http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: professional - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:58:21 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/light-professional-camcorder-for-uav#post-72466 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:47:37 +0000 Luis 72466@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am putting together an UAV to shoot HD video. I want the camera to have many professional qualities but unfortunately I have a weight limit. Therefore I have to settle with what is completely required. These specs are:</p> <p>Full HD resolution, preferably with interchangeable lenses</p> <p>10X Optical Zoom minimum</p> <p>Finally, a way to control the zoom remotely and wirelessly and if possible other camera functions.</p> <p>Audio is needed or even a recorder which I can plug externally.</p> <p>The tough part is that the camera, including the lenses and<br /> battery, has to be under 500 gr (18oz). Please, does anyone have any suggestions?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-film-club#post-70650 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:22:28 +0000 Jack Rosh 70650@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've recently set up a film club at my high school,  but we have no equipment. I've always experimented with my own films on an HD Aiptek camcorder, but it's definitely not enough.. I don't have any defined experience in the area and I have no idea what camera to get. As of right now, our budget is $1500. We're working on some fundraising, but some money needs to go into good mics and lighting. So unless I come up with something fantastic for a bit more, my limit is $1500. I'm hoping for a professional appearance in the videos we produce.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-evw-300-help-needed#post-68955 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:55:35 +0000 comanchee2011 68955@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I just purchased a used EVW-300 camcorder and don't know how to set it up. Can anyone help with this? It worked when I got it, but the lens was dirty, so I took it off and cleaned it, put it back on and it hasn't worked since. All I get is black in the viewfinder, and sometimes it rolls like crazy. I also found that it has over 5K hours on the heads... is this thing shot? Thanks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Comanchee</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-for-the-tm700#post-66748 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:38:01 +0000 Michael Woods 66748@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. Can anyone recommend a good shotgun mic for the Panasonic TM700. I want to spend between $150 and $250. Not absolutely professional but a reasonable piece of equipment for the price. All suggestions appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/trying-to-decide-on-a-prosumer-camcorder-but-concerned-with-p2-workflow#post-65988 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:12:44 +0000 kylekap 65988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello everyone. I'm new here, but I love the site and I love the forums. </p> <p>I've worked in independent film for about 4 years, but mostly as a co-producer and sometimes Unit Production Manager. I'm just now getting my hands dirty with the technical stuff. I've shot weddings before and want to buy a prosumer camcorder for future weddings and short movies. The whole wedding thing kind of rules out the DSLRs that are so popular now.</p> <p>I've been leaning toward Panasonic. Particularly the HPX-170. But I'm concerned with using the P2 technology. I wanted to edit via FCE 4.0 on my Macbook Pro, but I'm discovering FCE doesn't support P2. </p> <p>I'm wary to try upgrading to Final Cut Studio for fear it will slow my laptop down immensely. But I also wanted the CCD sensors vs. the CMOS that Sony and Canon are putting in all their cameras now, which leaves Panasonic as my only option.</p> <p>I looked at the HVX200 because it records P2 AND Mini-DV but I want a camera that records 1080p and 24p, and I feel like there is no perfect option for what I want. Here's what I want to do:</p> <p>Price - $2000-$4000<br />XLR inputs <br />1080p and 24p<br />1/3" CCD (ideally)</p> <p>Any ideas? Please help! I'm drowning in specs.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-gl2-vs-xl1s#post-65250 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:10:01 +0000 gordyh1 65250@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>i am looking to buy my first prosumer/ professional camcorder and these 2 camcorders have come up a lot.</p> <p>I will mainly be using it for school work.</p> <p>Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one i should get?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/can-i-record-to-hard-drive-from-canon-xl-h1-hdv-or-xh-a1-hdv#post-53829 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:33:45 +0000 Utopia 53829@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking to upgrade from a sony pro-sumer mini dv to a professional model Canon BUT as technology seems to be moving away from tape, I was hoping to find a model that would record to hard drive.  Canon does not seem to offer the pro models with a hard drive, only mini hd tape.  What would be the best route for me to go to get high quality images with ease of inputting for editing?  </p> <p>Also, I often get requests to videotape events.  As these situations do not call for editing, simply putting the recording on a format that the consumer can view at home (dvd), I want to minimize my post production time.  With the mini dv I currently use, I have to import all of the footage into the computer, put it together in final cut, and export to dvd.  All time consuming.  Can anyone recommend a way around this while still getting good quality?  I have even considered the cameras that record straight to dvd, but they all seem to be low end consumer models and I was not sure how good a quality the end product would be.  Suggestions?  &lt;span style="white-space: pre;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;</p> <p>&lt;span style="white-space: pre;"&gt;A&lt;/span&gt;s the rest of my work is specialty pieces that require considerable editing, I was hoping to find a camera that would allow me to do both.  It is cost prohibitive to have to buy a separate camera for each application, not to mention a lot of gear to haul around.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-consumer-vs-standard-prosumer-camera#post-39171 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:11 +0000 ewick86 39171@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>To video tape weddings and other events.</p> <p>Would it be better to get an HD consumer camcorder (JVC GZ-HD6) or a prosumer (Canon GL2)?</p> <p>Despite the difference in media and the limitations of hard drive recording. Which would be better to produce a professional picture in the end product?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/when-do-you-get-to#post-39119 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:06:15 +0000 robGRAUERT 39119@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> When do you get to start calling yourself a professional? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-picking-pro-hd-camera#post-36252 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:04:15 +0000 splash 36252@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Now that I know where I’m getting my new camera from (B&amp;H). All I need to decide is what camera I should get. I’m leaning toward the new Panasonic HVX-200A. My question is this….Which $5000.00 HD camera will open the most possible gigs for me? Which camera will limit possible jobs? Which camera would you buy and why? Thanks again! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/professional-editing-software#post-35656 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:20:30 +0000 videosteve 35656@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>O.K. I know everyone has an <em>opinion</em>.....but what I need is reliable information on what production houses and TV station are using for digital (HD) software editing.  I've used various incarnations of Pinnacle....Ulead....and the latest: Sony Vegas+DVD that has so many corrupt files incorporated on my computer that after the third project it still can't get beyond the rendering stage to the burn stage.  I don't want to waste any more money on products that are not moving in the direction that the major production houses are gravitating toward. </p> <p>I also need to know if the future is PC or Apple.  I have no preconceived ideas......and I want to get beyond the Apple/PC controversy.....I NEED SOMETHING THAT WORKS AND WORKS WELL!!!</p> <p>So anything you can give as constructive advice is appreciated!</p> <p>SJ</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-a-camera-that-looks-professional-oh-and-shoots-great-too#post-33593 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:40:45 +0000 glasshalffull 33593@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm going to be shooting in public doing interviews out and about at trendy hotspots and need a camera that looks professional without a staggering price.  I like the canon xh-a1 but don't like the price and don't high def yet, anything a step below that (keep it below $2000), that can be used for greenscreen as well and the vid can downloaded directly to laptop to be finetuned in DV Rack.</p> <p>thanks </p>