What is a good video camera for recording loud music without distorting the noise?

Q. I'm in a rock band, and we would like to record us playing, so we can put it on youtube. We are looking for a VIDEO camera that can shoot good videos, but we want better sound quality. Budget is $200 or less. This, or a camera that has a "USB IN" thing so that i can plug a rockband mic into it

A. To get the very best sound quality for a music video, you should ALWAYS record the video and the music separately. Then merge and synchronize the music using a good audio/video editor and sequencer like Pro Tools.

But, if you insist on recording them together, you need to have a digital video camcorder that has an external microphone input so that you can plug in your own studio quality microphone. Better still is to have more than one microphone running through a mic preamp that feeds into the camcorder. The music should also be balanced correctly by running the entire band through a mixer and then recording the audio off of the mixer in stereo to the camcorder.

If your music is too loud, it's going to sound bad anyway. You can turn down the music and it not only sounds better, the people listening to won't have to shout at each other to comment on it and the musicians won't go deaf at an early age from damaging their ears with a constant barrage of excessive decibels. http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music

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what kind of video camera should I buy?

Q. I want something used at a reasonable price that can actually tolerate some motion and has sufficient audio quality to record live music. What's the best used video camera? Is digital really better than tape, given what I'm looking for?

A. get the SVP t-100 or the t-500 , or any of the t series for that matter, they are a lot better quality than the analog , or dv technology , dvd was the next one , which still had the transfer and edit problems , and now we have hdd and SD and sdhc technology allowing us to record massive amounts of information with out loss in transfer to hard drive and transfers to computers , ease with editing , and quick and easy burning. what sort of video should you buy , this is a personal choice , if you had a SONY and you loved it get another one , or JVC have a look at the svp one , it is cheap and does all you need and have described.and is around $100US or $150AU

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How can I put My Snapvine music on utube?

Q. Look I don't have a video camera or anything to record my music...... I just want to know how to put my music on u tube. Please help me!

A. ...How is this a joke or a riddle? ( >_>)

I don't think it's possible to put just music on Youtube without any sort of visual. One way to put your music on Youtube is to download software such as Camtasia, which will allow you to record videos and sound on your computer. Then put an image on your computer screen of something relevant to the song, such as a picture or lyrics, begin recording with Camtasia, and then play the song. ( ^_^ ) It should record the sound right from your computer; you don't need to worry about a microphone or anything.

Good luck!

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What kind of video camera should I buy?

Q. I want a video camera to record singing videos for youtube, but I don't know what kind to get. My budget is under 300, and I want a camera that has really good focus. I've seen many videos where the camera has really good focus on the persons face, and then the background is kinda blurry/fuzzy. I really like that look, but many of the people say those are recorded on canon rebels. What kind of video camcorder has that feature? Please help!

A. All camcorders can do that - if the camera is close to the subject (you) and there is enough lighting on the subject. In your price range, basically all camcorder will be the same. dSLRs have a little more flexibility to provide "depth of field" but they are designed to capture still images. Video capture (and audio capture) are "convenience features".

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How can I transfer something I recorded onto a vhs tape to my digital video camera?

Q. Someone used her video camera to record a performance for me. Her camera is old, so I couldn't put it directly from her camera to my computer, so I put it onto a vhs tape. Now my problem is trying to get it to my computer. I thought there was a way I could put it onto my (new) digital camera, then onto my computer. But for some reason it just isn't working out for me. Any suggestions?
Someone used her video camera to record a performance for me. Her camera is old, so I couldn't put it directly from her camera to my computer, so I put it onto a vhs tape. Now my problem is trying to get it to my computer. I thought there was a way I could put it onto my (new) digital camera, then onto my computer. But for some reason it just isn't working out for me. Any suggestions?

I'm not sure if it makes any difference, but it is a mini dv camera.

A. Most video cameras come with video in ports. There should be a wire that splits into red (audio left), white (audio right) and yellow (video). Some have S-video input, this looks like a PS mouse connection.

Play the VHS tape on a VHS player.
Plug the 3 wires into the AUDIO OUT (L,R) and VIDEO OUT connections of the VHS player.
You should see the video appear on the digital camcorder. If not, there should be some mode setting.
Press record.

I hope that helps.

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Is it illegal for store security cameras to record audio?

Q. Most stores have some sort of security system that involves video surveillance. But is it illegal for the cameras to also be recording audio - and the employees monitoring those cameras thus listening to private conversations? Or are customers foregoing such rights to privacy once they enter the store?

A. Yes, in some states it is illegal to record ANY person's voice without their consent. This is the law in Massachusetts, found under the wiretapping statutes. It doesn't matter if you're in public, on private property or in the back seat of a police car; recording your voice requires your consent (implied if not actual).

If there are signs or other notices specifically warning you, in your language and in Braille, that your entry into the store constitutes consent to be recorded, then they can raise that as their defense to criminal charges.

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Rock Band 2 How do people record for Youtube?

Q. How do people like SSblind72 and azuritereaction record their drumming videos for Youtube? What camera do they use/how do they make it so u can see them and then their drum chart appear on the same video?
Any help would be great, Thanks!

A. azuritereaction made a video on how he capture videos on Rock Band.
Video link is here-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKcYiXU9ol8&feature=channel_page
All the imformation you need to know is in there.

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What is the best way to record drums without drum mics?

Q. im goin to be shooting music videos and stuff on my hd camera for a local band and friend of mine but drum solos first how can i record drum solos without drum mics

A. Best answer would be an H2 zoom, me and my friend use one when we jam and even in a small room it can come out sounding at least good enough.

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How can i turn my drum-set, laptop, and video camera into a recording studio type song quality?

Q. I have a average drum set, modern 2009 HP laptop and old digital camera. I want to know how to take a song i covered from the drums, make the sound quality better, and then put the original song with the video and remixed song and put it on you tube.

A. My favorite recording studio program is Mixcraft for windows! It's really great you can record, add effects, and download them to a file or CD. There is a 30 day free trial available at:

http://www.acoustica.com/mixcraft/

(after the trial expires you will still be able to use it, you just won't be able to mix it down into mp3 files or a CD)

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what kind of video camera should I buy?

Q. I want something used at a reasonable price that can actually tolerate some motion and has sufficient audio quality to record live music. What's the best used video camera? Is digital really better than tape, given what I'm looking for?

A. get the SVP t-100 or the t-500 , or any of the t series for that matter, they are a lot better quality than the analog , or dv technology , dvd was the next one , which still had the transfer and edit problems , and now we have hdd and SD and sdhc technology allowing us to record massive amounts of information with out loss in transfer to hard drive and transfers to computers , ease with editing , and quick and easy burning. what sort of video should you buy , this is a personal choice , if you had a SONY and you loved it get another one , or JVC have a look at the svp one , it is cheap and does all you need and have described.and is around $100US or $150AU

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How do I find a video camera that can record live music?

Q. Most video cameras - the sound will be horrible, because the mic is peaking out. Control for microphone sensitivity is not available, so the sound overdrives the audio. It will sound distorted. So - what can I look for in a digital video camera that I can control the sensitivity, by viewing a monitor level indicator, OR it has a automatic adjuster for loud sound ?

A. "Audio control"... or specifically, Manual audio control.

There are four ways.

1) Some (not all) low-end Sony camcorders have a "MicRefLevel" control. This is an option selected in the menu. "Normal" or "Low" for low mic gain for loud audio environments. Not very granular, does not work very well, but does provide some protection form audio clipping and the muddy audio caused by way-loud sound.

2) Some low-end Canon camcorders (ZR900, ZR930, FS10, FS11, FS100, HF10, HF11, HF100) have a mic jack - but no built-in manual audio control. There are external XLR adapters from BeachTek and juicedLink that have audio gain knobs. Plug the XLR mic into the XLR adapter; plug the XLR adapter into the 1/8" (3.5mm) mic jack on the camcorder. In the camcorder menu, you can select a "mic level" that will show the audio going into the camera - When you plugged the XLR adapter into the camcorder's mic jack, you are bypassing the auto mic gain. Use the knobs on the XLR adapter to control the audio levels going in.

3) Use a camcorder with manual audio control. The least expensive camcorder - of which I am aware - with manual audio control are the Canon HV20/HV30/HV30 and the Sony HDR-HC9. They also have a 1/8" mic jack if you want to use an external mic. When you drop into manual audio, a couple of meters pop on the screen. The audio level is not convenient to adjust.

4) Use an audio Field Recorder like those from Zoom, Edirol, Tascam, M-Audio, Sony, Marantz, Fostex... among others... When you edit the video just mute the audio captured with the video and add the audio captured by the Field Recorder.

Prosumer or pro camcorders like the Canon GL2, XL, XH, XLH series, Sony DCR-VX2100, HDR-FX1000, HVR- Z1, Z5, Z7, Panasonic DVX100, HVX200, etc, all have manual audio controls on the OUTSIDE of the camcorder.

In the cases of 2, 3 and 4, the meters should be around 3/4. Adjust the audio gain if it is higher or lower than this.

Please not that I listed ONLY miniDV tape and flash memory consumer camcorders. This is because consumer hard drive based camcorders have KNOWN issues with vibration. Loud audio environments as you have specified can cause enough vibration to have the camcorder sensors park the hard drive heads and not record video. This is to prevent the hard drive heads from scruffing the hard drive and crashing the camera. HDD camcorders are NOT recommended for high vibration environments - says so in their manuals. (They will also park their heads in low air pressure environments - so high altitude, anything over about 9,800 feet - will also cause the heads to park and no video will be recorded. MiniDV tape and flash memory do not have this problem, either.)

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What is the difference in audio recording quality between tape and hard drive video cameras?

Q. I am searching for a new video camera so I can record live concerts for my band. Audio set up will be 2 condenser mics on an 8 foot boom patched into a single 1/8 inch mic jack on the camera. Would tape or hard drive be a better option to record to as far as quality? I am aware that hard drives hold more data. I am only concerned with audio quality.

A. The recording media (in this case tape vs hard drive) is irrelevent. They are both digital. HDD camcorder compress the vido (and audio) more...

You did not tell us what sort of music. If it is loud, your bigger issue is that hard disc drive camcorders can be impacted by the vibrations from the loud audio to the point of parking the hard drive heads to protect the platters. Neither miniDV tape nor flash memory based camcorders have this vibration issue.

It is also possible that the loud audio - even if it does not shut down the hard drive because of the vibrations - can be loud enough to oversaturate the audio track resulting in a muddy sound - and what seems to be static. This is because the camcorder's auto mic gain can't handle it. This cannot be fixed when editing and will happen with any mic. You need to control the audio gain.

Some consumer Sony camcorders have a "MicRefLevel" setting for "Normal" audio gain and "Low" gain for high volume environments. This is rudimentary, but will work. Better is the more granular manual audio control used by the Canon HV30 or HV40.

Hard drives might be able to hold more TOTAL data, but consumer hard disc drive camcorders generally record to much more highly compressed MPEG2 standard definition or AVCHD/MTS high definition files. Your goal for "better quality" *should* be less compression - not more.

Most decent condenser mics are XLR based. In order for them to be used with a consumer grade camcorder with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack, I would suggest using an XLR adapter like one from juicedLink (CX231) or BeachTek (DXA-6). In addition to more granular control of the audio gain, they can also provide phantom power to the condensor mics. Use of XLR-to-1/8" "tails" is not recommended - the jack is too easy to break in the camcorder. The XLR adapters are set up such a way that do not stress the jack/plug as much as those cable tails do. Also, if the mics are on a boom then they are likely to be using a cable longer than about 15 feet - which means you need to use shielded - balanced - cables... which means XLR.

If you insist on going the path with a 1/8" tail, be sure it is to two XLR jacks that provuide you with some left/right audio separation. Again, this is not the recommended path.

You should consider reading up on "X-Y mic placement" at wikipedia for optimizing the stereo separation with the mics you plan to use - or take a look at a RODE stereo mic or the design of the Audio Technica AT-822 or AT-825... or the Shure VP-66. The mic capsules are set up in the X-Y pattern making the mic head housings look fat.

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How do professional cameramen film in low light so well?

Q. I've just bought a Kogan video camera (new Australian brand, not well known) that from my limited experience of camcorders is somewhere in the middle of the video camera spectrum (definitely not lousy, but nothing special either) and I"ve tried several times filming in a dark room with Night mode with very poor results. I can't actually tell the difference between normal and Night mode.

Do you have experience with video cameras that film well in low light? I made a bit of money recently and considering doing a trade-in somewhere.

A. Hi Steph:

Let's boil down this whole discussion into two things:
1) Your AU$399 (~USD$425) Kogan camcorder (which tells us your original budget range). That's no where near the "middle" of the $50 - $100,000 USD video camera spectrum.
2) The phrase "how do professional cameramen film... so well?"

It all boils down to spending good money for good equipment. The professional camera crews use equipment that costs thousands more than what you have now, plus --if you are not talking just InfraRed shooting in total or near-total darkness-- their cameras have multiple gain-boost settings for low light.

If you are trying to compare home camcorder footage of any kind with professional broadcast TV shows, just stop it. Their gear is way more advanced, plus (as others have mentioned) they also have post-production signal processors to help boost image parameters and quality.

The pro's also have access to "image intensifiers" they mount between their lens and camcorder (or on the front lens in cheaper cameras), like the AstroScope, which for around $6,000 USD will work for even a consumer camcorder or SLR. These can create an image using only starlight from the sky.

Your Kogan brand is not highly rated in picture quality to start with (see CNet Australia's review: http://www.cnet.com.au/kogan-full-hd-1080p-video-camcorder-camera-339293191.htm ). If you happen to have a more-expensive Kogan model, I apologize, but not much. A not-well-known brand that's in Australian K-Marts says a lot in itself. If you do trade-up, go for a name brand that's done this for awhile & has a track record for image quality as well as construction quality.

If you really have an interest in "Ghost Hunters" style IR shooting and not just poorly-lit parties, get a good used Sony Handycam that has true Sony "NightShot" features (the older consumer NightShot models could also "see" through certain garments, so Sony crippled newer Handycams' IR features).

The professional IR camera crews also use "bright" (but invisible to the eye) InfraRed spotlights mounted on the camera tops.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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What are the best video cameras for filming YouTube videos for my blog?

Q. I'm looking for a decent video camera that I can use for recording YouTube videos on my blog/vlogs. It cant be anything really expensive. I will be sitting down for the most part so as long as the picture is clear, (even in low lighting settings) and has good clear audio that that will work. I heard that flip cams are decent, but Im not sure. I need help!!

A. When making this decision, it's good to know that you don't plan on hiking into the safari with your camera, but it's also important to think about your workflow. Choose something that's right for your computer system, and your level of expertise.

If you aren't entirely tech savvy and want a quick, streamlined process, I would recommend the Flip Cam, as you mentioned. I have used flip cams and they are VERY impressive. I know it's hard to imagine because they're so small, but the audio quality is very decent, and the video is nice HD resolution. The only problem that I've encountered, is that I bought my dad one of these when he still had an older computer and the HD resolution was too much for the old PC to handle. If you have an older computer, you will want to be sure and get a Standard Definition (SD) camera.

The two Canon cameras that Palladini mentioned are also really great, and I would recommend these if you're interested in doing more with your camera. When you aren't video blogging, recording home videos like birthdays or vacations can be some other reasons for investing in a good camera.

Some other cameras to look into:

Panasonic HDC-SD90
Sony Handycam
Canon HV20, HV30, or HV40

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need new digital camera that takes pics in low light?

Q. I'm looking for a new affordable digital camera. My requirements are that it needs to take great pictures in low light. I'm tired of my pics coming out crappy. Also, it needs to be able to record videos, but I don't care about the quality of the video camera setting, just as long as it doesn't suck.

Price range less than 200, preferably closer to 100 than 200.

Any advice?

A. With your budget you are still looking at a P&S camera of some type. The best low light camera is the Nikon D3s, but costs about $5,300 body only.

Look for a P&S camera that uses the new BSI-CMOS sensor. At this time, it has the best performance in low light of other sensors used by P&S cameras

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What Digital Cameras Can Allow Zooming During Video Recording?

Q. I go to a lot of concerts and record them on camera. I was wondering which cameras allow zooming during video recording. I'm looking for something not too expensive. $300-400 max price. Thanks.

A. I have a Samsung L200 and it's great. 10 megapixels, zooming while video and its only 200.

If you're doing a lot of video, invest the money for the Canon HG20. $600 from amazon.com, i have one, trust me, its the way to go.

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I have a video/camera with a button tht says share to fbook? 10 points?

Q. I have a camera/video recording from christmas, and im going on vacation with my boyfriend and his family and so i want to put pictures up. I take a photo and their a share button so i click it and than check off the fbook one, but it doesnt do anything? How do i send it to my fbook?

A. You will need to plug in a USB cable to a computer it then will prompt you to sign on to Facebook then follow instructions.

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What is a good camera to buy for video recording?

Q. Hey, I'm looking for suggestions on a camera to buy that has good quality video recording so that I could upload videos easily unto youtube. Please help me out, I am not a millionaire and can not afford a $200 dollar camera. Thanks :)

A. If you also want a waterproof, shock proof and dust proof camera, you can buy a Nikon S30 camera for under $120

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How is the camera and video recorder on the new ipod touch?

Q. I was wondering if the camera and video recording was good quality. Also if its worth getting it. And also about the face chat.

Thanks

A. It's decent. It's not like the best thing on the market but itll do if you just want to take pictures or video in the light. FaceTime is awesome, it's very smooth and now you can even facetime chat with people who own macs

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which is more telling, a mirror, a camera or a video recording ?

Q. I've seen all three of myself, in the mirror, on camera and on a video recording. I find myself to be the best looking in a mirror. I can handle the way I look in the mirror, but especially in pictures
I think I look ugly. So which more telling, the camera or the mirror or the video recording ?

A. Actually, your image in the mirror is seen in reverse. That is the way you see yourself most often and the way you think you look. The still photo or video is the way you do look. The video recording contains the most information and would be the most telling.

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How do I record just audio with the Samsung Blackjack cell phone?

Q. I just got the thing and have had no problems with the camera, video recording, etc. But I can't seem to find how to record audio for the life of me. Where is it?

A. start organizer voice notes

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I'm looking for a 12 mp minimum, HD video recording digital camera?

Q. I'm looking for a digital camera with HD video recording capability.
I want it to have a descent optical zoom, a minimum of 12 mega pixels and good recording capabilities at night time (and photo).
What kind of camera/make should I look for? Any suggestions?

A. Megapixels means nothing these days.. do you print out on A2? No? Good then you don't need more then 8 Megapixels

Right that said a good lens does matters. Good glass is so nice to have! And of course looking for image quality always important sometimes it is better to invest in a more limited model with better image quality because.. well you want the best right?

Night time recording? What is your budget? The point is that the laws of nature don't change to make a picture or a video you need LIGHT! Raising ISO' s will only get you so far..


I guess a DSLR could, it has a nice big sensor so low noise and coupled with the right lens [in your case a wide aperture prime] it would give relative noise free images and video at night. Do buy one with an external sound jack though because the in build microphones are usually pretty good at catching wind noise.

So most basic DSLR with HD video + Prime Lens + Tripod [really you are going to need it] and the basic set of memory cards and batteries. Oh and of course an external Microphone.. mmm $1100?

You know a HD video camera is cheaper.. but won't make as nice still shots ;)

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What's the best budget/business user digital camera for video blogging?

Q. I'm looking to buy a digital camera. I'm a novice at best, but want something with professional looking photos and a good video recording capability (Audio is a must also.) What are your recommendations?
I'm leaning towards the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS. Thanks in advance!

A. The Canon 300 HS is a fine choice. If you like it, then stick with it. I'd also suggest going to a nearby camera/electronic store to try out some for yourself though.

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How do I use a digital camera as a web cam on my pc?

Q. I have a good digital camera, that is able to video record. I also have a way to hook it up to my pc and transfer pic & vids to my files. I would like to use this camera as a web cam, my old one is pretty cheap & doesn't work so well. Does any one know how to hook up a digital camera as a web cam?

A. I really don't think you are able to do this with most modern digital cameras. The USB connection is used to transfer pics and video between PC and camera, not to stream live video. You can get a descent web cam for around $30 though!
Good Luck =)

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How is the camera and video recorder on the new ipod touch?

Q. I was wondering if the camera and video recording was good quality. Also if its worth getting it. And also about the face chat.

Thanks

A. It's decent. It's not like the best thing on the market but itll do if you just want to take pictures or video in the light. FaceTime is awesome, it's very smooth and now you can even facetime chat with people who own macs

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which is more telling, a mirror, a camera or a video recording ?

Q. I've seen all three of myself, in the mirror, on camera and on a video recording. I find myself to be the best looking in a mirror. I can handle the way I look in the mirror, but especially in pictures
I think I look ugly. So which more telling, the camera or the mirror or the video recording ?

A. Actually, your image in the mirror is seen in reverse. That is the way you see yourself most often and the way you think you look. The still photo or video is the way you do look. The video recording contains the most information and would be the most telling.

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How do I record just audio with the Samsung Blackjack cell phone?

Q. I just got the thing and have had no problems with the camera, video recording, etc. But I can't seem to find how to record audio for the life of me. Where is it?

A. start organizer voice notes

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Is there a way to set up a digital camera to record video from your computer and record sound from a mic?

Q. I have a digital camera that records video but the sound quality isn't good. Is there a way to plug it in to my laptop and set it up to where it records video onto the computer while recording sound from a mic?

I plan on making drum covers and I need good sound quality in order to do so. If you know a way to do this PLEASE tell me cause i really need to know.

A. There seems to be no way to set up the cam like this...

Good luck!

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How do I record myself on video playing drums?

Q. I want to play drums and set up a video camera to record me, but at the same time actually sound somewhat decent.
Also to record myself doing drum covers to songs.
How do I do this without mic's?

A. most video cameras have a decent enough mic for your needs. If you set up your stereo speakers on either side of your kit facing out, and turn them up loud, you should be able to pick up both the drums and the music on the video camera mic. Make sure to put the camera on a stand in front of the kit with a wide angle shot to pick up everything in the shot without moving around.

The best way to do what you want is to use a mixer and 2 good overhead mics in stereo with the music going through head phone monitors that you can hear well. Feed the line out of the mixer to the audio in of a dvd recorder and the video out of the camera to the video in on the dvd recorder. the mics should be set up on either side of the drum set at a decent height above the kit. use the monitor out or control room out of the mixer to feed the headphone monitor amp.
This second method while sounding much better requires some technical ability to pull off correctly.

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How do I improve sound quality with Audacity?

Q. I have some sound files from video cameras that don't record sound well (such as cell phone cameras.) What effects should I run and what settings should I run them on. I would like to improve voice, drums, and guitar. The bass I already know how to improve. Sometimes the sound is so loud that it is distorted on the recording also. Is there any way to fix this with Audacity?

A. Not really. You can process things to clean up line noise, pops and clicks, or even phasing issues, but if the overall quality of a recording is bad there's only so much you can do to polish it. The old mixing engineer saying is:

Garbage in, garbage out.

If you want better sound you really need a better recording, especially if you've got clipping distortion in this one (when things get too loud). Clipping distortion is something you can't fix.

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Is there any way to increase video quality?

Q. My uncle recorded parts of my soccer game on my cell phone. Its the HTC HD 2, so it's a decent camera. But that was only because the actually recorder wasn't charged. Anyway, the video's came out a bit fuzzy but my coach wants to see the video clips. After I put the videos on my computer, is there any program or anything I can use to enhance the video quality, even by a little bit?

A. you dont say what you are using to edit the video, you may be able to increase the sharpness, a little, but to be honest a cell phone camea is not a camcorder, and the amount of compression they use does not make for good quality video, just ok video.

if you dont have anything to edit your video with then have a look here some are free some are not

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-editors-advanced

RR

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What is a good camera/video camera?

Q. I am looking for a good camera that also has a good camcorder built in. Looking to use to take lots of pictures of my children and also record soccer games etc. What is a good brand and place to go to get it?

A. At the consumer level the best video recorders are camcorders. They can do stills but not very well.

actually, again at the consumer level, the best results are with, in my opinion, any model in the
Canon Rebel series from the t3 to the t3i - $500 to about $850.

Here's a good place to do research.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

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Does anyone know about those 5 megapixel digital video cameras with the memory cards?

Q. I wanted to buy one, however, is the 32MB internal memory or the memory card large enough to tape a 2 hour school play or a 1 hour soccer game? And can they be hooked to the TV to record over to a DVD?

A. In short, Yes, a 2GB memory card or so will hold more than 2 hours of footage. But with my experience in the industry I would never buy those types of cameras. The main reason being, the camera is a camera with a video function and not a true video camera. So the quality of what you are recording is crap and the same quality as a Youtube video. They are Cheap and Nasty cameras.

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What are the benefits of having a video camera to use in the classroom?

Q. I teach first grade at a rural school in Alabama. I want to purchase a video camera so I can record experiments, plays, and learning that is taking place in the classroom. The recordings will then be transferred to the school website for the community to see or to a DVD for students and parents to enjoy. I have to write a GREAT proposal to get the camera. What are other benefits of having a video camera for classroom use? Thanks!

A. This is great for both you and the students. When recording students' plays, upon review the students will be able to monitor their fluency/expression/prosody and then improve it. Repeated performances and viewings will show growth.

Invite local community officials and leaders in to speak to the children and record it. Use this as a model for students to develop a short minute speech about a topic. Record it. Show it back to them. The possibilities are endless.

For science simply tape different environments and have students make observations, compare/ contrast.

Here are a couple of links:

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=6753
http://www.woodworkingteachers.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=380

As you know already, this benefits you as well. Although all teachers have built in with-it-ness, things still go unnoticed. You will be able to assess students long after the moment has already played out. Also, you will improve by critiquing yourself and delivery to your students.

Good Luck!

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Is it illegal for a teacher to film students in class secretly?

Q. My sister said that when she was in high school, she was taking a test and a student found a camera hidden some where in the classroom recording them while they took the test. The teacher said that it was to catch if anyone was cheating. Most of the students said it was illegal because it was hidden and the teacher didn't send out parental consent for their kids to be video taped. So is it true that it's illegal?

P.S. My English class just got a new student teacher and she is filming us to send to her professor to evaluate. But she had us get parent signatures.

A. There are cameras all over the place. You cannot even go into a 7-11 without having your picture taken. I have cameras in my house in case of theft. Since the cameras were to stop cheating and were never used for anything else, there is no case as there was no harm done. Students do not have any idea what is legal and illegal. Some even think a teacher cannot check their lockers. Student teachers have no authority over anyone in a class and have to be super careful not to offend anyone. The student teacher was sending it to someone else so she needed the permission slips.

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Would it be possible for me to get a grant to fund a video camera for the classroom?

Q. I want to videotape different things in my classroom this year, like teacher lessons, small groups interactions, guided reading lessons, student's presentations and mini plays, etc but I personally do not hav a camera. The school's equipment is very old and rustic and the school is lacking the funds to buy new equipment. I will be using this to also do prof. development activities with the faculty and the teachers I mentor. I have visited several grants sites and can't find that much info and many have already closed their deadlines. What are the possibilities out there?

A. You might want to check out your local lions club, rotary club, etc. Or ask a local store to donate. Ask your principal what the policy is for video taping in the class is though. Some school district strictly prohibit any type of video recording.

Additionally, if all else fails, and your principal okays the recording you can go to a local pawn shop, charity shop, etc and see if they will donate one. It will be a tax write off for them. They may need your schools tax id. # though, so make sure you clear it with your school site.

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What's a good camera for recording video games?

Q. I want to record 3ds footage and maybe start a YouTube channel... What's a good camera I can use to get the best 3ds quality?
Nothing too expensive, please

A. I use an online video recording device. It's easy to use. It's called Fraps. It can record as long as you like. I use it when I'm in Second Life. It's really awesome and doesn't slow up your PC!

It's worth a shot at least :D Wishing you all the best!

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What's a good inexpensive camera for recording concerts?

Q. I'm going to a Linkin Park concert this Sunday, and I definitely want to videotape it. What's a good camera I can use for decent sound and video quality? It needs to be at most $50 (I'll go a little higher if necessary). The tickets were like $300, so I'm running out of money.
*** It doesn't have to have perfect quality, just enough so I could enjoy it.

A. I would consider Nikon Coolpix L22 12.1MP Digital Camera
* 12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
* 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (37mm to 134mm); bright 3.0-inch LCD
* Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector;
* capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
* 3-way VR Image Stabilization System
* EXPEED Image Processing; Smart Portrait System

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Why is it that when I connect my Canon Digital Camera to my TV it is black and white on the TV screen?

Q. One more question:
Why is it so that when video cameras record television or a PC screen then the screen (camera video) starts to flash all the time.
Why can't video camera record what's on TV or PC whithout flashing all the time?
Is there a way to get rid of these flashings?

A. Ok, first questions the black and white issue. What kind of connecter from Cam to TV? I've seen this problem with s-video broken or bent pins, and component cables plugged in wrong.

The flashing is something you might not be able to get rid of.

It has something to do with the frame rate of your camera, and the refresh rate of the TV. As two different rates cross each other, you see a flicker and lines moving up and down. On a PC monitor, you can go into the monitor settings by right clicking on your desktop and choose properties, then up top on the tabs choose settings. You can change the refresh rates to try and lessen this but it might not fix this.

You can do similar things on HDTVs like forcing it into 720p that might give you a faster frame rate over 1080p etc.

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What is a good point and shoot camera with manual controls and is tiny?

Q. I need a point and shoot camera that has good manual settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and so on. I also need it to be tiny, I'm in high school so i want to be able to carry it around but still take good pictures without carrying my SLR everywhere.

A. Canon has a couple of point & shoot models that fit your criteria (with full manual control).

They are the SX200 IS or the SD990 IS.

pros...the SX200 IS has 12x optical zoom (336mm) and a starting wide angle of 28mm.
It records video in HD.
cons...It has no optical viewfinder
The flash automatically pops up as soon as you turn on the camera (whether you need the flash or not).

The SD990 IS does have an optical viewfinder and is more compact than the SX200 IS.

Both cameras have very small sized sensors, so their ISO capability is obviously poor when compared to a dSLR.

I'm leaning towards the SX200 IS...because it has the 28mm wide angle, 12x zoom and records video in HD, though I hate that it doesn't have a viewfinder.

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What is a good compact camera for recording high-volume, high-definition audio/video?

Q. Hello everybody. Here is the problem I'm having:

I am an enthusiastic concert attendee, and I go to a lot of Metal shows. I also like to record parts of the shows I go to, so I can go back and re-live the experience later. But these shows are LOUD! Around 115-130 decibels, to be more specific. And at that kind of high volume, most camera microphones are overloaded and the resulting videos have sound that is distorted, scratchy, and unlistenable.

What I have tried already:

I have owned a Fujifilm JV-100 in the past, and I currently own a Canon SX-260 HS and neither of these have decent audio. My fiancée's old Sony Cybershot DSC-W50, on the other hand, has great sound quality. The only issue with that is that it's ancient, shoots poor quality photos, and doesn't have full-HD video capability. I'm also not sure if the newer models of Sony Cybershots have the same quality of internal microphone and when I asked a sales representative about this and she was unable to give me an answer.

Limitations:

Using an actual camcorder is out of the question, as is buying an expensive digital SLR. It must be a compact, point-and-shoot camera because otherwise the event staff/venue security deem it a "professional device" and will not allow it inside the concert venues without a press pass, which I obviously do not have. I also cannot use a separate audio recording device, because it is impractical and I need the convenience of all the components (camera, video recorder, audio recorder) in one single device.

What I need:

Simply put, I need a compact, point-and-shoot camera that is capable of shooting in low-light settings, that is capable of recording HD video, and has an internal microphone that doesn't fuzz out at high volumes. I also need it on a budget, which is less than $400.

Please offer me some suggestions for what model camera I should look into buying. I'm tired of wasting my money on cameras that don't work under the rigorous conditions I have described. If there are other metalheads out there who've had the same problem, I'd really appreciate it if you could give me your recommendations. Thanks in advance.

A. The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10 [ 16.2 megapixels]
Panasonic Lumix LX5 [ 10.1 megapixels ]
Nikon Coolpix S8100 [ 12.1 megapixels ] check the great prices via abesofmaine.com

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how to remove the 4gb limit on my point and shoot camera?

Q. ok my canon elph 110 point and shoot camera always stops at 4gb even though there's 4gb left on the card . I researched and it said it's the limit then I have to hit record again. I can't do this when i'm recording volleyball games since i'm playing. How do I make my camera record continuously without stopping.

A. You cannot

The 4 gb per video file is a physical restriction caused by the FAT32 format used by memory cards.

Since you can get from 17 to 20 minutes on a 4 gb file, it is no different than when we used to shoot 16 mm or 35 mm motion pictures

400 feet of 16 mm film only captured 11 minutes at 24 frame/s

400 feet of 35 mm film only captured 3.5 minutes worth of film.

So the 4 gb limit of from 17-20 minutes is actually a blessing to videographers

In order to shoot such long takes, you need to buy a mini-DV video camera and buy 60 minute tapes

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What type of camera should I get?

Q. I want to start recording guitar covers and I was thinking of getting an hd webcam to do it but I'm not sure if it will lag or give me poor results with capturing movement. I've also looked into video cameras too, but I don't want to spend a fortune for just shooting guitar videos. Any recommendations would help a lot, thanks!

A. What you need is a good audio recording system

Look here

http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/h4n

These recorders are used in conjunction with dSLR's when used as a video camera.

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What video camera would be good for me?

Q. My friend and I are trying to record ourselves singing and playing guitar and also want to make a music video. What kind of video camera would be good for us? I know they can be expensive if we want a good one, but something under $200 would be great!

A. There are some basic video cameras around that are quite cheap. Check at your local camera store and tell them your budget. They may have cameras that have been traded in but still in good order. Most new cameras use built in disks or flash memory but older cameras that use digital tapes can give a good picture. If you want to make a music video you might need a tripod for the camera, and also download the recording to a computer for editing. Windows already has basic video editing software if you are on a tight budget.

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Should I get a video camera to record myself playing guitar or is an Iphone 4 good with sound quality?

Q. I'm wanting to start recording myself while playing guitar and I don't know if an Iphone 4 is sufficient. I don't have my guitar with me because I recently moved.

A. obviously video camera. depends on your budget :)

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What do I need and how much do I need to be able to record music in my house?

Q. I would like to start recording music w/ a laptop (singing + guitar + occasional piano). I've always heard of the macs and how great they are for musicians....but I'd like to hear some more opinions. Would buying mics/ video camera/ etc be better and more affordable? suggestions please.

A. There are so many answers to this question, but the first question to you would be how professional do you want your recordings to be and how big is your budget? A video camera is going to give you a very low end recording. There are a zillion software recording programs to use with computer recording. Probably the most popular right now is Pro Tools, but there are many others, each with it's own learning curve. There are also hard disk recorders that you can use independent of your computer and then transfer it to your computer is you like for editing. Many of these come with a built in cd drive in which you can master and burn a cd directly from the unit. Again, much like cars, there are the bare bones models and then there are the ones with all the bells and whistles. One thing for sure is that you need a really good mic and you need a fairly soundproof place to record vocals. A good mic can make or break a good recording. I have always been a pc person, though I have friends that swear by mac. I think it depends on what you are comfortable with because you can get great software for either. Do a little research before you invest a lot of money. You might try starting out on some used gear. Try ebay or your local music store. Good luck.

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Do you know any good recording equipment for piano performances?

Q. I'm a pianist and I need to record a video of my playing to apply for a scholarship. My church has a beautiful, massive Steinway Grand piano, the biggest one available. I would love to use it, but my family only owns home video cameras. Where could I find the proper equipment to make a good recording? Is it possible to hook a mic up to the inside of the piano? If so, how? Do you have any other ideas?

A. The best thing you can possibly do is to find a good audio person to record your performance. It will cost you a lot less than buying all the equipment you need. Once you have a recording you can make a video and you will use the audio track from that recording session. Try Craigslist to find an audio person that can record for you. They will come with mics and recorders. You can easily spend over $1,000 on some recording equipment and then you still don't know how to use it.

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What software is used to video tape a full computer screen?

Q. For synthesia(piano), when people upload a video on youtube of a tutorial, they record the computer screen without a video camera, but with a software, what software is used

e.g. hypercam3, full screen recorder, etc.

A. camstudio is a free screen recorder and camtasia is you need to pay for it


http://camstudio.org/ - camstudio

http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp - camtasia

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what camera would you say is best for recording concerts?

Q. Video/Digital camera maybe under $250?
I go to a lot of shows and i only have a cheap 10mp digital camera. Its sound comes out full of static and you can't understand anything.

What camera or recording device is best for recording concerts/shows/anything loud?

A. The "best" will be any device with manual audio control. The automatic audio gain control in any camcorder get overpowered by loud audio resulting in clipping and that muddy and static sound.

Correctly using manual audio control prevents that clipping because it bypasses the auto mic gain control. The least expensive current camcorders - of which I am aware - with manual audio control are the Canon HV30 and the Sony HDR-HC9. They are well outside your budget.

An alternative is to keep using the camcorder you are using and get an external audio recording device - a field recorder - like those from Zoom, Edirol, Marantz, Sony, and others. When you edit the video, import the audio from the field recorder, sync the audio, then mute the audio that came in with the video.

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whats a cheap video camera that would give good sound if i recorded a concert?

Q. i want to record my band practice... what is a video camera that would give good results sound wise? im looking to spend less than 200 dollars on ebay.

A. i have a flip video maby you could get it its not the best sound but its not expencive

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What is the best point and shoot camera for recording digital video?

Q. I would like to record video at a concert that bans video cameras and "professional cameras," which means I can't bring in a DSLR.

A. * Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD...
High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LITT3I?ie=UTF8&tag=gaminglinks-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002LITT3I

* Nikon Coolpix S8000 14.2 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
14.2 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
{10x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens; 3.0-inch VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display
720p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output
Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, by simply adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue
4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034XIM82?ie=UTF8&tag=gaminglinks-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0034XIM82

*Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD
Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof
3.0-inch wide touch screen for easy operation and viewing of images and movies
10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for enhanced low-light performance
iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images; fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution
Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033VMM3G?ie=UTF8&tag=gaminglinks-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0033VMM3G

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Help again,please i'm running out of time?

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

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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!

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.

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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/

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Sony Handy cam HDR-CX150, is there a way to record my video game play?

Q. After watching multiple youtube videos on how to record video games from a camera, I've found one common issue with my camera. I need to fin the av output or input settings. It is possible that the camera itself has no such setting. If so, tell me so I can just give up already.

A. You cannot use your camcorder as a recorder from the AV jacks. You can only record from the lens. To do what most gamers do, get a DVR, hook your game machine that and that to the TV. Record game play, then transfer file from DVR to computer. Use your camcorder, mounted on a tripod to cover your game playing grunts and groans, the do a PIP effect, putting you in the corner of the video. Windows Movie Maker cannot do PIP

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How to record video game footage off your tv?

Q. Im trying to record footage of a video game off my xbox 360. I have no idea what to do! I have a xbox 360, a DVR box, av outlets, and a cannon digital camera. Ive been looking on how you have to buy equipment and stuff. I just want to do this without buying things. Ive been plugging things in and out for hours! Please help!

A. Get a tv tuner.

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Can anyone recommend a good video camera?

Q. I need to get a good video camera that can be able to record video game gameplay. Me and my friends are gonna want to record gameplay, so the camera has to be able to catch both the sounds coming from the game and our own voices. It has to be able to be on a tripod. It has to capture good video quality. (if possible, has to have rechargeable batteries)
Please tell me the name of the product and from what store website to look it up in. (Walmart, Frys, Best Buy)
Thanks.

A. panasonic hdc-tm10
samsung smx-c14
canon fs200

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what kind of video camera should I buy?

Q. I want something used at a reasonable price that can actually tolerate some motion and has sufficient audio quality to record live music. What's the best used video camera? Is digital really better than tape, given what I'm looking for?

A. get the SVP t-100 or the t-500 , or any of the t series for that matter, they are a lot better quality than the analog , or dv technology , dvd was the next one , which still had the transfer and edit problems , and now we have hdd and SD and sdhc technology allowing us to record massive amounts of information with out loss in transfer to hard drive and transfers to computers , ease with editing , and quick and easy burning. what sort of video should you buy , this is a personal choice , if you had a SONY and you loved it get another one , or JVC have a look at the svp one , it is cheap and does all you need and have described.and is around $100US or $150AU

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How can I put My Snapvine music on utube?

Q. Look I don't have a video camera or anything to record my music...... I just want to know how to put my music on u tube. Please help me!

A. ...How is this a joke or a riddle? ( >_>)

I don't think it's possible to put just music on Youtube without any sort of visual. One way to put your music on Youtube is to download software such as Camtasia, which will allow you to record videos and sound on your computer. Then put an image on your computer screen of something relevant to the song, such as a picture or lyrics, begin recording with Camtasia, and then play the song. ( ^_^ ) It should record the sound right from your computer; you don't need to worry about a microphone or anything.

Good luck!

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How do I find a video camera that can record live music?

Q. Most video cameras - the sound will be horrible, because the mic is peaking out. Control for microphone sensitivity is not available, so the sound overdrives the audio. It will sound distorted. So - what can I look for in a digital video camera that I can control the sensitivity, by viewing a monitor level indicator, OR it has a automatic adjuster for loud sound ?

A. "Audio control"... or specifically, Manual audio control.

There are four ways.

1) Some (not all) low-end Sony camcorders have a "MicRefLevel" control. This is an option selected in the menu. "Normal" or "Low" for low mic gain for loud audio environments. Not very granular, does not work very well, but does provide some protection form audio clipping and the muddy audio caused by way-loud sound.

2) Some low-end Canon camcorders (ZR900, ZR930, FS10, FS11, FS100, HF10, HF11, HF100) have a mic jack - but no built-in manual audio control. There are external XLR adapters from BeachTek and juicedLink that have audio gain knobs. Plug the XLR mic into the XLR adapter; plug the XLR adapter into the 1/8" (3.5mm) mic jack on the camcorder. In the camcorder menu, you can select a "mic level" that will show the audio going into the camera - When you plugged the XLR adapter into the camcorder's mic jack, you are bypassing the auto mic gain. Use the knobs on the XLR adapter to control the audio levels going in.

3) Use a camcorder with manual audio control. The least expensive camcorder - of which I am aware - with manual audio control are the Canon HV20/HV30/HV30 and the Sony HDR-HC9. They also have a 1/8" mic jack if you want to use an external mic. When you drop into manual audio, a couple of meters pop on the screen. The audio level is not convenient to adjust.

4) Use an audio Field Recorder like those from Zoom, Edirol, Tascam, M-Audio, Sony, Marantz, Fostex... among others... When you edit the video just mute the audio captured with the video and add the audio captured by the Field Recorder.

Prosumer or pro camcorders like the Canon GL2, XL, XH, XLH series, Sony DCR-VX2100, HDR-FX1000, HVR- Z1, Z5, Z7, Panasonic DVX100, HVX200, etc, all have manual audio controls on the OUTSIDE of the camcorder.

In the cases of 2, 3 and 4, the meters should be around 3/4. Adjust the audio gain if it is higher or lower than this.

Please not that I listed ONLY miniDV tape and flash memory consumer camcorders. This is because consumer hard drive based camcorders have KNOWN issues with vibration. Loud audio environments as you have specified can cause enough vibration to have the camcorder sensors park the hard drive heads and not record video. This is to prevent the hard drive heads from scruffing the hard drive and crashing the camera. HDD camcorders are NOT recommended for high vibration environments - says so in their manuals. (They will also park their heads in low air pressure environments - so high altitude, anything over about 9,800 feet - will also cause the heads to park and no video will be recorded. MiniDV tape and flash memory do not have this problem, either.)

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