http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Forum: - Recent Topics en Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:43:19 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-here-1#post-74892 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:53:18 +0000 Greg 74892@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I'm Greg.  I've been a commercial photographer for 40+ years.  I am 1 of the first shooters to bring digital photography into the studio over 23 years ago.  in the 70s &amp; 80s I used to shoot cinema &amp; video for commercial &amp; documentary production.  I found I didn't have enough time to do both still &amp; cinema so, as my passion was still, cinema &amp; video went to the sidelines.</p> <p>My wife of almost 40 years passed away &amp; I semi-retired.  This has given me the time to get back into video.  The introduction of large format chips for video now gives videographers to finally get that film look, instead of the old up against the wall, soap feel.  Much better.  </p> <p>I have been involved with many world wide forums &amp; find them very helpful &amp; informative.  Look forward to seeing what everyone has to say &amp; hope some of you can help when I may need it</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/windows-live-movie-maker#post-74663 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:31:03 +0000 igotthat 74663@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been messing around with this program on my new computer and something is really bothering me. When i connect my camera and start to upload video it only gives me 2 options, upload entire tape or burn to dvd. Now if you go to entire tape it automatically rewinds to the beginning. I have tapes where i only want a few sections out of it, if i stop anything,try to FF,etc or touch the camera it stops and you have to start all over. Does anyone know a way where i can sift through and only pick out parts i want on the tape?</p> <p>It sucks because on some tapes i may only want the last 10mins of footage on the tape but i have to upload the entire tape just to get that.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-should-i-pay-50-short-youtube-clips#post-74843 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:23:26 +0000 AC360CNN 74843@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am in the market for a video editor and before I approach people, I wanted to get a ballpark of the job cost.  This is for a YouTube channel.  I have 5 dance instructors, and each will be teaching 10 short how-to videos lasting about two minutes each.  This will be for a total of 50 video clips, each of which is in the same how-to format.</p> <p>All the shooting will take place on the same day.  Each dancer will show up for their appointment, the video editor/videographer will shoot their footage, and they will leave.  </p> <p>Then the video editor/videographer will take the footage home, edit it, and give me the 50 clips on my hard drive.  </p> <p>What is a ballpark cost for this service?  Keep in mind I will be approaching acquaintances who I met through the dance community, so pricing might not be as steep as if I were to hire services through the phone book.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shoot-first-focus-later#post-71762 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:38:51 +0000 birdcat 71762@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lytro has finally unveiled the world's first "light field" cameras, which are capable of focusing after a shot has been taken.</p> <p>Full story at: <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/lytro-unveils-living-pictures-camera-1035331">http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/lytro-unveils-living-pictures-camera-1035331</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/converting-mp4-to-frames#post-74914 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:52:12 +0000 steve 74914@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello World!</p> <p>Can any one help me how I can convert video clips to frames using premier or whatever?</p> <p>I am trying to use it as a background image of my 3D animation (Houdini)</p> <p>I'd appreciate it if any one can post an example file or video showing step by step procedure. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/working-for-free#post-67985 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:09:42 +0000 Tim 67985@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've just moved to a large metro area and have networked with several groups, mainly artists and performers, that have opened up a great number of opportunities for video work for me.  I'm a film student right now, but I've been doing video for around 7 years now.  My dilemma is that a lot of people come to me asking me to help them out by producing a video on the grounds that it'd be good experience, build my resume, spread my name...ect.  I realize that to a degree situations like that are true.  I just don't know at what point I can say "Ok, but you have to pay me." I want to build resume and all that, but honestly I'm afraid of becoming the guy that works for free.</p> <p>Any advice.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/7-types-of-clients-you-should-avoid#post-74130 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:06:15 +0000 SargeHero 74130@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I found this interesting <a title="7 Types of clients you should avoid at all cost" href="http://www.momeomagazine.com/business-101-disaster-clients-the-7-types-of-clients-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs/">article </a>that talks about 7 types of clients that should be avoided. In my personal experience in the video production world I have stumble upon at least 5 of this clients. In my opinion the worst and most common in the video business are the "cheapskate clients", which are not willing to pay for your hard work and expect a lot of things for less. </p> <p>I would really like to hear how Videomaker community deals with this type of clients. Any awful experience? Any advise for the video business newbies? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-voiceover-volunteer#post-74906 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:08:12 +0000 pure1108 74906@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know it's an unusual request, but I need someone to record a few lines for my new youtube channel.</p> <p>I've searched on the internet for ages, but I can't find anyone who will help me out.</p> <p>Thanks so much.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hdr-ax2000#post-62476 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:56:07 +0000 roblovesvideo 62476@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi guys</p> <p>I have just stepped up to the above camera from an automated handycam, the HDR SR11. My question is... is there any guide or tutorials out there that may be useful. It is quiet a step up from the old to the new prosumer camera. Any help is most appreciated.</p> <p>The correct setup of the camera is where i would like to start.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>robert</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/removing-unwanted-objects-from-shot#post-74915 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:22:50 +0000 clf1605 74915@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi there</p> <p>Bought Sony Vegas Movie Studio today to edit some pre-shot footage.</p> <p>The problem is we're amateurs and when we shot the scenes, the were occasions at various points (which we didn't notice during filming!) where a stray car or person appeared at the sides of the shot.</p> <p>We want to keep the shots (as they were good takes) but what's the best way to eliminate (or hide) the unwanted bits - can we erase or blur the edges of the scene, maintaining focus on the main shot?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>C</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-enhance-and-preserve-old-video-on-vhs#post-74568 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:51:20 +0000 trushar30 74568@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have hundreds of VHS with videos of very valuable lectures. I want to capture it, enhance it, as it has degredated over last 25-30 yrs. The videos have lost colors, have disturbance in audio, I want to correct all deficiencies and preserve it for generations to come.</p> <p>What is the best hardware as well as software to do this? What is the best format to preserve this?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pd-170-menu#post-74912 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:59:14 +0000 Frosty 74912@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;hello all </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Im trying to adjust my audio levels on my pd 170 i press the menu button an get the menu screen but when i try to scroll down the list to get to the audio section i can only scroll thru the frist two icons ( TC ) an the manual set icon the rest are un selectable </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-apply-effects-on-sony-vegas#post-74883 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:43:31 +0000 trophy 74883@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi guys im editing with sony vegas pro 11 and its tedious adding effects to one video at a time. Is there anyway whereby effects  to a clip can be copy &amp; pasted onto the nest clip without having to manually apply FX all over again.</p> <p>Also im editing a music video and i want to add an effect whereby the singer takes off her head can anyone help with advice pls</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-camera-to-use#post-74878 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:17:24 +0000 Ryan 74878@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been making videos since I was 10, I am now 17, and i've been using cameras such as the Flip Ultra HD, Bloggie, Bloggie Touch, and most recently the Bloggie Live.</p> <p>Soon I plan on spending around $500 on a camera, but i'd like to know what the best camera for me would be.</p> <p>I'll be attending Tribeca Flashpoint of Chicago in the fall, and i'd like to make as many videos as i can before i start school to have the most practice i could possibly have.</p> <p>Here's an example of my work with the Bloggie Touch, i'm now wanting to take everything to the next level.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpgLdO7TycQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpgLdO7TycQ</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hdr-560-settings-for-shooting-indoor-green-screen-shoots#post-74889 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:22:36 +0000 mark baron 74889@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the new Sony HDR 560 CV </p> <p>I am trying to shoot a dark subject indoors with a green screen background. I have to back light for no shadows. No matter how much light I put on the subject (a puppet) it looks dark. I have plenty of lighting. Should i be bouncing the light of off white boards, or umbrellas or direct is OK. I thought these cameras are so good in low light. This isn't even low light.</p> <p>I'm using auto settings. Could that be messing me up. Should I go into<br /> Manuel settings and is there a preset  for indoors and is using a green<br /> screen adding more issues. I know there is information on the instruction<br /> Manuel, but nothing about using a green screen backdrop that has to be<br /> lit to avoid shadows when the subject is moving. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/remove-bucket-sound-from-video-or-sync-recorded-sound#post-74729 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:31:43 +0000 domineaux 74729@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have several software... Pinnacle, Sony Vegas PRo 11, magix music maker.  I don't have an ACID, but I do have a soundforge and audacity. </p> <p>I made a video recording with my ZoomH2 and also the Sony HDR12 camcorder.  When making the video. The video is great, and cannot be redone.  The sound recorded by the camcorder sounds like the actor is in a bucket. </p> <p>The sound from the Zoom H2 is excellent, but I cannot get the sound to sync. I've spent couple hours trying. I get very close, but not close enough to make a decent presentation </p> <p>I was thinking... the actor is speaking clear enough and understandable enough in the Camcorder recorded sound, but the bucket sound is just too obnoxious.</p> <p>Any suggestions for either </p> <p>1) way to sync sound from Zoom H2</p> <p>2) way to remove the bucket sound</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-54586 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:45:16 +0000 Derek Sine 54586@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Welcome to the Videomaker Forums!</p> <p> </p> <p>I'm Derek and I'm the Tech Editor for Videomaker Magazine - if you have any questions or need any help regarding the forum let me know! I hope these forums will be a helpful resource for all of you and look forward to growth in 2010. </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-editing-best-software-for-avchd-editing#post-74863 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:03:42 +0000 clf1605 74863@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi there</p> <p>I am a total beginner, creating amateur videos.</p> <p>I am using a Sony Handycam HDR PJ30VE which shoots footage in AVCHD format.</p> <p>In view of the fact that I do own or have access to a Mac, what is the best software (as affordable as possible) for editing (or at least trimming) the raw footage, as quickly and efficiently as possible, but without losing quality at this early stage.</p> <p>To save valuable time, I want to send only the best scenes to an editor.</p> <p>All advice much appreciated.</p> <p>(I'm based in the Midlands, UK, btw)</p> <p>CLF</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/studio-15-change-project-aspect-ratio-from-43-to-169#post-74029 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:59:20 +0000 Jason 74029@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>New to Pinnacle Studio..made my first project and spent probably 20<br /> hours editing an hour of home movies/photos. All of the movies are HD<br /> Video. Just went to make movie and selected an HD format to export to<br /> and it warned me that my project was in 4:3 aspect. </p> <p>How can I<br /> change the aspect ratio for an existing project? I found out how to<br /> change it for new projects but can't see anywhere to change for existing<br /> projects. If you can't change it is there any way to start a new HD<br /> project, select all from the old project and copy it into the new<br /> project? All of the video is already HD in 16:9 format. </p> <p>This is Pinnacle Studio 15 Ultimate. </p> <p> </p> <p> Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-in-converting-mp4-to-frames#post-74881 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:48:31 +0000 steve 74881@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello World,</p> <p>Can any one help me in converting mpeg4 video to frames.</p> <p>I am trying to use them as a background image of my animated 3 D obj.</p> <p>I'd appreciate it if any one can post an example file for me since I have no idea in using Adobe Premier or final Cut Pro.</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Steve</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cant-drag-video-files-from-card-reader-to-hard-drive-in-final-cut-pro-7#post-74879 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:17:37 +0000 James D Albright 74879@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I can't get Final Cut Studio 7 to allow me to drag my video files from a card reader to the hard drive with out using Log and Transfer, which forces me to import them uncompressed in Apple Pro Res 422. Is it the version I am using? If so is there an upgrade with out going to Final Cut Pro X that I should purchase? Thank you.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/remote-controlled-cameras#post-74771 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:50:16 +0000 Allan 74771@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I was wondering if anyone shoots with remote controlled camera system</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/studio-15-video-and-audio-tracks-trim-together-help#post-74871 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:35:18 +0000 Hameed Gifford 74871@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm using Pinnacle Studio HD 15 Ultimate, and I'm trying to run a simple project with an opening title, then pictures with background music. I placed the background music track, then put the picture in place (which did not nicely snap to the end of the title, and I couldn't figure out how to), and in trying to resize the picture, if you make it last shorter, the audio does too. Why is this happening!!? It doesn't make any sense!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-advice-on-if-i-should-buy-this-used-lighting-kit#post-74835 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +0000 Extremestunts 74835@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;I have been offered a old, and I mean old lighting kit.&nbsp; This kit is definately 90's old and maybe 80's old.&nbsp; </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/encoding-video-for-flash#post-74864 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:35:26 +0000 curleywurley 74864@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I'm a beginner at this.</p> <p> I've a website that gives pre-recorded video tutorials via flash. I've been getting some poor results lately with my flash videos starting off really pixelated and/or becoming really bloated in size. I've tried several flash converters, and seem to get the same problems again and again. Currently I'm using Aiseesoft flash converter for mac.</p> <p>I film the video using the lowest quality setting on my camcorder and then take it into iMovie, where I edit and then render using-</p> <p>MPEG-4 video</p> <p> Quality Best </p> <p>Frame rate 24</p> <p>Data rate 6400</p> <p>Dimensions 1280x720</p> <p>Then I take those videos and convert them in the flash converter using-</p> <p>Frame rate 24</p> <p>Resolution 640x360</p> <p>Bit rate 900 kbps</p> <p>I experiment with the bit rate and the higher I go, the better the quality but the bigger the file size. Am I doing anything wrong?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>C</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-format-for-2-hour-video#post-74819 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:22:13 +0000 Omar Rafik 74819@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>OK, so I am a photographer and have recently started working with video, I have a Cannon Xf100 and a 5DM2.  I shot a prayer service and was intially planning to create a 5 min clip with excerpts of all the sermons and speeches, but the pastors were so passionate, I ended up with a 2 hour video.</p> <p>I edit in FCPX and would like to keep the video in HD, but the file size ended up something like 19 GB, so I hope this is not a dumb question but, what format should I use to keep the quality but still get it on 1 DVD? Or is not possible?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p> </p> <p>Omar</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filming-from-an-aircraft#post-74792 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:00:14 +0000 jroode 74792@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p> </p> <p>I want to start doing aerial filming i.e. taking video from a light aircraft of the landscape. Hi,</p> <p>I want to do HD video from an airplane, but need advice on<br /> which type of camcorder. I have been told that becuase of the vibration<br /> in the aircraft I must be careful which medium the camcorder writes to<br /> (i.e. disc, card etc). Any advice on what specs a camcorder must have to<br /> take high quality footage from an aircraft.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/720p-video-on-a-movie-screen#post-74777 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:31:15 +0000 parrotcam 74777@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Can 720p video be played on a movie screen? If filmed digitally can itg be placed on film stock?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/premiere-pro-and-mp4-files-audio-out-of-sync#post-74189 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:39:02 +0000 Simon 74189@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi! Im fairly new to both After Effects and Premiere Pro and I am currently experiencing quite a few problems. </p> <p>One of them is that whenever I import a MP4-file into Premiere Pro CS5, the audio is out of sync with the video. When I view the file in VLC or in Sony Vegas I get no such problem. The problem is obviously connected to Premiere Pro having trouble with the MP4-file, but how do I solve that?</p> <p>Should I convert the file to another format? If so, what is the easiest and best way to do that?</p> <p> </p> <p>I am grateful for your help :).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hello-any-sony-vegas-pro-10-users#post-74772 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:50 +0000 scott larkin 74772@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi my name is Scott and i live in Everett Washington and i just purchased a canon hg20 1080p camera and i have Sony vegas pro 10. i am wondering if there is any one in greater seattle area that is using sony vegas pro 10 that can recommend a good tutorial video, book or possible lessons on its usage. </p>