Friday, December 9, 2011

Having a Thought

The idea of being creative and the blinding glimmer of an idea that can come to you.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Canon Xl2 Digital Camcorder - Do Pro's Really Use a MiniDV Camcorder?

!9# Canon Xl2 Digital Camcorder - Do Pro's Really Use a MiniDV Camcorder?

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Canon Xl2 digital camcorder and a chance meeting as I was on a lunch break.

Did you know that you can get fed & paid to learn about video production? Picture this:

You're down the street at the local shops when you hear a lot of screaming from up a side street.

"What the heck was that?" you think to yourself and make your way around the corner to see what all the commotion is about.

To your surprise, you see twenty or thirty people screaming and carrying on as they chase a New York City taxi-cab, only to have it stop after twenty yards and back-up, ready to do it all over again.

You hesitate for a moment and contemplate if it would be better to turn around and walk in the other direction.

It's then you notice the traffic control personnel, the lights, cameras and huge number of support people. You have stumbled across a location shoot for a television commercial.

"Ahaaa", you say to yourself "perfect opportunity to learn about 'the business'".

So you hang around and study the camera angles, positioning of the lights and how it is all controlled by the director. The placement of screens and reflectors, the use of microphones and the roles of the support crew.

It's when you speak to the 'extras' (the rowdy 'mob') that you discover they are being paid an hour and the whole event is fully catered!

Now if you want to learn more about the business of film and video production with the added bonus of being paid to do so, sign up as an extra and learn from the inside. If you are unsure where to start, just type 'movie extra' in a search engine like google.

Now this is a true story and as my luck would have it, was taking place right outside my office window for most of the day (the screaming and yelling did get a bit tedious after a while).

It was good to speak to the cast extra's, but this was a better opportunity to talk to the technical crew on aspects of filming and production. Just had to pick the right moment.

And that I did and picked up some good info to boot!

The production house was not a large firm so they had developed systems and procedures to control costs while providing quality outputs. One of these was using a Canon Xl2 digital camcorder as the secondary camera.

The size and weight of the Canon Xl2 compared to the betacam unit allowed it to be placed in unusual locations quickly and easily (thus saving time, which equals money) and the image quality showed no discernible difference (you would need to view on a new digital system to notice a difference and even then you'd have to be looking closely.

I even managed to get a word in with the main production cameraman so I could 'pick his brain' on the Canon xl2 digital camcorder. He loved the unit but did say he found it's performance questionable when filming vertical stripes and off green colourings (the types of situations you might find in filming catwalk models). Other than that he said the xl2 was a great asset for a pro or semi-pro operator.

So if you'd like a whole lot of fun while getting paid, sign up as a movie/production extra. And if you want a great camcorder and have the experience to use it get yourself a Canon xl2 digital camcorder.


Canon Xl2 Digital Camcorder - Do Pro's Really Use a MiniDV Camcorder?

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

!9# Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Brand : Canon | Rate : | Price : $3,999.99
Post Date : Nov 01, 2011 03:59:47 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days


  • Professional 3CCD DV camcorder with open architecture design for cinema attachments
  • 20x optical zoom lens, XL interchangeable lens system
  • Color viewfinder, interchangeable with optional professional monochrome viewfinder
  • 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 ratio, 3 selectable frame rates: 60i, 30p, and cinema 24p
  • Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

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Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Planting a Flower Garden - What Every Gardener Should Know

!9# Planting a Flower Garden - What Every Gardener Should Know

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Flowers are one of nature's beauties that inspire creativity, thought flow, and romance. A flower garden is a wonderful place for leisure and play, but it takes a lot of hard work to get it in place first. When designing a flower garden, there are five main things to consider: size and shape, symmetry and balance, and a focal point. You can avoid a lot of frustration re-working your garden if you just plan ahead.

First off, determine the size and shape of the garden plot. Each flower should have enough room at its maximum breadth. For example, if you are planting flowers that spread up to a foot when in full bloom, then allow 12-16 inches around the base. Think of how many flower groups you're going to have in each row, and give each flower its required space. Also, consider that width is preferable. Think rectangle and not square. A healthy, beautiful flower bed is usually from 4-7 feet wide. They are more aesthetically pleasing arranged this way and allow you to layer as you go.

Secondly, keep in mind that symmetry is naturally pleasing to the eye. It's a well-known fact that people who are physically symmetrical are generally considered more attractive and it is no different in gardening. If you have flower borders on one side, have the same flower borders on the other. If you have a rose bush on one side of an entrance, have another rose bush on the other side. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have a perfectly symmetrical garden-how your garden looks depends on your own preference. You can also do well with a strong backdrop and layering of all sorts of rich colors that fade into a pleasant, light edger.

This brings me to the focal point: you only need one strong attention-grabber to tie the plot together. Focal points are important to give the viewer's eyes somewhere to rest amongst the vibrancy of the different textures and colors. A bit of pottery, a lawn chair, or an elegant tree that stands out from the rest are all excellent ideas that catch's people's attention as soon as they approach your garden. The bigger your garden, the more focal points you can provide, or perhaps bigger ones. If you have a larger garden, then benches, fountains, and bird baths are lovely choices to add.

Gardens are an expression of creativity. They fuse a bond between the earth worker and the nature he or she is directing, creating harmony between people and the earth. A flowerbed can be much more than just a pretty thing to look at: it is a work of art in itself. However, they take a lot of work to initially put together. You have to consider the size and shape of the garden, the balance, and the eye catchers that tie the end product together when designing your garden. In the end, you've arranged a work of beauty for everyone to enjoy.


Planting a Flower Garden - What Every Gardener Should Know

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder

!9# Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder

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Canon pursued imaging greatness resulting in the ultimate digital camcorder system, the XL1S. It starts with a highly intelligent "open architecture" design, which allows you to customize your XL1S with the widest variety of optional accessories available. Plus you have extensive control over picture and sound adjustments to tailor the "look and feel" of each recording to your preference or even your clients'. Whether you define yourself as an imaging enthusiast, professional videographer or digital filmmaker there is a Canon XL1S digital camcorder configuration that's just right. Which one is right for you?The Canon XL1S is not one, but many different cameras. Interchangeable lenses and viewfinders allow the XL1S to be tailored for optimal performance in any shooting condition. Incorporating high-precision optics and features found only previously on top-end professional gear, the XL1S raises the standard for others to follow.

  • Professional-quality MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 3 CCD lens
  • 16x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 320x) and image stabilizer
  • Interchangeable lens system--can use Canon EOS lenses with optional adapter
  • Three shooting modes: Normal Movie, Digital Photo Mode, and the cinema-like Frame Movie Mode and shoot in 16:9
  • Record for up to 90 minutes on one battery charge

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