Greg Toope
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If you've made videos, you should upload them to Vimeo. It's free, easy, and private. And quick to sign up.
Ottawa, Ontario sandstormstudios.com
I love all things to do with Video Production. Here is a list of my current equipment.

VIDEO CAMERAS:
Sony HVR-HD1000U
Canon HV20 - Canon 0.7x lens
Aiptek A-HD
Sony TRV-17

DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERAS:
Canon 10D dslr
Sunpack PZ40X Flash
Canon Battery Pack

COMPUTERS:
Apple Macbook 1.83ghz CD - 2gigs Ram
Apple Powermac Dual 2.7ghz - 1.5gigs Ram
Apple iMac 24" 2.16ghz C2D - 3gigs Ram

Compaq PC 3400+ AMD.

Final Cut Studio 2 and Final Cut Express 4
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended


2.5 Terabytes of combined HD

SUPPORT:
Manfrotto 190DX Tripod Legs
Manfrotto 128RC Video Head
Manfrotto Modo Steady 585
Davis & Sanford COMPACT STEADY STICK
Davis & Sanford W3-DOLLY
Numerous Cheap Tripods and Monopods

EXTRAS:
Azden WMS-PRO VHF WIRELESS LAV/HH MIC SYSTEM
Rode VideoMic
Bescor KLK-65 LIGHT/BATTERY KIT

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    16 days ago
    He commented on Vegas Introduction

    its a good camera. its nice cause its small so its easy to carry around. If i have to only take one camera with me it will usually be the aiptek. But if i want something a bit better ill take the canon HV20 or my dslr camera

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    2 months ago
    He commented on HVR-HD1000U Green Screen Test

    Actually I have the HV20 and HD1000u and I havent noticed any green tint with the Canon. Maybe its not white balancing quite right.

    Hopefully its not to noticable

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    2 months ago
    He commented on HVR-HD1000U Green Screen Test

    Thanks

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    2 months ago
    He commented on Modo Steady First Look and Test

    The Sony HVR-HD1000U

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    2 months ago
    He commented on HVR-HD1000U - Sample Night Test

    no. 16x9 is the aspect ratio of how the footage is shot. It is designed for widescreen televisions.

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    3 months ago
    He commented on HVR-HD1000U - Sample Night Test

    they are almost always slowed down in post.

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    3 months ago
    He commented on Viva Las Vegas

    for the night shots i looked the shutter at 24 ( in 24p mode) and just made sure that I was at 0 gain. Night images can come out really nice with the HV20/30

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    3 months ago
    He commented on Wedding Walk

    Glad you like. :)

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  • Peter 25 days ago

    Hi Greg, I just began seeing your HD1000u videos/tests and think it's great that you've taken the time to shoot them and share them. Is it possible to provide access to the actual file via a weblink? The reason I ask is because one never knows if the video is accurately rendered once it has been uploaded and so viewing the actual file would eliminate any concerns in that area: For example, your demo of the night shot using the HD100u had a noticeably brownish cast over it - I use a color calibrated monitor so I suspected it was something in the rendering - or was it the camera itself (eaks! if it was the camera) ? (I can be reached at petersarro@hotmail.com) - Thanks.

  • Edo Kieft 3 months ago

    Dear Sir,
    In the Netherlands the HVR-HD1000E is difficult to get. Before I want to order the camera, I like to know if it is possible to pull out the viewfinder to the left, far enough to be used by left-eye looking cameraman like me!
    I hope you can give me that information.
    Sincerely yours,

    Edo Kieft
    email: ekieft@rocvantwente.nl

  • Tiago Cardoso 4 months ago

    Hi Greg, how are you. This is Tiago, from Brazil. I'd like to see (or even read) some comments from you on a HV20 Vs. HD1000 color comparison. It's not about which one is the best camcorder. It's just about being an user that has the HD1000 and wants to buy a compact cam and don't know if it's better to spend a little more on a HC7 (or HC9) to have exactly the same colors on both Sony models or to step up and get the Canon HV20, overall better camera but from another company and maybe having a big difference in terms of colors and performance under the same light situation. Maybe a Video footage on both cameras would answer this or even your personal experience would be enough to help me on this dilema... Thanks in advance. I've been a fan for quite some times, you always got great videos. See you soon. Tiago Cardoso (bra_epix@hotmail.com on MSN or tcxcardoso@gmail.com on email)

  • RWSHELDON 6 months ago

    possible to show vids using the HD1000u to capture colorful scenes? I'd like to see what color separations this can produce.


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