Allerton Avenue Pictures

Professional DV Film Production


 DV Filming Rental Package

Get a 24P image AND a better picture quality. Don't Settle for a lower picture quality just to have 24P. We use the JVC DV500 camera for shooting. This camera records at a much higher quality than the Panasonic DVX100A or the Canon XL1S, and we can convert all final footage to 24P framing to achieve the same 24P look as the Panasonic camera, but with greater color and image quality.

CAMERA SPEC COMPARISONS

JVC DV500 camera 

Panasonic DVX100A 

Canon XL1S

 750 horizontal lines 500 horizontal lines 530 horitonzal lines
 1/2" CCDs 1/3" CCDs 1/3" CCDs
 min. illumination .75 lux min. illumination 3 lux  min. illumination 2 lux
 lens mount: standard 1/2" bayonet lens mount: n/a lens mount: XL mount - canon lenses only
 51 gamma settings  7 gamma settings  
 video gain -3db to +18db  video gain 0db to +18db video gain -3db to +30db
 variable scan - 60.1 to 2084.6  variable scan - 24.1 to 250.0 variable scan - none
 For more extensive comparisons, take a look at the manufacturer websites.

Our DV Equipment package has everything you need to create your DV film project, including an experienced DP/cinematographer and equipment. You can then choose to edit the tape yourself, or have us edit your project on our Final Cut Pro system at competitvely priced hourly rates. You are responsible for the location of the shooting - a studio, your home, or an outdoor location. Any costs for the rental of a shooting location, or for any required permits, will be your responsibility. We can assist you in getting information on securing locations.

Our DV filming package includes:
  • Cinematographer/DP
  • JVC DV500 digital video camera*
specs
- three 1/2-inch CCD camera
- 750 effective lines of resolution
- 14-bit digital signal processing
- mini-DV format
- SOUND: locked 16-bit 48kHz digital recording
w/ two channel XLR input