Panasonic HDC-TM900 Review

When looking for a prosumer camcorder I ended up with only two options, it was the Panasonic 900 series or the Canon HF G10.

After going through many reviews I decided for the Panasonic HDC-TM900, the various functions on the manual ring compared to the only focus control on the canon ring and the way Panasonic uses a better algorithm to compress the images into file keeping more information just won me over.

I bought the Panasonic TM900 camcorder for my professional kit primarily for Wedding Videos, but also for broadcasting projects. Picture quality of this unit is simply unbelievable. Very natural colours and extremely sharp picture.

The Leika Dicomar lens is beautiful and the automatic and manual controls are superb giving plenty of space to manually adjust: Zebra warning, exposure adjustment, focus and white balance. The intelligent zoom gives 20x magnification which covers most requirements. Macro works very well and is easy to focus. The touch screen works brilliantly and offers easy access to your footage listed by date. Having this level of quality in your pocket is a dream come true! The flip out 3 inch screen is tremendous, sharp and detailed. The top zoom lever is something I really like as it gives a beautiful slow, silky smooth zoom. So on the picture side I couldn't be more pleased.

I was really amazed at the quality of the footage when recording in 1080p 50fps and the possibility of recording both PAL and NTSC is a must allowing for US/Europe productions.

Sound wise, the Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is amazing however, in windy situations the sound quality is severely interfered with, advice to plug a good mic to the mic jack input provided on the camera.

The camera is exceptional in low light filming; a big plus for wedding videography, churches and reception rooms have always that low dimed light that puts out many cameras. No noise whatsoever when recording in dim light. Colour is bright and vibrant.

Also its size and portability allows me to use it all day without loosing my arm compared to bigger cameras and also to be more discreet while recording weddings; I look like one more guest among the crowd.

If you're looking for an easy to use camera that provides exceptional picture quality and great Dolby surround sound, look no further.

All said and done I really love this little camcorder as a tool for producing video works for broadcast and wedding videos. I highly recommend it, well done Panasonic!

DuART Video Productions Ireland

Zumba Flash Mob Video Clip

www.ZumbAnna.com booked DuART productions to record the event and edit it into an MTV's look Video Clip.
This is what came out, enjoy...

DuARTproductions

This is a storyboard I did for an exert of a script called "Monday Coffee" for a short film written by Thomas Pepper.

Nursing Home Raheny, Ireland

Competition
Production of 3 number 3D images, construction section and door & window schedule

Development at Ladywell, Templeogue

Planning Application
Design of different types of houses and full application pack

Redevelopment at Blackhorse Pub

Feasibility Study
Production of Elevation, Contextual Section and Photo-montage

Faro Loule Conference Centre

Competition Winners – Feasibility study and Architectural Model
Creation of site plan, plans, sections, occupation layouts and vertical sightlines study of the auditorium for the competition panels

Sportsforum Arena Ovar, Portugal

Amorim Sports Facilities
Involvement in the various stages of the project, including development of plans, sections, elevations and working model
The working model (pictured) was created to detect and resolve problems not observable on computer or paper

Gaia Office Towers

Construction of Physical Model in balsa wood and clear plastic for presentation and exposition

Funchal Sports Arena

Competition for the Multi-functional Sports Arena, Funchal, Madeira Island
3D modeling of the roof structure
Generation of Sections and Elevations based on the 3D structure for presentation on the competition panels

Expo2008 Zaragoza Conference Centre

Competition for the Multi-functional Conference Centre Expo 2008 Zaragoza, Spain
Creation of landscape model with location of the future Conference Centre and key surrounding buildings
Creation of plans and Elevations for the competition panels

Expo98 Business Towers, Portugal

Construction Administration and Physical Model to study the spatiality on the main entrances

Sewage treatment plant / Styrocut machine

Model of a sewage treatment plant
Freelance work for a secondary school to teach science class students about water treatment
Styrocut Cutting Machine
I have my own styrofoam cutting machine to make architectural models
The machine can be used on profit of the company that shall hire me or my services.

Camelot Film Extra

The green fields of Wicklow were transformed into the ancient Britain of King Arthur,

film-makers created replica gates of a castle to which Merlin “Joseph Fiennes” and Morgaine “Eva Green” could ride in on their horses arriving from the lush landscape of the mountains.

My fellow pendragon archers and I stood on guard of the gates and walls of what’s going to be Camelot’s castle.

Looking forward to see how it all came together in the end.

Curriculum Vitae Cinema

Duarte Amancio

Availability:  Immediate

Address         3, Cois Eala, Grove Road, Dublin 6

Mobile            00 353 087 2827959     

E-mail            damancio@gmail.com

You Tube       http://www.youtube.com/DuARTproductions

Blog                http://www.DuARTproductions.blogspot.com

Web              http://sites.google.com/site/duartproductions/

 

Post Production editing in Final Cut Pro 6, Avid Xpress Pro HD, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Sony DVD Architect and Sony Cinescore

Experience on Physical Models, 3D computer modeling on Sketchup and Photoshop graphic design.

Proficient in AutoCAD 2007 with 9 years experience on the several phases of Architectural Project.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEGE

 

Apple MOTION 4 revolutionary software for motion graphics design in Final Cut Studio by Filmbase 85.29% on Apple Pro Certification Level One Exam completed on March 12, 2010

 

Apple COLOR 1.5 high-end image grading in Final Cut Studio by Filmbase 88.51% on Color Correction in Final Cut Studio End User Exam completed on December 11, 2009

 

Adobe FLASH online course sponsored by FAS eCollege finished on October 09, 2009.

 

Apple FINAL CUT PRO 6 Professional Editing in Final Cut Studio by Filmbase 94.19% on Apple Pro Certification Level One Exam completed on June 01, 2009

 

Digital Platforms & Distribution Seminar – one-day session on digital filmmaking and multiplatform distribution held by Filmbase in association with WildWave

Trainer: Stephen McCormack

Adobe PHOTOSHOP course, certified by City & Guilds, attended at New Media Technology College Dublin completed in 30/07/2008

 

Autodesk 3DS Max 8 Operational course – by “ www.the-edge.com.pt “an Autodesk Authorized Training Centre with 59 hours duration, completed in 08/08/2006

 

CAD OPERATOR course, certified by foundation for IT training, Centro Inforjovem de Faro – 90 hours duration made up of the following modules:

 

AUTOCAD 14 with 30 hours duration, completed in 30/04/99 with final classification 19.1 out of 20

 

Advanced AUTOCAD 14 with 60 hours duration, completed in14/08/99 with final classification19.0 out of 20

 

COREL DRAW course, certified by foundation for IT training, Centro Inforjovem de Faro – 30 hours duration final classification B.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

FILM EXTRA

Participation on the drama series “CAMELOT” 2010 as a Pendragon Archer

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/search/label/Camelot

FILM EXTRA

Participation on the drama series “TUDORS season 4” 2009 as English Courtier and Chapuis Servant

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/search/label/Tudors

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Two Models to be made for a Sci Fi drama short film “ADAM”

1- a two foot tall plant with a small amber drop hanging off the end. The drop containing a tiny fetus.

2- a larger version of the drop and fetus, one foot tall.

I applied all my knowledge from previous experience in Architecture Modeling and Miniature Wargaming Modeling.

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2010/04/adam-alien-plant.html

  

VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR “U MAMMA” mums care specialists, “MEDICARE”

Video production and DVD design to document the Annual Coffee Morning event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlTOqzXWIsM

Design of flyer regarding prices and services on Pre and Post-natal care

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/08/u-mamma-flyer.html

  

VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR PRIVATE CLIENT

Video application to the Jameson Brand Ambassador

 

VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR “IRISH MOTOR NEURONE DESEASE ASSOCIATION”

Requested a video to increase awareness in the hope of this leading to further fundraising, so needed for continued research of a cure and for continued support of people depending on them.

Well known actresses Sinead Cusack and Mary McEvoy, actor Thomas Jordan, broadcaster Jimmy Magee, people suffering from this disabling disease and their families, IMNDA staff and researcher; all speak of facts, experiences and claim for help in support of this not so rare disease, still without a known treatment.

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/11/imnda-charity-fundraising-video.html

 

TAVIRA TENIS CLUB

Design and Animation of logo for the club

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/08/graphic-design-logo-and-animation-for.html

 

BODY ELEMENTS health and exercise specialists

Production of Corporate Video for the Open Day

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2010/06/body-elements-open-day.html

Corporate video to document the participation on Daffodil Day

http://www.youtube.com/user/BodyElementsIreland#p/u/4/YMpgDmMEqmw

Production of Corporate Video for the Osteofit Exercise Programme http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/11/osteofit-exercise-programme.html

Design of flyer regarding services and prices in use by Body Elements

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/08/body-elements-flyer.html

Design of business cards

http://duartproductions.blogspot.com/2009/08/business-cards.html

Creation and maintenance of Youtube channel for class videos by Body Elements http://www.youtube.com/user/BodyElementsIreland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURE

 

O B K  ARCHITECTS

30 / 31 Francis Street, Dublin 8

http://www.obk.ie

Senior Technician Start on 16/08/2007 finish on 12/12/2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESgaf5uwnTU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGXwg4C6HFg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBWkZDpGA_I

 

C D P ARCHITECTS

Unit 6-13, Tramway Court, Tallaght, Dublin 24

http://www.cdp.ie/

Cad Operator / Model Maker Start on 02/10/2006, finish on 12/08/2007

 

REGINO CRUZ ARQUITECTOS

Estoril – Portugal

http://www.reginocruz.com/

Architectural Technician / Model Maker Start on 24/11/2003 finish on 28/09/2006,

 

C.C.P. CONSTRUCAO CIVIL E PROJECTOS Lda.

Tavira – Algarve – Portugal

Cad Technician Start on 1 February 1999 finish on 30 April 2003.

Further information on my architectural experience will be given on request

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

Leaving Certificate – Completed Senior Secondary Education in 97/98,

Vocational course in ARTS

With specialization in PAINTING / SCULPTURE

 

Attended Vocational course in Civil Engineering

At “Tomas de Cabreira School” in Faro (continuing education)

  

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

 

PORTUGUESE – Native

 

ENGLISH – Level B2 (First Certificate in English) ESOL Examination

                  by the University of Cambridge, March 2006

                  3 Years working experience in Ireland

 

FRENCH – Level DELF A2  94,5% on March 2010 by Aliance Francaise Dublin

                     Writing –     Level B1  

                     Reading –   Level C1

                     Speaking – Level B2

 

SPANISH – Writing –     Level A2  

                  Reading –   Level C2 as native

                  Speaking – Level C2 as native

 

CZECH – Basic Knowledge

 

According to common European board of Language reference levels (A1 basic C2 the best)