My Camera Sense

To be honest, I really have no true experience with either of the cameras we are using in class.  This goes along with what I mentioned in my last blog about how my experience is kind of what holds me back.  It was a year ago this semester that I had my first hands on Tcf class.  It was 201, with Nathan Dains.  We only used the PD-150 and without bs'in around, I didn't like them very much.  At the time, I thought they were impressive and I felt pretty knowledgeable once I knew how to work one.  I was able to check one out for CMF in the Spring, and I also thought it was a big deal to be using a bigger and "better" camera than the little HD given to us.  Compared to what I've already seen with the cameras we get to use now, I feel like the 150s are a league behind.
  I think the biggest difference for me is going to be using the cards vs. the tape.  Logging and capturing was always such a hassle for me because something was bound to go wrong every time.  I'm excited to be able to get away from that for the most part and use the cards with the JVC.  I also like how the size of the JVC is smaller and easier to handle.  I've already learned a lot from being able to film the little bit that I have so far.  A lot of what we have covered in a few weeks I never learned from my 201 class last year.  It's nice to finally be able to get back to being hands on again.