Video production is easy if you have the right equipment.Learn tips for using the aperture priority mode in this free video clip about the basics of a Canon XH A1 video camera.
Expert: Drew Noah
Bio: Drew Noah has been working for various websites for over five years. He uses the internet and email everyday for both work and pleasure.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
what mikrophones do you use?
96pnm 8 months ago
to get a good depth of field, zoom in a little bit, open the iris and use a neutral density filter.
bouchandre 2 years ago
From playing around with cameras in general, it seems aperture and how much you zoom (focal length?) is a nice combination for that filmic DOF effect.
Komaticom 2 years ago
I just got my XH A1 today, and I'm going through your tuts. Did you do one about depth of field? That's one thing I haven't been able to get right. (I know the theory behind it, but not how to do it properly)
Very helpful videos btw!
oneeyedgeek 3 years ago
Looking for a good tutorial on using the xha1 as a capture card (Hooking it up to a VCR/composite input and sending it out to my computer using the - firewire or ???) let me know.
mikesmultimedia 3 years ago
Shut up dude. I hate people that talk like this. Let them use whatever camera they want.
SIRSNACKSALOT 3 years ago
the xha1 is a pro cam and should not be your first cam !
Bespi90 3 years ago
thanks so much for all your help
this camera is my very 1st vid camera ever and I was totally lost...having fun now but at first it was a stumper
I am so thankful for you !!!
hummertrish 3 years ago
to weiselbuddy
i know a guy that uses this cam for his movies and montages.. and yes! its probably the best cam for skateboard shooting in my and his opinion =) IM GETTING THIS CAM SOON WOOOO! :D
ceb2k4 3 years ago
That was really great of you to take the time to show others how to use this camera, you rock.
Carey Missler
Kelowna BC Canada
carey1980 3 years ago