<strong>Independent horror film uses JVC camcorder. </strong>Handheld shots were used to “amp up the energy” during some sequences, according to Chad Haufschild, producer, cinematographer, and lead editor for Wake the Witch. He said the compact, shoulder-mount GY-HD250U was “fantastic” for the handheld shots because of its excellent balance. “Going handheld was easier compared to smaller cameras,” he explained.<br><br><img src="http://www.studentfilmmakersforums.com/enews/images/Wake-the-Witch-Horror-Movie-JVC-GY-HD250U.jpg" alt="Principal photography for Wake the Witch, a new direct-to-DVD feature, was shot using the JVC GY-HD250U camcorder." width="350" height="233"><br><br>Although the camcorder features a 1/3-inch bayonet mount and can accommodate a variety of lenses, Haufschild used the standard 16:1 Fujinon zoom lens that comes with the GY-HD250U to help keep the shoot on schedule. “It’s the perfect lens for this kind of project,” he said. “It gave us the depth of field we needed to pull off the composition we wanted – and helped keep the pace of the shoot fast.” <br><br>Haufschild appreciated the GY-HD250U’s built-in Focus Assist feature and color viewfinder during the shoot, and captured the action in 720p/24. “I was impressed with the image from the beginning,” he added. “When you see the image and it’s shot correctly, it is actually pretty fantastic.”<br><br><a href="http://www.studentfilmmakersforums.com/news/Indie-Horror-Film-Wake-the-Witch-JVC-Camcorder.shtml" target="_blank">Read the full article here >></a><br><br><br><br>
