Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 - How should I capture the video?

DirtBag

I have Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 with DVD Architect. I would like to know which method of capturing has the highest video quality between DV, HDV, and SDI. I have been using DV. Now that I have a newer HD TV, the videos don't look as sharp as they used to. They actually look pretty poor. I'm not sure if it's because I have a cheap dvd player or if I should be capturing in a different format. Store bought/rental movies look good on the tv though. I had Vegas 6 (I think) before I got the 8.0 and a smaller tv and had better quality than I do now. The camera that I use is older, but the video quality doesn't seem as good now. Just trying to figure out if I should capture the video to the program different or if the larger tv just shows the flaws better. I'm not an electronic expert by any means and I am well aware that Vegas has way more to offer than I will ever use. I mainly shoot my kids' sporting events and send them to the their grandparents and aunts and uncles. I have been able to put together a few good cd's for them though I question the quality that they get when they pop them in their sets.

A bit long winded, I know...PLEASE HELP ME

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HD-SDI is the best format to capture in, but you need a lot of storage space since the video is captured in uncompressed HD. The problem is that you will have to purchase and install an SDI capture card and set it up in Vegas.

HDV is the easier and most common way to capture HDV. It uses a single Firewire or i.Link connection to transfer from HDV or miniDV tape to the computer. Your computer and Sony Vegas come ready to work with this set up right out of the box. http://motionpicturecentral.com/forum/post-production/editing/connect-hdv-minidv-and-digital8-camcorders-to-computers-capture-video

The lowest quality video capture is DV. This is actually SD video and it is usually stored on miniDV or HDV tape. The video capture process is exactly the same as HDV. http://motionpicturecentral.com/forum/post-production/editing/connect-hdv-minidv-and-digital8-camcorders-to-computers-capture-video

*** No there is a catch... Unless you plan to save HD videos to Blu-ray disc for use in a Blu-Ray player connected to an HD tv or for use as HD online video, it really does not matter whether you import via HD-SDI, HDV, or DV. All standard movie DVDs are SD quality only. Since you are using video CDs and regular DVDs, your final video is in SD. You can still record, capture, edit, and save your HD movies, but when you burn your regular DVDs, the movie is converted to

We film in HD on HDV, capture from HDV in HD, and even edit in HD, but most of our projects go out in regular DVD because most of our clients local clients still have standard DVD players like your older "grand" clients. Even if they have an HD TV chances are that they have a standard DVD player. We save the HD movies in case the clients want a Blu-Ray copy later when they get a Blu-ray disc player (or a Sony Playstation 3).

If you do not have a Blu-Ray burner or player, you can still watch HD video on your TV. You can get a long DVI cable to connect the DVI port on your video card to the DVI input on your HD TV. If you do not have DVI input on your HD TV, you will have HDMI input. You can get the appropriate cable or adapter to connect your DVI video port to the HDMI input on your TV. Once this is complete, you can play your HD movie on your computer using the HD TV as a very large monitor.

You can also save video to HD and post them online at Vimeo or other similar video sites that specialize in HD videos. You can also post small HD videos to a DATA DVD or CD and hand them to people for use in their computers. The person viewing the video will need to have a monitor set to a minimum resolution of 1280x720. Most current computer monitors and systems made since late 2007 are already capable. If the computer is new and has a widescreen monitor, then it is capable of playing HD video from the internet or a data DVD. Most current computers can play an HD video from a DATA DVD or CD but not from a standard movie DVD since like we mentioned earlier, the standard movie DVD is in standard definition.

names of sony pro cameras?

Abbas

I want to buy a sony professional camera for movies that comes with an audio recorder, HDMI.... etc. I tried to search YouTube and I checked one called sony professional camera FS700 but it cost $8990 and I cant afford such money, it's too expensive, I need one similar to it but less expensive plz reply, thanks for helping.
(It's not important to be sony, any pro camera like nikon, kodak.....)

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Here is a link to one professional video cameras made by Sony that may fit your needs.

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-hdv/product-HVRHD1000U/

Panasonic also makes good pro video cameras.

http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/dv-avchd-camcorder.asp

We see more of them shooting pro sports than any other brand.

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I am looking for a really good camera / Video camera ?

pro sport video camera image

Duckflyy

I am really into simple photography, I'm not really looking to go anywhere with it, but I would like to start a hobby with it. I know you need education and everything, but honestly, I just want a really good camera. The only thing is, I also need a really good video camera. Does anyone know of a good camera that takes both pictures and videos, and isn't too expensive. I am willing to spend a lot of money, but not something way over priced. Thanks,

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If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28_pg5.html

It just came out on November 4, 2008.

It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $430 at amazon.com. in the U.S.

Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg

Good luck!

why should i buy a video camera?

Ryan

i have an intrest in video camera's but i don't know what to record?

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Hi Ryan:

This Q&A might require some more participation from your end. I noticed that a year ago you were considering a Panasonic Lumix DSLR camera. Did you ever get that model or another "still" camera? If so, have you shot any video clips and tried to edit them on your Mac?

And since you've said (in other Q&A's) you have a Mac, if you are leaning toward a camcorder (pointing up, perhaps, why you phrased this Q&A "why...buy a video camera", as opposed to a digital still camera) you should keep in mind "Mac editing compatibility" with whatever model camcorder you may think of buying.

I say this as a Sony camcorder user & owner who's seen dozens of Y!A users post about problems trying to connect their USB port on their flash-card Handycam to edit on their Mac. (Other than the FireWire-based miniDV & HDV format Sonys, the Handycams are NOT Mac-friendly! The Sony "Picture Motion Browser", which has many of the transcoding utilities for AVCHD & other formats, just isn't made to run on Macs. Sony makes Vaio PCs, and so they concentrate on the Windows market users.)

A good camcorder is not a cheap investment (unless you buy used, which I've done with great success). If you are just getting started with photography, optics, and video, but aren't sure exactly "what to record" (or shoot, regarding photo subjects), consider taking a class or two at a community college or a large camera store (many have free or cheap classes for customers & interested hobbyists).

Or even just hang out a few evenings or weekends at a good camera store & try stuff out (as well as ask questions of the staff; many tend to be "pros" or retired pros). The way a camera or camcorder "feels" in your hand can be a personal preference thing. Specs and written reviews are one thing, but actual "hands on" testing of a piece of gear is essential when it involves a lot of buttons, controls, and seeing how it feels up against your eyeball.

I don't know your age or schooling level, but if you are still in high school or college, drop in on the school paper or yearbook staff, and express an interest in learning photography and gain some valuable experience with some free equipment and "real world" shooting assignments.

I learned both journalistic still photography and motion picture/video sports shooting while volunteering time for the school yearbook and the athletic department in high school. The knowledge & experience has served me for a lifetime.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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why should i buy a video camera?

pro sport video camera image

Ryan

i have an intrest in video camera's but i don't know what to record?

Answer
Hi Ryan:

This Q&A might require some more participation from your end. I noticed that a year ago you were considering a Panasonic Lumix DSLR camera. Did you ever get that model or another "still" camera? If so, have you shot any video clips and tried to edit them on your Mac?

And since you've said (in other Q&A's) you have a Mac, if you are leaning toward a camcorder (pointing up, perhaps, why you phrased this Q&A "why...buy a video camera", as opposed to a digital still camera) you should keep in mind "Mac editing compatibility" with whatever model camcorder you may think of buying.

I say this as a Sony camcorder user & owner who's seen dozens of Y!A users post about problems trying to connect their USB port on their flash-card Handycam to edit on their Mac. (Other than the FireWire-based miniDV & HDV format Sonys, the Handycams are NOT Mac-friendly! The Sony "Picture Motion Browser", which has many of the transcoding utilities for AVCHD & other formats, just isn't made to run on Macs. Sony makes Vaio PCs, and so they concentrate on the Windows market users.)

A good camcorder is not a cheap investment (unless you buy used, which I've done with great success). If you are just getting started with photography, optics, and video, but aren't sure exactly "what to record" (or shoot, regarding photo subjects), consider taking a class or two at a community college or a large camera store (many have free or cheap classes for customers & interested hobbyists).

Or even just hang out a few evenings or weekends at a good camera store & try stuff out (as well as ask questions of the staff; many tend to be "pros" or retired pros). The way a camera or camcorder "feels" in your hand can be a personal preference thing. Specs and written reviews are one thing, but actual "hands on" testing of a piece of gear is essential when it involves a lot of buttons, controls, and seeing how it feels up against your eyeball.

I don't know your age or schooling level, but if you are still in high school or college, drop in on the school paper or yearbook staff, and express an interest in learning photography and gain some valuable experience with some free equipment and "real world" shooting assignments.

I learned both journalistic still photography and motion picture/video sports shooting while volunteering time for the school yearbook and the athletic department in high school. The knowledge & experience has served me for a lifetime.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

What type of video camera would you recommend for me?

.

I really want to start getting into filmography. I like the idea of capturing my life. I want something small but with extremely good sound and image quality.

What I'll be using it to record:
- Myself playing piano, guitar, and drums
- Me doing some sports like snowboarding, bike riding
- Random events - Birthdays, family vacations, camping, concerts
- Me doing random things with friends

What would you recommend? And what type of video editing software would be good? I want something that will allow me to have picture in picture, alter the colour, edit in other music, etc..

Answer
You can use one of the following software:
Free Video Editer:
Windows Movie Maker (for windows) http://download.live.com/moviemaker/
iMovie (for mac) http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/

Professional Video Editer:
AVS Video Editor (for windows) http://www.avs-video-editor.org/
Final Cut Pro (for mac) http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/
Adobe Premiere (for windows) http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/
Sony Vegas Pro (for windows) http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro

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