[Craig Bass]

Again, the input is much appreciated.

I’d like to describe my situation a bit more fully, and get everyone’s opinion on how it would best be approached.

Beginning next week, I will start production on a short documentary about a local man who converts his home into an elaborate haunted house for Halloween. Most of the shooting will take place with him throughout his house, and then in his yard as that is where the majority of the display takes place. However, I will also be following him to various stores, etc. as he prepares the display.

In the past, I have generally relied on a shotgun for the majority of audio when it comes to mobile, reality footage; however, this time around I will be on my own for the majority of production. Due to the fact that mobility is key, and that I will be flying solo, I figured that a completely wireless lav system would be best for this; however, one flaw in this arrangement is that the camera I am shooting on, the XH-A1, only allows for either onboard mic or XLR, but not both – I would therefore not be able to get good ambience.

At my disposal, I have the onboard mic, and a nice shotgun, and am willing to purchase a new lav.

Any suggestions? What would you guys do in this situation?

*Craig*

[Craig Bass]

Thanks for the input, Ty.

I’ve been doing a bit of research and have come across the Sony UWP-V1; it is a bit more than I was anticipating spending, but if the quality is right, I can shell out the extra cash.

Does anyone have experience with this system?

*Craig*

[Craig Bass]

So, due to the fact that 30F mode is, in a sense interlaced, there is no issue with it interfacing with the 1080i setting? Am I on the right track?

Most of what I shoot is destined for SD DVD and webcast; however, there is always the possibility that it will be finalized as an HD DVD: with this in mind, what are the settings you would suggest? Up until this point, I have been shooting on 1080i 30F.

Thanks for taking the time to provide me with an answer. It is much appreciated.

*Craig*

[Craig Bass]

Thanks for the advice.

Sorry, what I had meant was to adjust the luminance sliders within the 3-way color corrector.

*Craig*