Ok i just got my DVX100A last week and put the footage on the computer for the first time today. While i was uploading it i noticed it looked a lot different than on the camera's LCD and view finder. I also have a VX and know that the footage always looks a bit different once it is loaded onto the computer. But the DVX footage looks much different. It looks very dark and of less quality. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?
DVX footage on the computer...
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GenJerDan
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The LCD viewfinder is a LOT brighter than the actual image you're recording.
If you don't have a production/field monitor or a laptop with DV Rack to check the image while shooting, I'd suggest doing some experimentation with the LCD's brightness/contrast/color controls in the menu.
I've got mine set with each of the controls lowered to about 2 bars. The LCD's image is then pretty close to what I am actually recording. But cameras may differ, so do some testing.
Dan
If you don't have a production/field monitor or a laptop with DV Rack to check the image while shooting, I'd suggest doing some experimentation with the LCD's brightness/contrast/color controls in the menu.
I've got mine set with each of the controls lowered to about 2 bars. The LCD's image is then pretty close to what I am actually recording. But cameras may differ, so do some testing.
Dan
fixitinpost
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Also keep your zebra stripes on at all times. These will help you with your exposure.
Baluardo
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i understand the lcd brightness issue, but if you view you footage on a tv screen it will look much brighter and more contrasted than on the computer monitor.
During my first dvx editing (shot in cine gamma) i was sure i underexposed or bad lit the set since on my editing software all looked flat and darkish. but when i watched the final result on tv screen the contrasts and lights came out.
computer screen can't provide the same brightness and light depth of a tv.
Try to watch your footage on tv (with well balanced bright/contr/sat settings).
and yes! learn to get used to the zebra pattern! especially in cine mode.
Andrea
During my first dvx editing (shot in cine gamma) i was sure i underexposed or bad lit the set since on my editing software all looked flat and darkish. but when i watched the final result on tv screen the contrasts and lights came out.
computer screen can't provide the same brightness and light depth of a tv.
Try to watch your footage on tv (with well balanced bright/contr/sat settings).
and yes! learn to get used to the zebra pattern! especially in cine mode.
Andrea