Summary
Canon’s Console software is nothing short of revolutionary, giving the owners of a $9,000 camcorder paintbox functionality that was previously limited to only the top level of EFP cameras.
Target Apps
Indy filmmakers, low-cost HD live studios, people who want to do color effects on the set and not in post
What It Costs You
$600 MSRP
What's Cool
What’s not? This is unique functionality at this price point.
What's Missing
Nine-step adjustments may be a tad coarse for some; be sure to have a good monitor with you.
Specs
Windows XP with SP2, Pentium 4 2.5 GHz and up, 512 MB RAM and up, FireWire connector and lots of hard drive space for recording footage
RATINGS: Products are rated for features, performance, ease of use and overall value.
Taking the Canon XL H1 and XL2 Cameras to a Whole New Level
By Bruce A. Johnson
December 1, 2006 Source: Studio Monthly
Everyone has owned a Swiss Army Knife at one time or another, and, at one time or another, it has probably saved all of our butts. Wouldn’t it be great if you had one for your camera? Well, if you’re the owner of a Canon XL H1 or XL2, your Swiss Army Knife has arrived. Canon’s Console software takes what were already fabulous cameras and brings them up to an entirely new level, making not only remote operation possible but easy, and giving digital filmmakers control over their images in the field that until now was unheard of. And did I mention that Console also turns your PC into a digital video recorder, in either DV or HDV? And while we’re at it, why don’t I mention that the price is set at a low $600. Sounds like a total bargain to me.
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i have just been introduced to video shooting and editing, and i think this review on the console is extreem and anyone who wants to stand out in the industry is never complete without it.
Posted by babade on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 @ 10:39 AM
