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What about using chroma key outdoors? I have read that blue works better and to face the screen toward the sun (north?) subjects 5+ feet away from screen. If i shoot later in the day (in Cali) say 6PM will the daylight be sufficient/even..etc? any ideas?

Not sure if this is the place to post this question. I did a search on light kits but found alot of other related posts. My question is about purchasing a lighting kit. I am looking for a good lighting kit or for a good selection of lights that should do for shooting digital video indoors in...

btw.. here is a website with some free ones at least downloadable and printable anyway.. http://www.bealecorner.com/trv900/respat/

Thanks! boy those are pricey.. but i guess if you change lenses alot it might be worth the investment.

Does anyone know where i can get a Siemens Star Chart for Back Focus Adjustment? I am putting a lens on my new camera for the first time. How big does the chart need to be? Thanks

Thanks VP, I am on a PC I have read that the quadro works well with After Effects and Adobe Premiere which is what my target environment will be. Funny the other one mentioned is the FireGL I will look into the ATI card you suggest

I am looking to use it for video editing.

I am looking at getting a new video/graphics card for my new system and I am wondering if there are any recommendations. I have been looking at the NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 info is here http://www.nvidia.com/page/qfx_mr.html Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for the reply and the info, Do you know the model of the Panasonic that competes with it?

I am interested in the JVC GY-HD200UB and I am wondering if anyone here is familiar with the "focus assist" function and also what the overall impressions of this camera are. Is there a "direct" competitor to this camera? My vision is not the best so autofocus will be high on my priority list...

Thanks Will and Thomas, I didn't mean to sound like i am trying to do something half ass or not put effort into it.. that isn't my intention at all. I am more interested in the aesthetics of the image. Mainly, Are there images captured by the crystal clearness of HD that would be much less...

Hi there WideShot and thanks for responding.. I am not arguing against the superiority of HD .. I am more interested in whether or not HD should be used for everything... I have heard even shooting in HD and then downsampling to SD still has way more clarity than if you shot in native SD. If...

Hi All, I am new here and looking at purchasing my first camera. I am really curious about HD versus SD in relation to the clarity of the images. I understand HD is much clearer than SD but is it too clear for certain applications? I also understand all the technology is going that way and it...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys I appreciate it!

Hi Everyone! My name is James. I am just getting started with filmaking. I am a musician and would like to create my own videos and short films. I have been reading alot of posts here and see some great information as well as very helpful responses from the people here. So, I am sure I will be...