Comments on: My Canon HV20 Camera Rig – still in the works http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/ Indie and Guerilla Filmmaking Tips from the Trenches - Let the Sensei Be Your Guide Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:05:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mat http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 Mat Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:29:28 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-1053 Glad I could be of help! -Mat N Glad I could be of help!

-Mat N

]]> By: Wheeler http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Wheeler Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:29:34 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-1051 Just wanted to say as of now in my life, you're on the top five most influential list. A friend and I grew up writing skits for fun, stupid five minute funny skits; pontius the pilot (pontius flies planes), gundhi (gandhi comes back for revenge), pool shark (horror movie, shark that goes through house hold plumbing), stuff like that. We've always wanted to get into making films but we never had the balls to do it. Four years later we're back together, and we now finally got the balls to to try and make the movies we always wanted to in highschool, but lacked the balls and visa cards back then. Anyway, spent ten or so hours researching prosumer cameras, assuming we need an XH A1 or a Panasonic AG HVX200. Eventually thought to live our child hood dream of making stupid funny movies we'd have to pull a kevin smith and get out twenty credit cards and tell VISA we're the manager of a convenience store. Then we come across your videos and you're just a really down to earth guy whose been in the industry for a while and is really nice, helpful considerate about your fans; even makes the occasoinal joke that gets us chuckling. Through you we found out about this camera with a cult following, the HV20 and cut down our price from 3,000 to 400. Great reviews, really cool guy. Just want to say thank you for making this step easy for us, you've saved us honestly thousands of dollars. Thanks man, keep up the great work, excited to see more of your stuff. Cheers Just wanted to say as of now in my life, you’re on the top five most influential list. A friend and I grew up writing skits for fun, stupid five minute funny skits; pontius the pilot (pontius flies planes), gundhi (gandhi comes back for revenge), pool shark (horror movie, shark that goes through house hold plumbing), stuff like that. We’ve always wanted to get into making films but we never had the balls to do it. Four years later we’re back together, and we now finally got the balls to to try and make the movies we always wanted to in highschool, but lacked the balls and visa cards back then. Anyway, spent ten or so hours researching prosumer cameras, assuming we need an XH A1 or a Panasonic AG HVX200. Eventually thought to live our child hood dream of making stupid funny movies we’d have to pull a kevin smith and get out twenty credit cards and tell VISA we’re the manager of a convenience store. Then we come across your videos and you’re just a really down to earth guy whose been in the industry for a while and is really nice, helpful considerate about your fans; even makes the occasoinal joke that gets us chuckling. Through you we found out about this camera with a cult following, the HV20 and cut down our price from 3,000 to 400. Great reviews, really cool guy. Just want to say thank you for making this step easy for us, you’ve saved us honestly thousands of dollars. Thanks man, keep up the great work, excited to see more of your stuff.

Cheers

]]> By: Raj Gohil http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Raj Gohil Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:03:24 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-355 Here is my HV30 Rig. http://www.hv20.com/blog.php?b=86 Here is my HV30 Rig.

http://www.hv20.com/blog.php?b=86

]]> By: Ryan http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Ryan Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:30:26 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-106 This website is really valuable, thanks! I have an HV20 myself, and just received a 7518 tripod from B&H. Seems really smooth, but I can't get the tripod to keep from tipping over when I pan or tilt... are there any tricks to this that I'm just not getting? Is there any way to lessen the resistance? The large lever on the head only seems to lock it into place... This website is really valuable, thanks!

I have an HV20 myself, and just received a 7518 tripod from B&H.

Seems really smooth, but I can’t get the tripod to keep from tipping over when I pan or tilt… are there any tricks to this that I’m just not getting? Is there any way to lessen the resistance? The large lever on the head only seems to lock it into place…

]]> By: Mat http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Mat Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:38:16 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-49 April: The Bescor Flash Bracket is on the opposite site of the camera from the LCD, so there is no problem with it at all. No blockage. -Mat N April:

The Bescor Flash Bracket is on the opposite site of the camera from the LCD, so there is no problem with it at all. No blockage.

-Mat N

]]> By: April http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-48 April Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:41:34 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-48 How does the bescor flash bracket not block you opening the lcd, did it require a mod? How does the bescor flash bracket not block you opening the lcd, did it require a mod?

]]> By: Shaun http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Shaun Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:49:10 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-43 Mat, Well I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on lenses on lenses ; ) Anyways, did you have a chance to read Dan Brockett's fine article on microphones? I'm thinking about getting the Audio Technica AT875R, check out the samples... what do you think? BTW, what are you monitoring with? I use the Sennheiser HD280 Pros. On post, I cut with FinalCut Pro and use Peak and Audacity for audio fixes... and you sir? Looking forward to seeing those clips you'll be putting up by the end of the week! Cheers, -Shaun Mat,

Well I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree on lenses on lenses ; )

Anyways, did you have a chance to read Dan Brockett’s fine article on microphones? I’m thinking about getting the Audio Technica AT875R, check out the samples… what do you think? BTW, what are you monitoring with? I use the Sennheiser HD280 Pros.

On post, I cut with FinalCut Pro and use Peak and Audacity for audio fixes… and you sir?

Looking forward to seeing those clips you’ll be putting up by the end of the week!

Cheers,
-Shaun

]]> By: Mat http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Mat Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:04:10 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-41 Shaun: I'm not sure I completely agree with your "lenses on lenses is just plain wrong" thought. It's all about being able to get the effects you want or need on screen. Being able to control a viewer's eye with the use of focus is very important and a 35mm adapter allows a filmmaker to have that control. Should you use one for every shot? Definitely not. It is no different than making use of a wide angle adapter, filters or any other trick or tool out there. In regards to upgrading my sound: I'm actually very happy with the Azden SGM-1x mic. I've used it on a number of shoots and seen it used on tons of indie films. It's very reliable and does a great job. That being said, as with any other piece of equipment I've got, I'd love to upgrade to a high end $1000+ pro mic -- just like I'd love to upgrade to a $150,000 35mm camera with a set of Zeiss prime lenses. Thanks again for commenting. It's great to have another filmmaker checking out the website!! Post any time! Mat N Shaun:

I’m not sure I completely agree with your “lenses on lenses is just plain wrong” thought. It’s all about being able to get the effects you want or need on screen. Being able to control a viewer’s eye with the use of focus is very important and a 35mm adapter allows a filmmaker to have that control. Should you use one for every shot? Definitely not.

It is no different than making use of a wide angle adapter, filters or any other trick or tool out there.

In regards to upgrading my sound: I’m actually very happy with the Azden SGM-1x mic. I’ve used it on a number of shoots and seen it used on tons of indie films. It’s very reliable and does a great job. That being said, as with any other piece of equipment I’ve got, I’d love to upgrade to a high end $1000+ pro mic — just like I’d love to upgrade to a $150,000 35mm camera with a set of Zeiss prime lenses.

Thanks again for commenting. It’s great to have another filmmaker checking out the website!! Post any time!

Mat N

]]> By: Shaun http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Shaun Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:13:04 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-40 Mat, I wish you the best of luck with the feature and look forward to checking it out here. Are you sure about using 35mm adaptors? Just my ten cents, but I'd be inclined to spend the money on upgrading your audio set up. That Azden is a reasonable mic but it hardly matches the quality of your HV20. Sticking lenses onto lenses is just plain wrong, it causes vignetting, chromatic aberrations and focusing complications. Have some faith in the HV20's lens, it's a fantastic piece of glass. Check this out http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/right_mic_brockett.html Here your money would be better spent. Anyways, best of luck. -Shaun Mat,

I wish you the best of luck with the feature and look forward to checking it out here.

Are you sure about using 35mm adaptors? Just my ten cents, but I’d be inclined to spend the money on upgrading your audio set up. That Azden is a reasonable mic but it hardly matches the quality of your HV20. Sticking lenses onto lenses is just plain wrong, it causes vignetting, chromatic aberrations and focusing complications. Have some faith in the HV20′s lens, it’s a fantastic piece of glass.

Check this out http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/right_mic_brockett.html
Here your money would be better spent.

Anyways, best of luck.
-Shaun

]]> By: Mat http://www.filmsensei.com/2008/06/my-canon-hv20-camera-rig-still-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Mat Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:35:21 +0000 http://www.filmsensei.com/?p=11#comment-39 Shaun: Thanks for the kind words. I've had a lot of fun putting the HV20 rig together and can't wait for my 35mm adapter to come in (I've ordered 2 - a Brevis and a TwoNeil static adapter). I'm working on putting together some footage now and should have it up later this week. I'm also planning to use the Canon HV20 as one of the main cameras on a low budget feature I'll be shooting in the late summer/early fall. M Shaun:

Thanks for the kind words. I’ve had a lot of fun putting the HV20 rig together and can’t wait for my 35mm adapter to come in (I’ve ordered 2 – a Brevis and a TwoNeil static adapter).

I’m working on putting together some footage now and should have it up later this week. I’m also planning to use the Canon HV20 as one of the main cameras on a low budget feature I’ll be shooting in the late summer/early fall.

M

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