Resources for Low Budget High Definition Video Makers
AVCHD
Everything you ever wanted to know.
Combi-Cams
D-SLRs that shoot HD video.
Canon
HV40
The new Canon HV40 replaces the popular HV30, the little HDV handicam that
has a cult following among no-budget filmmakers. Find ideas for gear you
can add to "trick out" your HV30/40 including audio and stabilizers here
Canon XH A1/S
Crank 2: High Voltage was shot in this camera.
Panasonic AG-HPX170
Smaller version of the HVX without SD tape option.
Sony HDR-AX200
Sony's new AVCHD camcorder.
Sony HDR-FX7
Smaller version of Sony's HDV cameras but still a step above a handicam for those
who need a more professional looking camera.
Sony
HDR-FX1000
Sony's economical HDV camcorder popular with indie filmmakers and event
videographers.
HVX
Bootcamp
Panasonic HVX200/200a Camcorder Training DVDs for Shootng and Post-Production
by Barry Green.
FORUMS
2-pop Forums
They have a users group forum called HDV For The Masses.
Creative Cow
Scroll down the left sidebar to find their HDV format discussion forum.
NEWS & INFO SITES
Adam Wilt's HDV Links
Plenty of technical information.
Global-DVC.org
Latest news from Europe.
Larry
Jordan's FCP Newsletter
What I've Learned About HDV.
Steven's HDV Page
Images and info.
HD Editing
By Walt McGinn.
BOOKS
Filmmaking
Links to books available online.
Find books in Canada here
GEAR
D-SLR Shoots Video
Accessories to help you get the most out of the video function on your D-SLR
camera.
DuelAdapter
P2 card reader for HVX200.
Filmuloid
Accessories for the Red camera.
Video Storage
If you're going all digital, you'll need lots of storage and you'll need
to maintain at least 2 copies of all your media.
RESOURCES
Videography
Includes resources for HD and Event Videography.
Complete Guide to HD Formats
From VMI.
HD24.com
Hi-Def info site from DOP Michael Brennan.
DV
to HD
eDef Media Labs process for uprezing DV to HD.
The Video Advisor
HD filmmaking resources.
Wikipedia Guide To HDV
Everything you always wanted to know about HDV.
Guide To HD Formats
From The Video Guys.