Canon xh-a1 footage with premier pro cs3 auto color

I've had the xh-a1 for a week and haven't experimented much with the white balance, sky detail and color because of the weather; I was hoping for a day like today but it didn't take long before the clouds began to fill the sky. I utilized the color correction in prem pro cs3, under the effects panel I just dragged and dropped the "auto color" and it made a huge difference in the way my footage looked. I hope this helps you too! Of course, if you have tips for me please post it, I appreciate feedback and good tips!

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• canon xh-a1
• footage
• lake
• mount shasta
• color correction
• premier pro cs3
• camcorder
• professional camera

[onixz100]

What type of microphone do you have? It's so crisp.

I am heading out now to buy one, I would really like to know :). Thanks.

[max1morgan2]

I used Adobe Soundbooth to record and edit the voiceover and the microphone is a large diaphram condensor mic made by Studio Projects that I ran through a Lexicon Omega Desktop Studio.

[max1morgan2]

Thank you for the tip, it's much appreciated. I will try curves instead. As for the white balance I did put a very white stack of papers in front of the camera and hit white balance just minutes before shooting. Thanks again!

[patcism]

Does this camera have the "Auto Power Off" feature?

Thanks,

Patrick

[promoloco]

with automatic color cs3 premiere the video quality may seem tv program? and 10 minutes of recording as it takes to process, I am sorry my English using a translator to write thank you.

[odinszalai]

WOW. big difference

[stangtuner]

Auto color is a very good feature but using "curves" you can achieve even nicer color. It seems like the white balance may be off a bit in the camera itself. Try pointing it at somethignthat it very white such as a piece of paper and press the white balance button.