[MacDV] Re: Sony TRV-900/950

[Illovox Media]

on 5/14/03 8:14 AM, Matthew Guemple at mo.og at verizon.net wrote:

> Blair Witch was specifically appropriate to Hi-8 hand held. It was
> supposed to look crappy and cheap and homemade...
> 
> So if your story lends itself to that because it all takes place in a
> seven eleven and is captured by a security cam... But otherwise do
> yourself a favor and rent a good camera.
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 07:18 PM, digitalx169 at mac.com wrote:
> 
>> Hey,
>> 
>> Well after getting some good advice and form others just smart
>> comments iis the Sony TRV-900 considered decent to shoot with? I am
>> just hesitant to purchase sued just not knowing what I am getting and
>> a TRV-950 is still somewhat pricey. Has anyone shot anything decent
>> with a single CCD Sony miniDV? I thought I was pushing my luck here of
>> course we all know the success with the Blair Witch Project. That was
>> shot on analog Hi-8. I am coming from the position that the emphasis
>> has ot be in a good story and not all of the pro gear I could aquire.
>> Any thoughts here?
>> 
>> Chris

uh, no, it was also a lot of 16mm film.  woops, there goes the supposedly no
budget aspect