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  • Canon XA20 my next cam?

    Posted by Matt Stephens on June 13, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I’ve used a Canon GL2 with Canon MA-300 adapter for audio for several years now. But I’m considering upgrading. My set up is this:

    I film at a white board using a wireless lapel.
    My camera is stationary on a tripod.
    I use studio lights for lighting.
    I edit in Final Cut Pro (Final Cut 7, Compressor 4, DVD Studio Pro for DVD) NOTE: I’m considering upgrading to Final Cut 10…

    Would a Canon XA20 be my next best camera for my set up?

    I’m looking to improve the video quality.

    I’m not interested in learning a whole new set up for uploading and editing in Final cut but would mind learning a few new things.

    I know nothing about anything other than just how to do it on my current set up…I’m a computer ding dong.

    Minimal edits are needed. Cut, splice, and add Text and Fade In/Out transitions between cuts.

    If Canon XA20 isn’t the best next step up…what would you recommend?

    Thanks in advance!!

    Gary Huff replied 11 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Gary Huff

    June 18, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    [Matt Stephens] “If Canon XA20 isn’t the best next step up…what would you recommend?”

    Do you have a budget?

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