On Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:15:52 +0200, "Jonathan Gift" wrote:

>> *video*, a different (and excellent) medium from film; if
>> you MUST have "film-look", shoot film...

>Ok, thanks for all the feedback and advice. I'd rather shoot film but one
>can't go out and shoot 1/2 a day (say) and drop it in FCP, cut it, and
>output for anything less than several thousand dollars. So, here I am. And
>happy to be here. The DV stuff is incredible, whatever the "look".
>
>Jonathan

Here is a post by "Achtung" that was posted below, disconnected from your threads. I think it is worth
reposting here...:

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On Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:13:15 -0400, "Achtung" wrote:

>Here is some info for you.
>
>http://www.digitalfilmgroup.net/
>
>From the site:
>
>DFG's 5 Big Ones...
> a.. If you have a "true 16:9" CCD camera - shoot in 16:9. If you don't
>know the difference, call us! We now have a different recommendations for
>different cameras on this issue depending on how they are handling 16:9...
> b.. Do not shoot in "Frame Mode" or "Progressive Modes" unless the frame
>rate is 24 fps. In NTSC, shoot with the standard shutter of 1/60, in PAL,
>1/50. Do not shoot in frame rates higher than the native shutter speeds for
>these formats. In NTSC never shoot at 1/30. In PAL never shoot in 1/25. You
>may however shoot slower than these shutter speeds for their respective
>formats if you want a blurring effect.
> c.. Do not use softening filters - unless you are shooting in HD. If you
>absolutely must use soft effect filters in front or behind the lens, test
>them before principal photography begins by sending us a minute to blow up
>to see it's effect on the big screen after blow up.
> d.. Do not use "Film Look" or any other type of film emulating software in
>post. The DFG process of actually transferring your digital images to 35mm
>with the highest resolution possible will give you the best film look you
>can imagine. Film look and other similar software pale by comparison, adding
>noise in an attempt to imitate film grain and response.
> e.. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE ! You don't have to shoot PAL to get a great
>transfer ! Okay...we know that this isn't really a rule...but let us show
>you the truth about NTSC vs PAL anyway...
>
>There is a company in Switzerland (i think) that also does these kinds of
>transfers. They may have different advice. If you are from the states you
>might contact these guys as the canadian dollar sucks.
>
>
>"Jonathan Gift" wrote in message
>news:agc5v5$1a1$1@wanadoo.fr...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've come across several articles in my search for how to get the best
>"film
>> look" out of a 5K DV camera that talked about the Full Frame Mode in the
>> Canon XL1 as being the next best thing since sliced bread. Apparently the
>> feature comes closest, beating out high end BetaCams, etc.
>>
>> I understand that if one's loking for a straight video camera, then the
>JVC
>> 500 beats out the XL1. But if one is going to film, does the XL1 have an
>> advantage in this department?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Jonathan
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