Canon HV20 Test Reel

[stevenflo007]

what song is this?

[SanitySource]

and did you do pulldown removal?

[SanitySource]

what form of compression was this?

[GalacticQuest]

First, make sure you plug it in with Firewire instead of USB. If you record in DV (non high-definition) then you can capture the video really easily by going to Windows Movie Maker (Start - Accessories - Entertainment - Windows Movie Maker) and clicking on File and then Capture.

[GalacticQuest]

If you're using High Definition, then things are gonna be more complicated. The good news is that you can capture the video really easily using a free program called HDVsplit (do a google search for HDVsplit and you'll find it).

[GalacticQuest]

If you're using High Definition, then things are gonna be more complicated. The good news is that you can capture the video really easily using a free program called HDVsplit (do a Google search for it).

[Larrythedoughboy]

what shutter speed did you use

[libtech270]

does the HV20 have a firewire port on it so i can upload it onto my mac?

I'm getting one and i'm pretty clueless

[88eggwhites]

yeh it does

[GalacticQuest]

Yes, but it does not come with a firewire cable or software for video capture. You've got to buy that separate. It's worth it though... the HV20 is an AMAZING camcorder!

[Roberto87]

it makes me cry :'(

[skylightdash]

royafork. I Just got $750 this week and im deciding on by this camera. Tell me, have you played your videos o n a bigger screen? Does the quality change.

[marketmd]

Pay your rent first please

-Your Landlord.

[paradoxbox1]

HAH you just got called out

[rikimiki12]

this camera has a horrible rolling shutter problem. if you don't move the camera like in this video all is fine, but if you move it.....

[SevenDeuce72]

How were you able to remove pulldown on the footage? Did you edit in true native 24p?

[dmitrivalencia]

hello which do u think is better? i am having a hard time deciding which to buy either a Panasonic PVGS500 or a canon hv20.. i am looking for a 3ccd 24p mode with not expensive one..

[TheSnailsMovies]

I would say neither... i would go for a Sony as in my opinion they are the best make Cam! I have had 3 different Sony Cams in 4 years and they were all brilliant! I have had 1 Canon... good but seen better... Panasonic were just a waste of time... hope that helps you!

[textthing]

Sorry but you're wrong.

[TheSnailsMovies]

ok.. support your reason would be good... because you just saying your wrong will still just mean i'm right until you put your reason!

[textthing]

No it won't. Nice logic.

[TheSnailsMovies]

haha thanks :D

[textthing]

Which Sony were you speaking of?

[TheSnailsMovies]

many different HD cams... like i said... i have had 3 of them... all HD... all fantastic

[textthing]

Have you done an exhaustive comparison of similarly-featured cameras from different brands? What cameras are you referring to... like I asked?

[TheSnailsMovies]

cant remember all the names... but the last Sony i had i think was called... FX-1.. but im not sure.. i havn't got it anymore...

[textthing]

I think the point of the Canon HV20 is not to be as good a camera as the higher-end HD models, but to make HD more affordable. Within its limits it seems pretty good.

[TheSnailsMovies]

true yes.. very nice cam...

[IFlyEm35]

If you think the sonys are head and shoulders above the rest check out camcorderinfo on the net. The HV20 is the highest rated consumer camera available. You get a much better picture with HDV then you do with the high end Sonys that use AVCHD format. AVCHD is much more compressed and shows a ton of artifacts and ghosting.

[TheSnailsMovies]

im talking about the high end cams that use Minin DV Hd version tapes!!

[simargl]

Is there a chance you could upload the full resolution footage up somewhere. If you already haven't. Would like to see very much.

[simargl]

the cat close up looks pretty awesome. Jesus! i could watch HD footage all day and just dream about having £684.99.

[italovalerio]

well, the HV20 appear to have high lux, low light sensibility. How much minimal lux has it?.

Come to High Definition Group to say about this.

/group/highdefinition

[crobs808]

i have hv20 footage also, but posting it on youtube is pointless...they compress the hell out of the clips and make it look horrible....kind apointless uploading HD video to youtube, lol.

[africanmarty]

excellent footage, how did you get it to look so sharp on you tube ? check out my hv20 25p footage too !

[royafork]

Thanks, do a search on "ken stone compressor youtube", that article is what I used.

[wirelesse]

great video, hey you think the camera is compatible with final cut express ????????

[Olphus]

How did you achieve the lighting?? Is it natural light or how??

[royafork]

Everything is natural light except the last shot which used a regular old flexi-head floorlamp.

[eclectosaic]

i BEG of you, Im a new user of the canon hv-20, can you tell me how you did this in detail> I'd really like to learn how to get such great shots.

[royafork]

The camera really did most of the legwork as far as the quality, other than keeping it steady (no tripod yet) and paying attention to lighting. Play with the settings a bit and import it into your video editing software to see what works for you. It's a nice little camera so far.

[ktpro]

Very sharp and clean. Did you go through a lot of steps from m2t to youtube?

[royafork]

My comment doesn't seem to be showing up. Anyway, I just did Final Cut Pro > Compressor > YouTube using a Compressor-to-YouTube guide I found online.

[thatnickguy]

This footage goes great with "Mad World" by Gary Jules playing in the background

[AestheticIndulgence]

Just about any footage would work with that song

[AestheticIndulgence]

beautiful footage