ncje's A1 Thread

rawfa said:
Now that we more or less have seen what this camera can do under uncontrolled lightning situations it would be cool to see what it can with some decent cinematography.
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Agreed, thats my next task. To arrange some scenarios I can get some solid testing completed under, testing for my own purposes - but happy to share.
 
thanx for the footages ncje!
that would be so nice if someone could take a few minutes to shoot faces/people close ups under good lighting or daylight. it's a good way to evaluate the colors, 24f, the details, etc. of the a1.
 
Very nice bokeh in that shallow DOF shot. The low light capabilities are clearly really good.
Though I kind of expected the footage to be a bit sharper than that. It looks soft or slightly out of focus the whole time. Maybe it is the compression. The reds were also very blocky.
 
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I actually havent even seen the footage yet due to my computer here at work.

This is what the guy said as he posted the footage.

"I filmed this all in 24f, Most of the clips have different settings depending on what I was shooting. I noticed that the quicktime file seems to de-saturate the footage a bit kinda weird. Also the compresion seems to acent the noise, because when I veiw it in FCP I barely see noise if any at all."

Your right Norbert, probably the compression.
 
The quicktime compression of clips are really destroying them.

m2t's are currently the best way to deliver test footage if nobody's going to take the time to render high-quality quicktime files.

I would definitely seek out more m2t's as opposed to quicktimes and view through VLC player. The blockiness and noise issues are still present, but on a very miniscule level.
 
Kholi said:
The quicktime compression of clips are really destroying them.

m2t's are currently the best way to deliver test footage if nobody's going to take the time to render high-quality quicktime files.

I would definitely seek out more m2t's as opposed to quicktimes and view through VLC player. The blockiness and noise issues are still present, but on a very miniscule level.
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I agree, but its a lot to put online if your using mt2 files, which is why I say if people see a clip that want to see in mt2 format just let me know and Ill pop it up. Keep in mind Im capturing this stuf direct into FCP, so to output an mt2 I need to recapture just for that. Its no problem just dont want to do countless number by capturing every shot I take in m2t.

First post updated!
 
Looks great ncje. I guess you are happy and sold on this camera. Footage looks great. I must try to find the camera locally and check it out.

I'm sold...
 
That was great ncje. I just shot some Times Square NY footage with the A1, and so far it is definitely living up to its heritage.

btw, the new $500 Canon .8x WA is truly awesome for the A1. I love the built-in WA, but the adapter really gets nice and wide...and sharp with no appreciable light loss. Full zoom through too.
 
I posted over at xlcinema about it. I saw a couple of guys from that forum for about an hour at a cafe. Had a great time and it went by way too fast, but alas, I am back home in a city that sleeps. ;-)

Nutshell: I attended a Canon technical presentation/seminar. And yes, 24F was explained, and when I am sure it's ok to discuss it, I will.

Hint: Bogdan was very close to correct.

btw, hell of a city you live in. :) I've only been to NY once prior. I'm definitely going back in the near future.
 
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Mirezzi Ill grab the scene file details shortly and post them up.

Elton yes wide angle seems to be a good option for this cam. Ill have to pick one up this coming week.

One point I want to mention to everyone out there. When I first bought this cam I read the manual and turned the marker function on. This function basically gives you a guide for correct exposure. Making sure I am zoomed on my subject that I want to expose the marker has been right on the money. I wont use it for everything of course but for these kind of shots its a great little feature.
 
Heh thanks Henry glad you like it. Being Australian I thought it appropriate to use an Aussie sound. One of my earlier clips has didgeridoo.
 
ncje said:
Heh thanks Henry glad you like it. Being Australian I thought it appropriate to use an Aussie sound. One of my earlier clips has didgeridoo.
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What was the transition between shots?

Where's the clips with the didgeridoo? I'm Australian too and would like to see and hear them...

The footage looks very good.
 
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