By Tony GomezWith the proliferation of DSLRs that can shoot HD video, you might wonder what is the future of standalone HD camcorders. Is the new generation of DSLRs better than traditional HD camcorders? And what are their limitations when compared to the legacy HD camcorders?Benefits. Hands-down, the greatest...
It's summertime and that means fun in the sun and near the water. But water and electronic devices dont mix so what are you to do? Many of us are lost if were not tethered to our smartphone and connectivity doesn't always have to stop just because the conditions...
Achieving the film look is no easy task. And choosing the right camera is the first step to get you on the right track. In this segment, we discuss camera components and different types of cameras, including camcorders, DSLRs and digital cinema cameras.
Let's face it, as much as we tout the use of tripods in Videomaker, we can't always use one every time. Sometimes a tripod isn't convenient, other times the shoot is very casual. Then the economics get in the way: you might not have the funds for a good...
A runaway train speeds uncontrollably through a snowy, barren mountain pass, halted only by a devastating explosion. Its violent shockwave hurls the train from the track, careening over a cliff, and tumbling into the chasm below. A few feet away, the Director yells, "Cut!" Then, she huddles with the...
While much of the United States' east and west coasts are getting rain this week, videographers everywhere are gearing up to keep cameras dry for the winter. Certainly, waterproofing has its applications year round, but now's a fine time to address it. The first item to cover rarely makes...
The ability to add high quality 35mm lenses to a professional, prosumer or consumer camcorder can give more control over the depth of field, which is the range of focus in a shot. This will help in achieving a film-style short focus usually reserved for more expensive cameras and...
The lens is where the magic of cinematography begin. With it you can bend light into focus, achieve great depth of field, and zoom into your subjects. We will show you the benefits of interchangeable and fixed lenses as well as what filters can do to make your video...
If you're like me (and I sincerely hope, for the sake of your friends and family, you are not), you have a large cardboard box under your desk filled with all sorts of cables. Some of these are obvious, like stereo mini plugs to mono RCA, USB cables in...
Video is a perfect example - it uses processes developed for sound recording, motion picture and still photography, and television, and combines them to form a new technology. But as with any technology, there's no magic involved in how a camcorder "sees" light, just engineering and science.The Nerve Center...
