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Videomaker Forums: Recent Topics http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums: Recent Topics en Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:41:40 +0000 tdelbene on "Photo Editor" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/photo-editor#post-50285 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:20:46 +0000 tdelbene 50285@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Looking for a shareware program to "down-res" and do light editing of dig. photos to be used in video. schweersvp on "Zoom H2 or H4?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zoom-h2-or-h4#post-50687 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:48:21 +0000 schweersvp 50687@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm looking to purchase the Zoom Digital Audio recorder. I heard they do wonders. Does anybody have any advice they could share with me on which one I should buy? I found the H2 for $179.95 and the H4 for $229.95. I'm doing a seminar in early October and would appreciate any feedback on which one to buy. Thanks everyone. oc6088 on "Tripod Suggestion" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-suggestion#post-51336 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:54:09 +0000 oc6088 51336@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am looking for a tripod suggestion for my DCR VX2000 Sony. I need something smooth for pan and tilt shots. As well as lightweight..I am only 5'2 and not very strong :) Is there a decent tripod out there for around $250??? I mostly need it for weddings. I move around a lot when I am shooting so it has to be easily portable. Thanks in advance. SargeHero on "A difficult decision...which NLE" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-difficult-decisionwhich-nle#post-46483 Wed, 06 May 2009 03:47:04 +0000 SargeHero 46483@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello people of Videomaker I have this terrible confusion to which NLE should I used for my future projects. At this moment I use Sony Vegas Pro 8, I know it from top to bottom and I really like it a lot. But as good as Vegas is I feel that I need to move on to another NLE...but which one? From the most popular NLE that I have read or heard: There is Vegas Pro, Premiere, Final Cut and Avid. As a Vegas user I wonder, what difference does the other NLE have that I cannot do in Vegas? Of course Avid is the beast of editors but what difference would it make if I have knowledge using Premiere, Vegas and Final Cut? I consider this; I will be editing video with many people and not everyone will have Avid (or a Computer powerful enough to handle it) but there is a possibility that they will have one of the other NLE and if I know how to use them all I will have advantage. (Of course I will have a preferred NLE) Another thing that make me write this topic is regarding to Avid. I was looking over it and is really awesome, powerful and all, but when I get to look at the price I almost die ($2495.00 is a lot of money) I keep searching and I found out about the academic price $295.00 and since I'm a student, I apply and now I'm awfully confuse, what should I do? On the other hand I will also buy the Adobe Master Collection and a Apple MacPro. Its a lot of stuff I know. Its because I'm starting a business about video and graphics designs and I'm looking for the best things. At this moment I'm looking for information, learning at much as I can on how to use camcorders, improving my editing skills and learning how to use other programs. Since in video you need high reputation I consider that my clients will judge me by the NLE I used, the camcorder and of course the quality of my project (which will be near perfection) This is all in the long run and we are preparing a plan of action (where and how to invest, etc) So, back to the original question, which NLE should I use? vanlam on "Rode Boompole (Used, $115 USD); Rode M3 Mic (New, $165 USD)" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-boompole-used-115-usd-rode-m3-mic-new-165-usd#post-52004 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:27:11 +0000 vanlam 52004@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello All. I have two items I'm trying to sell: - <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/accessory.php?product=Boompole">Rode Boompole</a> (Used, $115 USD)This is the longer one that Rode sells. Extends to 10ft, retracts to 33 inches. Supports internal cabling. In very good, like new, condition. Retails for $150. - <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=M3">Rode M3</a> (New, $165 USD)A studio/location condenser mic. Noteable features include: a heavy-duty metal body, internal shock mount, three stage PAD, High Pass Filter, & the option for either phantom or battery power. It's new and still in the box (Includes windscreen, stand mount, etc). Retails for $200. Two options for buying: 1) You can buy them at my amazon marketplace listing (My username is "twocutfilms"): - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000OPQ0BO/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used">Rode Boompole</a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000UXIEPU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new">Rode M3</a> 2) Or, if you're in the Santa Cruz/Bay Area, I'll knock 5 dollars off (110 for the boom, 160 for the M3 mic) and we can arrange a pickup. Cash only please. Deriouiis on "how to convert mod to wmv/avi/mp4/mov/mpg for Mac/Windows" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-convert-mod-to-wmvavimp4movmpg-for-macwindows-10#post-52003 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:20:59 +0000 Deriouiis 52003@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Nowdays, more and more people use camcorder to record something happy, such as birthday party, wedding, graduation etc. While, maybe lots of you aren’t familiar with these tools, feeling frustrated about how to convert and import properly those .MOD video files. Now here, I give some little tips and hope it useful to all of you. First, what’s Mod? .Mod files are actually MPEG-2 files with AC3 audio, similar to a VOB file on a DVD or the M2T files used on Sony hard drive camcorders, this video file format is used on many digital camcorders, such as the JVC Everio, the Canon FS100 and the Panasonic D-Snap SD-card camcorders. Second, why and how we convert them to what we wanted video formats? Because .Mod file is not supported by iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Zune, Creative Zen etc, so if you want to import MOD files from your camcorders to play on iPod, even burn to DVD to keep them, you have to convert them. Here, I’ll share you with a useful tool to solve this problem. Part one: For Mac users: Aiseesoft <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/mod-converter-for-mac.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/mod-converter-for-mac.html</a> Mod Converter for Mac can help you convert Panasonic/JVC/Cannon etc. Mod file to AVI, convert Mod to FLV, MPG, MP4, MOV, FLV, 3GP, etc., then you can enjoy edit them, enjoy them on your portable devices. Now, follow the step-by-step guide and start the conversion. Step 0: Download, install and run Aiseesoft Mod Converter for Mac And after a while, you can see the following inferface: <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/mac-screen.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/mac-screen.jpg</a> Step 1: Load Video: Click “Add File” button to browse your computer hard disc and load the MOD/TOD video files you want to convert to the software Step 2: Set output video format Click “Profile” button from the drop-down list to select the output video format such as AVI, MPG, MPEG and WMV. You can click the “Settings” button to set parameters of your output video such as Frame Rate, Bitrate to get the best video quality as you want. Step 3: Click the “Start” button to start the conversion. Tips: This Mac Mod Converter also provides you with a series of video editing functions, such as crop video size, trim a clip of video, and merge several videos, set video effect. 1. Click "Effect" to make special effect for your movie. <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/effect.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/effect.jpg</a> You can adjust the “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Saturation” and also you can use “deinterlacing” to improve you output effect. 2. Trim: “Trim” function allows you to pick up any part of your video to convert. You can just convert a part of your video that you want. <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/trim.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/trim.jpg</a> 3: Crop: Cut off the black edges of the original movie video and watch in full screen on your iPod using the "Crop" function. <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/crop.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-ripper-for-mac/crop.jpg</a> 4. Merge into one file If you want to merge several Mod/Tod videos into one file you can choose them and click the “Merge into one file” to do it Part two: For windows users: Aiseesoft <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/mod-video-converter.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/mod-video-converter.html</a> Mod Converter has the same function Step 0: Download, install and run Aiseesoft Mod Converter <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/screen.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/screen.jpg</a> Step 1: Click “Add File” button to add your video files Step 2: Set output video format Step 3: Click the “Start” button to start the conversion. Tips: This powerful Mod Converter also allows you to do many editing works, such as “Trim”, “Crop” and “Effect” <a href="http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/edit.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter/edit.jpg</a> After you convert MOD/TOD Video files with Aiseesoft Mod Converter, you can import MOD Movie from your camcorders to Windows Movie Maker, iPod, Zune, etc without problem. firmware on "Is the .Mod format new for capturing video" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-mod-format-new-for-capturing-video#post-31264 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:37:47 +0000 firmware 31264@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The MOD files that the JVC camera produces are really just MPEG-2 files. You can make a batch file to do a mass convert of MOD files to what they really are, MPG files, by just renaming the extension. Copy & paste the folllowing into NOTEPAD and save as "jvc_rename.bat" <code> REM JVC Mass convert script REM converts all MOD files in a folder to MPG files... @ECHO off cls ECHO. ECHO - ECHO - Renames MOD Files from JVC Camera to MPG ECHO - SET prefix=mov1 SET /P prefix=Type a rename prefix. [mov1] REN *.mod %prefix%*.mpg SET choice=y SET /P choice=Do you want to erase the MOI files? [y/n] IF %choice%==y del *.moi pause </code> mery77 on "Camcorder Help - ASAP!!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-help-asap#post-51993 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:06:04 +0000 mery77 51993@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I want to buy a camcorder to make student films and short home made films. I'm thinking of buying the Sony XR500V (Hard drive + memory disc optional) and the Panasonic TM300 (memory stick). I know each camera has its adventages and flaws; The Panasonic has 24p mode, manual Iris which the sony DOES NOT. But on the other hand some say that the sony beats the Panaonic in quality, friendly to use etc. And also that the Panasonic doesn't work well throughout time (is this true?) I know that the Sony Vegas tries to create 24p mode and I've seen on some youtube clips that the exposure keeps changing when they did this mode - at least I hope that it's because of that mode. Is the 24p mode so important that it'd be a deciding factor? In your expirience which is better, more friendly to use, better quality, sharpness, better in low light. In other words, if you were in my shoes which one would you get? PLEASE HELP ME ASAP - I don't have much time since my sister is in New York this week (where it's much cheaper). thellamaasskicker on "what type of camcorder do i need?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-type-of-camcorder-do-i-need#post-51995 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:37 +0000 thellamaasskicker 51995@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Ok what type of camcorder do i need to make my own home videos for skitts and stuff to edit on my computer? i am confused about all of the options, do i want dvd, mimi dv, hard drive, high def, flash memory??? i want somthing conveinient to post onto the web, like youtube or funny or die.... would i want a hard drive camcorder? seriously i am confused... Suz on "150 vs. 170" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/150-vs-170#post-51999 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:52:08 +0000 Suz 51999@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I am ready to invest in a camera, I am vacillating between these two cameras. I was drawn to the 150 because the price is very reasonable and is there a big difference in image quality between the two ACVHD or DVCPRO HD, student - focus is documentary (possible narrative on the side) XTR-91 on "Manual gain control for microphone" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/manual-gain-control-for-microphone#post-51998 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:41 +0000 XTR-91 51998@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I've recently purchased the JVC GZ-MG505 camcorder a while ago and had a change to test how well it handles signals from an external microphone. It seems that they've implemented some sort of "Auto-gain" that controls the camera's sound system. I've recently constructed my own simple "shotgun mic" (PVC pipe with wire and mic elements). It seems to record fine into my camcorder, picking up a ton of off-axis noise and sounds like its clipping the on-axis sound. I doubt it's a design problem, because the clipping picks up heavily when someone speaks at a normal tone into the front of the microphone, being approximately 2 - 3 feet away. Are there any workarounds, such as finding a good small mic attenuator. I'm not chasing after anything fancy, just need a small mic level adjuster that fits with a 1/8" miniplug (in and out). Any advice on where to find a good, small mic attenuator that I can use to get around this issue ($1 - $10 range)? If this doesn't help, are there any other options for a better work-around? Suz on "AVCHD vs. DVCPO HD" 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/ Is the image quality the same with these two formats or is the image in one better than the other. peter on "3 hrs to render a 20 min." 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/ Hi there. I have purchased a sanyo HD2000 and also vagus 9 to use for my hang gliding business. 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. Thanks Peter NoWire360 on "AVCHD - Full HD - DVD - Help!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/avchd-full-hd-dvd-help#post-39164 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:46:44 +0000 NoWire360 39164@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, Any Vegas expert out there that can help me out. All I want is to burn my edited (simple title, transition) AVCHD files to a regular DVD disc and keep the 1920x1080 resolution. I've been pulling my hair tying to figure this out. DVD Architect doesn't seem to support HD resolution, as it always wants to resample my video to DVD resolution. The closest thing I came to a solution is to click "make movie" >"Burn it to a DVD, Blu-ray disc, or CD. > "Blu-ray disc". I tried both video format, and the program was able to burn without errors. While I can play the DVD on my PC (stutter and all), my PS3 doesn't seem to see it as a "movie" disc, but instead a DATA disc. That said, it wont play the disc automatically. I can go through the folder, and into to the "Stream" folder. I can click the file there, and it will play, but that doesn't seem right. Oh, and there are only two choice for burn speed (1.0x, and 2.0x) instead of the actual 24.0x speed. Anyway, please advise. I was using pinnacle studio 12 prior to Vegas, and I believe Pinnacle can burn full HD content on a regular DVD without a problem. If only Pinnacle can handle AVCHD files without begging for mercy (even on my Quad system). I'm really liking Vegas, and will probably switch, but I'm getting frustrated about this particular issue. I'm pretty sure there's a away (short of getting the PRO version, which I really don't need), someone just need to point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance. Â FYI: Â Camera = Canon HF10 binski on "Video Software questions" 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/ 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. Obviously SW isn't my thing, so I would appreciate the feedback. binski georgeknows on "Cannot transfer video to my PC" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cannot-transfer-video-to-my-pc#post-51979 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:03:10 +0000 georgeknows 51979@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a JVC GR-D770U MiniDV camcorder, and I am unable to transfer the video from my camcorder to my PC running Windows XP Pro. I have plugged in the 4-pin to 6-pin fire wire cable. I have tried to capture the video using Windows Movie Maker, and Adobe Premier Pro CS4, and they will not capture or preview the the video. With Adobe Pemier Pro an error message keeps popping up "Invalide Timecode". I know the software is communicating with the camera becuase I can rewind, play, and fast forward the tape in the camera, but I can't capture the video, or even preview it in the software. I have tried emailing JVC support, but they have failed to reply (so much for JVC). I'm at a loss as to how to overcome this obsticale, and get my video onto my hard drive. If I am unable to solve the problem with a solution I'm ready to get rid of the camera, and look for a new one. I considered a video capture card, but the camcorder is already digital, so it woiuld be redundent. I'm stumped, and frustrated, this process should not be rocket science, it shoiuld be straight forward, simple and easy to load your video onto a computer. I would appreciate any help, or suggestions you can offer. georgeknows on "JVC Customer Support is Joke !" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jvc-customer-support-is-joke#post-51982 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:41:35 +0000 georgeknows 51982@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a miniDV video camera made by JVC, Model GR-D770U, and followed the manual indicating hooking up a fire wire cable to transfer the video from the camera to my PC running Windows XP. So far I have been unsccessful in trying to transfer the video from the camcorder to my pc, Windows Movie Maker will not capture the video, and Adobe Premier Pro CS4 would not capture the video as well, I can manipulate the camera through the software, (rewind, play, fast forward) but thats about it. I called customer support at JVC, and they couildn't help me, and despite pointing out the fact that their manual says I can, they tell me I can't, and that I need to use a DVD recorder to transfer the video in order to get it on my computer. So now i have to use a work arouind that I'm not sure will work ? And the customers service rep begins to tell me that is why JVC are changing from tape to hard drives, and sd cards, Cmon, JVC is clueless about what they are doing in the support department. I can garuntee you I'm selling my JVC camera, and purchasing another brand that will work without all this BS work around nonsense. Now I know why people prefer other video camera brands, and Macs over PC's for video editing. atomterrible on "Short Video" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-video#post-51946 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:50 +0000 atomterrible 51946@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ This is a video I made with some friends of mine for my birthday party. I like to make shorts, so I had everyone over for cake and videomaking. We had fun, and the final product reflects that I hope. I had to deinterlace for YouTube, but besides that, what things would you recommend changing or watching for on future shorts? Thanks! Adam T. (19) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZyVNwIVrwI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZyVNwIVrwI</a> shippocaio on "Another Newbie Begging for Critique" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/another-newbie-begging-for-critique#post-51307 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:17:35 +0000 shippocaio 51307@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey guys. So, this is my first year in high school (I am a freshman), and i am dying to go to Broadcasting class next year. But to do so, i have to create a video showing how good I am. With that in mind, i decided that i would learn everything that i could until i started the video. I started to explore with Vegas Pro 9 effects and plug-ins, and created this video. I am only editing it few hours per weekend, because i have to study from 7:30 AM to 1:30 AM (being in all Honors classes is killing me =P), so i can't get much video edited. So, this is my 1 and a half day of editing. Any critiques, suggestions and comments on the video are appreciated and welcomed! =D Thanks Everybody! thellamaasskicker on "what camcorder type do i need?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-camcorder-type-do-i-need#post-51983 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:43 +0000 thellamaasskicker 51983@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Ok what type of camcorder do i need to make my own home videos for skitts and stuff to edit on my computer? i am confused about all of the options, do i want dvd, mimi dv, hard drive, high def, flash memory??? i want somthing conveinient to post onto the web, like youtube or funny or die.... would i want a hard drive camcorder? seriously i am confused... Dane on "Help with video quality!!!!!" 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/ 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!!! badmonkey on "Mp3 Audio Dropping Out in Premiere CS4" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mp3-audio-dropping-out-in-premiere-cs4#post-51939 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:51:28 +0000 badmonkey 51939@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ So I am editing a home movie and I'm using full MP3 songs over the video. Strange thing, MP3s play fine but in the project the audio randomly drops to 0 at a certain point in some songs, so I have to fade the song out before it reaches that point and into another song which may or may not cut out. The Mp3s play fine. Fading out and into another song is not a problem, but I would really like to know why this is happening if anyone knows, thanks. BZL Productions on "Graphics Card. HELP!!!!!!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/graphics-card-help#post-51970 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:03 +0000 BZL Productions 51970@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ About a year ago I got my first editing software, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate V.12. Now I was coming from movie maker so I didn.t care when it said magic bullet looks couldn't work on my computter. Now i'm on v.14 and it still has magic bullet. Once again it shows an error. After talking to some VFX people I know I decided I need to use this software. So what type of graphics card do I need. I use a dell computter. GMan on "HD Camcorder Questions" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-camcorder-questions#post-48374 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:15:36 +0000 GMan 48374@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, I would like to buy myself a high definition video camera in the near future and have been looking at a few of the cheaper (costing less than $800) ones around the web. The main reason I want to get myself one is to shoot wildlife videos and of all this beautiful scenery around here along the coast of Georgia. Most of the cameras I've been looking at have very weak optical zooms of 10X - 12X. I certainly want/need a much bigger zoom to be able to zoom in close to the wildlife without spooking them. Of course, I certainly want a video camera that takes great video, but here are my most important feature needs: Great low-light recording true widescreen recording ability long optical zoom of at least 20X power (unless I can get a quality add-on lens to extend a lower optical zoom). I'm a "BIG DUMMY" when it comes to video cameras and have a few questions for anyone who don't mind answering them. Any help or camera recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Remember, my budget will be no more than $800 dollars! Thank you very much and I really do appreciate your time. 1. First of all, which High Definition format would you recommend and why? 2. When recording in 24p or 30p is sound captured along with the video? If so, is the sound in sync with it? 3. Is the camera loud when recording in the 24p or 30p modes? 4. Can high definition video be shot on regular MiniDV tapes or must I use an HDV tape? Does it really matter? 5. How will adding a lens (wide angle or telephoto) affect recording in high definition? 6. Can I still record in widescreen mode if I use an add-on lens attached to my video camera? 7. Will 24p or 30p work at the longest telephoto end of the lens? 8. Will 24p or 30p work with a wide angle or telephoto add-on lens? 9. Will 24p or 30p work well in low-light situations? 10. Can I burn my hi-def video to regular DVD's? If so will the video still be hi-def or will it be down converted to standard definition? 11. Any camcorder suggestions? flaum on "I want to go Live" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-want-to-go-live#post-51397 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:01:13 +0000 flaum 51397@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm having trouble getting Livestream to work with my video cameras on my Dell laptop. I'm hoping to do a live Halloween parade if I can find some way to make this work. Leviinatl on "The November 'cam for me' question" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-november-cam-for-me-question#post-51940 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:58:43 +0000 Leviinatl 51940@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi all, thanks for the awesome forums, alot of information here and i hope to make good use of it. I am completely new to videography ect. and will certainly appreciate and help and time you offer. I am looking to buy my first camcorder and really have no where to start. I do a lot of driving and plan on shooting from my dash to start off with and go from there. Heres what i think i want or need. -Great low light recording -Durability? -Image stabalization -AC/DC capable(standard) -HD? Ok here are my questions and concerns, please keep in mind I intend for my first camcorder to cost under $1000, $800 preferably 1. Do i need to worry about durability, will one camcorder hold better than another? 2. Do i really need HD? I want high quality recordings and know HD is the way to go but dont really know what the other options are out there. Am I aiming for something that i do not need to spend the money on? 3. Assuming I do go HD I am a little confused about the recording medium. From what I see i can go for tapes, flash, hard drive, or sd cards. I have a basic understanding of how sd and hard drives work but do not understand flash or tapes. Whats going to be the most simple route here? I am looking for low maintence, safe recordings. 4. For the time being I will be using a pc for any editing, Do i need to shop for specific camcorders and software because of my pc? 5. Have i missed anything? Anyhitng I should be looking for, concerned about or should know about my first buy? Heres what my brief research has pointed my towards <a href="http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Hi-Def-Camcorders/model.HDC-TM300K_11002_7000000000000005702" title="HDC-TM300K">http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Hi-Def-Camcorders/model.HDC-TM300K_11002_7000000000000005702</a> <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=177&modelid=17994" title="VIXIA HF200">http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=177&modelid=17994</a> <a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665736664" title="Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V">http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665736664</a> I am sure some of my questions can take some time to explain, if you could please send me in the right direction. Thank you in advance for any information you offer. Levi<a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665736664"></a> jburkhart on "Moving on from Videomaker" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/moving-on-from-videomaker#post-48851 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:10:43 +0000 jburkhart 48851@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ It's been an interesting three years as Videomaker's Editor-in-Chief, but I will be moving on at the end of this month. Looking back at my time at Videomaker I'm very proud of the work our team put together. It's a challenging time in the print industry, and because of the nimbleness, dedication, and expertise of our staff, there's still a print magazine to read, and will be for the foreseeable future. Our website continues to grow quickly, our Tips and Tricks videos are very popular, and our forums (that have been online since 1994) have some new life breathed into them. People are still very passionate about the process of making video, just the media in which they learn about it, is changing. It's actually a very exciting time to be a video producer. The barriers to entry have never been lower. The sheer quality and choices that videographers have in camcorders and accessories is mind boggling, compared to when I started my career as an intern here in 1993. And the most major change is in distribution, where anyone can upload a video and have an audience of millions. So it is with a great deal of pride that I etched my name on the Videomaker mantle. It's a publication that has been going strong since 1985, I read Videomaker before I got into the business, and I'll continue to read Videomaker after I leave. I hope you found the articles and videos during my tenure here useful and informative, and it's been an honor to work with a great editorial staff, and a lot of fun creating all that content. This does open up a pretty exciting position now at Videomaker. If you think you have what it takes to run the editorial department, create content for print, web, and video, and wouldn't mind living in the lovely town of Chico, Ca. Why not drop us a resume at <a href="mailto://jobs@videomaker.com"><a href="mailto:jobs@videomaker.com">jobs@videomaker.com</a> </a>?<a href="mailto://hr@videomaker.com"> </a> HJB Productions on "Sound Effect - Laughter" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-effect-laughter#post-51915 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:27 +0000 HJB Productions 51915@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ We intend to shoot a comedy show and want leads to where we can buy sound effect for the laughing. Any help will be appreciated. mdoart on "HELP basic questions HV40" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-basic-questions-hv40#post-51926 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:13:17 +0000 mdoart 51926@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ just got the HV40. i use sony vegas pro 9.0. i am mostly gonna be shooting and editing martial art stuff, faster pace stuff. i am also gonna film documentaries, mini film stuff too. I am dumb so if someone can explain: the modes are hdv(1440x1080), then pf30, pf24. Which one would best suit me for the martial art stuff?? and which for regular stuff? ive been reading on all the jargon, pulldown removal shit and stuff like that. but i am a total simpleton. please help. i know 60 frames is ideal for rapid movement stuff lunybin on "Newbie looking for audio and lighting kits. Suggestions?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/newbie-looking-for-audio-and-lighting-kits-suggestions#post-50279 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:49:32 +0000 lunybin 50279@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi There, I've just purchased a Panasonic AG-DVX100B Camcorder for videotaping short films mainly to be placed on the Internet. It has 2 XLR inputs. I'm looking now into audio and lighting equipment, but I'm still a beginner, so I thought I would start small. Does anyone have recommendations for someone just starting off? Lighting kits? Audio kits? Thanks in advance.