Joel Servetz
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Thanks fellas, you’re both right, I needed to disable “ignore grouping.” It was apparently the default setting in Movie Studio, but not in Pro and it really threw me. At least it was something simple.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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There used to be a buy-out collection on the market that changed popular movie & tv themes just enough to get around copyright, making them legally new compositions, but sounding nearly identical to the originals. I don’t remember the name, or know if it’s still being produced. When I was still doing weddings I, like nearly everyone else, and every DJ in the world, used popular music at will, because that’s what our clients wanted and expected to hear. Nowadays I’m more careful to use buyout libraries for my documentary work. I remember some years ago there was an attempt by the music industry to try to go after DJs for playing popular music, but I think they realized quickly that doing so was a lose-lose proposition for them. Not that I don’t have respect for copyrights, but I do think there is a tacit understanding within the music industry, public pronouncements to the contrary notwithstanding, that small independents and DJs who are not producing for broadcast or theatrical release are not hurting them, and may actually be helping them by continuing to popularize their music. Judging by their lavish lifestyles, I don’t think anyone on this level is causing them any grief.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I’ve video recorded a lot of live performances in my career. As important as video, in your case, is sound, so you’ll want to be able to control the recording of the audio as well as the video. Since you’re asking on the Canon Cameras forum, I’ll suggest the XH-A1S. You’ll have professional level video recording in both SD & HDV and professional control of your audio. You’ll be able to take a direct feed from your main mixer. If you prefer, you can also get a hard drive recorder, such the one from Focus Enhancements, FS-CV100, for tapeless recording or simultaneous tape/tapeless recording. Check the B&H Photo website for pricing and availability. This all represents a fairly modest investment. Good luck.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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This is a video forum. You would be best served on https://photo.net/community. But, since you asked, a wide angle that equates to a 24MM on a 35MM camera and a zoom in the range of 70 – 300MM, preferably with constant aperture through the zoom range would serve you well to round out your outfit.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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In what mode were you shooting? While I’ve never had any strobing while shooting at 30FPS in sd with other camcorders, my guess is that you were seeing the difference in the scan rate between your video mode and what was coming from the projector. The projector was acting as a computer monitor. Next time, use the clear scan function on your camcorder to first lock up to the scan rate of the projector. Video of the speaker will be fine.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I’m still shooting with an XL-1 that I bought in 1999. I’ve shot hundreds of hours with it in rain forests, construction sites, helicopters, theaters, conference rooms, churches, banquet halls and cardiac surgical suites for documentary, corporate, social and other video work. It has been overhailed twice and I have no plans to get rid of it. SD production, despite all the hype, is not dead for every application. Tape-based production is certainly on the way out, but for a couple of thousand dollars you can just hang a hard drive or flash based recorder on the back and keep shooting away. You can also still use it for image magnification at live events. It will be you old trustworthy back up camera when you buy something new.
I’ve been looking at the XH-A1s also, but am beginning to re-think the whole tape-based aquisition thing as I’m in the middle of editing a series of interviews for a project. I haven’t shot with the XH-a1 but it’s safe to assume that sd footage will be as good or better.Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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oh, that sucks. Well the scaler will still take composite video in.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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Monopods have their uses, but if you’re looking for something that’s going to help you in windy conditions, as you mentioned, and with good smooth pans, you really should think about upping your budget just a bit. You don’t have to spend a fortune for a really good outfit. I just upgraded my old reliable, rock solid Gitzo Studex sticks with a manfrotto 503HD head and it’s breathed new life into an old tripod. With my front heavy XL-1, I’m able to slide the camera platform back to achieve perfect balance, pans and tilts are smooth and infinitely adjustable. If you can manage to spend upwards of $500-$700.00 you’ll find lots of really good choices that will serve you better in the long run. It’ll be one of the best hardware investments you’ll ever make. But don’t buy the micro fluid head, I owned one when I started out in this business, it’s a waste of money. Here are two recommendations from the B&H website, both are B&H stock numbers: BO055XB503HD ($495.90) & BO351MV503HD ($650.00). Either will serve you well into the future. Good luck.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I use an Epson Photo RX-580, now replaced by the 680. Works like a charm. Somewhat slow, but for short runs it’s fine. I’ve used TDK and Verbatim printable DVD-Rs for years with never a failure. The label software that comes with the printer is fine for most jobs. Be warned, print jobs with photos or lots of color do suck up a lot of ink on the Epson. I don’t know about the HP for comparison.
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In my experience, as long as your source footage is of very high quality, the projector resolution and brightness are sufficient, the room is properly darkened, the screen is of appropriate size and type, then your video should look fine sent as s-video. There are a number of scalers on the market that can up-scale your video, at all different price points. A relatively modestly priced unit is the Kramer VP-415 which will take your composite or s-video input and scale it up and output on a DVI-I connector, so if you need DVI-D you’ll also need an adapter plug or cable. But really, s-video should work fine.