Similarities between hvx200 and dvx ...need some help

[jambredz]

I'm about to Dp a music vid next week with an hvx200. However I have never used one before.I'm used to using my dvx100b. The video isn't a terribly hard shoot. White background and black background type thing. I'd be shooting pretty flat to allow for grading. I won't be abe to get my hands on an hvx till maybe the day before or 2 days before. Do you think I can get the jist of it with a couple hrs hands on time b4, based on my knowledge of the dvx?

 

[DGW]

If you're shooting SD, which is all the DVX was capable of, no problem. If you're attempting HD or any of the film cam modes (i.e. 24p, 30p, etc.) or using any variable frame rates, you'll have a bit to learn. Decide on a recording format and film or video, then post some questions here for better guidance. Without knowing that, there's too much to try to tell you.

Also, if you're going to shoot HD, either film cam or video cam, that can only be done to P2 cards, so you may need to know that workflow a bit as well as time restraints that will apply based on the size of the P2 card you will be using.

 

[jambredz]

Thanks for the reply. I only shoot 24p on my dvx and will plan to be shooting 24p HD on the hvx. So yeh I'll be shooting to p2 card. They will most likely be using a firewire to transfer the footage to pc+harddrive.
I'm also interested in slow mo, which I'm used to doing 60i and slowing down in post with the dvx. So I'd be interested in achieving this in cam with the hvx's variable frame rates.

 

[Dick Campbell]

I really recommend taking whatever time you have to shoot some test shots at the settings you think you want, read some of the manual, and test the download workflow end-to-end (i.e. all the way into the FCP or CSx timeline).

This forum is full of numerous aw-sh*ts from guys who asked why their workflow didn't work -after the fact-, when if they had done some homework, they would not have lost their footage.

The very first time I used my camera:
1. I accidently hit the color bars button, and didn't know how to turn it off.
2. I was outside and got a ND flashing on the screen, and didn't have a clue.

It's not good to have things flashing at you when you're shooting for real.

Good shooting.

 

[DGW]

I'm also interested in slow mo, which I'm used to doing 60i and slowing down in post with the dvx. So I'd be interested in achieving this in cam with the hvx's variable frame rates.

This works very well with the HVX or HPX. I typically shoot 720/24pN so for that record format you can set the scene file frame rate to 48 fps or even 60fps for greater slow motion. Simply drop those clips into your 23.98 timeline and they will play back slower than any clips you record at 24 fps. Twice as slow if 48 fps is set in your scene file.

Be aware, however, that when recording variable frame rates (i.e. anything you set in the scene file other than DEFAULT or 24fps - given the record format is 24p or 24pN) then NO AUDIO will be recorded from your camera. If you need audio from a mic input on the cam, you will have to set the scene file either at DEFAULT for the record format or to the actual fps of the record format you are using.