Those of you who have been taking cameras out from VCAM are already aware that we have several different models available.  We still have a couple of Sony TRV950 3-chip DV cameras, we have a few Panasonic DVX100 24p cameras, and our most recent additions are three Canon HV20 HDV camcorders.  The HV20s are capable of shooting in “high definition” DV video at a 1440 x 1080 (anamorphic) resolution, which is obviously higher than the standard DV resolution of 720 x 480.  However, because of a complicated post-production workflow dealing with HDV video and because of the fact that VCAM channel 15 still broadcasts in standard definition video (and will for the forseeable future), VCAM staff has gotten used to recommending that producers shoot in standard definition when using the HV20.

That said, if there are any adventurous VCAM producers who would like to explore some of what HD video has to offer, you might want to take a look at this Vimeo channel devoted to the Canon HV20/30 camera series.  Some of these folks are using special software for doing effects and color correction in post-production and some are using fancy 35mm lens adaptors, but the basic footage is all shot on the very same cameras we have available here at VCAM.

So give us a call if you want to try your hand at HD videography!  We’d love to showcase what you create on VCAM channel 15!