http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:21:15 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pro-juice-tv-series-we-want-your-work#post-52502 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:14:06 +0000 ProJuiceTV 52502@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;p id="post_message_110993" class="vb_postbit"&gt;<br /> Hey Everyone,</p> <p>We’re going into Pre-Production on the first TV series of Pro Juice and<br /> we need your help. We might be based in Melbourne but we’re looking to<br /> the world for both content and broadcasters. Check out below how you<br /> can be involved.</p> <p><strong>Animators/Designers/Editors</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for 12 animated stings to use throughout the series. What<br /> are stings? Well they can be anything you like. But basically they’re<br /> short (2-7 second) animations that we can use between segments to add<br /> some dynamism to the show and to show off the creative work of all you<br /> 'guerrilla' producers out there. We don’t mind if its 2D, 3D, stop<br /> motion or cut-out animation. So long as its original, fresh and very<br /> cool.</p> <p><strong>Music Videos</strong></p> <p>We’re on the lookout for 6 music videos to feature in the series. So if<br /> you’ve produced/directed/edited/animated a great music video lately, we<br /> want to see it. We want videos with great stories, striking visual<br /> effects, simple ideas or one-shot wonders.</p> <p><strong>Short Films / Experimental Works</strong></p> <p>We’re also on the lookout for 6 short films or experimental videos to<br /> feature in the series. So if you’ve produced/directed/edited/animated a<br /> great video lately, we want to see it. We want videos with great<br /> stories, striking visual effects, simple ideas or one-shot wonders…</p> <p><strong>What Else Do You Need To Know</strong></p> <p>For all the info you need and to check out Pro Juice online videos check out here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.projuice.org/Callout.html">http://www.projuice.org/Callout.html</a></p> <p>Peace out.</p> <p>Nick and Arlo.</p> <p>&lt;!-- / message --&gt;</p> <p> &lt;!-- sig --&gt;</p> <p> </p> <p>&lt;p class="hr" style="width: 100px;"&gt; <br /> &lt;hr /&gt;</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Pro Juice TV</strong><br /> &lt;span style="font-size: xx-small;"&gt;Pro Juice is an online portal &amp; TV series about music, video and multimedia for ‘guerrilla producers’ and those who dabble.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> <a href="http://www.projuice.org/">Pro Juice Website</a><br /> <a href="mailto:pro.juice.tv@gmail.com">Email Pro Juice</a></p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/move-video-to-computer#post-52501 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:55:14 +0000 senjan 52501@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am having difficulty moving my video to computer. I downloaded the program and hooked up the connections to computer and camera. but on the camera it says hook up and I did???? what could be the problem. I rehooked up over and over, usb ports.  Help</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-video-documentary#post-52500 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:41:26 +0000 Bowman15 52500@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am creating a short 5-10 minute video documentary of struttinbucks outdoors. It is a hunting show based out of Arkansas. I am doing this for a project for school. I need advice on how to approach making this video. </p> <p>Any help would be greatly appreciated</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/low-light-performane-of-hd-camcorders-shooting-in-sd#post-52499 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:27 +0000 XTR-91 52499@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The biggest factor as far as light performance goes is the camcorder's amount and size of sensors. An HD camcorder with a 1/4" CMOS sensor will almost definitely retain more light than a 1/6" CCD on a standard definition camcorder. SD camcorders will generally retain more light, as each pixel is more highly exposed.</p> <p><em>When shooting SD with a HD camcorder are the pixels in someway combined so that the light received by each one is added together to produce more light reception by the lesser amount of combined pixels?</em></p> <p>Good questions. I've actually thought of this myself, but from my own knowledge base, it seems that every camcorder records the amount of pixels which its sensor is destined. SD video shot on an HD camcorder will most likely be recorded with the number of lines given and then "down-convert" to an SD resolution. From what I've heard about the Canon HV30, it's a High-definition camcorder that performs virtually the same with light in both HD and SD modes.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/low-light-performane-of-hd-camcorders-shooting-in-sd#post-52498 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:11:00 +0000 maxminvideo 52498@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know that HD camcorders in general require more light than comparable SD camcorders, due to the light being divided up among many more pixels, but what about HD camcorders when shooting in SD mode?</p> <p>When shooting SD with a HD camcorder are the pixels in someway combined so that the light received by each one is added together to produce more light reception by the lesser amount of combined pixels?</p> <p>Or when shooting SD are the extra pixels in essence thrown away, so regarding light levels/exposure you get the same as you would shooting HD?</p> <p>I hope that isn't phrased to idiotically, but to help I'll explain why I'm asking. I shoot live rock shows, so low-light performance is very important. Currently we shoot with SD camcorders, which is fine since 90% of what we produce is for online distribution only. But HD is becoming more and more the norm, and we'd like to produce more content with a high enough quality for DVD distribution or even just higher quality online distribution.</p> <p>So I'm looking into getting HD camcorders, but at least for times when I know that HD is not required I'm wondering if I can shoot with them in SD mode and get the improved low-light performance that you do from SD cameras?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/streaming-playback-issue-sound-wont-play-through-pc-speakers#post-52497 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:07:10 +0000 XTR-91 52497@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anything else play on your PC speakers? This could possibly be a sound processing problem due to the electrical specs (e.g. impedance) of your computer's speakers. Your PC's speakers may also have been damaged, having an internal problem of their own.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-lavalier-mics-1#post-52496 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:45 +0000 XTR-91 52496@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You should definitely get a lot of power in durability and quality with a $550 lavalier system. Surprisingly, I haven't found any reviews on the lavalier version of this sytem - just some specs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/562304-REG/Sony_UWP_X7_3032_UWP_X7_Wireless_Lavalier_System.html#specifications">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/562304-REG/Sony_UWP_X7_3032_UWP_X7_Wireless_Lavalier_System.html#specifications</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-lavalier-mics-1#post-52495 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:56:29 +0000 rockydm92 52495@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Does anyone have any info regarding the Sony UWPX 7/3032 wireless lavalier system... There is a great deal on a used one, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice pertaining to this Mic system.</p> <p>Also it doesn't seem to be camera mountable, is that something a wedding Vid must have, or is it okay to attach it via a belt clip??? Thanks guys!!!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/extreme-z-axis-on-after-effects#post-52494 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:34:47 +0000 composite1 52494@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Shippo,</p> <p>Odds are very few if any folks in these forums have done an AFX project on the scale you're working on. I've worked with AFX for a few years now and never pulled down numbers like you're talking about. However, Andy does that kind of stuff everyday. Info's where you find it and you'll find a lot of VM forum participants who if they can't answer your question directly, will point you to someone who can. </p> <p>When you get an answer, feel free to update this post. I wouldn't mind knowing the answer myself.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/from-camcorder-to-computer#post-52493 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:50 +0000 composite1 52493@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Oneshot,</p> <p>If you're wandting to uploading analog video to PC digitally then you need a 1394 analog to DV converter. Grass Valley makes one called the ADVC-55. I've put the link in from B&amp;H for you to see. Long as you have a workable firewire input on your PC/Mac, then you can download video via unbalanced RCA or S-Video plugs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/312315-REG/Grass_Valley_602005_ADVC_55_Analog_to_Digital.html#reviews">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/312315-REG/Grass_Valley_602005_ADVC_55_Analog_to_Digital.html#reviews</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/streaming-playback-issue-sound-wont-play-through-pc-speakers#post-52492 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000 composite1 52492@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yeah, that sounds like you didn't export your video clips out with .WAV audio files. If the PC using Media Player either doesn't have AIFF selected as playable or it doesn't have that audio codec then you get nada. If you exported your clip in QT with AIFF files and the PC has QT player on it, it should play uncompressed audio with no prob. BTW, what video format an audio format did you export out to?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/other-camcorders-comparable-to-canon-xl1s#post-52491 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:10 +0000 composite1 52491@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Smaller? Yes. Cheaper? Yes. But comparable in features, accessories and capabilities? Absolutely uh-uh!</p> <p>If you're looking for smaller and cheaper with somewhat similar capabilities, then you're looking at a GL1-2. But there's not a camera that has the same level of controls, multiple lenses and 'trick out' potential than the XL1s. You can take an off the shelf XL1s from a barely prosumer 'buzzsaw' to a balanced broadcast/cinematic rig with the accessories available just from canon alone! Feature films like '28 Days Later' were shot with the XL1s. </p> <p>The XL1s is a full 3CCD camera, with full control over its audio, image and it's small. Even my company's fully tricked out rig is still smaller than our JVC proHD rigs. The only real 'smaller and cheaper' option would be the Canon EOS 7D. However, to properly trick that camera out to a fully capable video camera, the accessories needed (shoulder mount, viewfinder, etc.) will run about as much if not more than tricking out an XL1s. But if you're thinking you'll find a similar prosumer video camera with the same capabilities you already have, good luck with that.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-for-dcr-vx100#post-52490 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:54:58 +0000 ophelia 52490@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks to for all of your suggestions!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-the-full-hd-clip#post-52489 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:13:21 +0000 newberry94005 52489@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ok.  What is your connection to your camera?  Firewire-USB-Other?</p> <p>If it is taking this long to find new media on every start/stop your only solution may be to do the tedious task of manually logging every clip(tedious if you are lazy like me).</p> <p>Start the capture now, let it go for a few seconds, then roll the tape.  </p> <p>Also, if this persists, try and remember to shoot that way.  Always give yourself about 5 -10 sec handles on each shot if possible.</p> <p>Sorry I cant be more help, out of ideas without being able to see it in action.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/other-camcorders-comparable-to-canon-xl1s#post-52488 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:58:39 +0000 akiragraphics 52488@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>We've been using the canon xl1s for years now and would like to know if there are other camcorders that are smaller and much cheaper than the XL1S that are comparable in features, accessories, and capabilities.</p> <p>Any recommendations?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/two-wireless-mics-for-camcorder#post-52487 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:08 +0000 newberry94005 52487@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>There are a few solutions, but I have not had direct experience with them so I will not stray you to one product over another.</p> <p>But, I will say, depending on your budget go for the best quality(read a lot of reviews).  Saving a few hundred bucks is not worth the quality in wireless mics(speaking from experience)</p> <p>Also, depending on your setup you will need to make some choices.  There are systems that include a base transmitter and two/four wireless mics.  The problem is, most of these transmitters have to be powered by an outlet(not batteries).  So if you plan on moving your camera a lot or are short on space and like to move your camera a lot you will have to manage the power cord to the transmitter. If you do find one that is powered by an internal battery you will have to fork up some cash.</p> <p>Pay attention to the specs on the transmitter.  Make sure it has a full spectrum of available frequencies.  A life saver is also have a "scan" function.  This scans to the "cleanest" frequency in your area. </p> <p>Good luck, and let us know what you find!</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/streaming-playback-issue-sound-wont-play-through-pc-speakers#post-52486 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:57 +0000 cfulton 52486@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Have you tried changing your audio from uncompressed (probably AIFF) to something like MP3? I'm wondering if the PCs you're playing the video are expecting something different when it comes to uncompressed audio.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/from-camcorder-to-computer#post-52485 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:10:58 +0000 pmorton62 52485@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If your camera does not have a firewire output, I will assume it is an analog camera.  If that is so, your best option is the s-video.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/from-camcorder-to-computer#post-52484 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:59 +0000 oneshot 52484@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ok but what if my camera doesnt have a firewire output</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/could-not-connect-to-after-effects-cs4#post-52482 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:52:13 +0000 jinashi 52482@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This is not a question but a solution to a problem that I had and found nothing anywhere on the interweb about it.</p> <p>If in Premiere CS4 you right click a clip and select "Replace with After Effects Composition" and it gives you the error "could not connect to after effects," close premiere and after effects, open your task manager and kill all the processes related to adobe:<br />dynamiclinkmanager.exe<br />ImporterProcessServer.exe<br />processcoordinationserver.exe</p> <p>Restart Premiere and it should be fixed.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/from-camcorder-to-computer#post-52479 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:17:35 +0000 Derek_Sine 52479@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Firewire device </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/51-audio-in-pp#post-52477 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:10:15 +0000 david5566 52477@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hey, Adobe a useful tutorial about creating 5.1 audio in Premiere Pro. go to <a href="http://www.adobe.com/ap/tips/prepsurround/" rel="nofollow">http://www.adobe.com/ap/tips/prepsurround/</a> for the reference. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/renting-a-camera#post-52475 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:12 +0000 saint_me 52475@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi there, I've been charged with finding and renting a 2nd video camera for a coming production that I am involved in helping out on - our main camera is a JVC GY HD111e and we're looking for a second camera that will be cheap but will be able to be shoulder-mounted &amp; record in HD to miniDV's. I have sent away a few emails to some companies I found in the Yellow Pages and am awaiting a list back from these companies with the available cameras but I'm really just asking for some real-world advice here.</p> <p>I'm based in the UK and have never rented any video equipment, I would just love some advice or for anyone to share their experiences of renting a camera as I would like to know a little and not be completely ripped off! Have you ever rented and how much did it cost? Did you find any way to squeeze more value out of the rental? Any hints, tips and information would be greatly appreciated. =)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/from-camcorder-to-computer#post-52474 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:09:11 +0000 oneshot 52474@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ok so im assuming im losing alot of quality importing to my computer...im using a s-video cable out my cam into a dazzle(pinnacle) device which is connected to my computer via usb...i was wondering what else i could do or use to possibly get a better picture...thanks for any and all help</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/two-wireless-mics-for-camcorder#post-52473 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:44:32 +0000 bigbruno 52473@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Greetings, I have the Canon HF S10 camcorder.  I would like to set up my wireless sound system so I can use two wireless mics at the same time.     </p> <p>Any recommendations on equipment would be appreciated.  </p> <p>Thanks a lot, Big Bruno</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/same-right-minus-built-in-flash-memory#post-52472 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:21:05 +0000 cfoster 52472@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>was looking at the VIXIA HF S10 and the VIXIA HF S100 look like the same buy minus the flash memory correct?</p> <p>Aslo found a deal on a hf20 for 499.99 anyone think that is a good deal?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-ever-bought-from#post-52471 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:19:04 +0000 cfoster 52471@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Anyone ever bought from camerakings.com?</p> <p>or from fumfie.com?</p> <p>Found a good price for the hfs100 thought i might buy</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52470 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:06:36 +0000 Derek_Sine 52470@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>DVX100's.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52468 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:36:36 +0000 geraldprost 52468@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have used a VX2000 for many years. It is a great camera. I have two new FX1000 cameras and yes they are better, but if your final product is DVD it is hard to beat the VX2000. Some things I love about the VX2000, excellent auto focus even on moving subjects and low light. Line in/ Mic in switch. Excellent auto control of audio levels. Great battery life. Great iris/gain control operation. Easy to find buttons (in the dark). I did seriously think of buying up a couple more new ones before they disappeared, but I decided to go with the FX1000 to kind of "future proof" my business. Gerry in Calgary.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-should-be-the-budget-for-a-camcorder-and-a-starting-wedding-video-maker#post-52467 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:22:29 +0000 geraldprost 52467@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I think you can do an outstanding job with some pretty inexpensive video cameras; however, if this is going to be a hobby/business that you intend to grow I suggest you spend a little more on your camera than you need. People who don't know anything about what you are doing will make judgements based upon your cameras. An expensive camera draws attention and potential clients. People will give your tripods a wide berth if they see a professional camera on it. I also think you need two cameras. I've always shot with at least two. One gives me the long shot and my safety, then I'm free with my second camera to go for the "money shot". Low light performance is very important. Some churches are poorly lit for video and they may be going by candlelight. Reception venues can be worse.  Wireless? I've been on a lot of movie sets and they spend a ton on wireless, but they still don't trust them so they back them up with wired mics. I have a wireless mic. I've used it a few times. I don't trust it. Do you know what an Zoom H4 unit is? They are fantastic. You can use them as they are or add a shot gun to them. Basically you only need it for the vows anyways. I hope I didn't scare you off. I know you're going to have a great time. Realize that you probably can't avoid making a few hardware mistakes, I've made my share. Gerry in Calgary</p>