disculpa usaste algun lente o adaptador porque yo no puedo hacer esos desenfoques de profundidad con la misma camara Canon gl2 , la uso en foco manual y si desenfoca , pero no hace la profundidad de campo
WHAT ACCESORIES DID YOU USED TO RECORD THIS? ANY KIND OF LENS OR SOMETHING? I WANT A CAMERA THAT HAS THE FOCAL FUNCTION AND THIS ONE LOOKS PERFECT. PLEASE REPLY
@NoamOchJeppe Vx1k is highly used in lots of skate videos,
the Gl2 is just the canon version of it baisicly a little better audio they are really about the same gl2 has an lcd screen. just choose whatever one both are great cameras and you will be happy with eaither one
okay someone please help me, i'm using a GL2 but i can't seem to get a good depth of field. I'm interviewing people so i sit my subject on a chair and i try to fade out their back ground but it just all goes out of focus, what is the trick?
Can you connect another mic to this camera? Like a mic to attach to your shirt. I know there is a mic that is on the top, but I want a corded mic that I can attach to my shirt. Also, can you make these videos in HD? (The videos you shoot with this cam)
LoL - i have the canon Vixia HF-S11 which only cost me 1,250.00 much less then the GL2, the short films that i've filmed & edited using the vixia destroys the GL2. No disrespect to any GL2 owners at all here just making a point that the 1,200 dollar vixia is capable of filming just as good as the gl2 for half the price. Something you consumers might want to think about before you purchase. Click my link & check my short films for yourselves.
Yes I have a DV cable,4 to 6 prong.I plug it in and nothing happens? What is supposed to happen when you plug it in? Is there any steps I need to do to get it to work.This is so messed up lol.
Oh and if I have a firewire port on my computor,Does that mean I already have firewire?
Yes I have a DV cable,4 to 6 prong.I plug it in and nothing happens? What is supposed to happen when you plug it in? Is there any steps I need to do to get it to work.This is so messed up lol.
Oh and if I have a firewire port on my computor,Does that mean I already have firewire?
The GL2 does look better then AVCHD camcorder, due to consumer level camcorders compress the video, it's not true HD in other words. which is why they call the AVCHD and not just HD. I try the panasonic HDC-HS9 was disappointed no way near the detail more likely due to the lens. upgraded to a canon xl2 for HD and stick with the GL2 for SD.
Best affordable HD camcorder is the HDR-FX1000, but for a price tag of $3000 which is alot, but only way you will get HD without spending $50,000.
the GL2 is a good camera for shooting in standard definition, but for only 500-800 more dollars you can buy the canon xh a1s that shoots in 1080 HD w/ a 20x HD zoom. I used the GL2 for my last project and for other school projects, but now that I am going into business, I know HD is where it's at...
Also, to the guy whining about it not being HD: prosumer/consumer HD is overrated. Yeah, it helps to have the extra pixels, but I've matched properly upscaled DVX100/GL2/PD170 footage to 720p and even 1080p HVX200 footage in my reel with excellent results. Not one professional videographer has ever caught me on it. As someone who owns and loves a couple HD cameras, I can still safely say I'd take the GL2 over almost any sub-$1,000 HD camcorder.
@avooslwuthoqquan Mixing hvx footage in with dvx footage and saying there wasn't a difference is just silly. Hvx clarity is absolutely mind blowing.I use to own the dvx100a but than stepped up and now I own the hmc150 which shoots at full 1080p and still can tell the difference in clarity with the hvx. Even still for the price of the average gl2 still you can go consumer hd and get a 35mm adaptor all for the same price, which would produce shots 100x better. Why go sd with so many hd options
I never said there isn't a difference between HVX and DVX footage, just that the difference is overrated. HVX footage is far from "mind blowing" in the clarity department. That little CCD barely passes as HD imop. Even the EX1 with mpeg-2 gets better images. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my HVX, but if I was just starting out I'd want a GL2 over a consumer HD cam for a host of reasons: greater control over the image settings, audio, and a far superior lens, even if the HD is a bit sharper.
@ben2sk8 Yes, as long as you don't need XLR inputs. Some people like the VX2000/2100s better for that price range. All are fine cameras, the main advantage of the GL2 is the 20x zoom imop.
Yeah, it's a great starter camera. It's what I learned on. Really easy to use and lots of image control. I wouldn't spend over $1300 for one anymore though. There's too much other competition out there at that price point.
Fukin gayyyy music ya dubbed over it man. But besides that the vid quality is outstandin m8. Did I read sumwhere that that aint even HD??? Looks the nuts m8.
some like the canon hv30 are great, but the canon gl2 is a masterpiece, yeah its not HD but so what, you can make great things with regular DV footage, ppl shit themselves over HD and they wanna make all these videos with it, truth is, if your story blows dick, the look of the film wont matter, i still love the grainy and raw look DV has, changes the mood of your film completely, just watch 28 days later, i dont think that movie wouldve looked had the same feel in HD
@alistahr Awesome. I found a site that cuts the price down on Canon camcorders. So I might be having quality like this. I love it. By the way what is that music? it sounds familiar. or is it something you made up.
@Doctopie uh...its SD prosumer, came out in 02 when SD was still relevant. You're a little kid so you might not know there was a different type of format before HD.... WOW
@Doctopie The GL2 res -720x480 media - Mini DV or Firestore, data format - DV25. Its SD but with proper lighting it looks almmmmmmmost HD. The camera is old by industry standards but still great and yes its a prosumer camera still. Why? Hot shoe, alot of options / presets, 4:3 or 16:9 XLR cables can be interefaced with it as well with adapter. This camera is great for event footage. It also has a flourite lens that is insane. My videos are on inyourfaceentdotcom
HD dosent really matter, this camera is FAR superior to any $1000 dollar HD camera, if you can list 1 HD camera for the same price, that can match this quality then im wrong. HD dosent mean it looks nicer, it justs means it has more pixels
yes that is if it has a good image processor, most consumer camcorders have crappy image processor ( plus a crappy lens) unlike this GL@ which has a nice(not the best) processor, and a great lens
The Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 is a nice HD camera for a great price. I am looking at one with a great lens that sells for 3,250. I can't decide between that and the XH A1S.
YEs and those HD cameras have nice image processors unlike those of cheaper models, and i would go for the 5D mark 2 over the XH A1s, the 5d has GREAT HD video, and i has amazing DOF, which would cost alot for the XH A1s
I agree. The DOF is ridiculous. I am leaning towards the 5D. I will be using it for music video productions so I am not worried about the problem with the mic quality.
well i know how to do that on a photorgaphy camrea. sooooo this is how you maybe able to do it... well use manual foucs. foucs on the one object slowly then get it to foucs on the outer space. just play around with the camrea. sorry im not good at explaining things.
Yeah, I know nothing about video cameras. I'm an audio engineer, and have been doing live multitrack recordings for local bands. I'm thinking about introducing video, so that I can offer a concert DVD to bands. Is this a camera that works well in extremely low light and dynamic lighting?
I'd recommend the Sony VX2100 for that type of filming. That's basically what that camera was designed for, whereas the GL2 is a bit more for independent filmmaking.
Did you shoot in widescreen mode? I'm always afraid to do that because I can never get a good feel for what things look like since the viewfinder is 4:3
Can a "Sony VCL-DH0758 58mm 0.7x Wide Angle Conversion Lens " fit on a Canon GL2 even though it's made for still shots? It's the exact same diameter as a Canon Wide Angle lens.
That thing, where you focus on something really close, and everything else is blurry and out of focus, and then you switch and get on focus on the background and then everything near is blurry.
What is that called? That rick, or mode, or setting?
It is called Rack Focus. Depth of field is set/adjusted by the Iris. Open Iris gives a shallower depth of field. To rack focus, open Iris as much as possible (use a filter if too much light is getting in, or increase shutter speed) then MANUALLY focus between two objects at different distances. -- Ivan
There's a lot of factors in what makes a camera good. The primary things that makes a GL2 better than your off-the-rack cheapo HD cam are 3ccd color receptors (most consumer cams have 1ccd, so less color depth), as well as many manually configurable options that consumer cameras do automatically. Think of prosumer cams as a PC that you setup how you want, and consumer cams as a Mac that does everything for you.
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oh please. sticking with this analogy--> then you shoot 30 hours of footage with your "pc" camera, and you need to completely reformat it, defrag it every day, clear all registries, yadda yadda yadda resulting in a slow, tedious, moronic workflow.
Consumers use PCs
Creative Pros and people who liek using computer, not fixing them use Macs
Please I need some help. Im looking into buy a Gl2 for myself and was wondering if the cam corder has a 16:9 ratio format. I like the artistic look of widescreen for short films. Would you recomend the Gl2 for making widscreen films? Thnx alot, Also is there a port for shot gun mikes?
Great looking footage. I have a Canon HV-20 and am considering trading it for a GL-2. Even though the HV-20 has HD, it doesn't seem to look as good in standard as the GL-2. I am also filming indoors a lot with low light and that seems to be the weakness of the HV-20. Any thoughts or suggestions?
WOW! I'm trying to decide on a video camera to get (I want a really professional look) to use on my first film project. Would you recommend this camera? Is it hard to master? Worth the price? This footage makes me want to go out and get one right now!
Bro, you can find good used GL2's on ebay for $900-1200. Prices are dropping everyday with everyone switching to HD. I just paid $935(used) and I couldn't be happier that I pulled the trigger. Do it!
Man... I have seen this vid a couple times now seeing what the cameras look like that I wanted to rent, and I can't get over how captivating this song is. Is it royalty-free, I would love to use it in a video!
It's called the focus. Just like your eyes have to focus on either something close or far away your camera should be able to also. This makes the objects in the distance you're not focusing on appear blurry.
I snowboard, skateboard, and wakeboard. I make videos with my Sony DCR-HC21. I think it's time to upgrade. I use Sony Movie Studio 8. Which camera should I get the GL2 or the VX2100. Can I use the GL2 on Sony Movie Studio 8.
The GL2 is actually a better choice for extreme sports. It has shake reduction, and it has very good adjusting focus, keeping the focus on the man and never the background. Also checkout Glidecam's stuntcam-only 100$ and it is a great light handel great for skating and riding
THE GL2 has an unlimited number of changeable lenses because it uses SLR (the same as photogaphers). Depending on how detailed ur getting I would get the GL2. both good though.
if you read the Gl-2 literature. it says that regular mode(as in all video cameras) is 60i fps. movie mode in a gl2 is 29p fps. so it almost looks like 24. the xl-1&2 do 24fps. it just gives it a more cinematic look and allows more exposure time so you can really play with lighting gradients in post.
I know nothing about 60fps. Final Cut uploads data from GL2's mini-DV tape results in 29.97fps clip.
Explanation 24 fps, in camera, gives a frame more time for light from the lens makes sense. By inductive reasoning, I would propose at 1 fps you would get bright blurs.
It would make a nice YouTube clip to show the same scene shot in 24 fps and 29 fps that would clearly highlight the "filmic", ie, artistic, difference. I have shot in 24 fps but can see no difference.
i made a mistake. the xl-2 shoots in 60i. the gl-2 doesnot shoot in 24p. it shoots in 30i (regular mode) & 30p (movie mode) the "p" stands for progressive scan and that gives a film look close to 24p. "i" stands for interlaced. i will post sometime a 24p-30p-30i clip sometime. 24p and 30p look cinematic because all film is shot at 24 fps. you cant shoot a 1fps because that is pratically a slide show. your brain doesnt start bluring images into motion until about 15-18fps.
24fps is the film standard 29fps is the video standard. Some people think if you shoot at 24fps it gives the video a motion look of film. A better example would be if you set a camera to 30fps or 29fps and record someone waving there arms. Then switch to 29fps or 30fps and make your subject do the same action. The video shot with 24fps should have more motion blur because it's recording less frames per second. The video should show full detail or close to full detail throughout the shot.
what program do you use for magic bullet. And what would you recommend for someone who wants to use magic bullet without buying a whole new editing program.
could you send me a personal message or something explaining how you compressed it?
it would be much appreciated.
thanks
StreetyMcStreetSk8er 1 month ago
240? Really thats it
QualityKush 4 months ago
@QualityKush resolution is just a number look at what came out nice footage!
WOWZA3775 4 days ago
To be honest a DSLR would be better
Xay90 9 months ago
@Xay90 thats what im thinking
noobie1890 8 months ago
disculpa usaste algun lente o adaptador porque yo no puedo hacer esos desenfoques de profundidad con la misma camara Canon gl2 , la uso en foco manual y si desenfoca , pero no hace la profundidad de campo
nombrejorjito 9 months ago
Even in 240p it looks amazing.
epicoop 10 months ago
How can a GL2 be considered prosumer?
QuantumEra 10 months ago
WHAT ACCESORIES DID YOU USED TO RECORD THIS? ANY KIND OF LENS OR SOMETHING? I WANT A CAMERA THAT HAS THE FOCAL FUNCTION AND THIS ONE LOOKS PERFECT. PLEASE REPLY
AndresRomeroBlog 11 months ago
IM BUYING THIS ONE FOR SURE!!!
AndresRomeroBlog 11 months ago
just use a dslr
ExitMediaProductions 11 months ago
How do you got these blurs?
Sirxnow 1 year ago
should I get the vx1k or canon gl2 if I filming skate videos?
NoamOchJeppe 1 year ago
@NoamOchJeppe Vx1k is highly used in lots of skate videos,
the Gl2 is just the canon version of it baisicly a little better audio they are really about the same gl2 has an lcd screen. just choose whatever one both are great cameras and you will be happy with eaither one
skatinghobart 1 year ago
what did you do to get it like that
Jarrick15 1 year ago
okay someone please help me, i'm using a GL2 but i can't seem to get a good depth of field. I'm interviewing people so i sit my subject on a chair and i try to fade out their back ground but it just all goes out of focus, what is the trick?
VDFilmsChannel 1 year ago
should you get Letus Xtreme 35mm
PimpingRice 1 year ago
about how much would the gl2 cost in canada?
TheSilverFox91 1 year ago
it looks really nice, color correction makes a big difference, mmm how do you make it look natural
javieralza 1 year ago
how to you change the bits
drevonte098 1 year ago
Can you connect another mic to this camera? Like a mic to attach to your shirt. I know there is a mic that is on the top, but I want a corded mic that I can attach to my shirt. Also, can you make these videos in HD? (The videos you shoot with this cam)
MetallicHaze 1 year ago
@MetallicHaze yes
allianceFiLifeDotCom 1 year ago
how do you do that withe the canon gl2? ,, i want that camera, i need to know, is a god camera????
yackoplasma 1 year ago
this looks is amazing. so different than the normal HD digital camera i got. its able to focus parts some parts and not others.
NoCommonSense 1 year ago
This appears to be grainy to me. Is youtube causing it, or something else?
cinema2k 1 year ago
Is that focusing being done manually? It's brilliant.
wasimsworld 1 year ago
LoL - i have the canon Vixia HF-S11 which only cost me 1,250.00 much less then the GL2, the short films that i've filmed & edited using the vixia destroys the GL2. No disrespect to any GL2 owners at all here just making a point that the 1,200 dollar vixia is capable of filming just as good as the gl2 for half the price. Something you consumers might want to think about before you purchase. Click my link & check my short films for yourselves.
THEDEJAVUEFFECT 1 year ago
Yes I have a DV cable,4 to 6 prong.I plug it in and nothing happens? What is supposed to happen when you plug it in? Is there any steps I need to do to get it to work.This is so messed up lol.
Oh and if I have a firewire port on my computor,Does that mean I already have firewire?
rickmus66 2 years ago
I Bought my GL2 from EBAY.
I have windows 7. Does the GL2 work with windows 7?
And how to you transfer the video to your computor?
Im stuck BAD!!
rickmus66 2 years ago
wow lol....... do you have the firewire cable for the camera?
MISTERFANCYFUL 2 years ago
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Yes I have a DV cable,4 to 6 prong.I plug it in and nothing happens? What is supposed to happen when you plug it in? Is there any steps I need to do to get it to work.This is so messed up lol.
Oh and if I have a firewire port on my computor,Does that mean I already have firewire?
rickmus66 2 years ago
The GL2 does look better then AVCHD camcorder, due to consumer level camcorders compress the video, it's not true HD in other words. which is why they call the AVCHD and not just HD. I try the panasonic HDC-HS9 was disappointed no way near the detail more likely due to the lens. upgraded to a canon xl2 for HD and stick with the GL2 for SD.
Best affordable HD camcorder is the HDR-FX1000, but for a price tag of $3000 which is alot, but only way you will get HD without spending $50,000.
DrMR2000 2 years ago
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the GL2 is a good camera for shooting in standard definition, but for only 500-800 more dollars you can buy the canon xh a1s that shoots in 1080 HD w/ a 20x HD zoom. I used the GL2 for my last project and for other school projects, but now that I am going into business, I know HD is where it's at...
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blahzay08 2 years ago
noone fall for this SCAM
awsman892 2 years ago
music is beautiful
royalblueray 2 years ago
Also, to the guy whining about it not being HD: prosumer/consumer HD is overrated. Yeah, it helps to have the extra pixels, but I've matched properly upscaled DVX100/GL2/PD170 footage to 720p and even 1080p HVX200 footage in my reel with excellent results. Not one professional videographer has ever caught me on it. As someone who owns and loves a couple HD cameras, I can still safely say I'd take the GL2 over almost any sub-$1,000 HD camcorder.
avooslwuthoqquan 2 years ago
@avooslwuthoqquan Mixing hvx footage in with dvx footage and saying there wasn't a difference is just silly. Hvx clarity is absolutely mind blowing.I use to own the dvx100a but than stepped up and now I own the hmc150 which shoots at full 1080p and still can tell the difference in clarity with the hvx. Even still for the price of the average gl2 still you can go consumer hd and get a 35mm adaptor all for the same price, which would produce shots 100x better. Why go sd with so many hd options
JaredBlash 2 years ago
I never said there isn't a difference between HVX and DVX footage, just that the difference is overrated. HVX footage is far from "mind blowing" in the clarity department. That little CCD barely passes as HD imop. Even the EX1 with mpeg-2 gets better images. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my HVX, but if I was just starting out I'd want a GL2 over a consumer HD cam for a host of reasons: greater control over the image settings, audio, and a far superior lens, even if the HD is a bit sharper.
avooslwuthoqquan 2 years ago
yeah me too. all consumer HD mainly sucks ass. the Prosumer 3 chip HDs are really nice
GilletteSkater 2 years ago
can someone tell me the thread size for the gl2
thanks
skatemontages 2 years ago
52 mm
JoeSmoProductions 2 years ago
can you upload your videos with using a memory card !?
please answer
djccchouse 2 years ago
Great video showing what can be done with this camera.
CreateMakeGive 2 years ago
Is the gl2 a good camera to buy?
ben2sk8 2 years ago
@ben2sk8 Yes, as long as you don't need XLR inputs. Some people like the VX2000/2100s better for that price range. All are fine cameras, the main advantage of the GL2 is the 20x zoom imop.
avooslwuthoqquan 2 years ago
@avooslwuthoqquan
would it be ok for my first DV, im currently using a digital camcorder which store files as seperate clips
ben2sk8 2 years ago
Yeah, it's a great starter camera. It's what I learned on. Really easy to use and lots of image control. I wouldn't spend over $1300 for one anymore though. There's too much other competition out there at that price point.
avooslwuthoqquan 2 years ago
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wow fagg
smackledorf007 2 years ago
awsooome nesss
cacon56 2 years ago 8
Awesome, I love my gl2. Very nice camera.
Like the vid!
Jayyofilm 2 years ago
you idiots need to understand that HD is not the most important thing. Its a healthy balance. The 199$ probably shoots horrendously in low light.
The audio is probably shit etc. Plus the Canon GL2 uses a 3 CCD sensor.
Zxander34 2 years ago
Fukin gayyyy music ya dubbed over it man. But besides that the vid quality is outstandin m8. Did I read sumwhere that that aint even HD??? Looks the nuts m8.
Roberto10987654321 2 years ago
It's not even HD.
Wow.
XmetalmikeXx 2 years ago
so what? More pixels doesnt make a movie...
futurefilmmaker07 2 years ago
For the price... it should be HD
My camcorder is $199 and it's HD 1080p
XmetalmikeXx 2 years ago
the gl2 is a prosumer camera, you can do much more than what u can do with your puny $199 camera, the GL2 rocks
alistahr 2 years ago 13
puny? It's amazing...
It's worth like $300 in my opinion
But it's not $159
It's the best camcorder for the price
XmetalmikeXx 2 years ago
some like the canon hv30 are great, but the canon gl2 is a masterpiece, yeah its not HD but so what, you can make great things with regular DV footage, ppl shit themselves over HD and they wanna make all these videos with it, truth is, if your story blows dick, the look of the film wont matter, i still love the grainy and raw look DV has, changes the mood of your film completely, just watch 28 days later, i dont think that movie wouldve looked had the same feel in HD
alistahr 2 years ago
@alistahr Yeah but it's freaking expensive.
I would suggest a HFS 20 or 10. You can get almost the same results from those two with the right lighting and setting, mic etc.
Bruceforge 1 year ago
@Bruceforge i have a gl2 and yes it was expensive haha
alistahr 1 year ago
@alistahr Gah, I wish I could get one, even though I would prefer Flash memory over dv tapes
Bruceforge 1 year ago
@Bruceforge yeah ive had mine for a couple of years and im still very happy with it
alistahr 1 year ago
@alistahr Awesome. I found a site that cuts the price down on Canon camcorders. So I might be having quality like this. I love it. By the way what is that music? it sounds familiar. or is it something you made up.
Bruceforge 1 year ago
@Bruceforge idk this isnt my video lol
alistahr 1 year ago
@alistahr is a prosumer camera like the ones we use, there in the middle of consumer and cinematic cameras, is that right, or what???
javieralza 1 year ago
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JohnMorrison33 1 year ago
@alistahr its not even 720p and not 24 fps either, hows it prosumer?
Doctopie 1 year ago
@Doctopie uh...its SD prosumer, came out in 02 when SD was still relevant. You're a little kid so you might not know there was a different type of format before HD.... WOW
alistahr 1 year ago
@alistahr so even after 8 years its still considered prosumer? hows that when there are so many other better cameras for a better price?
Doctopie 1 year ago
@Doctopie The GL2 res -720x480 media - Mini DV or Firestore, data format - DV25. Its SD but with proper lighting it looks almmmmmmmost HD. The camera is old by industry standards but still great and yes its a prosumer camera still. Why? Hot shoe, alot of options / presets, 4:3 or 16:9 XLR cables can be interefaced with it as well with adapter. This camera is great for event footage. It also has a flourite lens that is insane. My videos are on inyourfaceentdotcom
TheExtremeParanormal 1 year ago
HD dosent really matter, this camera is FAR superior to any $1000 dollar HD camera, if you can list 1 HD camera for the same price, that can match this quality then im wrong. HD dosent mean it looks nicer, it justs means it has more pixels
teckcode1 2 years ago
what are you talking about??? I agree this is a good camera, but more pixels=better quality.. that's why HD looks better.
ThePrivateStash 2 years ago
yes that is if it has a good image processor, most consumer camcorders have crappy image processor ( plus a crappy lens) unlike this GL@ which has a nice(not the best) processor, and a great lens
teckcode1 2 years ago
The Canon EOS 5D Mark 2 is a nice HD camera for a great price. I am looking at one with a great lens that sells for 3,250. I can't decide between that and the XH A1S.
ThePrivateStash 2 years ago
YEs and those HD cameras have nice image processors unlike those of cheaper models, and i would go for the 5D mark 2 over the XH A1s, the 5d has GREAT HD video, and i has amazing DOF, which would cost alot for the XH A1s
teckcode1 2 years ago
I agree. The DOF is ridiculous. I am leaning towards the 5D. I will be using it for music video productions so I am not worried about the problem with the mic quality.
ThePrivateStash 2 years ago
how do you get it to blur on one object and then focus on another like that?? let me know. i have the canon gl2... please and thankyou
seanopearson 2 years ago
well i know how to do that on a photorgaphy camrea. sooooo this is how you maybe able to do it... well use manual foucs. foucs on the one object slowly then get it to foucs on the outer space. just play around with the camrea. sorry im not good at explaining things.
SkateBoardingIsGnarr 2 years ago
manual focus.....
a2gVT 2 years ago
you use the focus ring.
THEBARFO 2 years ago
Dude, I love this video man, its really good. I'm trying to get a GL2. You need to use a tripod though. Other than that it is great dude.
jasonsimotes 2 years ago
yeah the gl wasnt that great to film skating but it was nice, now were just a sony hd cam, good clean footage
JAyy781 2 years ago
the gl actually can be a great camera to film skateboarding with. its not the camera, its the person behind the lens...
THEBARFO 2 years ago 3
Yeah, I know nothing about video cameras. I'm an audio engineer, and have been doing live multitrack recordings for local bands. I'm thinking about introducing video, so that I can offer a concert DVD to bands. Is this a camera that works well in extremely low light and dynamic lighting?
wfly81 2 years ago
This just video just made me want to buy the sony vx-2100
mikeywido2007 2 years ago
im thinking about getting this camera to film skating and snowboarding would you recomend this or another camera
ttrerifsa1 2 years ago
I'd recommend the Sony VX2100 for that type of filming. That's basically what that camera was designed for, whereas the GL2 is a bit more for independent filmmaking.
orangestudiofilms 2 years ago
yeah my friend said the same thing he said get a vx1, vx2, or a vx2100. But thanks
ttrerifsa1 2 years ago
id have to say that if you wanted to film for one of those you stick with sony... in the vx series...
my personal fav is the vx1000
YoungBlood0123 2 years ago
vx1 is great but you allways have to send it to the shop for repairs
in my experience i regret it because with the money i spent on the camera with repairs could have gotten me a vx2100 or a Canon XH-A1
JerseyHub 2 years ago
i just purchased a gl2 and i wasnt sure how to manually set the focus would anyone know how? if so pm or reply to this
thanks
mmataras 2 years ago
Press the mf button on the left side near the lens and use the ring at the front to focus.
ROFLJustin11 2 years ago
shit ur good at manual focus. Great vid, man.
7VoltYo 2 years ago
How do you swich to 30p?
Really good video man.
object3 2 years ago
he did it in after effecs
SamNecktie 2 years ago
I really need to buy one soon.
The Canon GL2 shoots amazing videos.
sideprojectfilms 2 years ago
how does it focus up close then far away like that?
squarecnix 2 years ago
manual focus
parkonhouses 2 years ago
Did you shoot in widescreen mode? I'm always afraid to do that because I can never get a good feel for what things look like since the viewfinder is 4:3
Cathodestar 2 years ago
is the qaulity so good because of the light or some type of lense?
XDetonationX 2 years ago
im sold, about to buy one of these babies. any advice on where to buy? Thanks friend,
James
floorpuddle 2 years ago
this is a really nice video...im actually thiknng about buying the gl2 and this is a good representation
skatefilmskate 2 years ago
what is your compression method for this video? i think it looks more clear on youtube.
braun1373 2 years ago
how do you get your video to be that small??
dSrKu8m 3 years ago
Just a Question:
Can a "Sony VCL-DH0758 58mm 0.7x Wide Angle Conversion Lens " fit on a Canon GL2 even though it's made for still shots? It's the exact same diameter as a Canon Wide Angle lens.
ViaLinez 3 years ago
i would just buy a mk2 death.
THEBARFO 2 years ago
That thing, where you focus on something really close, and everything else is blurry and out of focus, and then you switch and get on focus on the background and then everything near is blurry.
What is that called? That rick, or mode, or setting?
logic33157 3 years ago
It's called Depht of field.
You use the focus ring on the camera to adjust it.
KlasBenny 3 years ago
It is called Rack Focus. Depth of field is set/adjusted by the Iris. Open Iris gives a shallower depth of field. To rack focus, open Iris as much as possible (use a filter if too much light is getting in, or increase shutter speed) then MANUALLY focus between two objects at different distances. -- Ivan
MachizTV 3 years ago
It is called RACK FOCUS. Use the focus ring in Manual setting. --Ivan
MachizTV 3 years ago
also, the background and foreground will be more blurred if its zoomed in more
these are the factors that determine depth of field
1. how open is the iris
2. how close is the subject to the camera
3. which focal lenght (how zoomed in) is the lens at
4. the size of the sensor
Iluminator 2 years ago
my dream camera...savin' up for it =)
icecube417 3 years ago
There's a lot of factors in what makes a camera good. The primary things that makes a GL2 better than your off-the-rack cheapo HD cam are 3ccd color receptors (most consumer cams have 1ccd, so less color depth), as well as many manually configurable options that consumer cameras do automatically. Think of prosumer cams as a PC that you setup how you want, and consumer cams as a Mac that does everything for you.
requiett 3 years ago
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oh please. sticking with this analogy--> then you shoot 30 hours of footage with your "pc" camera, and you need to completely reformat it, defrag it every day, clear all registries, yadda yadda yadda resulting in a slow, tedious, moronic workflow.
Consumers use PCs
Creative Pros and people who liek using computer, not fixing them use Macs
MattSepeta 2 years ago
dont generalize i edit all my stuff on a pc, takes no time and im happy with the results
alistahr 2 years ago
What do you edit on this pc
MattSepeta 2 years ago
adobe premiere, photoshop, and mostly after effects, all cs4, my computer hasn't crashed once
and last year at this film festival i met a lot of people who edited their films on pc's.
alistahr 2 years ago 2
People who know nothing about workstation graphics processors and quad core processors use macs. lol
MRKetter81 2 years ago
i have a pc and it has a quad core
sudoma123 2 years ago
the gl2 by canon it's my favorite SD camera ever!!!!
rexiphone 3 years ago
lovely
FagBoiiz 3 years ago
If you like this music you will love Brian Turner's piano music. Check him out on myspace...
brianturnerfanclub 3 years ago
this video is really pleasant.
maamaano1 3 years ago
Please I need some help. Im looking into buy a Gl2 for myself and was wondering if the cam corder has a 16:9 ratio format. I like the artistic look of widescreen for short films. Would you recomend the Gl2 for making widscreen films? Thnx alot, Also is there a port for shot gun mikes?
morbidtherabbit 3 years ago
Great looking footage. I have a Canon HV-20 and am considering trading it for a GL-2. Even though the HV-20 has HD, it doesn't seem to look as good in standard as the GL-2. I am also filming indoors a lot with low light and that seems to be the weakness of the HV-20. Any thoughts or suggestions?
mrhipfl 3 years ago
WOW! I'm trying to decide on a video camera to get (I want a really professional look) to use on my first film project. Would you recommend this camera? Is it hard to master? Worth the price? This footage makes me want to go out and get one right now!
poprocks889 3 years ago
im getting this in like a week
godismike5431 3 years ago
dude whats your name my name is Henry Bachmann, weird right and i make films, just not on here real dvd's
SteelLyfe 3 years ago
what lenses did you use?
DirectorDude001 3 years ago
no adapter, no extra lenses, just the on camera lens.
henryb33 3 years ago
what editing software do you use
your coloring is amazing
aleciskoala 3 years ago
pls read the descrition, its all in there. cheers
henryb33 3 years ago
I love my GL2 :)
Strange to just have a video with rack focuses
Michael94546 3 years ago
Damnit the gl2 is so much better than the gl1 but i only have $ for the gl1. :/
Tehyamz 3 years ago
Bro, you can find good used GL2's on ebay for $900-1200. Prices are dropping everyday with everyone switching to HD. I just paid $935(used) and I couldn't be happier that I pulled the trigger. Do it!
leomannpictures 3 years ago
the gl2 isnt high def is it?
SamKoop 3 years ago
Man... I have seen this vid a couple times now seeing what the cameras look like that I wanted to rent, and I can't get over how captivating this song is. Is it royalty-free, I would love to use it in a video!
amalsbury 3 years ago
very beautiful place.
thfidtgokfto 3 years ago
how do u change the blur of the video to look at a thing behind it?
JJincProductions 3 years ago
are you serious? you adjust the focus on the camera while you're filming.
scorch44 3 years ago
maybe he is new to the filming game...
rtkiiiprod 3 years ago 4
i think it makes it look cool in some parts.
shmengles20 3 years ago
Yeah, that was kinda mean. Maybe he's new to this stuff.
Cakeman545 3 years ago 2
It's called the focus. Just like your eyes have to focus on either something close or far away your camera should be able to also. This makes the objects in the distance you're not focusing on appear blurry.
girraffeman 3 years ago
you get fucking good collers
madmikey93 3 years ago
did you seriously not know how to spell colors?
NewsMadeEasy 3 years ago
I snowboard, skateboard, and wakeboard. I make videos with my Sony DCR-HC21. I think it's time to upgrade. I use Sony Movie Studio 8. Which camera should I get the GL2 or the VX2100. Can I use the GL2 on Sony Movie Studio 8.
thxs
TTJ669 3 years ago
vx2100 for sure.
jkoroscil 3 years ago
The GL2 is actually a better choice for extreme sports. It has shake reduction, and it has very good adjusting focus, keeping the focus on the man and never the background. Also checkout Glidecam's stuntcam-only 100$ and it is a great light handel great for skating and riding
RavineRiders 3 years ago
THE GL2 has an unlimited number of changeable lenses because it uses SLR (the same as photogaphers). Depending on how detailed ur getting I would get the GL2. both good though.
xxSaRaHxSluRpeExx 3 years ago
how do you change focus while shooting? just simply do it manually?
ydrjtt 3 years ago
yes, just turn the focus ring on manual focus mode.
henryb33 3 years ago
great vid...love the gl2
combo1724 3 years ago
looks nice. i like the rolling focuses. i love my gl-2. it so versatile.
1005radio 3 years ago
But nobody is telling me what is so gosh darn great about 24 fps versus good ole 29 fps.
/YesSirReeBob
hoccomocco 3 years ago
if you read the Gl-2 literature. it says that regular mode(as in all video cameras) is 60i fps. movie mode in a gl2 is 29p fps. so it almost looks like 24. the xl-1&2 do 24fps. it just gives it a more cinematic look and allows more exposure time so you can really play with lighting gradients in post.
1005radio 3 years ago
I know nothing about 60fps. Final Cut uploads data from GL2's mini-DV tape results in 29.97fps clip.
Explanation 24 fps, in camera, gives a frame more time for light from the lens makes sense. By inductive reasoning, I would propose at 1 fps you would get bright blurs.
It would make a nice YouTube clip to show the same scene shot in 24 fps and 29 fps that would clearly highlight the "filmic", ie, artistic, difference. I have shot in 24 fps but can see no difference.
hoccomocco 3 years ago
i made a mistake. the xl-2 shoots in 60i. the gl-2 doesnot shoot in 24p. it shoots in 30i (regular mode) & 30p (movie mode) the "p" stands for progressive scan and that gives a film look close to 24p. "i" stands for interlaced. i will post sometime a 24p-30p-30i clip sometime. 24p and 30p look cinematic because all film is shot at 24 fps. you cant shoot a 1fps because that is pratically a slide show. your brain doesnt start bluring images into motion until about 15-18fps.
1005radio 3 years ago
24fps is the film standard 29fps is the video standard. Some people think if you shoot at 24fps it gives the video a motion look of film. A better example would be if you set a camera to 30fps or 29fps and record someone waving there arms. Then switch to 29fps or 30fps and make your subject do the same action. The video shot with 24fps should have more motion blur because it's recording less frames per second. The video should show full detail or close to full detail throughout the shot.
flamingbrickstudios 3 years ago
Looks really good!
What method did you use to compress this?
drummerpersin 3 years ago
video settings: H264 - 2000Kbits/sec - 320 x 240
henryb33 3 years ago
the focussing is awesome
MjaysTV 3 years ago
what program do you use for magic bullet. And what would you recommend for someone who wants to use magic bullet without buying a whole new editing program.
burgerking12321 3 years ago
read the description, but the focussing thing is done on the actual camcorder, right?
skaterdeclan 3 years ago
right
henryb33 3 years ago
did u use any affects on the footage in any video editor? or is this the real thing... because the shots look amazing
GizaboDotCom 3 years ago
read the description, may answer your question.
cheers
henryb33 3 years ago
oh hahah whoops... usually i never nead the discription! But thanks man! cya
GizaboDotCom 3 years ago
does it use a focus well? also how is the quality for the mic and does it realy work in bi directional
Drewster3092 3 years ago
Wheel
Drewster3092 3 years ago
is this the GL2 Mini DV 3CCD Camcorder?
GAMEFAN501 3 years ago
yes it is
henryb33 3 years ago