http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: General Questions - Recent Topics en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:53:34 +0000 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/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/camcorder-upgrade-help#post-52387 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:48:56 +0000 oneshot 52387@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>as of right now i have a canon xl1 which i do like but i really want to upgrade to something with a much better quality but not so high in price..i would definitly like something that shoots in high def  but like i said not to high in price if i could find some under a grand that would be great..any ideals or suggestions would be greatly appreciated..thank you for your time</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-step-into-the-pro-sumer-market-i-think#post-52319 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:53:08 +0000 CaseyD35 52319@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How are you guys and gals doing?  Newbie here.  I have shot many home movies on normal home camcorders(son and daughters sports and performances) and Im kinda tired of the "home movie" look.  So my question is, is it worth spending the money on an entry level pro sumer camera?  Does the camera alone change the look of the movie or am I going to have to put in hours of post production time on the computer to make it look a little more professional?  I dont need it to look like monday night football but it would be nice if it looked a little more quality.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/blu-ray-thought#post-52401 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:03 +0000 cfoster 52401@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>got a question i was just thinking by chance is the bluray movie just a add on filter to the movie to make it look clear cut like say if you used a filter like 24pcinemode? i know it looks better cause the more use of raw footage but do you think there is a filter you can add to movie footage to give it that look? hopefully i said that right thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-keep-loosing-audio-in-cs4-premiere#post-52379 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:32:49 +0000 escobar 52379@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Can someone please help me, everytime i open up my film, i have about 6-8 scenes without dialogue? i put them back in, and when i try to burn it it doesnt show up? or once i am done with editing for the day, i save it, the next day i open it up, it's gone again, i am using cs4 premiere pro, my movie is about 1 hour and 4o minutes, and i continue loosing dialogue for the same scenes...does anyone know whats going on? can you please help me?</p> <p>thanks</p> <p>escobar</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/avi-file-conversion-to-mov#post-52341 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:39:01 +0000 gsl24fps 52341@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi!</p> <p>What's the best method to convert an AVI file to an MOV?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-to-the-game#post-52108 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:27 +0000 cfoster 52108@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking to buy a Camcorder that will be great for the following:</p> <p>1. Recording and posting on youtube and other video sites with great quality.</p> <p>2. i will be recording myself in front of a green screen most of the time.</p> <p>3. i want to be able to put the video on dvd with a bluray type quality.</p> <p>4. i need to be able to hook and external mic to it.</p> <p>5. looking for either (Sd,Flash) cards or internal harddrives</p> <p>6. Looking for something small to medium... something possibly like i<br /> see those small independant film companys use like the guys that record<br /> girls gone wild (LOL) but not to expensive</p> <p>all in all i need the camera so i can launch a self help video blog and<br /> be able to take the video i record and turn it into 1080p high quality<br /> dvd or bluray. </p> <p>Thank you very much for your time in reading this and trying to help me on my quest of finding a camera</p> <p>Carl</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3-hrs-to-render-a-20-min#post-51950 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:24 +0000 peter 51950@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi there.</p> <p>I have purchased a sanyo HD2000 and also vagus 9 to use for my hang gliding business.</p> <p>The movies are taking way to long to make. Is it normal for a 20 minute DVD to take up to 3 hours to even render? This is without any txt or special effects.</p> <p>Thanks Peter</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-equipment#post-18310 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:26:00 +0000 Ryan3078 18310@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am pretty new at all this and just got Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5.1. Do any of you know where I can get a tripod w/ wheels? I need this or something like it that is relatively cheap so that I can make smooth pan and dolly shots.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/4-camera-shoot-communication#post-52208 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:11 +0000 FX1shooter 52208@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i'm preparing for a shoot that will require 4 cameras and i need to communicate with the different cameraman. has anyone ever used a communication device taht also enable you to hear the sound coming into the camera's? any recommendations? i'm not looking for a Talk-About system. my budget is ~ 2K$</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-upload#post-52011 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:31:36 +0000 buggynut 52011@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I had just purchased a Sony VX2100 used, and it takes great video. My question is this I have a Dell 3000 PC and was told I need a PCI card. Could some one direct me in the right direction, some use USB and others use firewire cables. The cable supplied with camera, Sony calls a I-Link cable. I know this cable will not fit a USB port and was told not to use a USB for it will deteriorate the quality of video. I looked at various sites and this further confuses me. Sony only wants to sell me their walkman for $900.00. I need to know which PCI card I need for my Dell 3000 and if any drivers or soft wear is needed in order to upload video from my Sony VX2100 to my computer and or internet. Thanks  TOM</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/some-straight-dope-on-shooting-with-dslr-cameras#post-52106 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:29 +0000 composite1 52106@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Some of you are already shooting with DSLR rigs like the Canon 5D Mk II, Canon 7D and the Nikon D90. Meanwhile, many like myself are very interested in the tech but are still waiting to find out more about workflows and glitches before we make any purchases.</p> <p>I came across this article by Oliver Peters and he gives some 'straight talk' about the pros and cons concerning working with the new DSLR's. Take a look and hopefully, it will aid in your decision on whether or not you want to go the DSLR way. One thing is for sure, DSLR's are the wave of the future.</p> <p><strong>HDSLR's and Video's Tapeless Future</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.dv.com/article/89226">http://www.dv.com/article/89226</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problem-with-sony-dvcam-tape#post-52120 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:58 +0000 jerryd 52120@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Im having issues with a tape that looks like it had a head clog but no indication that that was taking place while recording. The tape recorded fine for a couple min. I stopped the tape and checked it then recorded again. During Playback my tape check was okay but the tape didn't engage for about three min while my viewfinder indicated that it was recording. The tape has black bars that runs horizontally across the screen. Then the video frags out for a few seconds and clears itself in another couple seconds. If I stop the tape and rewind and play the section back i get pink bars that also runs horizontally across the screen. Is this a tape issue or a camera problem? Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-3-12-ccd-hd-camera-where-2-buy#post-52113 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:53:46 +0000 Sil Davis 52113@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Plain and simple, I am looking to replace my Canon GL2 with a (3) 1/2" CCD HD camera that's GOOD in low light.</p> <p>I  understand that a 1/2" CCD will be inherently better in low light than 1/3” CCD camera so my question is this:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt; <strong>Names the top three (3) 1/2" CCD HD cameras</strong> (ergonomics R important), &amp; <strong>where to get the best buy on them</strong>.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;<br /> &lt;!--EndFragment--&gt;</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-help#post-52112 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:38 +0000 jjlj88 52112@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am a golf instructor and I want to film my students lessons. I am completely new to this and have no idea which camcorder would be the best to film a golf swing. I want to transfer what I film to a DVD. High resolution, slow motion capability, and zoom are important. I do not want to spend more than $3000. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/animated-logo-on-bottom-of-video#post-52030 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:26:20 +0000 Omtech 52030@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> just wanted to know how one can put the animated logo on the bottom of the video from the beginning to the end of the project. I believe some of the logo are made in after effect but some times the image can last for a hour, can after effect take an hour composition? Is there ay other way they do it? Please help me this always puzzles me. I make a 30 second animated logo then paste it several times on the project but it look like it is looping.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/forums-software-upgraded#post-52044 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:24:38 +0000 admin 52044@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The forums software has been upgraded to the latest version. Please let us know if you see any bugs.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>-Andy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/avchd-vs-dvcpo-hd#post-51997 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:47:44 +0000 Suz 51997@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Is the image quality the same with these two  formats or is the image in one better than the other.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-software-questions#post-51966 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:35 +0000 binski 51966@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> My 13yo son has been using an old version of Pinnacle Studio for a few years now and I wanted to upgrade him.  I purchased Photoshop Elements 7/Premiere 7 for basic editing, but then found that he was interested in Adobe After Effects (CS4).  My question is ... would he still need to use Premiere 7 (or similar) as a basic editor prior to using After Effects?  Or does After Effects also provide for the basic editing. I'm confused.</p> <p>Obviously SW isn't my thing, so I would appreciate the feedback.</p> <p>binski</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-video-quality#post-51821 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:44:04 +0000 Dane 51821@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have just upgraded my pc to a Intel dual core with 2GB ram. But I still seem to get poor quality. I am using Magix Movie Edit Pro 12. What pc specs do I need for good quality production? I am talking about clear picture? Help!!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-laptop-advice-for-editing-on-the-go#post-51886 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:50:57 +0000 BTS 51886@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi All,</p> <p>I am looking for a good laptop for editing HD videos on the go. Here are some of my criteria:</p> <p>Run Pinnacle Stuido version 10 or higher, efficiently.</p> <p>Ideally a smaller laptop for increased portability (screen size is not really important)</p> <p>Budget of around $500.</p> <p>What kind of processor should I go with, Intel or AMD? Do I need dual core? How much RAM should I target? Does an integrated card with maxed out memory work ok, or should I fork up more money and get a laptop with a dedicated card? Any brand names I should gravitate towards, or stay away from? 32 bit or 64 bit OS? Is it worthwhile getting a Windows 7 laptop, or should I take advantage of sales on Vista based systems?</p> <p>Any practical suggestions that you can share would be greatly appreciated!</p> <p>Thx,</p> <p>-BTS</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-a-m2ts-file#post-51891 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:07:00 +0000 Bill Young 51891@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Recently bought a Panasonic HDC-TM300 High Definition video camera. (Yes, it's lovely.)  Played with it shooting stuff on the street etc. Imported them to my computer and the played fine using an ordinary viewer. Now my computer doesn't recognise these same files. Shot some more saving to an SD card. Can't get the computer to play them nor the ones already imported THAT DID PLAY when I first imported them. Investigated and found they were M2TS files. Adobe Premiere Elements 7 does accept them but plays them haltingly, seeming to jump several frames along as it bumbles through. Very puzzled that files that did run now don't. They all play perfectly well if reviewed within the camera itself. I know little about the ins and outs of video file formats. Nor, I admit, about the technicalities of video recording itself. I would like to learn. All help very gratefully received.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filming-hockey-but-want-time-clock-box#post-51852 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:25:12 +0000 sfm9497 51852@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Sorry for the weird title...</p> <p>I am filming hockey with one camera on a tripod... would LOVE to have a second camera dedicated to the time clock and use that "feed" for a picture in picture box. Hope that makes sense...</p> <p>I would also LOVE to be able to do this on the cheap.</p> <p>Any help would be very much appreciated.</p> <p>Stephen</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shooting-impersonators-multiple-characters-same-scene#post-51733 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:41:59 +0000 pierreweidemann 51733@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What is the trick to add the same person multiple times in a scene?  I have an impersonator who does 4 characters and i want to shoot them in one scene sitting in a waiting room... they dont have to get up or cross another character.    How can that be accomplished?  thanks for any advice in advance .... </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-familair-with-this-deck-panasonic-dvcpro-aj-sd255#post-51725 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:16:06 +0000 mkcerminara 51725@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What I am struggling with is my timecode. I will record timecode to tape and say that I record 00:01:50 worth. Then when I rewind my tape to 00:01:00 instead of the timecode picking up from where I rewound to it (00:01:00 ) will continue recording up from where I originally stoped (00:01:50). </p> <p>How do I get the deck to lay down timecode from the previous frame and not where I stopped it?</p> <p>THanks,</p> <p>Mike C</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/bug-on-inital-bbs-login#post-51567 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:08:34 +0000 gavinchilly 51567@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Gents,</p> <p>when going to Videomaker.com, then clicking on the community tab, then putting in the login name and pass to log in, it tries to go to the site:</p> <p><a href="http://test.videomaker.com/community/forums/bb-login.php">http://test.videomaker.com/community/forums/bb-login.php</a></p> <p>I had to take the "TEST" out of the addy to make it work and properly login.</p> <p>please address.</p> <p>gavin</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-mac-is-best-for-me#post-51588 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:32:00 +0000 Franko 51588@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I was gonna have a custom computer built for editing. But found out here in my local area, Mac is the standard everyone uses. And if it requires more, you rent it. And realized i should get a mac. I will get a nice discount due to accademic pricing on all software and computers i get. But stuck on which Mac model I should get.</p> <p>I'd like to get a Mac Mini. Since I'm looking at price first. It's a desktop, but still portable if needed. But does it have the Memory, graphic and processing power to edit video with Adobe Premiere, and other Production Suite Apps? I think it does. But id like to make sure before i go out and get one.</p> <p>The other option I'm looking at is a Macbook Pro. As it has the 8 gigs of memory without getting the full blown mac pro...which i do NOT have the money to get no mater how much I'd like to have it. But its a considerable price increas just to have the extra 4 gigs of memory that the Mac Mini cant have (The Macbook pro im looking at even has the same graphics card as the Mini.)</p> <p>Or could i just get a plain old Macbook for full portability? does that have the power to use Production Premiere and company? Thanks to anyone who can help me</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/vegas-make-a-dvd-in-higher-resolution#post-51552 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:00:31 +0000 Benhur 51552@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I was wondering if anyone could help on this. In Vegas you have the option of making a DVD or Blu-Ray the problem is that I have to make a DVD in a higher resolution than 720x480 (NTSC) is it possible to have a resolution of 1920x1080 without having a Blu-Ray (iso) format.</p>