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Pete Bax · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1238 Location: Brighton England

I have now bought my HV20 and submitted my first files to be reviewed but it seems to take a long time?
I have taken all the steps you all advised me and I am having fun with my new camera. I have discovered that a HD camera has twice the number of lines and four times the pixels of an ordinary camera. Although
it works well in studio lighting I think the colours have more depth outside. The picture quality is better
than most TV video.
I have two sites taking footage but need others to help me pay for the costs of setting up.
My email is petebax@myway.com and if there any referal
fees I thought someone might like them. Obviously it is a case of first come first served.
Thank you all again for your help I would have not got this far without it.
Pete

varius · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:42 am

You've got mail - or at least you should. ;-)

My last batch here was just reviewed. Took about 6 days this time, which is unusual - it's a lot faster normally. Can't wait to see what you've come up with.

I'd also love to read some reports on the performance of your new beauty (the HV20). I intend to go HD in June (working on the funds) and the HV20 is one of the cameras I'm interested in.

Anyway, good luck with your submissions and lots of fun with your new toy/workhorse. ;-)

V.

Pete Bax · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1238 Location: Brighton England

Thanks for your help again I am eagerly waiting for my review. In my youth I occassionally wrote little acts for TV people like Benny Hill who were looking for a minute or maximum or 2 minutes. I am finding getting an act into 10 to 15 seconds very hard. I have found a model that will perform them and that is what I hope to do. The real secret is finding a good punch line. It is like telling a joke in one sentence.
Did you hear about the gay cowboy who shot up the sherriff? I wont be doing that one.
Still it is good fun. All the best.
Pete

mikeledray · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:07 am

tell us how you do pete
I am thinking about getting a new video camera
Im shooting with an old 8mm film camera from high school then running the developed film through my scanner and then uploading it as video
its a long process but it works for cheap...

Ha Ha
Just kidding
:)
sort of feels like that though, I have a sony HI8 Digital camera from a few years ago and am thining of upgrading
how do you like your new cam?
Looking forward to seeing your works
Mike
:)

Forgiss · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:16 am

Hi Pete,

I was also looking at the HD cam you bought but decided against it because it had no external mic input or shutter/iris control

(it will also only be launched here in about three months, so that was the kicker)

varius · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:20 am

Did you decide on a cam yet, Sean? I'm still looking, but manual iris, zoom and focus is a must have for me...

Forgiss · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:49 am

Pete Bax · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1238 Location: Brighton England

First off I got all my initial submissions accepted
but I haven't sold any yet and its been 10 mins!!!!
Come on don't you know class when you see it!!!!!
Second forgiss it will take an external mic and a horse mic I don't have one yet but thinking about it.
I would sooner have a horse shoe light I think I have just found one I am checking out. Ideally you want something that does both. When I add sound I do it in
Adobe Premiere it give perfect mixing abilty. Also I have an address in the states that will post anywhere
and he is cheap if they haven't launched yet. Got my camera a month before the launch date. My two bits of a problem with the camera is the setup button is a bit small for my fingers. Second the remote control is very good with loads of extras on it but I would prefer one attached with a cable you have to hold it
and point at the front of the camera which takes experiance when you are stood behind.
What it will do is allow you to sit and film yourself
and control it all with the remote the LCD spins round
so you can watch yourself perform. Great for actors and ego maniacs. Appart from those two faults it is a fantastic camera. It also has wide angle and filters cost extra.Pete

Forgiss · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:58 am

varius · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:05 pm

One is enough. For now. We expect tons more, obviously. ;-)

Both of you should be getting these nice little footage icons soon. The servers are a little slow with catching up though. Might take a day until the icons and your clips show up. Can't wait to see them.

varius · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:07 pm

WOW! Seriously great clip there, Sean!

Forgiss · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:20 pm

Pete Bax · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1238 Location: Brighton England

Great clip Sean I must copy it... no I came here to get away from that!!!!!! take 50 lines I must not copy...
One small observation we often spell tire as tyre
hope you sell it soon...Pete

Forgiss · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:23 pm

Pete Bax · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1238 Location: Brighton England

http://footage.shutterstock.com/videos.html?submitter_id=543

Just got my footage site now to get to work. Just taken me three months to get on. Pete