Canon xl1 camera

[benneh]

Hi ,

Just wondering if anyones got any experience with these cameras?. I will be using one to make a short film in the next few weeks. I've used one a few times before but without much thought, and this is a slightly more serious assignment.
I will be filming in 2 locations. A low light factory and an 18th floor living room with mainly natural light. So far i've bought/borrowed a 7 inch portable lcd monitor (i wont have the option of powering the only video monitor that i can get my hands on), skylight, mild and light blue filters, a tripod, and i'm trying to get my hands on a dolly/small amount of track.
Basically i'm just wondering whether anyone can offer me any essential tips or tricks, and info on how the camera reacts to filters etc .

Regards, Ben.

 

[benneh]

, cheers for the heads up. We've just had a series of g5's with various goodies on and some pc's with avid and premiere. Forgot to mention i've got 2 matte boxes for the xl1 (strange shape, but they hold the filters i've bought so hey ).

The problem i seem to have is getting a good white* balance and getting a constant response to colours if that makes any sense?.

*.. Edit.

 

[benneh]

Jesus dude that's some insane rendering time!.. I'm booked into the studio on tuesday to have a play around on the new macs , quad 2.5ghz with 4 gig of ram each .
Suppose the best way to find out is to have a play.. Shall report back .