What is the best camcorder for shooting music videos?

well then

I don't need one with good sound. The background tracks will be recorded in a studio. I need one with good video quality. Any tips on lighting or background would be great too :)

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Flip Ultra HD is REALLYYY good. I just got mine several days ago and it's unbelievably clear and has really good audio.

What's the best camcorder to shoot music videos and short films?

John G

I can spend $2000 I can go up a little

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Hi there,
Most of yahoo questions I answered on making music videos, they usually ask for "the best camcorder under 160$" :)

How much do you know about filmmaking? If you are very passionate and know already one or two things, you can get a DSLR such as Canon 60D or 7D. Then get a glider or cheap steadicam for better movement.
If you don't want extra trouble, just want the camera to serve your creativity (instead of a partnership with your camera), then get a semi-pro Sony Canon or Panasonic.

I have a Sony Handycam HDV tape (2000$), it served me for 4 years until I switched to DSLR (Canon 60D). It gave me more freedom and more trouble. That's why they call it trouble-shooting I guess :) In case if you want to get a DSLR, make sure you are ready for the trouble!

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What video camera can I buy to shoot music videos?

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Jay

I have a production company and I would like to start shooting music videos on a more advanced camera. I am looking for a camera that can shoot HD in the day and night, but with quality that stands out like a professional music video. I heard that color correction is a must in any camera, and I think that's true. So if you guys and gals can help me to find a great camcorder, I would really appreciate it.

Budget- 2000 dollars

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I got three choices for you down here:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XA10-Professional-Camcorder-Internal/dp/B004HW7DY8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739360&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-G30-Camcorder-CMOS/dp/B00C3R14J4/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739300&sr=1-8&keywords=HD+camcorders

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B00AWZFHG0/ref=sr_1_15?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739300&sr=1-15&keywords=HD+camcorders

These canons are really good, and give all the settings you need to make a good quality video.

And to go along with your setup, this are really important:

http://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-Follow-Shoulder-COUNTER-Camcorder/dp/B00CJHX70M/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739583&sr=1-3&keywords=camcorder+rig

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Heavy-Video-Camcorder-Tripod/dp/B003UOMWOK/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739524&sr=1-11&keywords=professional+camcorder+accessories

This is a little over budget:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761581-REG/Sony_HXR_NX70U_HXR_NX70_Compact_Dust_and.html


Research on these cameras, and see which one suites you more.

What HD Camcorder is the best price and quality for music videos?

k_minougha

The microphone doesnt have to be the absolute best but im wondering what hd camcorder is the best for shooting music videos for under 200$

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"the best price and quality for music videos?" I like the Sony HDR-FX1000.

For your budget? We get to pick mostly from Point and shoot cameras that can capture video as a convenience feature. I like the Canon PowerShot line.

Tips:

1) Be sure the lighting is REALLY good. Outside on a sunny day - bright fog-filtered is really good.

2) Use some sort of steadying device... tripod, chair, shelf, rock - anything, but not handheld.

3) Use pre-recorded audio. The mics in the point and shoots are not so good.

4) Be very careful with editing.

5) Capture in highest quality.

6) Have a compelling subject and story line.

If you learn the limitations of the camera and figure out how to use them to your advantage, you can do good work with inexpensive equipment... For example, this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJIPVkboWc
was recorded using a 6 year old cell phone (not a smart phone - check the post date) in less than standard definition video quality and edited with consumer grade, free (bundled with Macintosh operating system), iMovie, on a 8 year-old Mac.

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Is the Nikon d7000 with the 18 105mm lens any good for shooting music videos?

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K. Addison

As far as the Nikon vs Cannon debate w/ DSLR cameras under $1000, I've found favor in the Nikon videos that I have seen so far. I plan to shoot some music videos. I'm going to buy Vegas Pro 12 for video editing. Can anybody vouch for the Nikon d7000 with an 18 105mm lens for music videos? And is learning proficiency in Vegas Pro 12 very hard?

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Well, sure, I guess.

But I have a question.

If your goal is to shoot video, why don't you use a video camera?

What you need to know before you spend a dime

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/techniques/3_years_later_dslr_video_one_mans_perspective.shtml

What kind of camera do I need to shoot a music video?

Elly Mercu

I'm looking for a high quality video camera to shoot rock music videos with for my band. I was hoping to get something that also shoots high quality stills for the album cover and the inside album art.

Is it wise to get a two in one camera for what I want to do? Or would it be more reasonable (cheaper) to get two separate cameras?

What would something like this cost? I don't really know anything about cameras so I don't know what a reasonable price is for something like this.

What do I look for in a camera that makes high quality stills and videos?
I appreciate all the answers I have gotten so far, but they all sound like professional jargon to me. I think I made it very clear that I don't know alot about cameras. Can someone please give me an answer in plain English?

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It depends on your budget and the quality you are looking for.

In my opinion, camcorders are designed to be camcorders - still image capture is a "convenience feature". Digital still cameras - including dSLRs were designed to capture stills and video+audio capture is a "convenience feature".

Recording loud audio generally means some sort of manual audio gain control is needed. If that is not used, then the camera's/camcorder's automatic audio gain control may not be able o keep up. This results in recording muddy audio with static (when the audio peaks).

And lets say video is being recorded during a song - but a still is desired. The video capture device is busy... Having a camcorder and a digital still image capture device seems preferable.

Camcorders at the low end have small lenses and imaging chips. They cannot record decent video under low light conditions. as camcorders' prices increase, the lens and imaging chip get larger and go from having no manual audio gain control to a very simple "normal" or "mic attenuator" ( for loud audio) setting - and finally, a manual thumbwheel audio gain control on the outside of the camcorder.

If you opt for the less expensive camcorder with small lens and imaging chip, then expect to pay for lighting. Bigger lens and imaging chip usually means less lighting will work.

Pocket camcorders and point & shoot cameras go up to about $200.
Entry level consumer cams up to about $500.
Mid range consumer cams and dSLRs (perhaps no lens - it depends) up to about $900
High end consumer cams up to about $1,300
"Prosumer" cams up to about $2,800
Pro grade cams up to about ~$80,000

Add in a tripod or two, cases, cables, video lights, stands, batteries from the camcorder manufacturer, lights, mics... It would be easy to spend $4,000 without trying very hard... Then you may need a computer upgrade for editing and buy a video editor (the bundled ones are not very good).

The last "music video" I shot was with my Sony HDR-FX1. Stills were captured by a Canon PowerShot AS3300.

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