Recent content by marcjb401

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm def. building a dolly system, so that will help with a lot of shots. I also think my father and I are going to make our own glidecam knock-off (oh boy, father-son bonding). If it turns out well enough, I'll post pictures and instructions, and all that jazz.

I was wondering if anyone knew how to outfit the $14 steadicam for an XL2. The one on the site look like it can't handle the weight, so I was wondering if I just needed to add more counter weight or anything else. Thanks. -Marc

Hey, I was just wondering how to go about lighting a specific film I plan to do this summer. The biggest chunk of the film takes place in a bathroom (flourescent lights and white walls) in my school. My school has some no name lighting kit, with about four lights and stands, and I have access...

Is there any other way to mount an XL2 to a tripod or do I have to buy the $160 adapter. Are there cheaper ones out there? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

I know several guys who are in college for film and all of them said the XL-2 was the way to go ( for now atleast). I also did a little comparison shopping and I feel the XL-2 is the best camera for me right now. I'm sure the model you're suggesting is great, but like I said, I prefer the Canon.

My neighbor is really into my prospective career/hobby as a filmmaker, and he has agreed to buy a Canon XL-2 and give me free use of it. Nice gesture, eh? Anyway...I just need to know...how do I get the video from the camera transfered to my computer to edit. I was told I need a firewire...