http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community » Tag: canon XHA1 - Recent Posts en Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:12:31 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/goofy-comedy-slapstick-collab#post-48765 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:32:14 +0000 starcityfame 48765@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi All,</p> <p>My friend Hans and I have started collaborating on a YouTube comedy series called "Cher on Crack, Sonny is Back." There was no other reason than to do something off-the-wall and be creative about it - not just stand in front of a camera and shout like so many others do (and get millions of hits for). Not knocking that, but everyone has different interests.</p> <p>Our interests are more about filming technique and post-production... a little bit of scripting and ad-libbing... and having fun with customes, props, green screen, animation, and plain silly entertainment in this angry and serious world.</p> <p>This video is our 3rd in a series which started out as a green screen test at first. This week, we will be shooting Part 4 with a more defined script. Please feel free to comment here or on YouTube... preferably YouTube. The cam is a Canon XHA1. Our lighting is not yet perfected. Hans Moore does some animation as a hobby. Both of us are recent filmmakers and will be switching from Ulead to Premiere Pro soon.</p> <p>YouTube link: </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM</a></p> <p>Thanks!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-tape-for-canon-xha1#post-40731 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:38:35 +0000 robgrauert 40731@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I don't think it really matters. I think it's more important to consistently buy the same brand, like, always use panasonic or always use canon or whatever. does that make sense?</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-tape-for-canon-xha1#post-40722 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:56:17 +0000 CarefreeDenny 40722@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Any recommendations on the best High Quality tape for a Canon XHA1 in HD ....?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-xha1-user-advice-on-editing-software-038-burning-to-dvd#post-39480 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:38:23 +0000 MJ 39480@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks also Butterfly Guy....when I buy, will definitely take your advice!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-xha1-user-advice-on-editing-software-038-burning-to-dvd#post-39479 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:37:04 +0000 MJ 39479@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Bruce</p> <p>Thanks for your response.  When feeding through the tv filming looks spot on, but when captured on my computer it's not looking anywhere near as good.. Then when burnt onto a disc and viewed in that manner on the tv, it's looking crap.(ie blurred &amp; pixellated)</p> <p>I am just wondering before I go out and buy a you beaut editing programme whether its actually my notebook that has the issue...like whether I need to upgrade my PC, whether a HMDI card or some other graphics card. It's a HP 504MB of RAM about 3 years old.   </p> <p>Just wondering how much money I have to throw at this to give it a go!</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>MJ </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-xha1-user-advice-on-editing-software-038-burning-to-dvd#post-39460 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:57:06 +0000 BruceMol 39460@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've had a few blurry moments too, learning how to use the XHA1, definitly not a point and shoot even in A mode. Check to see if your MF is on or off. If you can get clear footage in the Automatic modes, then you are good to experiment with Av Tv and the other goodies.</p> <p>I have used my camera with a variety of programs - decided to go with PPCS3 (at non academic price!) and am barely using the many features I know it has. Definity benefittted from Adobe Classroom in a book and Lynda.com tutes. I've had some trouble rendering to DVD using ENCORE CS3 (look up PGC errors in Adobe forums) but you have to expect some probs with software. Also had problems with Sonic and Ulead VS11 so it's not like Adobe is worse than others - sure is different though!</p> <p>I'd get that 'blurry' checked before doing anything else though. Garbage in - garbage out.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-xha1-user-advice-on-editing-software-038-burning-to-dvd#post-39454 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:51:09 +0000 butterflyguy 39454@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Here's the problem I've found, if you go with Premiere, there are generally NO classes in local schools which you can go to to learn how to use the product. So that means you have to educate yourself. If you're up for that, then I'd say Premiere is good for you. It's what I use and in combination with After Effects you can do some amazing things.</p> <p>Here's  a trick to remember - if you take one class at a local community college, then you can get the student discount which is AMAZING.</p> <p>Also there are tutorials on lynda.com and a couple of great Premiere forums that will attempt to answer most of your questions.</p> <p>If I can do it then you can to.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-canon-xha1-user-advice-on-editing-software-038-burning-to-dvd#post-39453 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:56:35 +0000 MJ 39453@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi there</p> <p>I am very new to this, bought a camera have shot some footage &amp; have captured &amp; edited it using WMM and burnt it to disc using Image Burn.</p> <p>The result on playback on the DVD is very blurred &amp; pixellated.  Actually when captured on the computer its quite blurry also. As opposed to just through the TV, looks superb...</p> <p>I have Windows XP.</p> <p>My questions are:</p> <p>Is blurryness due to my hardware or software(or both)? I am considering getting Adobe Premier, but not certain.</p> <p>Any help would be appreciated!</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>MJ  </p>