Camera Evaluation

Cannon XHA1

It's full name Canon HDV1080i XH A1 is a light and easy camcorder which is we will be using to make our film.
It's features are:

• 1/3" 1.67MP 3CCD for HDV1080i
• 20x optical zoom lens with OIS
• Instant AF and Focus Assist
• DIGIC DV II for HD
• Compact design
• Focus, zoom and iris rings
• Widescreen LCD and EVF
• Complete image control
• Cine gamma and custom presets
• Hot-shoe and XLR audio

How digital technology compared to analogue technology has changed the way films are being made:

As we progress into the 21^st Century, technology has helped to advance films we see today. As more techniques are being used more effectively, as an audience we expect to see a lot more from movies since film history has come a long way. Digital cinematography is the modern process of capturing motion pictures as easily accessible digital images, rather than on film. Many film-makers are now using this method a lot more as it is quick and easy to use and store. This media is stored on CD’s, cassettes, USB drives, floppy disks, etc…

Here is a clip explaining some techniques that are used in Digital Cinematography: