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my recommendation is to use a camera with mini dv and if the budget stretches go for HDV.
here are some things to think about:
first, look at budget and then work out the best you can get for the money spent. try to steer clear of second hand units as they are usually more trouble than they're worth.
second, decide on a format to suit your style. most people are getting Hard drive cameras without thinking of the implications of the design. i will keep using mini dv tape myself until the bitter end as i think they are still the best format for low budget film making. you can use them in many HD cameras and will offer better archival storage and far superior image quality compared to DVD and HDD.
stick with mini dv - you can't miss. (btw mini dv only comes in 2 sizes - 60 min or 80 mins - it's true that you can set cam to shoot Long play and get 90 mins + on a tape but it's not worth it - always shoot SP)
third - what sort of shooting are you looking to do? indoor studio? or outdoor sporting events etc. many cameras are good for one but might be lacking for the other. try to find something that suits your needs and work out features you may find useful. eg - night vision sounds great but it's highly unlikely that you'll use it regularly. but if you found something with decent mic inputs and separate sound controls you may find that FAR more useful.
fourth - HDV is the next generation of camera. more and more people have HD tvs showing in widescreen and you can (in most cases) plug the cam in via HDMI straight into your HD tv and it looks AMAZING. SD or standard def is on the way out so you'll be stuck with a cam that you don't like the images for.
fifth - all cams are good for youtube. even a digital stills camera. most computers accept usb or firewire to upload images to an editing suite.
consider you applications, decide your format and look at how much you want to spend. make a short list then try them out.
the best brand of camcorder would technically speaking be "RED".
it is a 4k resultion cam capable of doing 35mm standard shooting. however, it would be very expensive and out of reach for most people.
however, cams come in many different varieties. there is SD and HD which is standard and high definition.
some have a single chip whereas onthers have three. others are widescreen and some are full screen.
many different factors make up what is best in the market. sony tend to make something that stands out in all market segments wether it be a simple point and shoot right up to the cam they used for star wars (the cinealta). of course the prices are hugely variable starting from around $200 going up to $200000 + depending on features.
the problem with these big expensive cameras is that many people are clueless how to use them. you may have a $10000 HD cam in the hands of a beginner and a pro cinematographer will wipe the floor with you using a bottom of the line point and shoot. they have many confusing dials and buttons designed to bring out the cameras best but it will take a while to learn how to use them effectively.
you can buy HD cams for around US$800 (give or take) which will produce great pictures and even do stills while you shoot. they are easy to use and can dramatically increase the quality of your movies.
many people ask 'what should i get? mini dvd, mini dv or Hard drive?'
i would say that the mini dv (although the oldest format of the bunch) is still the best. it offers excellent resolution (even in hd or HDV as it's known). it has great archiving value and is cheap to run.
dvd and hdd are useful in some ways but quite bad in others. sure, they may seem convienient but DVD has the WORST resolution and the discs are more expensive. HDD is better but what happens when you run out of drive space on a great trip away? and if it stuffs up - a new tape is far cheaper thana new hard drive.
so, to bring this long rambling point to a close, there are many ins and outs with cams so it s 'how long is a piece of string' question. have a look at what feels good to you and what looks good. think about what you are needing it for and consider the practicalities of each type.
i hope this advice helps.
my recommendation is to use a camera with mini dv and if the budget stretches go for HDV.
here are some things to think about:
first, look at budget and then work out the best you can get for the money spent. try to steer clear of second hand units as they are usually more trouble than they're worth.
second, decide on a format to suit your style. most people are getting Hard drive cameras without thinking of the implications of the design. i will keep using mini dv tape myself until the bitter end as i think they are still the best format for low budget film making. you can use them in many HD cameras and will offer better archival storage and far superior image quality compared to DVD and HDD.
stick with mini dv - you can't miss. (btw mini dv only comes in 2 sizes - 60 min or 80 mins - it's true that you can set cam to shoot Long play and get 90 mins + on a tape but it's not worth it - always shoot SP)
third - what sort of shooting are you looking to do? indoor studio? or outdoor sporting events etc. many cameras are good for one but might be lacking for the other. try to find something that suits your needs and work out features you may find useful. eg - night vision sounds great but it's highly unlikely that you'll use it regularly. but if you found something with decent mic inputs and separate sound controls you may find that FAR more useful.
fourth - HDV is the next generation of camera. more and more people have HD tvs showing in widescreen and you can (in most cases) plug the cam in via HDMI straight into your HD tv and it looks AMAZING. SD or standard def is on the way out so you'll be stuck with a cam that you don't like the images for.
fifth - all cams are good for youtube. even a digital stills camera. most computers accept usb or firewire to upload images to an editing suite.
consider you applications, decide your format and look at how much you want to spend. make a short list then try them out.
the best brand of camcorder would technically speaking be "RED".
it is a 4k resultion cam capable of doing 35mm standard shooting. however, it would be very expensive and out of reach for most people.
however, cams come in many different varieties. there is SD and HD which is standard and high definition.
some have a single chip whereas onthers have three. others are widescreen and some are full screen.
many different factors make up what is best in the market. sony tend to make something that stands out in all market segments wether it be a simple point and shoot right up to the cam they used for star wars (the cinealta). of course the prices are hugely variable starting from around $200 going up to $200000 + depending on features.
the problem with these big expensive cameras is that many people are clueless how to use them. you may have a $10000 HD cam in the hands of a beginner and a pro cinematographer will wipe the floor with you using a bottom of the line point and shoot. they have many confusing dials and buttons designed to bring out the cameras best but it will take a while to learn how to use them effectively.
you can buy HD cams for around US$800 (give or take) which will produce great pictures and even do stills while you shoot. they are easy to use and can dramatically increase the quality of your movies.
many people ask 'what should i get? mini dvd, mini dv or Hard drive?'
i would say that the mini dv (although the oldest format of the bunch) is still the best. it offers excellent resolution (even in hd or HDV as it's known). it has great archiving value and is cheap to run.
dvd and hdd are useful in some ways but quite bad in others. sure, they may seem convienient but DVD has the WORST resolution and the discs are more expensive. HDD is better but what happens when you run out of drive space on a great trip away? and if it stuffs up - a new tape is far cheaper thana new hard drive.
so, to bring this long rambling point to a close, there are many ins and outs with cams so it s 'how long is a piece of string' question. have a look at what feels good to you and what looks good. think about what you are needing it for and consider the practicalities of each type.
i hope this advice helps.
Video Camera recommendations?
Maia Dupui
What is a good camera to use for youtube videos. I'd like to use it for music covers and dance covers.
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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. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame, make up the next 4 or 5 frames, take a frame and repeat this, over and over, for the remainder of the video, every video it takes is like this.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 (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. 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.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/pâ¦
I use a Canon ZR930 to shoot the videos, then run the videos through Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate. I edit and make a 1080P file for upload to youtube. This is what I get http://youtu.be/njvi5det1Xs The Microphone you see in the video is an Apex 750. The audio goes through an Alto L-6 mixer, then stereo out to a smaller mixer then on to the MIC port on the camcorder, all these things can be seen here - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html. This will give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Canon MiniDV tape camcorder. To be exact, all videos on my youtube channel have been shot by either a Canon ZR930, ZR800 or a ZR500.
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. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame, make up the next 4 or 5 frames, take a frame and repeat this, over and over, for the remainder of the video, every video it takes is like this.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 (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. 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.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/pâ¦
I use a Canon ZR930 to shoot the videos, then run the videos through Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate. I edit and make a 1080P file for upload to youtube. This is what I get http://youtu.be/njvi5det1Xs The Microphone you see in the video is an Apex 750. The audio goes through an Alto L-6 mixer, then stereo out to a smaller mixer then on to the MIC port on the camcorder, all these things can be seen here - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html. This will give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Canon MiniDV tape camcorder. To be exact, all videos on my youtube channel have been shot by either a Canon ZR930, ZR800 or a ZR500.
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