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Erika
I have made a few documentary shorts with a point and shoot, Canon Powershot. They are on websites. I would like to improve quality, possibly even show it on a large screen. What do you recommend I purchase? I will be shooting two girls surfing, modeling, in plays, etc. I will also be interviewing the mom.
Answer
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
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
What type of professional camera should I get?
Famous
I'm starting a business involving media production where I interview stars and other people on red carpet or any event. I will also be shooting comedy clips and possibly music videos. What type of camera is the best? A DSLR or a Video cam.
Answer
Hi "Famous" and welcome back to Yahoo!Answers:
Take it from a pro, for video recording of "live" events and prolonged interviews where you don't want to be interrupted by your "gear" and its issues, go with a real camcorder not a DSLR.
The main reason is time limits. DSLRs are mainly still-photo cameras, and when you use them in "live mode" for video (with the reflex mirror retracted and the sensor chip being continuously used) the sensor can overheat and shut down (typically after 30 minutes). The whole camera must then shut down for cooling off, and you're basically screwed after that.
Also, due to European Union import tariffs on how VCRs and camcorders are taxed (at higher rates than still cameras) from Japan, DSLRs have a "legal limit" for recording video of 29-minutes and 29-seconds max (and due to file size limits at HD video data rates, the time limits are often shorter per clip -- typically 12 to 15 minutes).
Plus audio features on DSLRs are also an afterthought "add-on" and the microphones are typically tiny pinhole elements with few or no user controls for setting levels.
Get a video camcorder with external audio features (for handheld interview mikes, boom mikes, or wireless beltpacks). Real professional video camcorders with pro features are typically in the 3-chip class (3 CCDs or CMOS sensors) and have 1/3" to 1/2" or larger sized sensors for good low-light use and image quality. They also are usually in the $3000-$5000 USD starting price range. Sony and BlackMagic Designs both make larger APS-sized (closer to 35mm SLR film/movie camera size sensors) single-chip camcorders that allow a wide variety of changeable lenses to be used and yield the "selective focus" or "bokeh" DOF that DSLR shooters brag about. The Sony NEX-VG30 (and the older VG10 & VG-20) and the BlackMagic Cinema models are in this class.
If you don't want to spend that much, then look at various "pro-sumer" models (consumer models with various pro-features) that range between $600-$1800 USD. Canon's HV-40 is about the best "bang for the buck" in the $600-$699 range, and has simple external audio features, and edit-friendly HDV hi-def video format. Sony makes several HDV models (I use an HVR-Z1U; the Z5U and Z7U are newer versions) all the way up to its pro-level HVR-S270U which allows larger-size cassettes that can record over 5 hours continuously.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
Hi "Famous" and welcome back to Yahoo!Answers:
Take it from a pro, for video recording of "live" events and prolonged interviews where you don't want to be interrupted by your "gear" and its issues, go with a real camcorder not a DSLR.
The main reason is time limits. DSLRs are mainly still-photo cameras, and when you use them in "live mode" for video (with the reflex mirror retracted and the sensor chip being continuously used) the sensor can overheat and shut down (typically after 30 minutes). The whole camera must then shut down for cooling off, and you're basically screwed after that.
Also, due to European Union import tariffs on how VCRs and camcorders are taxed (at higher rates than still cameras) from Japan, DSLRs have a "legal limit" for recording video of 29-minutes and 29-seconds max (and due to file size limits at HD video data rates, the time limits are often shorter per clip -- typically 12 to 15 minutes).
Plus audio features on DSLRs are also an afterthought "add-on" and the microphones are typically tiny pinhole elements with few or no user controls for setting levels.
Get a video camcorder with external audio features (for handheld interview mikes, boom mikes, or wireless beltpacks). Real professional video camcorders with pro features are typically in the 3-chip class (3 CCDs or CMOS sensors) and have 1/3" to 1/2" or larger sized sensors for good low-light use and image quality. They also are usually in the $3000-$5000 USD starting price range. Sony and BlackMagic Designs both make larger APS-sized (closer to 35mm SLR film/movie camera size sensors) single-chip camcorders that allow a wide variety of changeable lenses to be used and yield the "selective focus" or "bokeh" DOF that DSLR shooters brag about. The Sony NEX-VG30 (and the older VG10 & VG-20) and the BlackMagic Cinema models are in this class.
If you don't want to spend that much, then look at various "pro-sumer" models (consumer models with various pro-features) that range between $600-$1800 USD. Canon's HV-40 is about the best "bang for the buck" in the $600-$699 range, and has simple external audio features, and edit-friendly HDV hi-def video format. Sony makes several HDV models (I use an HVR-Z1U; the Z5U and Z7U are newer versions) all the way up to its pro-level HVR-S270U which allows larger-size cassettes that can record over 5 hours continuously.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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