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Help with HD Camera & Vegas Set up…
Hi Guys,
On August 13th I am shooting a TV pilot, sort of like a Soul Train/American Band Stand theme for a Latin audience; and I would like to shop it around to the big TV networks… The thing is, I need the best possible high end HD look, without breaking my bank. I was thinking of renting the Panasonic HVX200 or the Sony HDR-FX1, but I have never used HD before and don’t know how to work with the P2 card and my Vegas system.
And if anyone knows a good rental shop in New York City where I can get a good deal, please let me know.Thanks so much,
Evelyn -
4 Replies
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Abel Cine has all the above—You would be better off shooting it with a Z1U—and using the Cineform product to edit with. Vegas doesn’t support P2.
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Thanks for the response… But any particular reason for Z1U suggestion over the HVX. Is it just the fact that I can’t use a memory card? What if I used a DV tape instead? Don’t get me wrong I would prefer to go with the Z1U, it’s more affordable, but would like to know if using a mini dv tape you would still choose the Z1U over the HVX’s picture quality.
Thanks,
Evelyn -
If your shooting a documentary, and you dont have loads of memory cards, and a place to dump their contents, you will have a problem. The HVX doesn’t record either DVPRO/50 Or HD directly to tape—only standard DV. The Z1U, gives you excellent quality HDV, shooting directly to tape.
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Thanks so much… I will definitely go with the Z1U…
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