http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Tag: SD - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:29 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50874 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:37:21 +0000 jbetz 50874@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for all the info. I'm definitely considering a DSLR but since I need to save up a bit more money before I buy anything, I'll wait to see what happens in the coming months. I read a rumor that Canon may be releasing a new camera at the end of the month, perhaps something like the 7D but in camcorder form. We'll see. Until then, I have a lot to think over.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50872 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:58:02 +0000 composite1 50872@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Jbetz,</p> <p>Glad to be of assistance. As for my comment 'You'll probably pay as much to outfit an XL2 kit...' goes, I base that on my own purchase and rigging of our XL1s kit. I got the cam for the same reasons you're eyeballing the XL2. I ended up doing a full pro-rig for it including; MA200 4-audio input and shoulder mount, FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder, 16xs, 16xm and 3x lenses, Nightvision lens and adapter, portable dual battery charger, 8 batteries, lens filters, Kata camerabag not including accessories like tripod, etc. 75% of that list was bought at the same time and it came out to just under $11k. </p> <p>Now, you're probably not going to 'pro rig' your initial choice as cam's are so much further along, but if you get an XL2 some of that stuff will be essential if you're serious. So my point is; if you're going to have to hork up the money anyway, why not take the next step up front?</p> <p>You mentioned the DSLR cameras and that is a really good idea. Though I'm using JVC's GY200UB and am quite pleased with it, the MkII and the 7D are definitely in my co's acquisition future. The only drawback for a wildlife shooter is the 12-minute rule with the Canon's. I haven't heard whether the 7D is also limited by that, but you'll save a heap o' cash not having to pay for 35mm adapters. The cheapest one you can get for the XL2 is the one Canon makes for use with their 35mm lenses. You could use that money to buy a mattebox kit from Redrock Micro or Zacuto. Plus the fact is, the MkII is a 5k camera! I don't know what the 7D is rated at since the CMOS is smaller, but I'm sure it's still 2k or better.</p> <p>The money you'd spend on an XL2, you could get a DSLR kit and be at the cutting edge for a while. Something to think about. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50871 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:57:13 +0000 TheWildlifeStudio 50871@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The quality of the output from the DSLR's is excellent, while the longer lenses you require do not HAVE to be the 'L' class optics that the still guys need, as there is not the resolution required.</p> <p>The lenses can still be used at a later date with adaptors! :)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50867 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:12 +0000 jbetz 50867@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the info composite1. I just want to respond to one of your comments.</p> <blockquote><p>You'll probably pay as much to outfit an XL2 kit as you would to get an HDV kit these days.</p></blockquote> <p>I am only considering cameras with interchangeable lenses, and so that basically means I'm considering cameras like the XL2 and XLH1. Both can use 35mm lenses with adapters, and so even if I purchased a XL2, I wouldn't be wasting money on the lenses because I could always use these on a future camera. So it's the difference between a $2500-$2800 SD camera and a $5000 HD camera, which for me is a big difference.</p> <p>I just want to throw out a couple more options to consider:</p> <p>1. HD camera like the XHA1 with teleconverters. Anyone have experience or advice?</p> <p>2. DSLR like the 5d Mk II or 7D. Seems like it could be a good option as it provides interchangeable lenses and full HD video, as well as being two things at one: a temporary inexpensive (at least for the 7D) HD camcorder and a great quality still camera that will be useful even after I buy a more expensive HD camcorder later.</p> <p>Any thoughts?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50859 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:36:46 +0000 composite1 50859@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>jbetz,</p> <p>It all boils down to what can you afford? Despite HD taking over for SD, cameras like the XL series particularly the XL2 are still great for direct to DVD and internet streaming. You'll probably pay as much to outfit an XL2 kit as you would to get an HDV kit these days. Also, what are your customers/clients asking for? Shooting wildlife footage is hard work and you should have a plan to sell stock footage in mind. If you shoot in HD, then you can downres clips to SD and offer the footage in two formats.</p> <p>Granted the XL rig will be a bit cheaper in the short run. You'll need less harddrive space to store SD footage. Shooting tape is cheaper than solid-state and SD footage is less hassle to edit than HD. In the long run, you will have invested time, cash and other resources in a format that is near the end of its run. </p> <p>Paying as you go for gear is the best way to build your kits. But you also want to pick out gear that has as long a shelf life as you can afford. If you stay with indy video production, you'll eventually have to go HD anyway. It's a tough decision, but take a hard look at your budget and what you plan to accomplish with said camera. Once you've done that, I have no doubt you will be able to make the best choice for you. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50850 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:16:45 +0000 grinner 50850@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sure it is. You'll upgrade to HD when paid to do it. Till then, I see no need for the expense. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-vs-sd-for-wildlifeshort-films#post-50848 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:11:44 +0000 jbetz 50848@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking to purchase a camcorder, and I am wondering what others think about the HD vs SD dilemma, especially with regards to wildlife subjects. I am an aspiring wildlife filmmaker and so far have shot all of my footage in HD (on a Sony FX1 and Canon XHA1). I am happy with the quality of the footage I shot on these cameras, but for wildlife filming longer lenses would obviously be a benefit. Here is a link to my showreel if you would like to see some of my footage: <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/6371584">EXAMPLE FOOTAGE</a>. Since I just graduated from college and those cameras belonged to my school, I now find myself without a camera.</p> <p>I have done a lot of reading on choosing cameras in books and on forums, and I believe I have a pretty good handle on the costs and benefits of both HD and SD for wildlife, and in general. I know that interchangeable lenses are often considered a necessity for wildlife work, and as I have a knowledge of lenses and multi-lens setups I feel that I am ready to handle this type of setup. I know it adds a lot of cost, weight, etc, but again, for wildlife it seems like more of a necessity than perhaps in other film genres. Because of this I have been considering the Canon XL2.</p> <p>On the other hand, I know that the wildlife film industry, and all video in general, is quickly transitioning to HD. I love the quality and resolution I was able to obtain using the FX1 and XHA1, but I just didn't get the magnification I need to film many subjects. While I could get close enough to woodchucks (within 10ft) to get decent close-ups, I can't get this close to a fox, deer, bear, etc. I am working on a budget, and so I can't afford something like the Canon XLH1 at this point, and so any HD camera I purchase would not offer interchangeable lenses.</p> <p>At this point my main goal is NOT to produce lots of footage to sell to anyone, but to improve my reel with effective sequences of behavior so that I can show that I am able to shoot for sequence-editing and will subsequently be noticed by producers.</p> <p>Is a camera like the XL2 good enough for this purpose? Or do I absolutely NEED HD footage in order to compete in today's HD world, even in terms of my showreel? Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/why-is-the-alignment-off-when-rendering-to-43#post-50145 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:27:14 +0000 NormanWillis 50145@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yyBPJAFMA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yyBPJAFMA</a></p> <p>Here is that link again.  The bad alignment starts at about 6:26.</p> <p>I would also appreciate any general suggestions for improving the video.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/why-is-the-alignment-off-when-rendering-to-43#post-50144 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:25:22 +0000 NormanWillis 50144@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am making instructional video with Sony Vegas Pro 9.0a. This particular video is supposed to be a book review of our intro study. I normally render using the Sony AVC codec (H.264) and the Internet Widescreen 16:9 30p preset, and then I upload to Vimeo and YouTube.&nbsp; However, with this particular video I also need to&nbsp;upload it&nbsp;to Amazon.com in 4:3, 99MB or less, and specifically .flv. (as Amazon.com won't take H.264 for&nbsp;a review). But before I can render it to FLV&nbsp;there is a rendering issue. </p> <p>Because of the current Vegas 9.0a Media Generators bug, I am using Photoshop&nbsp;to make titles. I also made a translucent yellow box for a 'highlighter' of sorts, which I resize over the area of text that I need highlighted with Track Motion. Because each 'highliter' needs different placement, this ends up giving me a lot of separate tracks (36). </p> <p>Everything came out nice (and properly aligned) with Sony AVC, 16:9 Widescreen HD 30p preset. However,&nbsp;when I&nbsp;rendered as Sony AVC, Internet SD 4:3 preset,&nbsp;the 'hiliter' and some of the secondary titling came out misaligned. This is most apparent starting at about 6:26&nbsp;(6 minutes and 26 seconds). </p> <p>&lt;CENTER&gt;&lt;EMBED height=344 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=425 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/-hDZWqWyoKk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1 allowfullscreen="true"&gt;&lt;/EMBED&gt;&lt;/CENTER&gt;</p> <p>But why would everything render just fine in 16:9 Widescreen, and then be misaligned in 4:3 SD?&nbsp; I would think that if there was to be a shift in the Track Motion, that it would end up being applied uniformly.</p> <p>Why did the alignment get thrown off?</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49876 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:11:20 +0000 jainankita83 49876@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks all for the advice and optimism.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49861 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:33:31 +0000 pauleveritt 49861@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Cameras 1 and 2 are the SAME camera.  I own and professional shoot with a PD-150.  It is simple to use and has XLR inputs for good microphone.  On my camera, mic 1 is the shotgun mic that comes with the camera and mic 2 is a dynamic mic on a mic stand.  If you take the base off the stand you now have a mic pole.  (Yes, I am the absolute KING of cheap when it comes to shooting video.)  </p> <p>I have worked with others using a Z1U on two occasions.  In standard definition, I was UNDERWHELMED with the Z1Us performance.  The PD150 has significantly better low light performance, but REALLY needs a wide angle lens for indoor shooting.  You should at least have a fill light as well.</p> <p>When you get to the final edits, HDV uses mpeg2 file types as opposed to AVI file types for the PD150.  Make sure that your editing platform can handle HDV if you plan to go high definition.  I also recommend reading "The 30 Dollar Film School" for some fast training.  Good luck!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49846 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:11:09 +0000 robgrauert 49846@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i agree about the Sony PD150. Maybe look into the PD170, which is the updated version. I'd go with the cheaper one. I dont think you will see much difference between the two.</p> <p>I agree with the audio advice as well. In my opinion, bad audio will kill your project no matter how well you light, shoot, edit, etc. It's not that hard to record decent audio either, you just have to take the time to do it. </p> <p>I'd say a boom pole with a shotgun attached to a PD150 or PD170 will get you some solid results. </p> <p>Good luck.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49845 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:45:07 +0000 ThomScratch 49845@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This is a repost.  Had copied from Word powered by XP and it was massacred by the Video Forum mixmaster.  Something has gone kookoo at this forum over the last month or so, as this transaction used to work perfectly.   Is there an explanation, tutorial, workaround for dealing with the monster mashup ?   I couldn't stand it, so I deleted the whole thing and started over.  I've seen complaints by others; now I know what they are talking about.</p> <p>OK here's my redo of response on subject of what cam to get for 48 hr film project/festival participation:</p> <p>Agree on PD150.  Has XLR inputs (2); 2100 does not.  With what you save on renting the SD, think about getting two 150s.  Have both running per take.</p> <p>Audio is a big challenge for 48hr films, the original live recording and stuff that can happen in post.  Audio should be monitored on headphones during takes.   My suggestion is go with boom mics or second choice lavs on talent and hidden cables to cams.  You might get lucky with wireless, but 48 hours is not the time to learn a lot of new things.  Over and over I have seen 48 hr films that looked great, were edited cleanly, but the audio was mixed too low, way out of synch, volume up and down, or etc.  Am in a big market (DC) with 60 or so films being completed.  At least 25% have obvious audio issues.</p> <p>No matter what, make the completion deadline.  You can always play with the project later and fine tune quality, if your film falls a bit short of your artistic vision !!  48 hours has loosened up re the recycling of 48 hour films by the "authors" for other projects, film fests, etc.  They used to wanna have more control over the use of project films.  This greater freedom for the filmmakers is a real positive thing.</p> <p>Good luck, stay cool, stay friends, and bring coffee.</p> <p>REGARDS ... ThomScratch</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49840 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:41:10 +0000 TDedmonSBP 49840@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>zoobie, this festival is set up to be pretty much exactly for this type of shooter, so before you cast your nose at someone, maybe you should have something constructive to say. I'm tired of your judgemental posts when this is supposed to be a forum for helping people.</p> <p>Jainankita, I have participated in several 48-hour's (Nashville) and as I recall the rules still require submission by DVD or equivalent, right? An HD image is going to have to be down-converted to SD to be put on DVD so my bet is to save your money for props, FX make-up, etc. and just go for an SD cam. The PD150 has a cult following among people who have used it as being very well-loved. I will suggest you get your hands on it a day or so early, and try to play around with it. Remember, autofocus is not alwas as crisp as it seems, and White balance is your friend.</p> <p>I am thrilled to hear of another's interest in the 48-hour film fest. If you would like some tips-n-tricks, advice, etc. from someone who knows the pitfalls all too well, give me a shout at <a href="mailto:trae.dedmon@gmail.com">trae.dedmon@gmail.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49838 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:28:48 +0000 jainankita83 49838@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I never said we won't hv a camera. We are planning to rent one. And I am reading about about things and trying to learn. Just incase you haven't heard there is always a first time. If you think things are impossible sucks for you. Me and my friends and optimistic, want to learn and we are SMART !!!!! If you have nothing to offer please don't bother replying.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49834 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:59:02 +0000 zoobie 49834@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>you want to partake in a film festival without owning any cameras, no knowledge of microphones, lighting, SD or HD, and top it off having little or no experience shooting?</p> <p>interesting concept...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49825 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:54:45 +0000 jainankita83 49825@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>  My friends and I are planning to take part in 48 hours film festival. All of us are very new to film making and have little or no film making experience.</p> <p> We are trying to rent out camcorders for this. Our options are</p> <p>1)Sony VX2100 </p> <p>2)Sony DSR-VX2100</p> <p>3)Sony HVR-Z1U(HD)</p> <p>4)Sony DSR-PD150(SD)</p> <p> </p> <p>HD cameras are more expensive to rent than the SD ones. What I want to know is how much difference would having an HD camera make for such a</p> <p>festival. We are planning to get additional light equipment and microphones. Any feedback is welcome.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46684 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:24:22 +0000 thinkbeinteresting 46684@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Now THAT'S the kind of straitforward advice I've been looking for!  Thanks Composite1 for making it clear.  Will do.  :)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46629 Sun, 10 May 2009 01:29:01 +0000 composite1 46629@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Think,</p> <p>Dude are you seriously considering dumping a pro rig for a 'tourist rig'? Yeah the VIXIA shoots HD, so what? For you HD starting out would be nice but you've already got a good camera to start with and you're still going to need support gear and if you don't have it already, something to edit your footage on and software to do it with. Face it, unless those newsies you interned with hire you outright, freelancing is going to be your ticket. Potential clients will take you far more seriously if you have a rig that looks the part. I wouldn't pay you $15+ dollars an hour for you to work on my project with a camera that doesn't even have a viewfinder unless you had a serious set of chops and the rep to back it up. Keep the camera. You say you have $3k in the kitty left to get additional gear? Roll with that. I only had $4k to start my biz and buy gear! When you go shopping for gear, stick with B&amp;H Photo-Video or ProMax (if you plan to mac it up) and don't buy the most expensive (mics, batteries, etc. you can find.) Count your blessings. You are way ahead of the game.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46592 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:25 +0000 thinkbeinteresting 46592@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for your thoughtful and comprehensive response Composite1.  I did pay for the DVX100B outright so it is mine in full - the only thing is I would need to get a tripod, mics (shotgun and lav?) and a light source which could easily run another $2000 minimum.  If I returned the DVX100B and got the Canon Vixia I would need to get a: mic w/adapter, remote lav, tripod, lens adapter and light which would again run me a min. of $2300 but save me possibly a few hundred in the end.  So just to be clear: since I've already bought and paid for the DVX100B you suggest keeping the camera?  I'm not locked in and I can return it.  I just want to make the best choice for me as a beginning shooter and my budget.  I have about $3000 left to spend maximum, $5000 in total.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46571 Fri, 08 May 2009 05:42:32 +0000 composite1 46571@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Think,</p> <p>Whether getting your first or next camera is always a tough choice. Familiarity with a camera line is a plus, but if it's not giving you the tools you need to get the job done it's time to look at others. Your main deciding factors are; what is your budget? Remember, you need not only the camera but batteries, recording media, tripod, camera bag at the minimum. What is your intended output? How you plan on distributing the footage/productions you shoot are a big factor as to what type and level of camera you pick. Last, that thing seriously needs to pay for itself by allowing you to work on gigs outside of the one's you produce until your's start bringing in money.</p> <p>1. If you're trying to do this stuff for a living, try to get as pro a rig as you can afford. I worked for a big well-funded production house and used the best gear in the biz. When I went out on my own, all I could initially afford was a 1CCD Hi-8 Handycam. After I stopped whining about how 'the mighty hath fallen', I began 'tricking' out the camera with wide and telephoto lens adaptors, an external stereo mic, an on camera light, tripod equipped with a LANC remote controller, creative lens filters and so on. Combined with my knowledge of how to shoot and my 'enhanced' consumer cam few people felt I didn't know what I was doing when I showed up and whipped that thing out. If you can get something more professional starting out it wouldn't hurt. Just make sure you can get a reasonable amount of supporting gear. Nothing worse than having a snazzy cam and can't do jack sprat with it because you don't have batteries and other important stuff....</p> <p>2. Get the camera you can afford with the stuff mentioned above in mind. Picking an HD cam is a tough choice because they come in so many format flavors. Tape? Solid State? Harddrive? 720p, 1080i or 1080p? Handheld or shoulder mount? Also, if you plan on editing your footage what non-linear software and OS platform is most compatible with your choice of cam? Far as 'saving for HD' goes, it's here. SD is still useful but the trend is for people shooting raw footage in HD then down-converting (despite SD still being quite good.)</p> <p>3. Renting is not practical without a firm budget with actual money set aside for the rental. You have to have a credit card, established credit with a rental house and confirmed insurance to cover potential loss or damage to rented equipment is required by reputable rental houses. Renting for a gig will take up a significant portion of any profits from the job when you're starting out. You're much better off having or in a pinch borrowing gear when starting out. Shooting film or video is a combination of composition, creative exposure and focus and proper sound management to tell a story. You can do that with a cheap or 'fancy rig.'</p> <p>4. I shot ENG video for 3 years but fortunately, was in a house that emphasized the 'cinematic' style of composition vice standard 'newsy' stuff. With the trend for 'iReporters' who give their footage for free, the days of news stringers is over. The trend now is for Vlogs and online video content and yeah, you can use a cheap camera but if you've had professional training use the best tools you can to separate you from the 'YouTube' hordes.</p> <p>5. That's not true. Most people who will be willing to pay you don't know the difference between well shot SD and HD footage and don't care. Most only care about how much it's all going to cost them. SD will be around in strength for at least another 5 years merely because it's still so expensive to make the transition to digital media, let alone HD. Besides, it's currently more economical to put SD video online than HD.</p> <p>6. Horse$%^#@!@#! The one advantage of solid-state recording is that your footage cuts out the digitizing process. Digitizing does take longer, but the logger has the opportunity to actually look at the footage during the process. You learn quickly whether shots are 'good' or 'garbage' and you only digitize the good ones. With solid-state you still have to look at the footage and take time to get rid of garbage clips to free up space on the harddrive. Also, with tape after you digitize the footage you have a pristine and stable archival format you can put on a shelf that didn't cost an arm and a leg.</p> <p>7. Amen. Once you have digitized, downloaded footage back it up.</p> <p>8. The camera you get starting out is going to have to perform as a 'Swiss Army Knife'. So a smaller prosumer/pro rig will be your best bet.</p> <p>Is the camera you have already paid for? If so, keep it. Do some memorable work with it and get something else when you can. If not, keep it since you've been paying on it and you need something to use to bring in gigs while you're prepping for your 'epic doc.' There are buttloads of cameras to choose from. Trawl through these posts because dozens of people have asked the same questions you have and there are plenty of good answers for you.</p> <p>Go forth and shoot.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvx100b-or-vixia-hf100-to-hd-or-not-to-hd-that-is-the-question#post-46561 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:38:56 +0000 thinkbeinteresting 46561@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm a video production student as well as a news intern.  The news station has told me to buy a camera and start putting together my own packages.  I have dreams of shooting a documentary, but I could also possibly get hired by the station.  I'm currently training with their shooters as well as in writing/producing.  I ended up buying a new dvx100b for $2000 total (we use the original dvx100 at school and I'm familiar with it) but immediately had buyer's remorse.  I've heard so many professional opinions I don't know which way to turn.  Here's the gist:</p> <p>1. ME: I'm familiar with the DVX line, like it and it has a good rep (plus I won't deny it looks professional)  I would like manual control and XLR inputs but would put up with an audio input used in consumer lines (guessing 1/8 inch)</p> <p>2. Teacher 1 opinion: "DVX100b is a great camera and HD is changing fast. wait and save for HD."</p> <p>3. Teacher 2 opinion: "buy a cheaper HD camera and rent a fancy cam when you get hired for gigs - it's all about framing anyway."</p> <p>4. Stringers use even cheaper canon HD's and their video makes the news</p> <p>5. opinion 5:"Everyone wants HD, no one will pay for your lame-o SD...SD is over."</p> <p>6. Opinion 6: "DV tapes take too long to ingest."</p> <p>7. Teacher 1: "Data/video saved to a Hard Drive and not backed up can be lost."</p> <p>8. My opinion: one caveat to the dvx is that I would also like to shoot climbing videos on the side and a smaller camera is better for that - though this is a minor side project.  Ideally I would like to shoot a short doc for KQED - that sort of thing, plus packages for news.</p> <p>So, should i return the DVX100B, save my money, get a consumer cam? </p> <p>Anyone got a better recommendation than the VIXIA? </p> <p>I'm planning on getting a tripod, mic, etc. no matter what camera I choose. I would really appreciate some guidance, and yes - I'm looking to make money with this camera.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-sd-and-hdv-files#post-44375 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:30:35 +0000 asadovnikov 44375@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sure, I do understand that quality of the up-converted SD part will be worse than quality of HD part. My question is: if Sony Vegas editor can do this or I have to use Red Giant?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-sd-and-hdv-files#post-44339 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:29:29 +0000 Editinglinks 44339@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Agree with Rob. The quality will suffer the up-conversion and you anyways will notice quality differences between each footage.Of course here applies the saying “Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder” and some people can't see the difference, so depends a lot of your client.</p> <p>In any case Red Giant has a solution that you can check here: <a href="http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/products/all/magic-bullet-instant-hd/" rel="nofollow">http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/products/all/magic-bullet-instant-hd/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-sd-and-hdv-files#post-44294 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:05:51 +0000 robgrauert 44294@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I wouldn't bother trying to up convert SD to HD.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/editing-sd-and-hdv-files#post-44291 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:58:04 +0000 asadovnikov 44291@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi:</p> <p>I'll be shooting event using two cameras: Sony FX1000 (HD) as main one and Sony VX2100 (SD) as a backup (not to miss anything on stage).  This will be my first experience with HD cameras. Then I will conbine both footages in Sony Vegas Platinum 9.0. Eventually I want to produce both versions: SD DVD and HD DVD. Questions:</p> <p>1) I know that editor can render both footages into SD mode and produce SD mpeg2 file. Any problems, recomendations?</p> <p>2) I do not know if editor can convert parts of SD footage (very small persentage of the total) into HD output? If yes, will it deteriorate quality of original SD footage?</p> <p>Thamnk you for help.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/reader-asks-sd-or-hd#post-44214 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:08:09 +0000 Aspyrider 44214@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm still producing in SD. I now have a full HD camera but all of my digital juice and other elements are SD. My computer will edit HD well. I am making a very slow progression toward HD but I do not forsee making a full HD production for some time. And so far no clients have specifically asked for it.</p> <p>I got the HD camera to shoot HD stock footage and I'm doing that now. But the current project I'm working on is SD and I figure the next one will be too. :-)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/reader-asks-sd-or-hd#post-44192 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:22:23 +0000 EarlC 44192@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> A blog reader has asked me: SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition), what will make me the most for the least investment? My (long) response is at: <a href="http://www.eccomeecgo.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.eccomeecgo.blogspot.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ag-hmc150-avccam-input#post-41828 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:38:41 +0000 EarlC 41828@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Anyone gone hands on yet with this SD &amp; SDHC recordable Panasonic? If so, care to share the good, the bad and the ugly? I've read some of the trades articles, and the four-page insert by Panasonic, now I hope for some real life input, or a reality check regarding the unit from an event and commercial production view. As averse as I have been toward AVCHD, this camera appears to have enough stuff going for it that I could be swayed.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videography-vs-photograpy#post-41822 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:12:04 +0000 BarefootMedia 41822@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>SD video is not going anywhere for quite a long time.  It will be the format of choice for the majority of consumers for a quite some time.  Market penetration of HD wide screen TV's with the required BlueRay DVD player is not even close to what was being predicted just a few years ago.  And I'm not convinced that SD would be considered a "luxury" anywhere on the planet.  Every aspect of HD video is significantly more expensive than standard 4:3 SD video.  Just a guess on my part, but you may be confusing NTSC video with SECAM or PAL video.  PAL is the format in popular use outside of the US and Japan.</p> <p>So anyway, if you have a good resume &amp; samples of work that originated on still cameras, it is much more likely that you can find work in that arena than moving into video.  It seems everybody and his brother is claiming they are video experts and not a lot of clients can tell the difference.  But people who hire work for print are very concerned about the quality of the work and will pay better to get talented people.   And when it comes to commercial video work, even prosumer equipment is considered woefully inadequate.  So getting a good DSLR will probably get more work for someone with your skill set.</p> <p>Good luck with the education and getting some free lance work to cover the costs.</p>