Getting the right image ?

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andy i think panasonic should give you the manual write , you just put a smile on my face
fantastic post well done ;D
 
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IMHO: I have a set of the warm cards and used them all the way through on a short. Never again! I had to stick with it once I started, I figured. They make everything too warm. Yes, too warm and redish. I would much rather have the option to add a bit of red after the fact in post.Nice thing is that the warm cards have a white side, so I haven't 100% wasted my money on them.

As for exposure, I let the auto iris do it's thing and then go to manual and back it down two stops for outside shots and one stop for inside shots. To me it just looks richer.

Anyway, amazing post. Just thought I'd add my little experience in the mix.
 
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[quote author=andy_starbuck link=board=Events;num=1095676145;start=0#3 date=09/21/04 at 08:41:18]2. SELECTING THE SCENE FILE SETTING

The other thing that you need to know is that you need to choose either 60i or 24p for an entire project or video.  You can't easily mix the two different types of material on a single time line in a non-linear editing program.  Select (f1) or (f5).
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Just got my DVX yesterday and am loving it in combination with everybody's helpful posts.

Question - Do you find that when you're working on a longer term project, you set all your scene file settings to the same frame rate with different setup detail for indoors/outdoors/landscapes/etc?

I'm going to be working on two doc films for the next good stretch of time. After I experiment with this camera for a while, I can imagine choosing my frame rate and having each scene set for that , but at a different permutation of my baseline.

Your thoughts?
 
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[quote author=andy_starbuck link=board=Events;num=1095676145;start=0#14 date=09/24/04 at 07:38:27]
I don't have a DVX100, only the DVX100a. It is my understanding that the procedures I've outlined and responses from the camera should be the same for the DVX100. However, if someone with a DVX100 would like to confirm that, it would be greatly appreciated.

Andy[/quote]

andy,
i tested the procedures on my dvx100 and they all worked fine.
thanks for that - it was very valuable.
earon,
vancouver
 
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Andy-
Your post was beyond excellent. Not only was it packed with information but it was a piece of cake to follow. I have been so close, SOOO close to pulling the trigger and finally purchasing a DVX100A of my own, and when I do, your post will be the guide that I come back to, print and throw in my camera bag. It's going to help me loads.
Thanks-
Rick
 
David_M_Payne said:
A bump for an excelent post. It should be a sticky.

David
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Thank you, I was looking for this exact thread, and now you have helped me find. This definatly be re-made a sticky.
 
Excellent PDF files....it would be great if there was something also for the DVX100A, like this!
 
Andy;

You mentioned the Shutter Speed Tutorial in the Technical section? I searched for it.., and coule not find it.., Can you please tell me what URL it's at?

Thanks!
 
Great posts, thanks Andy,

Has anyone produced a quick cue card for the DVX as a last set of checks to cover before a shoot, which they would like to share? I have thought about producing one to help my focus before more stressful shoots, or when there isn’t much setup time. If a more experienced member already has one this would be a great post.

I am thinking about many of the points covered by Andy in a quick bullet form....

Mike
 
There was a thread on checklists and from that info I put this together for myself. I'm sure there are more that could be added, but then it wouldn't be a short list, would it?

DVX_Shoot_Checklist:

secure mount
correct filtering/lensing
power on...
camera Battery
tape remaining
scene file
level head for pan shot
white Balance
exposure
Check GAIN
focus
framing
audio level
readjust the framing
recheck focus
record color bars at start of tape
record color chart for each scene/lighting change (may omit depending on situation)

Using external mic(s)...
connections
switches
levels
sound test footage each scene change (may omit depending on situation)
 
Sorry, I don't seem to recall the Shutter Speed Tutorial. If you could point me to where I mentioned that, perhaps it would jog my memory.

Andy
 
I also want to thank you for a great post as I just received my new dvx100a, read the manual, began reading the "DVX Book", and still wanting to just get out and shoot some dv but was a little overwhelmed. Than I stumbled across this post and wow!, you have made it all so easy. terryk
 
I also want to thank you for a great post as I just received my new dvx100a, read the manual, began reading the "DVX Book", and still wanting to just get out and shoot some dv but was a little overwhelmed. Than I stumbled across this post and wow!, you have made it all so easy. terryk :thumbsup:
 
Hello this is my first post. I'm very impressed with you all. This site conviced me to by a DVX100A last week. I just graduated grad school at Emerson in Boston and can't wait to get shooting back in Brooklyn. This explaination of the settings was wonderful. Thanks all
 
Fantastic thread. I come here everyday, and everyday someone has taken their time to instruct, offer tips and tricks, and help. Great forum and great people.


Thanks all.

:thumbsup:
 
Speaking of DVX Documentation....

Speaking of DVX Documentation....

I enjoy this board mightily, and truly appreciate the effort and kindness of all involved. As a new DVX owner, I would like to stir it up a little and ask for some opinions about the factory documentation. Many of the questions included in this thread revolved around basic operation of the DVX. It seems to me that the questions asked were things that the factory documents should cover, but don't.

I have little video background. I do have a BS in industrial technology, 15 years of professional CAD experience, a strong computer background, and spend many hours each month interpreting technical specifications among many other technical pursuits. I only mention this as a qualifier of my ability to communicate at some level.

So here is my point; after spending a week with the DVX factory manual, I think it is one of the most poorly written user manuals I have ever encountered. It skips around, changes terminology, has poor syntax like a poor translation, and never develops into anything that would answer a user question. Did I mention I don't like the manual. The book by Barry Green is great, it is a good thing Panasonic includes it.....and the board is awesome. Are you listening Jan?

Well there I said it and I am not sorry. Your thoughts?
 
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