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  • nvm the video answered a part of my question :p , but if you dont mind answering the rest thanks

  • do you use the cine mode? or just adjust the shutter to 1/48? Please reply. the reason i ask is because when i edit using cine mode i get this ghosting effect

  • Whenever I use my S30 in dark situations I get terrible grain on the footage. A bunch of white speckles everywhere. Though, I notice when I lower my exposure it seems to go away. Is that what you did here? any advice?

  • I wish I had a smart tv to see this

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  • Hi, you list "Cine Mode" and "Low Light" ... these are settings in this camera, however how do you do both?  You either have to select Cine Mode, or Low Light mode? Can you elaborate? Thank you.

  • Hey how you doing sir i sent you an email about some questions i had so when you ever get a chance to look at it ill be most greatful (My email is Neil.Belle@yahoo.com) Thank you

  • Sent you a reply!

  • @HiiDefinition oh ok i sent one more this is my last one

  • how did you do, not to have noise? @HiiDefinition

  • So this Wide angle lens can attach directly onto the stock lens that comes with an HF S20? Please reply ASAP! I need some help! haha

  • @MarcAllins Yes, the WD-H58 Wide Angle Lens will fit onto a 58mm filter thread, HF S21 has a 58mm thread in front of the lens and I'm pretty sure the HF S20 does as well.

  • @ornitorrinco01 That information can be found in the manual, correct?

  • @MarcAllins Probably. Also you can just look at the front of the camera to see if there is a 58mm filter thread. I'm pretty sure it does have one, as far as I know the HF S20 is virtually identical to the HF S21 except for the size of the built in memory. But if you want a wide-angle converter lens then check out the Raynox HD 7000 Pro, I think it is a bit better than the Canon WD-H58 wide-angle converter.

  • @ornitorrinco01 And does this also improve video quality?

  • Is that U-Kiss "Neverland" playing in the bg? A fellow youtuber produced that song^^

  • Is the manual focus good for this camcorder? Like... does it switch between objects pretty quickly or is it slow or can you control it?

  • is the high speed memory card faster than the built in hard drive ?

  • it looks like the s21 is discontinued

    is the Canon VIXIA HF G10 better ?

  • @BigOrganPipes You are right the HF S21 is now discontinued, and although it is a great camcorder the HF G10 is much better. HF G10 has a superior sensor that gives much better low light performance than the HF S21, it also has more manual controls and a proper lens focus ring. HF G10 has stereo microphones and gives better sound quality. If you buy the HF G10 then you will own an excellent high end camcorder.

  • this is beautiful. makes me want one sooo fucking bad

  • Awesome video!!

    I am looking to buy a camcorder in the next week or so. I am very interested in making movies such as these. Which camera would you recommend that runs to about $800. I understand the S21 is a bit more than that. My question really is what would you recommend for me that will be capable of recording such short films? What do you think of the S30, R21, M41? Battery life is also important for me. What do you suggest?

  • Well done, you did a very good job up there :))

    If you don't mind Please give me advises, I want to buy a camera, I'll use it for filming at night such as in the club or in music concerts.

    please let me know the best camera that i can buy at this moment, cause I've seen this video about a year ago. maybe you have the newest one.. please help me, many thanks.

  • i hate looking at 30fps

  • So does everyone else. This was shot in 24p by the way.

  • @HiiDefinition Ik i searched 24p cuz i wanted to watch film like footage.. idk im a nerd. hhah very nice video btw!

  • @HiiDefinition Can I ask why people hate 30 fps? I always record in that otherwise all my action videos and stuff are too choppy at 24 frames

  • Did you do the music too? If so, what software?

  • How do you manage to get the blacks so smooth? I have a Vixia HF S20 (a slightly older version of the same camera) that I use with iMovie. Whenever I export a project (always at full quality settings), the blacks turn out muddy and pixelated. However, the raw unedited footage always looks fine. Does it have to do with iMovie's exporting tech? Are Final Cut Pro's exporting features really that much better?

  • Would canon vixia hf g10 make even better image at day and night? help me!

  • can you do this on the hf s20?

  • ow yeah I forgot, good colour correction, makes people want to buy the camera, then they come home with footage and go: what the fk??

    its about know how.

  • this hf s21 looks decent, but iam only looking to blog. Already own 5Dm2 but no autofocus is in my way in the future projects.

  • does the wide angle lens wd h58 work for the s30

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  • how do you get the date and time stamp from the camcorder?

  • by the way i have a s20

  • which camera out of the 3 do u think is the best?

  • What are the differences in quality between the HF S21 and the HF s30?

  • How did you get your night shot to look so nice without red or blue dots. Mine doesn't seem to handle dark streets well without some sort of colorful noise?

  • Awesome video! Thanks!

    One question - I have been researching HF S200s and HF S21s and I was wondering if you knew of any obvious differences between the two? Thanks in advance.

  • @CassieMeder There is a difference between the 2. S200 Has no internal memory and no view finder. The S21 has 64gb internal memory and has a view finder. That is basically the only different.

  • @TonyTwoToes6669 Right. Thank you. Just wanted to confirm that there was no noticeable difference in quality.

  • @CassieMeder No problem, I researched the crap out of all the HF s2 series before I bought one :)

  • Hi! I was wondering, what settings should the camera be put on during night time? because I have the same one, but whenever I shoot at night, the quality becomes hideous. also...when you convert the files on Mac, does the video quality seem to go down for you? thanks in advance if you can reply to this!

  • what were the settings on the camera? thanks

    

  • read 0:33 of the video ;)

  • @HiiDefinition Where'd you get the wide angle converter?

  • Newegg.com, search for the model number in the title

  • pThe video is cool but the music is GREAT! Holy crap. Produce music bro.

  • @planondeath For real! This music is dope!

  • Thanks man :)

  • Hi! I was wondering how you made the night scene look so crisp and clean. I'm buying the vixia hf s21 and wanted to know how to do that. Normally when shooting at night the iris has to be open all the way to allow all available light in. As a result the video appears really grainy. Does that not happen with the hf s21? If it does, how did you correct it? I'm going to Disney World and want to take a lot of video at night or in dark settings. Can you help me? Thank you very much!!!!

  • Use cine mode, 24p, etc. All mentioned in the video at 0:33 of the video.

  • would the Canon Vixia HF21 , put off the same effect?

  • Waoh Looking cool :)

    Canon Vixia HF S21 / Canon Legria HF S21 is it the same model ?

  • Excellent video. How did you make the "time lapse" effect with the Canon Vixia HF S21? Did you apply the effect in Final Cut Pro or did you do it in-camera?

  • I am about to buy the Canon vixia hf s20, but i was wondering before i do, is there any significant difference between the quality or features of the HF S21 to the S20?

    

  • how is this camera compared to the Canon Vixia HF G10?

    someone please give me your opnions or any facts that might help make a good choice on my purchase,thank you and Jesus bless you.

  • HOLY CRAPPP, I broke my Canon HG10 and I was afraid to buy this camera tomorrow because I didn't want to let go of the Cine Mode and 24p it had...

    Do I have to buy a lense to make it look this good?

  • how do you change aspect ratio??

  • Which program are you using?

  • how did you capture with no noise? I have the same exact camera! please tell me your settings, you're the one that inspired me to get this camera!

    Thank you

    - Kay Ell Pee

  • Cine Mode helps to suppress most of the noise, and the color correction helps to mask the rest. The settings are in the description in my videos :)

  • does the quality reduce if you upload the videos through a usb cable (opposed to uploading straight from sdhc card)???

  • Absolutely not, transferring files should make no difference no matter what method.

  • nice video but too much self promotion ;)

    seems it gives pretty dark image, but there is almost no noise.

    however I think that for such a video, without necessity of using a background sound, eos 550D of 600D could be better.

    but for a documentary or a portable gear for a video journalist it seems a good choice!

    pretty good music too!

  • Yes, I suppose so. Anyway the DSLRS definitely have a stronger sensor and will produce brighter images in low light conditions. Thanks for commenting :)

  • Looks good,

    I've got the HF S20 but when i use the PF25(25P) mode it's really jello while panning.

    Can you help me solving this?

    Thanks!

  • Try using a tripod or use 50i for smoother results.

  • Could I edit video taken with this camera in Adobe Premiere Elements? 

  • Sure, should work :)

  • I love your video. I love your camera. I get one now, but I want more practice shooting. Thanks

  • Thanks for commenting :)

  • wow such a stunning vido it makes me to make such a video in my city.. but where did you get your music for your video .. and i have lumix g2 camera only with the standart kit lens to you think this is enough t make such a video too? and how did you zoom soo smoothly did you use andything for that or did you zom ed by hand?

  • I created the music myself, however that camera may shoot even better video then this camcorder. Also this camcorder as an automatic zoom rocker, which is one of the advantages over DSLRs.

  • how did you color correct the night footage, curves? brightness or som bluish stuff?

  • omg..it looks like im right there

  • how do you change aspect ratio i also have final cut pro, thx

  • @DesmosediciAlice never mind figured it out ,

  • Apply the "widescreen" of "letterbox" effect

  • The image is geometrically distorted, it looks wider than normal, is it youtube responsible ? or the lens, or you changing the aspect ratio?

  • This is amazing! I'm thinking about getting this camcorder and I think I will - the picture is amazingly clear, even in night. Wonderful job with the effects!

  • Great video, but I think the song could've been better, overall really good video man! :D

  • Holy Fuck man, put up a tutorial vid you're a genius

  • was this shot on cinematic mode?

  • I have a Canon Vixia HF S200 and a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. Can a wide angle lens be attached to or "on top of" the 50mm lens??? The 50mm lens helps with DOF but I'd like to have a wide angle lens to be able to capture more area in my frame. Thanks for any help.

  • what editing software do you use

  • read the description ;)

  • Is there any difference between Vixia HF S200 and Legria HF S200?

  • @mj12agent Nope, these are the same cameras. The Vixia is the North American name, Legria is the world model

  • i hope someone can give me a pointer i just got HF S200 just don't know which setting to choose to get such a awesome video quality i have a iMovie and final cut Pro please help a noob :)

  • @ 0:56 (1080p, full screen) it looks like 3D

  • one biiiig fat downside to this cam is the compatibility issues when connecting to your PC or Mac. im still havin troubles with it.

  • @TheRmiBoys ? how

  • @JerkinIMKidZ the box came with 3 discs. 2 Discs for the PIXELA application. Disc 1 for the app, Disc 2 for registering the HF S21/20/200, whichever u have. and the third Disc is for photo apps. All the CD's seem to be for Windows only. After installing all that junk, I've tried connecting the camcorder straight to the laptop, and a driver/software search window pops up, and when it searches for one, it finds none. That was on PC. As for MAC, I connected the camcorder to it with USB and (cont.)

  • @JerkinIMKidZ (cont.) it doesn't read it at all. So far my luck has been resorted to the SD Card, which you can record videos into it, and put it into your PC/Mac if you have a SD Card reader on it. The videos are in .MTS format, which you'll need VLC Player to view them. I'm guessing that Final Cut Pro or Vegas Pro can work with these files, but I'm not sure yet, since i use Adobe Premiere Pro and it wont work with .MTS files. Sooo.. yeah. Everything else on tech specs is really good so far.

  • @TheRmiBoys check the file type on the actual camcorder...it should be recording with H.264 compression which premiere does recognize. Not sure though, I don't have the camera but am interested in it

  • @coolboarder44 its not the file type that's the problem. its the problem of having the PC/Mac recognize the device when you connect it to it. I plug it in, it comes with no driver, and there's not driver for it available online. so im resorting to recording onto the SD Cards instead of the internal memory itself since im not able to tranfer them from the camcorder straight to the computer.

  • helppp meeee!!! i cant download the videoclips to my computer?????

  • @vivideos79 use SD Cards. im having the same exact problem. put an SD Card in, then from the standby/record mode, on the screen press "FUNC." then "MENU", then go to the 3rd Tab (Shape of a tool), and scroll down to "Initialize (memory icon/SD Card icon). press the box arrow to the right of it. then choose either "Mem. Card A" or "Mem. Card B", depending on which slot you put the SD Card in. Then press "Initialize", then press "Yes". After that, your SD Card is ready to be recorded onto (cont.)

  • @vivideos79 (cont. from previous comment.) now press "FUNC." again from the main recording screen, then "MENU", and this time go to the 2nd tab (Film icon), and the third selection is "Rec Media for Movies". select it by pressing the Memory icon next to it. and now pick either the SD Card icons "A" or "B", again depending on which you put it in. recording is set to the SD card now. when you put the SD Card into your computer, the video files are in .MTS format, which you will need (cont.)

  • @vivideos79 (cont. from second comment) VLC Media Player, which you can find on Google and it's free. To find the .MTS files, put the SD Card in your computer, then go to My Computer> SD Card> PRIVATE> AVCHD> BDMV> STREAM. Just transfer them onto your computer, and you're set.

  • When you shoot in low light do you use manual focus at all?....other than that Great video!

  • I like the scene at 1:05, the time lapse with moving cars! I have one questione: if you set the shutter speed at 1/2, is there the possibility to catch long light trails? I'm interested in this kind of effect!

  • i am planning to get this camera very soon to start shooting more professional looking short films and music videos. the current camera i have now, succ's in the dark and doesn't shot in 24fps to get the cinema look. major let down. can't wait to get it.

  • @stevesap89 NOOOO GET A DSLR SOMETHING LIKE A CANON T2I T3I OR 60D AND YOUR VIDEO'S WILL LOOK SO MUCH CLEARER

  • You have to understand that even though DSLR's have some strong points, they also have major negatives. For example the horrible rolling shutter, you will never get professional, useable footage without using a tripod. The only way to solve this is by spending another $1000 for a handheld rig. Another negative is that the footage taken from a DSLR will be squeezed down to fit HD, which means you'll loose detail and get harsh edges. If you want the best of both worlds, check out the Nex-VG10.

  • @HiiDefinition Rolling Shutter only comes iinto a factor when ur panning left to right at a fair speed.

    and at that programs have effects to get rid of rolling shutter. Honestly Unless you buy something like a RedOne video quality wont look any better then a DSLR. And i bought a Shoudler rig that would work for alot of Dslrs and Camera for $32.95. Plan and Smiple DSLR's are taken over the Video industry by storm but professional still use camera such as the RedOne

  • @HiiDefinition But im not an expert just a Advanced Amateur.

  • Can you please tell me your camera settings

  • @jefry235 its not the settings its post production How he edits 

  • Sorry but:

    Where is the difference between Legria and Vixia?

    Wondeful video!

  • nice one bro..!

    can u tell what was your camera settings on this video. thanks.

  • great video. a good night camcorder is a reason for me to buy it. but I'm not sure if it's better then the Sony HDR-CX700V... I'll have to check :D

  • Canon HFS200 or HFS20? For parkour and freerunning and action shots.

  • Hi. Can you tell me how u did Time Lapse on s21? Im owner from last 2 days and still dont now. Are u use timer remote or something?

  • The time lapse can be done with the continuos capture feature where you can either hold down the photo button on the camcorder or on the remote.

  • @HiiDefinition Thanks for the info on the continuous feature! I didn't know it had one. Is there is an easier way to make this into a motion film than adding one photo/frame at a time?

  • sweet look dude.

  • Thanks!

  • dude, you're really good

  • Canon Vixia HF S21 Or Canon Rebel T2i ??

  • Canon Rebel T2i

  • @HiiDefinition i agree

  • Notice how much black is in all of his videos. Don't be afraid of black! That's how you get rid of noise. Since you didn't shoot this, it looks great to you (which it does) but if you shot it you would compare it to what the naked eye sees and try to match that, and that's when the noise comes in. Like HiiDef shows, and I always say, don't be afraid of BLACK!!!

  • Great quality, I love it :) but I think you can't get this result without the lens ? I'd like to buy this camcorder, but i'm wondering if I should buy the lens too, which would make the price a bit too high ^^

    anyways, love it, this looks really professional imo

  • You definitely do not need an external lens, but it always helps to get a larger angle in landscape situations. However it will help in creating brighter images in low light situations, since the lens acts like a funnel sucking in more light than without it.

  • How did you get rid of the lines? When I film at night or in the dark, I get these slightly grainy purple lines across the video, and the quality isn't good.

    How did you change this?

  • Do you have one of the camcorders in this title? If so, make sure you are using cine mode, 24p, and 24MBPS to get the best possible quality in lowlight. Also play around with the exposure to hide some of the grain.

  • @HiiDefinition Yes, I have the HF S20.

  • hey dude, is the wide-angle lens really necessary? is it possible to get the same "wide" look in post?

  • The wide angle lens and the widescreen bars have nothing to do with each other.

  • Is that the most light you could get out of the camcorder for example when you are around the grass on the sidewalk at about 1:14 does the camcorder have anything that would make the b/g at least see able?

  • You seem a little disappointed, I purposely lowered the exposure in some shots to hide the noise, and on top of that the color correction made the image appear a bit darker than the original.

  • What class and brand of card are you using? I ask cause I just got the Hf-s20.

  • Class 8.

  • I use "Patriot" and it is a class 8 memory card.

  • Are you using a class 10 card? Or what kind do you use? I ask cause I finally got the Hf-s20.

  • Did you use mac or PC to edit? do you know which works best for this camera?

  • In the description and comments.

  • Does this camcorder use avchd or hdv.

  • AVCHD, also known as the dreaded .mts

  • @HiiDefinition cool, I wanted to buy a camcorder which uses AVCHD. But i heard that AVCHD is harder to work with in Sony Vegas and Adobe After Effects. But how did you make your video run smoothly and get great quality in the AVCHD or .mts format. Did you convert the file or was there something else done.

  • I imported the filed directly through FCP, which automatically converts the files in quicktime. From there, the file can be used with AE CS5 Sony Vegas, etc.

  • Well done video...3 cheers. Question, was wondering how a surround sound mic would work for filming very loud auto racing? Would it be better to not use the surround sound mic? i'm aiming for as realistic sound reproduction as possible with the HFS 200. Keep those videos coming!

  • Well, surround sound will definitely produce more realistic sound over a standard shotgun mic. The sound levels can always be adjusted on the camera, so if it ever gets to loud, you can lower it.

  • Video looks great. i have some questions. I am looking to start my own fishing show and I am tech. savvy but don't know much about camcorders. I need an HD one that is pretty easy to use but also im not afraid to get dirty if you know what i mean. What would you suggest? Also i have adobe premiere will that be good for editing? Please help!

  • I'm in a pickle...Canon Legria hf s21 or Panasonic hdc-hs700??? HELP ! ! !

  • **Hey please help me out..I am a member of a local band and i wanted to shoot pro HD videos..I brought a canon vixia h10.. I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT...Like can you tell me what settings to put it on to have a 1080p full HD video...settings like auto fucus, white balance and all that stuff...PLEASE HELP

  • MXP, cine mode, 24p, auto white balance,etc.

  • So, how exactly are you getting that "trailing" effect from the cars after putting everything in fast motion? It it just that, by putting the scene in faster motion? AND how are you getting that film look? If you don't mind me asking that is.

  • Thanks! I'm an outdoor photographer, a far cry from NYC, but I'm upgrading because I need that low-light capability and I've had good experience w/ Canon (I dropped my FS100 in a creek and it still works great).

  • If you shoot at 24p native what sequence setting do you put the footage in and what frame rate do you export with? And if you shoot at 24p in 60i aka "Cinemode" what sequence setting do you put it in and what frame rate do you export with?

  • Wow I cant wait to get this Camcorder cuss me and my friend are doing a movie. now we can get that movie feel without having a high budget

  • Just curious and I'm sure others are, but did you do apply any special filters or effects in Post to get the picture to look so great? Or did you just simply import the video, add some transitions and upload it?

  • Well, I've clearly stated that in the video at 0:31 and in the description ;)

  • @HiiDefinition Great, first time I was too busy and amazed to check the description before posting. :)

    Thanks and keep up the good work.

  • sounds like stripper musik

  • thanks for sharing

  • Feels like the intro of some movie

  • Could you upload a tutorial on how to edit footage to get the same kind of movie look in final cut pro?

  • I wish that my nokia n73 phone would record video like that!

  • The canon HF S100 looks nice but it is out of my budget.

  • Is there any camera under 500$ that can achieve this quality, I now thats a little too much to ask but Im just starting to learn about camcorders