HVX or DVX - Is there a HUGE diff?

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karmafilm

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Hey guys,

Newbie here, but been reading a lot. $ aside, shooting a short for Film Festivals. From shooting to Filmout, is there really a HUGE difference between the DVX and HVX? I mean, is it a true no-brainer?

And not just, well, if money's no problem, go for the HVX. I mean, money's money, but if there's truly a huge difference in how people will respond to the film visually, and thus, emotionally....

Thanks so much for all the great posts so far, and for taking time to read this.
 
karma,
I went with the HVX because I could afford it, and I wanted something more versatile.
HOWEVER, I don't think my movie would be looked down upon if it was shot with DVX... why? because my final product, be it festivals, distribution, etc, is more than likely to be screened on DVD...
Don't get me wrong, I do think the HVX gives out a higher quality image, but the difference is not that drastic...
For me, it was the $$$.
Not only do you need a HVX, but P2 cards, a good PC or MAC, editing system that can support MXF files, etc... so it's not so much the camera cost difference...

ALSO, I had already made a movie with the DVX, and I needed to get out of that confort zone... I needed to learn this new technology in a tense situation.

That's my 2 cents. hope it helps somehow... :-D
 
Thanks dw, I appreciate that. Does help. But thinking that even in a festival viewing, it will have to go through filmout to be on the Big Screen.

Also, I have an editing system. And I'll have to get everything else for the DVX, anyway. But that being said, it's a difference of about $5000 when you add it all up between the two cameras (+P2's)

Basically willing to shell out the cash, if it's going to make a significatnt difference on-screen.

(*side note: You're saying that on DVD it looks about the same?)

Thanks so much again!
 
There is always a chance to bring it out on film, but actually only 5% really do so. It is very expensive, and difficult to get funds for. What you can see in the future is a shift in presenting the videomovie with videobeamers. So 5 on 100 finished movies end up to go in filmdistribution.

If the story is good you make a good chance. I just saw a documentary shot with two sony pd150 cams blown up to 35mm, the story was brilliant (the low light scene to my surprise also..)

The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam ( IDFA largest documentary festival in the world) is showing now.
 
Yes the HVX can be a big step up. DVCPRO50 is great, high-def is a huge bonus for big screen presentation.

But if you're aiming for DVD the DVX does a fine job, and it is unquestionably a lot less expensive.
 
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