[Mike Thomas]

That’s what I was wanting to know. That would explain why there isn’t any discussion about that online. I thought it seemed to good to be true. Thank you Rafael.

[Mike Thomas]

What canon dslr models do have “a clean HDMI output” that would work with this recorder?

[Mike Thomas]

Richard, what does “mant cameras with Termark” mean?

[Mike Thomas]

My camera budget for this next project is 12K or under…though preferrably under. I would never rent. My last film I bought a Sony EX3, shot the movie then ebayed the camera 2 months later for only about 1K less than what I bought it for. That’s what I plan to do again.

I suppose part of my indecisiveness is that I’m unable to try out a camera before I commit to buying one (no funds right now to rent even for a day). So I’m trying to figure out what’ll work best for me based solely on internet word-of-mouth. I already follow Philip Bloom’s blog btw. He’s the guy that convinced me to buy a EX3!

Questions:
I understand that the moire problem with DSLR’s shows up when shooting things such as roof shingles and the like. I plan to shoot a lot in the forest. Will all the leaves and such give me grief should I shoot with a DSLR?

I understand that the Panasonic af 100 doesn’t have focus assist. Is this true? My production will be a one man show and I’ll be running the camera myself. After using the EX3’s amazing focus assist…I think I’d be lost without it. How is it focusing with the Panasonic?

I appreciate the replies! Here’s a scene from my first movie if you care to see–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPmHhHCWjgg

[Mike Thomas]

I was referring to hack filmware as Michael pointed out. Apparently the 7D is the only model which won’t accept them.

Thanks for the replies.

[Mike Thomas]

It did shoot it on a Sony camera also. I might just look into it. Thanks!

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks for the info John. Here’s another crazy thought/question for you: Has Sony ever “sponsored” a filmmaker? With my first feature film I recently became a semi-finalist in the largest film festival in the nation (for my genre). The final judging will be in a month but I’m already receiving emails from national distributors asking to see the film. The fact that I’m a proud Vegas user…do you think Sony would have any interest in a sponsorship of any kind? I’m looking for free software/etc in exchange for promoting Vegas. It’s just a thought. Any advice? Thanks!

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks Mike. I’m using Vertatim. What is considered a “slow speed”?

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks for the reply! I have no interest in being an editor for others and I don’t plan to have clients of any sort. I’m producing and editing feature length films only…so I guess my question is as you said, “is Vegas good enough?”. I just have nothing to compare Vegas to so that’s why I’m asking for opinions. Am I using a boy’s toy to do a man’s job? Thanks for your opinion! Any others care to add??

[Mike Thomas]

Yes! Thank you John! I didn’t know I could “stitch” my rendered MPEG-2’s together like that. I assumed doing that would re-render everything and reduce the quality. This is exactly the solution I’ve been looking for! Of course after having read all the other replies I will definitely upgrade my system so that I don’t have this problem next time. You’re a life saver. Hopefully my computer will stitch them without freezing up!