[Bobby Holbrook ii]

Thanks Jeremy, I figured it out!!! I had the camera set for 480/24pN. But It can only shoot 24pN in 720p mode not 480i mode. So I changed it to basic 24p and TA-Daaaaa. Thanks… P.S.Silly question but is there any way to shoot 720p or 1080i in 4:3 Aspect Ratio???

Thanks Bobby

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

When shooting @ 30p set the shutter to HALF and it will convert to 1/60 s.s. for you. Same thing for 24fps.

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

If your talking about the HPX 2000 then go to your main menu (holding down the small button onthe front of the camera for 3 seconds) – system mode – camera mode, and make your changes using your menu wheel.

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

I was in the same position as you when purchasing the camera, 3000 or 2000.?.? At the time I had not any reference footage b/t the two and after my own research and investigating I went on the word of the company I was buying it from, which claimed there’s very very very little difference in the picture quality.

Well while attending the Expo I realized I had been had. Most people/clients would not be able to tell the difference but being an editor/cinematographer the difference was clear. I would be so bold to say that the two differed as much as 16mm does to 35mm. Over all though I have shot really great stuff on the 2000 as well as the 3000 and one major factor I think when choosing is the type of work you do the most and the final output of the project.

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

I attended HD Expo’s P2 conference in Dallas and they had every Panasonic camera set up for anyone to test,go through the menu,the whole nine yards. I also brought my 2000 along to possible get a few tricks and pointers from the instructors. I compared there 2000 (with AVC Intra 100, shooting AVC 100) against my 2000 (no AVC Intra board ,shooting DVCPRo HD) and in my opinion the difference was drastic. Over all the picture was cleaner, more crisp and more impressive then the DVCPRO HD. My camera now has the AVC Intra Board.

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

I own the 2000 and have shot with the 3000. If 1080p is not crucial, then go with the 2000. Also, with the new Varicam 3700 why buy the 3000.

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

I use a Quantum LTO3a System for all of our archiving and it works great.
Bobby

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

Gary your the man.
Thanks
Bobby

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

Well thank you for your help Simon. I’ll look into thanks again
Bobby

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media

[Bobby Holbrook ii]

YES, it is a Mac only network. No, in system pref. remote desktop is off. The network is to exchange QT’s and animation files from the A suite (editing) to the B suite (animation & graphics), also to the recording studio and to Op.Mgr and Boss. The other editing suites are not on the network yet.
Thanks Bobby

Chief Editor/Cinematographer
P2 University Grad.
Holbrook Multi-Media