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potato
Hey, I'm looking a for a new video camera. I intend to use it for short films, but not professional, just for fun.
However, it should have good quality (doesn't have to be HD)good audio, manual zoom option. I would like it to also have a mic output so I can attach a mic to it.
If possible, I would like it to be able to hold a shotgun mic.
Most importantly, I edit on a mac, so it needs to be compatible.
My max is $350 (for just the camera)
Thanks!
Answer
Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer (your MAC has a Ieee1394 port already). To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
These ZR series camcorders have no shoe for to mount anything on top, but I own 3 of them and have never had a problem with mics, mind you if I was using a shotgun Mic, it would be on the end of a boom pole, not attached to the camcorder. You can turn this camcorder on, press record and it will record to the end of the tape or until you press the button to stop it. Put the camcorder on a tripod, you can now be the boom pole person. When you get tired of staying within the limits of your cable, consider going wireless or get a Digital Audio Recorder and record audio separately .
When using a device to capture audio that is not your camcorder, use this tip to be able to SYNC your audio and video together once both are put on a timeline for video editing purposes. Standing close to Microphone, in front of your camcorder, with both recording devices recording the video and audio, CLAP, LOUDLY. Now so long as the recorders stay recording, you have a sync point so when you get back to the computer, it is much easier to sync the audio and video together.
Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer (your MAC has a Ieee1394 port already). To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
These ZR series camcorders have no shoe for to mount anything on top, but I own 3 of them and have never had a problem with mics, mind you if I was using a shotgun Mic, it would be on the end of a boom pole, not attached to the camcorder. You can turn this camcorder on, press record and it will record to the end of the tape or until you press the button to stop it. Put the camcorder on a tripod, you can now be the boom pole person. When you get tired of staying within the limits of your cable, consider going wireless or get a Digital Audio Recorder and record audio separately .
When using a device to capture audio that is not your camcorder, use this tip to be able to SYNC your audio and video together once both are put on a timeline for video editing purposes. Standing close to Microphone, in front of your camcorder, with both recording devices recording the video and audio, CLAP, LOUDLY. Now so long as the recorders stay recording, you have a sync point so when you get back to the computer, it is much easier to sync the audio and video together.
What's a good 21st birthday present?
Bianca
its my brothers 21st and not sure what to get.
Answer
For a young man,his 21st birthday marks the time when he reflects on his youth and experiences, and prepares himself for being an adult.
Some ideas are:
A gift card to a clothing store or restaurant.
Movie tickets.
Clothes-Tshirt, jeans,shirt,tie,pants,shoes,sports jacket,dinner suit, business suit.
MP3 player.
A fine watch.
A pocket GPS.
A video camera.
A surprise birthday party.
Leather wallet,Business Card Holder,Belt, Bling for guys(thick gold chain, silver surf chain, stud, ring)
TV,CD/DVD player, iPod or MP3 player,laptop,books,tickets to sporting events,Rock or other concert tickets.
Car or car accessories(seat covers,mobile phone speakers)
Adventure/sporting equipment-
Gym/running/cycling: sports bag.Water bottle, ipod, sports towel, shower gel/deodorant, bike(helmet, bike computer, puncture proof tires).
Water sports:swimming, sailing, surfing, water polo, rowing and surf life saving require basic necessities such as swimsuit, goggles, wetsuit, sailing jacket, zinc cream/sunscreen, towel. Then there are the bigger things such as surfboard, skiff, canoe.
Golf: clubs, bag, buggy, tees, balls, cap, shoes, Club Membership.
Ball sports: Soccer, rugby, baseball, basketball, volleyball and tennis all need comfortable clothing for training sessions, sports bag and accessories and sports shoes. Balls, bats, racquets might also be useful.
Fishing: rod, bucket, filleting knife, set of sinkers, lures, can of worms, waders, hat, Calender of tides/moon cycle.
Hiking/camping: Backpack, hiking boots/socks, thermal underwear, wet weather poncho, maps, GPS, compass, Hiking whistle.
Thrill seekers: Skydiving, hot air ballooning: joy flight in a small plane.
Snow sports: Skis, poles, skates, helmet, snowboard, GPS
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For a young man,his 21st birthday marks the time when he reflects on his youth and experiences, and prepares himself for being an adult.
Some ideas are:
A gift card to a clothing store or restaurant.
Movie tickets.
Clothes-Tshirt, jeans,shirt,tie,pants,shoes,sports jacket,dinner suit, business suit.
MP3 player.
A fine watch.
A pocket GPS.
A video camera.
A surprise birthday party.
Leather wallet,Business Card Holder,Belt, Bling for guys(thick gold chain, silver surf chain, stud, ring)
TV,CD/DVD player, iPod or MP3 player,laptop,books,tickets to sporting events,Rock or other concert tickets.
Car or car accessories(seat covers,mobile phone speakers)
Adventure/sporting equipment-
Gym/running/cycling: sports bag.Water bottle, ipod, sports towel, shower gel/deodorant, bike(helmet, bike computer, puncture proof tires).
Water sports:swimming, sailing, surfing, water polo, rowing and surf life saving require basic necessities such as swimsuit, goggles, wetsuit, sailing jacket, zinc cream/sunscreen, towel. Then there are the bigger things such as surfboard, skiff, canoe.
Golf: clubs, bag, buggy, tees, balls, cap, shoes, Club Membership.
Ball sports: Soccer, rugby, baseball, basketball, volleyball and tennis all need comfortable clothing for training sessions, sports bag and accessories and sports shoes. Balls, bats, racquets might also be useful.
Fishing: rod, bucket, filleting knife, set of sinkers, lures, can of worms, waders, hat, Calender of tides/moon cycle.
Hiking/camping: Backpack, hiking boots/socks, thermal underwear, wet weather poncho, maps, GPS, compass, Hiking whistle.
Thrill seekers: Skydiving, hot air ballooning: joy flight in a small plane.
Snow sports: Skis, poles, skates, helmet, snowboard, GPS
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