What will you use your HVX for?

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I'd like to think I'll end up making a movie for theatrical release, but until I really reseach that process, my initial goals are... well, now wait a sec. I don't have a HD monitor. I make local commercials, but I don't live in an area that supports locally created HD content for broadcast, so how would I really take advantage of all the great features of this camera? I guess even if I have to end up downconverting for the final product, it's worth it since the shooting and capturing process is made so much easier. And OMG, 720p60. I am TOTALLY going to abuse 40% slow motion.
What will you use it for?
 
Vacation videos to bore the friends and family with :evil: . . . Hi-Def vacation slideshow, what could be better! :thumbsup:
 
Not sure if I can afford to buy this cam at this point.

But as DVD still is the the most used delevering method. So the HVX has 2 advantages for me.

Either DVCPRO50 and the possibilty to shoot slow motion is the strongest reason to buy this cam.

Plus if I shot something that I want to last 1080P would be a great choise.


The biggest downside with the HVX is that you have to many choises how you gonna shoot something. ;)
 
I will be shooting my first SAG short with it this January (if the camera gets here in time) and then in the Fall of 2006 I plan to shoot my first feature.

Chris
 
I am buying this camera to be used in several ways...

1.) An alternative to the Sony 700 I usually rent when the budget isn't there for the big gun.
2.) An alternative to the Varicam for bluescreen material destined for multimedia virtual set work.
3.) All personal projects.
4.) VFX insert camera for my work.

First up is a short film soon after I get hands on the HVX, designed to exploit all the advantages of DVCPRO in the 720p format (bluescreen & off speed/slow motion.

Jim Arthurs
 
Here's my list of goals and possibilities for the HVX200 hopefully soon to be here next month.

1. Short experimental films
2. Experimental and commercial music videos
3. Indie documentary for possible distribution
4. 2nd camera to other people's higher end Varicam productions
5. Corporate video work
6. Possibly cinema rental kit to bring in $$ while I'm not using this pricey camera

I have a P+S Technik 35mm imaging alternative on the way, so we'll see how that increases the wow factor with what should already be a wickedly impressive camera.

Regarding the question of why even do HD right now when it's not really ready for prime time, I'd say because I want better resolution for SD downres, 4:2:2 color space (GOODBYE DV!), options for my work to be seen in HD when it becomes mainstream, and to see my work in HD right here and now on my personal gear.

steev
 
(casualties of war) “Who’s left behind?” documentary.
Also have an M2 on order . . . want to see how it resolves with the HVX.
 
holyzoo said:
1. Short experimental films
2. Experimental and commercial music videos
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Dude, don't you think you are exagerating a bit on that? Use a HD camera for experimental work? Humm, that sounds crazy. But then again, the look will make you feel good, right?
That's what happened with me and my DVX. It's just the look of the footage it produces.

But still, I have loads to practice.
 
Emanuel said:
Why not? :beer:
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I wanted to write in a jokey way, and just realized it was too serious!!!
Sorry dude, that is nothing wrong with that, it's just I wanted to take the piss and it didn't come out as such.
 
Feature in February if I can figure out how to use it correctly. :)

If that doesn't work, I'm leaning toward using it as a hockeypuck. :)
 
This is what I will use the HVX for.

1. Shoot Shorts
2. Music Videos
3. Commercials for nonprofit org
4. Documentary
5. Feature Film

I will be using the native 16:9 DV format for a few projects. On the short and feature I will shoot HD and will stream via Windows and Quicktime for festivals to show on a DLP projector or if I'm gathering potential investors I will rent a DLP Projector. If I get lucky then I will do a film out to 35. However, I will immediately test the camera and record short segments 10 to 15 seconds of tracking shots, crane shots, steadicam shots, car mount shots, low light, medium light and day shots for a total of 2 to 3 minutes and do a transfer to 35 to see how this camera stands up. I'm also interested in utilizing the P&S Teknick adapter which i will rent for a weekend also to see how it looks on 35mm film and what kind of light loss I will incur, strobbing, dirt/dust and softness using this adapter. May be 1 minute of sound to hear the results as well, some of the images will be color corrected and the others I will leave raw, some I may apply filters, etc. Just to see what are the best scenarios. 2 to 3 minutes for a transfer from HD to 35mm film shouldn't cost over $1K and it will be well worth it.
 
Ernest. It would be really great if you could post your results here when you finish putting it through its paces. I'm also particularly interested in a 35mm blow up, so the more info. to share with distributors the better.
I'll probably be getting the HVX later than most, but I'll share my results likewise.

Cheers.
Ernest_Acosta said:
This is what I will use the HVX for.

1. Shoot Shorts
2. Music Videos
3. Commercials for nonprofit org
4. Documentary
5. Feature Film

I will be using the native 16:9 DV format for a few projects. On the short and feature I will shoot HD and will stream via Windows and Quicktime for festivals to show on a DLP projector or if I'm gathering potential investors I will rent a DLP Projector. If I get lucky then I will do a film out to 35. However, I will immediately test the camera and record short segments 10 to 15 seconds of tracking shots, crane shots, steadicam shots, car mount shots, low light, medium light and day shots for a total of 2 to 3 minutes and do a transfer to 35 to see how this camera stands up. I'm also interested in utilizing the P&S Teknick adapter which i will rent for a weekend also to see how it looks on 35mm film and what kind of light loss I will incur, strobbing, dirt/dust and softness using this adapter. May be 1 minute of sound to hear the results as well, some of the images will be color corrected and the others I will leave raw, some I may apply filters, etc. Just to see what are the best scenarios. 2 to 3 minutes for a transfer from HD to 35mm film shouldn't cost over $1K and it will be well worth it.
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Ernest, I second the request to post results. I am definitely intested in transferring to film as well. Good luck with your tests! Keep us updated!
 
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