I have perfect timing because I ordered my dvx and some accessories yesterday from B&H. I was so happy that I was finally getting a dvx! When I ordered it at 8:00pm last night the price was $2600. Today while browsing B&H I noticed that the price was down $100. I was mad at first because...

I have heard two conflicting opinions, one was that the price of a uv and/or polarizing filter does not matter because nothing is different in the quality of the glass or it is not noticeable. The other opinion I heard was that you should get the highest quality filter you can find because the...

I want to build my own rod support system for the dvx and was wondering what the normal dimensions are for professional systems. A few things that I have seen in this forum are: -15mm rods -60mm center to center but then I have also seen -5/8inch rods -100mm center to center Could some one...

When moving from one app to another I often have to export to a new file to use in the next app. For example moving from fcp to aftereffects and then back again. My question is, when using NTSC DV footage, if I export as NTSC DV does it compress it at all or does the quality remain the same as...

I am going to be purchasing a dvx soon and was wondering how to use filters (uv and polarizer) with a wide angle and/or anamorphic lens. I have heard that with a wide angle, the filters should go on the front and should not be placed between the wide angle and the camera. Is this true? and if so...

I am looking to buy a wide angle for the dvx. I am on a very limited budget and was wondering if the Panasonic 0.8X wide angle (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/282864-REG/Panasonic_AG_LW7208G_0_8x_Wide_Angle_Converter.html) is a fairly good lens. I was also looking at the 16x9 Inc. lens...

I was watching a Fuel TV commercial that had someone snowboarding in a half pipe. The whole thing was in black and white but...what???? What's this? CA on black and white?!? I don't understand. On the edges of the pipe and on other dark, straight objects there was obvious blue and yellow CA. How...

I just had a thought. When using a 35mm adapter, there are three ways to adjust depth of field: 1) Aperture, 2) Focal length, and 3) Camera to subject distance. Aperture is the easiest but can be hard to get right if you want a long dof because you need more light. Focal length can be...

Ok so I am going to be purchasing a DVX and I will be getting a wide angle lens for indoor shooting. The problem is that I have narrowed it down to four lenses that are in my price range and I was wondering what to do. First off, the Panasonic...

This is probably a stupid question and something well known but I cant find any info or figure it out myself. When the iris in a lens closes, it literally blocks the lens. Why does it not block off the image?(Why cant you see the iris in the shot?) Just a question that popped into my head. Thanks.

Im looking to buy a DVX. Every online place for purchasing the DVX says that it comes with Magic Bullet Editors. This doesn't exist anymore though. It went from V.1 to V.2 and now it is Magic Bullet Looks. Does this mean that the DVX will come with the new Looks or will it come with the old...

I am going to buy the DVX and I was wondering what types of filters I should buy right off the bat. I will be shooting about 40% indoors, 60% outside. Also, I will probably be using a wide angle for most indoor shots. Any suggestions?