Q. What's the best camcorder for 2012 from consumer review and every ones else in the $250 to $325 out there in 2012?
A. HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.
Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes – four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview
Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes – four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview
Best choice point and shoot ($300-$450)?
Q. I am looking for a good camera for indoor pictures. I have 3 little kids and take a million shots indoors, but the little $100 camera I have doesn't take decent pictures. I've looked into it a bit and have found a few with good reviews and decent picture quality. The few I've looked into:
Olympus TG-1iHS 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)
Nikon COOLPIX P310 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4.2x Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video
Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD (Red)
Fujifilm XF1/Blk 12MP Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Black)
Olympus XZ-1 10 MP Digital Camera with f1.8 Lens and 3-Inch OLED Monitor (Black)
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
Panasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom (Black)
Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location (Black)
I was wondering if anyone had one of these or a decent knowledge of them and could advise me on which would be best for what I'm looking for. Or another suggestion of a camera that takes good indoor pictures. I work a lot in low light and with fast kids. I'm not expecting a miracle - point and shoot cameras can only do so much, but... Any help would be appreciated!
Olympus TG-1iHS 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)
Nikon COOLPIX P310 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4.2x Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video
Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD (Red)
Fujifilm XF1/Blk 12MP Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Black)
Olympus XZ-1 10 MP Digital Camera with f1.8 Lens and 3-Inch OLED Monitor (Black)
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
Panasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom (Black)
Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location (Black)
I was wondering if anyone had one of these or a decent knowledge of them and could advise me on which would be best for what I'm looking for. Or another suggestion of a camera that takes good indoor pictures. I work a lot in low light and with fast kids. I'm not expecting a miracle - point and shoot cameras can only do so much, but... Any help would be appreciated!
A. None of the above.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-compact-camera-for-less-than-450-is-the-panasonic-lx7/
I have the LX3 and I love it. I also have an older and current generation dSLR and a bunch of high quality lenses. If you are mainly shooting the kids indoors, you want to have a fast lens (that relates to aperture, not autofocus) and you want something that is meant for wide to slight zooms, so you don't need the 20x zooms. Also, with most of these cameras, the small sensor size means that chasing megapixels is fool's gold. Plus, how big are you going to print something?
The Panasonic has a great lens, lets you work in lower light than most of the competitors, and takes great photos. It is pretty much the same camera as the D-LUX line which is easily twice as expensive, with a little different case design and some slight changes to the software.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-compact-camera-for-less-than-450-is-the-panasonic-lx7/
I have the LX3 and I love it. I also have an older and current generation dSLR and a bunch of high quality lenses. If you are mainly shooting the kids indoors, you want to have a fast lens (that relates to aperture, not autofocus) and you want something that is meant for wide to slight zooms, so you don't need the 20x zooms. Also, with most of these cameras, the small sensor size means that chasing megapixels is fool's gold. Plus, how big are you going to print something?
The Panasonic has a great lens, lets you work in lower light than most of the competitors, and takes great photos. It is pretty much the same camera as the D-LUX line which is easily twice as expensive, with a little different case design and some slight changes to the software.
Any advice for acting audition through tape?
Q. Hello. I'm auditioning for a role through tape next week, and I really need advice. The script is dramatic btw. thanks :D
A. If you don't hire a professional to do it, then make sure your recording is as professional as possible. I'm assuming this is a requested submission (because it's a complete waste of time and money to submit an unsolicited taped auditions). Make sure you read all the the instructions that came with the breakdown you're auditioning for AND FOLLOW THEM! (For example, don't submit more takes than what it requested.)
- Analyze and rehearse the scene. Practice before you tape.(Just like any audition). But be careful of over-rehearsing. You don't want to do 100 takes because things just start going downhill instead of getting better.
- Use a "real" camera and not a webcam. Webcams make you look terrible and you want this to really look good. You need a digital camera and someone fairly knowledgeable to run it.
- Start your video with a "slate" (Hi, my name is Jane Doe and I'll be reading for the role of Mary Smith. I'm represented by ABC agency.)
- Most of the filming should so that from your chest to the top of your head are always in frame and so that viewers can see your facial expressions. Tip for camera acting - shoot at a slight angle (one shoulder forward). Most people have a "best side" - so this is when you use it..
- Start and/or close the tape with a quick full body shot, so the casting director can get a good understanding of your body type.
- Use a sold color background sheet (NOT black or white but something more subtle - you don't want the focus taken off you). Maybe pick a color that is good for your skin tone but also reflects the mood you want to create with the scene.
- Use good lighting, not too bright or too dark. From working on stage I can tell you that ideally you want 3-point lighting where you have one overhead light and two lights at 45 degree angles. (Google "3 point lighting technique" if you want details.) If you only have overhead lighting just be aware that it causes shadows on your face. Avoid fluorescent lights - they tend to make things look yellowish.
- Be aware of background noise. Pick a location that is quite with no airplanes or dogs or neighbors knocking on the door or whatever.
- It would be good if you could do a little editing (nothing big). Things like add a title page and maybe cut and paste different takes - but you don't want a whole big production.
- If it's a two (or more) person scene then have a reader off camera - someone who is not working the camera. You want the camera person focusing on getting the shot not trying to feed you lines.
- Watch the video before you submit it! Make sure it's always in focus, that people can see the facial expressions, eye and hair color, that it's not shaky (using a tripod when filming helps cut down the shakes).
- Make sure to save a copy on your computer, just in case something happens!
- Whatever you do DO NOT UPLOAD TO YOUTUBE or anything like that for everyone to see. Especially if you're reading sides to a new production. That can get you in big trouble.
I'm not technical enough to have any hints about exactly how to upload and submit. I hope that goes well.
This article might be helpful: http://www.actorcastblog.net/2012/07/how-to-self-tape-your-audition-like-a-rockstar/
- Analyze and rehearse the scene. Practice before you tape.(Just like any audition). But be careful of over-rehearsing. You don't want to do 100 takes because things just start going downhill instead of getting better.
- Use a "real" camera and not a webcam. Webcams make you look terrible and you want this to really look good. You need a digital camera and someone fairly knowledgeable to run it.
- Start your video with a "slate" (Hi, my name is Jane Doe and I'll be reading for the role of Mary Smith. I'm represented by ABC agency.)
- Most of the filming should so that from your chest to the top of your head are always in frame and so that viewers can see your facial expressions. Tip for camera acting - shoot at a slight angle (one shoulder forward). Most people have a "best side" - so this is when you use it..
- Start and/or close the tape with a quick full body shot, so the casting director can get a good understanding of your body type.
- Use a sold color background sheet (NOT black or white but something more subtle - you don't want the focus taken off you). Maybe pick a color that is good for your skin tone but also reflects the mood you want to create with the scene.
- Use good lighting, not too bright or too dark. From working on stage I can tell you that ideally you want 3-point lighting where you have one overhead light and two lights at 45 degree angles. (Google "3 point lighting technique" if you want details.) If you only have overhead lighting just be aware that it causes shadows on your face. Avoid fluorescent lights - they tend to make things look yellowish.
- Be aware of background noise. Pick a location that is quite with no airplanes or dogs or neighbors knocking on the door or whatever.
- It would be good if you could do a little editing (nothing big). Things like add a title page and maybe cut and paste different takes - but you don't want a whole big production.
- If it's a two (or more) person scene then have a reader off camera - someone who is not working the camera. You want the camera person focusing on getting the shot not trying to feed you lines.
- Watch the video before you submit it! Make sure it's always in focus, that people can see the facial expressions, eye and hair color, that it's not shaky (using a tripod when filming helps cut down the shakes).
- Make sure to save a copy on your computer, just in case something happens!
- Whatever you do DO NOT UPLOAD TO YOUTUBE or anything like that for everyone to see. Especially if you're reading sides to a new production. That can get you in big trouble.
I'm not technical enough to have any hints about exactly how to upload and submit. I hope that goes well.
This article might be helpful: http://www.actorcastblog.net/2012/07/how-to-self-tape-your-audition-like-a-rockstar/
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