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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: camera - Recent Topics http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: camera - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:38:21 +0000 Lee Stacey on "Hoping to start recording Football matches" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hoping-to-start-recording-football-matches#post-74091 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:35:37 +0000 Lee Stacey 74091@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, Thought that this forum seemed the place to ask my question, I'm a trainee Sports Journalist at University at the moment and for part of my TV Production module I've been asked to make a Newsworthy TV Package, I was hoping to be able to record my local team Harrogate Town FC during a game but I don't have a camera so was just wondering what the best camera would be for recording the match and able to catch the goals that are scored in good quality. I am willing to pay upto around £150 but may go upto £350 if pushed to my limit, Thanks, Lee composite1 on "Canon's Awesome New Camera...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canons-awesome-new-camera#post-73298 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:39:47 +0000 composite1 73298@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Here's a first look at the Canon C300 Cine Style CMOS Sensor Video Camera. Built upon all the best bits and more from their HDSLR line of cameras, the C300 looks to be an awesome rig for those interested in serious filmmaking. However, the price of the camera body and lenses put it right into the range of the RED ONE without the same powerful image resolution. Had they made this new rig intended for the Prosumer/Pro market, they would have dropped another 'atom bomb' on the DSLR industry. Hopefully, they'll put all that tech into the 5D MkIII! In the meantime, enjoy the tremendous advances canon has made in removing the 'jello effect', moire and noise at high ISO. <a href="http://vimeo.com/32067654">Canon EOS C300 = Awesome</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jonyi">Jonathan Yi</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. Jason Finnigan on "Panasonic HVX200" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-hvx200#post-73299 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:34:09 +0000 Jason Finnigan 73299@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a Panasonic HVX200 For Sale. Has 342 Operation HRS. 15hrs on the tape heads Comes with 32GB p2 Card Firestore FS 100 100GB (Holder/Mount/Battery/Charger and Firewire Cable) 2 Battery's Charger Camera to Charger Cord UV Filter that has always been on it Firewire Cable Berry Green's HVX Book $1,800 Email <a href="mailto:jkf2821@email.vccs.edu">jkf2821@email.vccs.edu</a> Ben on "Creating In-House Corporate Video" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creating-in-house-corporate-video#post-73017 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:54:07 +0000 Ben 73017@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi there, My name is Ben and I have been tasked by my boss to create a short informational video about our company. I have a background in video production, but it was a long time ago (about 10 years). The editing software hasn't changed much from when I was elbow deep in the media world, but cameras have changed a lot. I used to use DV tapes, but now there are a lot of digital and flash drive based cameras. My question is which type of camera would be adequate for what I'm trying to do? I've priced lighting kits already and we have Adobe editing software, so really it's the camera I'm curious about. I don't think we'll want to spend more than $500 on a camera. Will I be able to get a polished look from a camera that cheap? Cameras have gotten so cheap nowadays, but are they good quality? I see a lot of them cost under $300 and say they record in 1080HD. Any help would be great. Thanks guys. Orionsbelt1128 on "New web series--"how to" on camera angles" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72894 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:53:34 +0000 Orionsbelt1128 72894@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey guys, This is my first post on here so bear with me. I hear doing forums is always a good way to get advice and answers on topics, so here goes: My wife and a friend of ours have started a new web series to be posted on video sites such as youtube, etc. We have experience with acting having worked on real movie sets, as well as script writing (which is what I went to school for), but none of us have any real experience with filming itself. My question is, to make the movie come out as professional as possible, what are some camera angles/transitions, etc. to use to get the right effect? Or rather, the most efficient effect? The movie contains zombies and will be fast paced. We are filming in the woods and most of the footage will be during the day. The first couple of episodes are background, so its mostly discussion between two characters. I just don't want to shoot the film from one angle the entire time and thus make it boring. Any advice? Ahmad on "What to shoot ?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72097 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:58:33 +0000 Ahmad 72097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, i am a beginner photographer i want to get into videography but i just want to know something before i buy a camera, If i won't shoot weddings or events what will i shoot ?? i mean, in photography you can shoot anything like landscapes or anything but in videography if there's nothing happening, what will i shoot ?? i need ur advice :) Annie Tichenor on "Simple flipcam advice" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/simple-flipcam-advice#post-69561 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:49:34 +0000 Annie Tichenor 69561@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi! I am a beginner lyricist and guitarist. I want to pursue song writing, not performing. I'd like to buy a cam that allows me to share the music I've written, and video blog as well. I've looked at the flip video ultra, as it's been recommended for video blogging. What do you think about this cam for recording my songs as well? Do I need a microphone? My humble thanks! Annie CTMalone on "Writer/Director in need of a Camera. Suggestions?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/writerdirector-in-need-of-a-camera-suggestions#post-67571 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:41:47 +0000 CTMalone 67571@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I"ve recently graduated with a film degree from the University of North Texas. Unlike many of my fellow students, I wasn't blessed with the financial ability to buy a camera (or have one purchased for me) upon graduation. SO, I find myself as a director without anything to direct with! I'm looking for a camera (DSLR or otherwise) that would be affordable on a shoestring budget like mine. I can swing from $1000.00 to $1500.00, approximately. A starting kit (body, zoom lens, etc) is all I really need for now. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Logan on "Beginner help" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/beginner-help#post-68118 Thu, 19 May 2011 19:14:12 +0000 Logan 68118@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Y'all probably get this a lot, but I'm new and need help. I've been editing on a small scale for a couple years now and on final cut express for about a year but next year I will be a senior in high school and will be doing an independent film course and I am probably going into film in college so I need a good camera. I will be going to italy in two weeks with a leadership group and I have been asked to make a film recording the trip and the work put into it but I need to get a good camera preferably under $1000 which I know is ridiculous but I figure y'all know what is best and can help me mike on "Keeping your camera dry while filming severe weather." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/keeping-your-camera-dry-while-filming-severe-weather#post-67922 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:09:34 +0000 mike 67922@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ As a person who enjoys filming outdoors, especially during severe weather events, and having seen lots of videos on YouTube about severe storms including derechos, downbursts, and even a few tornadoes, I have developed and invented a way that everyone should use to keep all that rain out of their camera while filming, so you don't have to retreat so far back when the rain starts pouring down. Usually, blankets, bed sheets, and sometimes even towels, come in those zippered transparent plastic bags, especially at the store. If you have recently bought any of those items that came in one of those plastic bags, instead of tossing the bag, you can use it to keep your camera dry in the rain. All you need to do is put your camera inside the plastic bag, zip the bag closed, and you will be great to go film the next severe weather event, as long as of course you don't stand close to or downwind of any big trees lest you get hit by falling tree branches! And neither should you be on any hills lest you get struck by lightning. I do however need to say this, if there is a tornado warning, you should be indoors, preferrably in the basement, as especially the middle of the country far from any large bodies of water does tend to have a lot of very destructive and violent (F-3 and stronger) tornadoes. gamefilm360 on "Looking for Video/Camera Guru for Site" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-videocamera-guru-for-site#post-63828 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:03:45 +0000 gamefilm360 63828@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm the owner of Gamefilm360 and we are a storage/organizer for coach's game films. We are in need of someone who could help the technically-challenged coach's get the video from camera to site. Normally very easy questions, yet I'm not the technical guy either. Most of the work could be done via email, some via phone call...the business is taking off in a big way - could lead to supervisor-type position. DylanParrin on "Switching Between Video Sources" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/switching-between-video-sources#post-66356 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:46:53 +0000 DylanParrin 66356@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, Recently I filmed an event with 6 cameras. The filming lasted for about 3 hours, so that's 18 hours of footage. Now I need to edit the footage from each camera into one 3 hour video (for different angles). And rather than cutting pieces out of each source (which would take a long time) I was wondering if there's some kind of software where each source plays at the same time in a window, then I just hit a key to send which source I want to be using to a "master output"? So say I wanted to have angle A currently being showed then cut to Angle B, I could just hit a key and then that would happen on the master output which is being recorded into the 3 hour video. Sorry if that doesn't make sense to anyone, I'm new to this. Many thanks, Dylan ssmalley on "Get Mini DV tape to view on computer w/o camcorder" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/get-mini-dv-tape-to-view-on-computer-wo-camcorder#post-66081 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:32:48 +0000 ssmalley 66081@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I use a Canon XH-A1 to videotape barrel races and need to make it where contestants can view their race from earlier in the day. My problem is that I only have one camera and I'm still using it to film other races that continue throughout the day. I typically have my laptop so I can hook up a different camera to it that uses mini DV tapes but don't want to spend much money. Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent camcorder that uses mini DV tapes I can purchase for this purpose? I saw some tape decks but they were out of my market. Moya on "Help in the choice of the lenses and adptor for the Panasonic AF101" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-in-the-choice-of-the-lenses-and-adptor-for-the-panasonic-af101#post-64111 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:24:31 +0000 Moya 64111@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ i am planning to buy the Panasonic AF 101, but i am a little bit confused with the kind of lenses that camera can take and the adaptors i need. there is anyone that can help me? thanks. CoolVideoDude on "4 camera package with extras" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/4-camera-package-with-extras#post-64137 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:29:42 +0000 CoolVideoDude 64137@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi Guys, I have a camera package for sale. Local pickup in Toronto and cash only. You can test the gear at my place if you want. The craigslist posting is here with a photo (contact me through there please): <a href="http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/2109479345.html" rel="nofollow">http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/2109479345.html</a> . Here is the info: PACKAGE SELLING FOR $2500 <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n43o83l65T15Z25X5acca72bfc4601f01917.jpg" height="162" width="300" /> I am a filmmaker trying to let go of a really good camera package that has helped me start my career. These cameras are great and need someone new to make more great videos with them. 4 Camera Package: current estimated value $3500+ All items are well kept and work well. Local Pick Up and Cash Payment Only May be willing to sell individual items Sony VX2000 (mini DV) Sony VX3 (hi8) Sony DCR-TRV 330 (digital8) Canon ZR 80 (mini DV) Note: you can shoot great footage on the VX3 on Hi8 and put the tape in the TRV330 which will capture it to your computer through fire wire. DYNAMIC ANGLES Century Fisheye Mark 2 (screw) Canon WD58 0.7 wide SHOOT EXTREME CLOSE UP with macro VX2000: 58mm Macro set Bag (not shown in picture) Tamrac Camera Bag Model 976 (for VX2000 or VX3) Batteries: - 2 for vx2000 - 2 for trv330 - 1 for ZR80 - 1 for VX3 (doesn’t last very long) Remotes VX2000 + TRV330 Sony Remote Control (only have 1, it controls both) VX3 Remote Control Power Adapters/Chargers -note: same charger for vx2000 and trv330 (only have 1, it charges both, powers camera from wall as well) -ZR80 wall power and charger -VX3 wall power and charger FILM IN THE RAIN VX2000: KATA rain cover STYLIZE YOUR SHOTS with filters VX2000: Hoya UV 58mm Hoya skylight 1B 58mm Hoya Yellow K2 58mm Sunpak Circular Polarizer 58mm Tiffen UV 52mm Cokin Square Adapter “A series” Cokin ND8 Gradient Cokin Net Filter 1 Black TRV330: Nikora ND6 37mm Nikora Clear 37mm Comes with 2 new Hi8 tapes. email me with any questions! composite1 on "DSLR Workflow Protocols" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dslr-workflow-protocols#post-62902 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:09:15 +0000 composite1 62902@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Whether working in film, video or digital media you must have a process for preparation, acquisition and processing of your imagery. Having 'workflow protocols' are the steps you take to make sure you're using the right camera for the job, have all the proper settings selected on your camera prior to shooting and that there's a clear record of what images, video or digital files came from where prior to getting them into an editing bay. With DSLR cameras there is no exception to this rule and in fact you'll have to be more detailed and plan better than you would with a traditional video or film camera. Here's a vid by Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC as he breaks down the 'Camera Protocols' necessary for DSLR shooters. Though he shoots for high-end TV and Motion Picture projects, he has the exact same workflow issues you do or will using a DSLR for shooting video. It's definitely worth a look. <a href="http://vimeo.com/15635719">Hurlbut Visuals Camera Protocol</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hurlbutvisuals">Shane Hurlbut, ASC</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. bobcypheruk on "Anyone have volleyball advice?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-have-volleyball-advice#post-62020 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:49:48 +0000 bobcypheruk 62020@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I've been asked to shoot a sport I've never filmed before - volleyball. I'm an experienced sports videographer/journalist and I've covered a lot of sport, football (UK version), rugby, cricket, athletics (T&F), boxing, tennis etc etc but never volleyball. I've got some ideas of camera positions, low to accentuate the height of the guys playing the sport, high (around the height of the net for some dynamic "spike" footage) but I wondered if anyone here might have experience of shooting the sport they might be prepared to share. Best regards Bob dujubber on "What should I buy?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-should-i-buy#post-61130 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:15:54 +0000 dujubber 61130@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi all I am looking to go on a kayaking trip for 3 months with no access to power. I am looking for a camera that will be capable of production quality audio and video. The necessities are: Must be compact cause Id rather like to pack some food too Must have alot of storage space with option of recording to sd card Must have the option of purchasing larger batteries. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Anonymous on "paralyzed: need ideas to get the most control with my set up" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/paralyzed-need-ideas-to-get-the-most-control-with-my-set-up#post-59676 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:42:46 +0000 Anonymous 59676@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm a quadriplegic, no movement below my shoulders, I drive my wheelchair with a joystick chin controller, very simple, if i push the joystick forward and release that will put the chair in drive, then any direction I push on the joystick I go, I'm looking for somebody that has knowledge/ideas for me to be able to use the record on/off, zoom in/out, pan/tilt with my chin and/or mouth on my panasonic HMC150 and PROAIM JR. PAN TILT in my chair take a look to see my set up so far <a href="http://seankelleys.com/camera-set-up.html">seankelleys.com/camera-set-up.html</a> I have a Panasonic HMC150 PROAIM JR. PAN TILT HEAD WITH JOYSTICK CONTROL invacare electric wheelchair (2005 - TDX 3 Storm with 2 - 12 volt batteries) hopefully i'll be able to use my chair batteries as a power source still need a monitor - I was recommended marshall or Ikan v5600 I use a modified xbox 360 controller to play video games so one idea is to use the same idea. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBw88ZXLT3M">video</a> I was thinking about having a control box similar to my Xbox 360 controller made, so I would use the pan/tilt I have and buy a <a href="http://www.varizoom.com/controlsindex.html#panasonic">Zoom/Focus/Iris & Zoom Control</a> not necessarily this brand inside the pan/tilt controller there are two plugs going from the circuit board to the joystick, each plug has 3 wires, so unplug and wires from joystick and extend wires to a new control box, I could have the original control mounted somewhere else on my chair so I wouldn't have to put the rather large original components in the new controller, just use the joystick control wires going to the new controller, then take apart the Zoom/Focus/Iris & Zoom Control and find a place to mount on new controller using the original plug to put in the back of camera <img src="http://seankelleys.com/art/camera-mount/Panasonic_AG-HMC150_NAB_back_ports_8.jpg" width="350" height="233" /> I also have a r/c truck i control using an <a href="http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM5500">airplane controller</a>, I only use the right joystick, it does forward, reverse, and turn, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ciyMlth6GU">video</a> of me controlling truck I'm sure it won't be easy but any ideas, suggestions, and help will be appreciated if you read this post thanks for looking sean kelley shippocaio on "Photoshop Camera Raw problem?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/photoshop-camera-raw-problem#post-58005 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:40:12 +0000 shippocaio 58005@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey guys... So here's my problem. I have a Canon XS Rebel, and i always shoot on RAW mode. I Use Digital Photo Professional to view and organize my pictures and i use Photoshop Camera Raw and Photoshop to edit my photos. My problem is that when i take a picture with a different color mode on my camera (Sepia, black and white, or even if i change the saturation of colors) they show up on DPP but not on ACR. And that is really getting on my nerves, because i might take THE PERFECT PICTURE on my camera, but then i can't edit it using PCR, and i seldom get the exact same colors as i did with the camera. So heres an example. The left one was exported using DPP, and i didnt edited it, just straighted it. The one on the right was exported using PCR, and did not show the sepia tone. I understand RAW is not supposed to carry any color change information, so i would have to shoot in JPEG if i wanted the sepia tone....but is there any way to bypass this? So i can edit my Sepia picture on PCR? Thank Guys! <img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6goTmmbHpuE/S9jf68BOGkI/AAAAAAAAAZw/qRSaD-Id5Qg/s640/IMG_0850.JPG" width="216" height="320" /><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6goTmmbHpuE/S9jf7YeQ_5I/AAAAAAAAAZ0/Gt9Wo70Zwxo/s640/IMG_0850_1.jpg" width="216" height="320" /> Kriller on "Two Microphones on One Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/two-microphones-on-one-camera#post-57057 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:08:13 +0000 Kriller 57057@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey, I was wondering how you would put a shotgun mic and a lavaliere mic on one camera. I have Canon Vixia HF S10 and plan on using a Audio Technica at897 and I'm not sure about the wireless lav mic yet. Help would be appreciated Thanks Velez Productions on "FS: Sony DSR-PD170 & Sony DCR-VX2100 Cameras + Extras" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-sony-dsr-pd170-sony-dcr-vx2100-cameras-extras#post-57290 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:12:08 +0000 Velez Productions 57290@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have for sale two Sony cameras. Both were used mainly for Wedding Videography I did as a side gig, and both worked great for every single Wedding I shot. I have always taken great care of them both and kept them both in their own case. Both cameras are in excellent condition. I've had them for about 5 year now. They work great and still shoot great looking standard deff footage for whatever you choose to use them for. There is no damage to either of the cameras. There are no scratches on the camera lenses or the LCD screens. I am selling both cameras with the following items listed below. I am not parting anything out. Selling everything together. The user manual for each camera is included. - (2) AC Adapters - (2) Sony Camera Remotes - (1) Sony 20 Watt Video Light - (4) Sony NP-F960 Batteries - (1) Sony NP-F750 Battery - (1) Sony NP-F570 Battery - (2) Sony NP-F330 Batteries - (2) Sony Shoulder Straps - (2) Sony Stock Lens Hood Caps - (1) X0.7 Sony Wide Lens with Lens Caps & Lens Bag - (1) Sony Lens Hood for X0.7 Wide Lens - (1) Thermodyne Sony Camera Case - (1) Vanguard Camera Case - (1) Audio/Video RCA Cable - (1) 5 Pack Sony Mini DV Tapes - (2) 40 Minute Sony DVCAM Tapes $3,000 Plus shipping, Or Best Offer. PayPal only. Email <a href="mailto:dvsxlt247@gmail.com">dvsxlt247@gmail.com</a> if interested. More pictures can be seen here:<a title="http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770248" href="http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770248">http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770248</a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3207.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3207.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3201.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3201.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3202.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3202.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3215.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3215.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3226.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3226.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> <a href="http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/?action=view&current=IMG_3220.jpg"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/dvsxlt247/IMG_3220.jpg" alt="Photobucket" /></a> Lord_Azrael on "Newbie Questions" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/newbie-questions#post-57075 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:27:19 +0000 Lord_Azrael 57075@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I'm new on here, so be gentle :) I'm just getting back into filming after many years, the last time I was on an official course in TV & Film production we were using betamax! I've recently been tasked with the honour of producing a DVD for a voluntary group I work with and have so far managed to get the following items: A Toshiba K80HE Camcorder (just won on ebay and awaiting) and a copy of Pinnacle Studio 14 HD. I'm on a really tight budget hence the cheaper model HD camcorder, but as I progress further into this hobby I'd like to look at upgrading as I go. On the basis that my budget for cameras is around the £200 mark, I'm obviously interested in second-hand models and was wondering how the quality of different formats compared? I have an old JVC VHSC model I got in New York around 13 years ago, and although it works fine, the picture quality and mono sound aren't going to make a good DVD. So if I was looking at a good semi-pro camera a few years old, what format would still give the quality needed for DVD production? Hi8, MiniDV, Digital 8 etc? I'm ideally after a full sized unit rather than the compact models as I already have a good solid tripod and intend to use it. Thanks guys, any advice greatly appreciated. Derek Scotland, UK composite1 on "The "Great Shootout 2010" is coming...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-great-shootout-2010-is-coming#post-56657 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:18:27 +0000 composite1 56657@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Steve Wiese and the Zacuto team are coming back with the "Great Shootout 2010" in which they bring the latest digital video cameras out and see how their imagery stacks up against traditional 35mm Film. This time the line up is all DSLR's and like last time, they'll be shot side by side with a 35mm film rig, professionally color graded and compared head to head. The big names like Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and others will be on the line for comparison by some of the top DP's and Digital Cinematographers in the business. If you want to know more about how your current DSLR or intended purchase stacks up, standby for the "Great Shootout 2010". <a href="http://vimeo.com/10238227">Zacuto Great Camera Shootout 2010 Trailer ~ High Noon</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/zacuto">Zacuto USA</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. MommyReporter on "Need advice on a good beginner's camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-advice-on-a-good-beginners-camera#post-56457 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:20:19 +0000 MommyReporter 56457@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi gang! I am a reporter/journalist and I am looking to learn how to start shooting my own stories. I need advice on a good camera for a beginner to buy. I want the best camera for a beginner but at the same time it could be useful for someone who is more advanced. I would prefer one that is not too heavy. Price doesn't matter, I want the best one I can get. Any suggestions? Also, what would you recommend for accessories... tripod, bag, mic, etc. Thanks so much!! composite1 on "Combat Camera: The Next Generation...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/combat-camera-the-next-generation#post-56354 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:18:26 +0000 composite1 56354@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ As a former Combat Cameraman seeing footage from our growing number of war zones hits me on multiple sides. I can see well beyond the propaganda and both understand the situation from both the war fighter and concerned civilian perspectives. When I first joined my Combat Camera Unit I quickly realized I had much to live up to. My fellow teammates and I were the 'technical descendants' of Director John Ford among a host of famous filmmakers and photographers down through the decades. Though I suspected it beforehand, I found that ours was a unique profession. We were warriors, but our job was 'Telling the Story of War'. I remember talking with some young Marines on a mission and they couldn't understand why I carried a camera instead of a rifle. My answer was, "I carry a rifle too, but if you see me change out my camera for the weapon we're in trouble!" I passed on the 'torch' years ago and now a new generation is doing what I did by taking the latest technical innovations into the field to tell today's war stories. Shot with the Canon 5DMkII The video "Why We Fight" by Army Specialist Matt Freire and 1st Lieutenant Tyler Ginter gives us the story of one unit of the Afgan Special Forces from their point of view. <a href="http://vimeo.com/10100482">Why We Fight</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/tylerginter">Tyler Ginter</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. Arla on "The Most Expensive Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-most-expensive-camera#post-56122 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:12:29 +0000 Arla 56122@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ In this day and age, camera makers are vying for the rank of the best by rendering superlative features that are constantly out doing each other day after day. But here is a camera discovered from a dusty attic that is making news. Called "Daguerreotype," it is a wooden sliding box camera produced by the Paris company Susse Freres in 1839. Discovered as part of an inheritance in Germany, the antique piece will allow photography enthusiasts rewrite history. Westlicht, a private photo gallery and auction house in Vienna, plans to auction off this piece of history on May 26. Believed to be the world's oldest commercially manufactured camera, Westlicht said the Vienna camera has never been restored. Up to now, experts said that apart from some documents there was no proof that the so-called "Daguerreotype," a wooden sliding box camera produced by the Paris company Susse Freres in 1839, really existed. Discovered as part of an inheritance in Germany, the antique piece will allow photography enthusiasts rewrite history. The camera belongs to a US-based scholar and was inherited from his father, a technical photography professor at Munich University. The starting bid is $132,000, but the final price for the 168-year-old gadget is expected to be way past a million euros ($1,329,000). This makes it the most expensive camera in the world. Invented by French chemist Lois Daguerre, a daguerreotype is an early type of photograph. It produces a direct image on a polished silver surface that bears a coating of silver halide particles, deposited by iodine bromide or chlorine vapours. As there was no negative original like in modern photography, no copies of pictures could be made. Technical Specifications - 1 gazillion Megapixels - 1 Tripod - 1 Black curtain - 1 Free top hat with every camera sold (probably) - 1 Lens cap - No Zoom - No Autofocus - No Red-eye - No Image stabilization - No Noise reduction - No GPS EXIF information - No Battery - No Carrying Case composite1 on "Shot in a Garden" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shot-in-a-garden#post-55699 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:50:54 +0000 composite1 55699@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Lately I've been putting up videos shot with DSLR rigs. Well just to show that traditional ENG style cam's are by no means out of the picture yet, here's one by Mirko Faienza called "My Grandfather's Garden" It was shot with a Panasonic AG-HPX500 and the stock 17.5 x lens. It's is a bit pricier rig than the average VM reader is thinking about getting, but it does show you don't necessarily need full on shallow DOF to get great imagery. Enjoy. <a href="http://vimeo.com/9519939">My Father's Garden</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1861662">Mirko Faienza</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. composite1 on "3D Camera Mapping" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3d-camera-mapping#post-55476 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:10:59 +0000 composite1 55476@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Here's a video by Vallette Thierry showing how to map a photograph to a 3D object and then simulating a camera move. This is a really cool technique if you're pulling your hair out trying to build virtual sets for greenscreen. Now I've seen a similar technique built in After Effects, but this one is pretty direct. Now I'm not sure what 3D program was used, but the technique should be fairly simple to duplicate in other programs. If you're too broke to shell out for a 3D program, you can get BLENDER for free. <a href="http://vimeo.com/6098805">camera map</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1763039">VALETTE Thierry</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>. Amazon Detours on "Need compact HD camera for Amazon Malaria expedition" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-compact-hd-camera-for-amazon-malaria-expedition#post-55467 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:29:00 +0000 Amazon Detours 55467@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello, Would you know of any company or person that may be interested in comping a couple of compact HD video cameras for my Malaria expeditions? In return I will advertise and promote them through the book/documentary/lecture series and website. Panasonic has already given us a Toughbook laptop for field editing. I am married to an native Amazonian, have a private preserve there. In March I will be starting my expeditions to remote villages in the Peruvian Amazon to deliver Malaria nets to jungle children. 3,000 children die every day from Malaria. I will shoot a documentary and write a book about every aspect of the expeditions as well as give real time updates to US schools and the public via internet. The book/DVD series is entitled Netting Adventures. I have an Emmy Nominated producer on board for the documentary. If you visit my website <www.AmazonDetours.com> you can review more info. Thank you for your input. Sincerely, Rusty Johnson <a href="http://www.NetsforNinos.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.NetsforNinos.com</a> <a href="http://www.AmazonDetours.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.AmazonDetours.com</a> <a href="mailto:Rusty@AmazonDetours.com">Rusty@AmazonDetours.com</a> 845-331-6750 "Rusty's way with animals, including humans, is magical." - Sylvia Earle, National Geographic