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tkcom · Greenhorn Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

[SPOILER] Camcorder confusion

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:18 am

shrtyscott3

Re: [SPOILER] Camcorder confusion

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:24 am

MrToasty

Yes, it does mention SD in the text at the very beginning of the film.

I had a problem with this going back to an early review/synopsis/whatever when they mentioned the film having flashbacks, which completely went against the director stating that it was meant to feel like found footage and the only edits were when the camera was turned off and on. I guess they felt that most people wouldn't catch on. I'll just chalk it up to more suspension of disbelief.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:34 am

Euchre · uF Game Warden Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 3342

I don't recall it stating what format the media was that they found, but I'll keep my eye out on my second viewing tomorrow.

As for the issues with camera models, there were 3 used in the filming, and 2 are seen in the hands of Hud in the publicity shots. The one he is meant to be using is the smallest and most amateur one you see him holding, and as I recall does use DV tapes. They did actually use that model as well as the other two, I believe all taking to the same format and resolution. Someone had posted some info about which cameras were used and seen, I thought it was MrToasty.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:41 am

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MrToasty

Yes, we did have a brief discussion or two about the different cameras. The one Hud is supposed to be using throughout the movie is the same one being given away as a prize in one of the contests, the Panasonic HDC-SD1. This only records to SD/SDHC.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:49 am

bewarethanatos · Boot Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 57

At the very beginning during the run-down of where the footage came from, there was a typed line that said "Digital SD Card," I think.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:52 am

MrToasty

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:53 am

Angstfild · Boot Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 61

It is a bit confusing I agree.

The text at the beginning of the movie clearly states that the information was taken from a SD card, but Rob clearly asks Hud if he changed out the TAPE before using the recorder at the party.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:55 am

MrToasty

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:02 am

Lunastar · Boot Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 63

Well, the original footage may have been shot on a tape-type format, but then transferred to Digital SD for the purpose of cataloging and showing to military officials. The original tape might not have been in good enough condition to allow repeat viewings.

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:15 am

MrToasty

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:19 am

Lunastar · Boot Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 63

Well it was just a thought considering that the camera, as far as I can remember was never actually shown. And Rob did ask about changing the "tape." Its all just very confusing I suppose...

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:23 am

gramma

its def they found this filmmaterial on sd card

it is showing as text in the beginning of the movie

it is impossible that digital recorded material shows this old overlay probs
like magnetic bands they had

so this is not just a "tissue / kleenex" issue

its just a big big big logic mistake they had while makin the movie

or

some marketing guys from bad robot where drinking too much slusho while talking with the guys from panasonic Very Happy

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:30 am

CHAiZA · Boot Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 53

I'm pretty sure we can all agree it was an SD card... but I wanna find out how the heck they fit a "7 hour" thrill ride of a night on a single SD... I know thier pretty durable, but the only SD's cabable of such are extremely expensive....

**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:49 am

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**Posted:** Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:50 am