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Camcorder: JVC GR-PD1
This is the first prosumer camera that I ever bought and it is still a very good sturdy and dependable camcorder. In 2007 the CCD failed and I soon learned that there was a general failure reported in the US for the majority of the Sony camcorders (and JVC used the same CCD chip). In the US, these CCDs were replaced free of charge and in fairness to the company in Cork that did the repairs, they only charged for time.
As this is a single CCD unit, the colour depth is not as good as either the Canon XM2 or XL2 but it is still far superior to a standard consumer model. I have dome a number of shoots using this camera and the Canon XM2 and it was impossible when looking at the final production to say which scenes were shot with which camera.
The one major drawback that it has is the way that it handles 16:9 shooting. The footage is stored in an MPEG format which means that it cannot be easily handled by in line editors like Adobe Premier. You have to use the JVC software and then generate a standard AVI for import into Premier. If shooting in 4:3, then it is a great camera.
Posted in Camcorder | Tags: GR-PD1, GRPD1, JVC, JVC GR-PD1, oliver leamy, videographer
Camcorder: Canon XM2
This is a general workhorse for Professional/Consumer camcorders. The model I have is 2004 vintage and still going strong. Although it has a photo apability, the quality falls short of dedicated still digital cameras.
It operates exactly the same as the big brother XL2, the main difference being that virtually all functions have to be accessed via the menu system. Also, 16:9 shooting is not as easy since it can only be accessed when the easy-shoot system is disabled and the viewfinder shows the scene is 4:3 with everything stretched vertically.
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The XM2’s advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class |
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The XM2 improves on the market leading and successful XM1 in a number of key areas. It comprises of a brand new 1/4″ 470,000-pixel 3CCD increasing image quality. Not forgetting a new manual control in picture adjustments and shooting adjustments even for professional users. Technology Pixel shift Picture adjustments Improved sound Additionally, a 2-channel manual audio level control where input level can be adjusted by a special dial and L/R level can be set for 2 channels. Audio-level meter with right-and-left independent 24-segment peak holder and the audio-level meter can be displayed in LCD and EVF. An optional MA -300 microphone adapter allows the simultaneous recording of 2 independent channels from microphones with XLR connections. A BNC picture Out Terminal is also present. PC connectivity |
Posted in Camcorder | Tags: Camcorder, Canon XM2, oliver leamy, videographer, XM2
Camcorder: Canon XL2
Bought this camcorder very early in 2007 and it has been the work-horse ever since. While it is a great camera, it’s one main drawback is sheer size and weight, especially for mountain trekking
and that is the main reason that I now use an XM-2 as a ’second’ camera.
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Broadcast quality with total creative control |
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Professional’s choice Both 16:9 (960 x 576 effective pixels) and 4:3 (720 x 576 effective pixels) formats are supported. A 3rd generation signal processing LSI delivers outstanding Signal/Noise ratio performance, with high sensibility and low smear. Cine feel Control Lens Go steady In sync |
Posted in Camcorder | Tags: Camcorder, canon XL2, oliver leamy, videographer, XL2
Craft: Harpmaker from County Sligo
During the Autumn of 2007, a harp festival was held in Kilkenny (Ireland). One of the showpieces at the event was a recently constructed harp based on an ancient Irish harp design – namely the Trinity Harp. This video is an interview made by Oliver Leamy with the Harp Maker at the festival. Wish I knew his name
Posted in Community (Videos) | Tags: canon XL2, Community (Videos), craft, Harp, ireland, irish, kilkenny, oliver leamy, sligo, video, videographer, XL2
Bluestar Helicopters Promotion Video
This video was started in Summer 2007. Unfortunately, while doing the aerial shots (using JVC GR-PD1 and an analogue bullet camera) the bullet camera developed a fault and the entire sequence was destroyed. Aircraft availability proved very difficult over subsequent weeks and so the project was temporarily shelved. It is hoped to re-shoot that sequence and finish off the project during the Summer of 2008.
Posted in Work in Progress (Videos) | Tags: Aviation (Videos), bluestar, bluestar helicopters, canon XL2, cork, helicopter, ireland, R44, Robinson, training, video, videographer, XL2
Flower Festival December 2007 in Ballingeary
Prior to Christmas 2007, a flower festival was held in the local catholic church in Ballingeary. This was the first time that the church was ever used for a non-religious event. Sequence was shot over a very short period using a Canon XL-2 camera.
Posted in Community (Videos) | Tags: ballingeary, canon XL2, church, Community (Videos), cork, flower festival, oliver leamy, video, videographer, XL2
MFG An Daingean Careers Night 2007
MFG held a careers night early in 2007. It was a very wet night and the hotel had decided to be embark on an energy conservation drive so lighting was extremely poor in the hall.
Posted in Community (Videos) | Tags: canon XL2, Community (Videos), daingean, dingle, ireland, kerry, MFG, oliver leamy, video, videographer, XL2
MFG An Daingean Projects 2007
This video was commissioned by Meitheal Forbatha na Gaeltachta. The aim of the video was to showcase a sample of projects that have been funded in An Daingean and the surrounding area.
It was designed to be used as a looping video shown as a backdrop at meetings / presentations….
Posted in Community (Videos) | Tags: canon XL2, Community (Videos), daingean, dingle, kerry, MFG, oliver leamy, video, videographer, XL2
Dingle Way Mountain Walk
Discover Ireland
This video was produced during the creation of parts of the Dingle Way Walk in county Kerry. This particular clip shows the section close to ‘An Daingean’ (Dingle) which was being developed under the auspices of ‘Comhar Dhuibhne’.
Posted in Mountain Walks (Videos) | Tags: canon XL2, daingean, dingle, Discover Ireland, hill walking, ireland, kerry, Mountain, mountain walk, oliver leamy, touring ireland, video, videographer, Walk, XL2