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"Ballplayer: Pelotero" Documentary - Scenes Shot on the Panasonic HPX250

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Oct 5, 2012, 15:43

Shot on the Panasonic HPX250

The team needed an additional camera for the sequel, and decided to amplify their handheld shooting with the HPX250.

"It's a beefed up version of the HVX200 and we love it," Jon said. "We already knew the ergonomics inside and out, and we love the HPX250's crisper, longer lens, the better depth of field and the outstanding color quality.

"Visually, Ballplayer: Pelotero was a beautiful project to shoot, especially with the contrast of the blue sky and the green fields. Fundamentally, we chose P2 HD camcorders because of the great color palette."

The P2 card recording capability also proved essential on location. "I once lost a full day's worth of footage because my external recorder overheated," Jon said. "P2 makes us much more mobile, it's more reliable, and now with the HPX250's 10-bit recording, I don't even need to consider outboard recording."

Jon estimates that Guagua Productions, specializing in shooting short films and commercials, has used the P2 HD handhelds on close to 100 projects overall. "The Panasonic P2 camcorders are ultra-reliable," he said. "We know when we walk out the door that they will excel on challenging shoots and produce amazing footage."

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