Canon XHA1: "The Signal" Continued...

As a follow-up to my original POST regarding The Signal and its being made with the Canon XLH1 (the almost twin sibling of the XHA1), I wanted to add a bit of additional information, given that this film does represent some of the most effective narrative work done to date with this camera.

Below are a couple of clips from the film, to get a taste for the style and results that were achieved by director David Bruckner.





And the official trailer...



According to IMDB, the film had an estimated budget of $50,000 and made triple that in its opening weekend, culminating in $250,000 American gross revenue (theatrical).

Canon XHA1: "The Signal"

I thought, in relation to the XHA1 projects discussion, that I would mention The Signal, a feature that was shot, I believe, not with the Canon XHA1 but with the XLH1. However, the two cameras utilize extremely similar systems and the same chip, the primary difference being only the interchangeable lenses of the XLH1. In many forum discussions, people almost use the two cameras interchangeably...

The project has met with some notable recognition and is considered one of the success stories of the Canon prosumer line.

OFFICIAL SITE

IMDB PROFILE

Indeed, in terms of narrative cinematic work, it may be the Canon prosumer line's high water mark in terms of cinematic feel, film look and effective storytelling.