Good camera to film basketball games?

Garrett

What is a relatively cheap but good camera that's good quality, long battery life, and a lot if memory. I'm going to be filming my basketball games and I need clear quality for the whole game and I will watch them later and possibly edit them for highlights. Also what would be a good video editing software?

Answer
Don't use an SLR - your recording time is limited to a few minutes at a time before things start to overheat and the camera shuts down. Similarly, most of the HD formats aren't going to work for you - they're very highly compressed and don't capture movement well. They're also poor in low / uneven light conditions (I'm guessing you don't have much control over the lighting). If you can run to it, I'd look at the Canon HV40 or a used HV20 or 30.

For editing, the front runners are the Adobe Premier family and the Sony Vegas family (you'd be fine with either of the entry level products) but I'd have a look at Serif's MoviePlus X5 - it's now one version out of date so it's heavily discounted. It's very Vegas like but it's easier to use and you get a lot for your money (e.g. unlimited video and audio tracks).

Any reccomended digital cameras that have a very good camcorder function?

ralphnfifi

Looking for one that will take an hour or two worth of decent video too. Thanks anyone.

Answer
Canon Powershot S2 IS. Highly recommended camera (by Consumer Reports) and I've used it to video record from time to time with good results (example, recorded several minutes at the end of the basketball game between George Mason and UConn in the NCAA tourny from second level. Up to 40X zoom, so you can get a variety of views, and horizontal stabilization keeps things fairly clear even at magnification). Length of video would depend on how much memory you put in. Probably want at least a 1G card for the amount of time you're talking about.

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What kind of video camera should I buy to film HS basketball games?

NEEDANSWER

Needs to be good quality
Needs to have larger memory than a DVD camcorder

Answer
You didn't tell us your budget.

Since the miniDVDs have only 20 minutes record time, pretty much anything will be fine. DVD based camcorders compress the video stream the most, so pretty much anything will provide better quality.

Least compression = best video quality.

MiniDV tape is least compression when compared to other consumer camcorder storage media. Tapes - at LP mode - come in 60 or 80 minute times. Change tapes at half-time.

Basketball games can get loud. You will need manual audio control - and use it. The least expensive camcorders - of which I am aware - with manual audio control, are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. These camcorders also have an external mic jack - bu I don't think you will need it - the built-ins will probably be just fine. If you do not have manual audio control the audio of the game will get too loud causing clipping and the sound will be really muddy.

Whichever camcorder your get:
Get one or two rechargeable high-capacity batteries.
Use a tripod.
Learn to use the white balance.
You may need to invest in a 2x tele lens.

Shooting fast moving sports well is not easy - good luck.

what are the best hd video cameras under $300 that record sports well in low light conditions?

jdl12321

i know that the $300 is not a lot for an hd video camera and that it won't be the greatest video quality ever, but i'm just a college kid so my funds are limited to say the least. i record tennis matches with my brother, and we usually play at night, as well as basketball games (during the day). any thoughts?

Answer
no consumer HD camera can record sports action except as a blur. that is because of the super high compression. MPEG4, AVCHD and similar codecs record only one actual frame and then throw out the next 7, giving it a GOF factor of 8. on playback the missing frames have to be guessed at by interpolation, which gives blurry jumpy results.

the solution is to use the system most widely used by action sports videographers, which is miniDV. while not HD it can be shot in the widescreen mode so the picture will fill an HDTV screen. And you can get one for under $300, look at the Canon ZR960.

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you tube videos?

phillyspor

i want to make a you tube video of basketball shots what would i have to record it with a have
a phone with a camera
a video camera
a digital camera
which one should i use and how could i edit it and then upload it to youtube

Answer
Digital camera is your best option. Camera phones show awful quality when put on Youtube.

You need to edit your video with an editing software. Windows Movie Maker is on your computer *if u have windows* and it is free.

Best Video recorder camera for indoor Basketball?

smart_bomb

I am looking for a decent Video recorder camera for mostly indoor basketball both full court and half. Some of it will be outdoor lighted courts at night. what are your suggestions that would fit my needs?

Needs/wants:

I am wanting it to record my own games so a tripod will be needed. All games are "street" games so I wont be recording for hours on end just the actual game play. I will be wanting to do light editing for game highlights with some text on the screen to put up on youtube. My budget is 200$ for everything before tax.

Questions:

1080p vs 720p is there a real difference? 30 vs 60 FPS is there a real difference? how long does a standard battery last for and cost if I need another? How much is to much or to little...for storage space on a card?

Thank you so much contributors!

Answer
I recommend something like Sony HDR-CX190. It is under $250.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-CX190-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B006K551HQ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&tag=informazcom-20

It has 5.3 megapixel and full HD 1920x1080 resolution. So it is 1080p. Yes there is a real difference between 1080p and 720p.

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What kind of video camera should I buy to film HS basketball games?

NEEDANSWER

Needs to be good quality
Needs to have larger memory than a DVD camcorder

Answer
You didn't tell us your budget.

Since the miniDVDs have only 20 minutes record time, pretty much anything will be fine. DVD based camcorders compress the video stream the most, so pretty much anything will provide better quality.

Least compression = best video quality.

MiniDV tape is least compression when compared to other consumer camcorder storage media. Tapes - at LP mode - come in 60 or 80 minute times. Change tapes at half-time.

Basketball games can get loud. You will need manual audio control - and use it. The least expensive camcorders - of which I am aware - with manual audio control, are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. These camcorders also have an external mic jack - bu I don't think you will need it - the built-ins will probably be just fine. If you do not have manual audio control the audio of the game will get too loud causing clipping and the sound will be really muddy.

Whichever camcorder your get:
Get one or two rechargeable high-capacity batteries.
Use a tripod.
Learn to use the white balance.
You may need to invest in a 2x tele lens.

Shooting fast moving sports well is not easy - good luck.

what are the best hd video cameras under $300 that record sports well in low light conditions?

jdl12321

i know that the $300 is not a lot for an hd video camera and that it won't be the greatest video quality ever, but i'm just a college kid so my funds are limited to say the least. i record tennis matches with my brother, and we usually play at night, as well as basketball games (during the day). any thoughts?

Answer
no consumer HD camera can record sports action except as a blur. that is because of the super high compression. MPEG4, AVCHD and similar codecs record only one actual frame and then throw out the next 7, giving it a GOF factor of 8. on playback the missing frames have to be guessed at by interpolation, which gives blurry jumpy results.

the solution is to use the system most widely used by action sports videographers, which is miniDV. while not HD it can be shot in the widescreen mode so the picture will fill an HDTV screen. And you can get one for under $300, look at the Canon ZR960.

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Good camera to film basketball games?

Garrett

What is a relatively cheap but good camera that's good quality, long battery life, and a lot if memory. I'm going to be filming my basketball games and I need clear quality for the whole game and I will watch them later and possibly edit them for highlights. Also what would be a good video editing software?

Answer
Don't use an SLR - your recording time is limited to a few minutes at a time before things start to overheat and the camera shuts down. Similarly, most of the HD formats aren't going to work for you - they're very highly compressed and don't capture movement well. They're also poor in low / uneven light conditions (I'm guessing you don't have much control over the lighting). If you can run to it, I'd look at the Canon HV40 or a used HV20 or 30.

For editing, the front runners are the Adobe Premier family and the Sony Vegas family (you'd be fine with either of the entry level products) but I'd have a look at Serif's MoviePlus X5 - it's now one version out of date so it's heavily discounted. It's very Vegas like but it's easier to use and you get a lot for your money (e.g. unlimited video and audio tracks).

Any reccomended digital cameras that have a very good camcorder function?

ralphnfifi

Looking for one that will take an hour or two worth of decent video too. Thanks anyone.

Answer
Canon Powershot S2 IS. Highly recommended camera (by Consumer Reports) and I've used it to video record from time to time with good results (example, recorded several minutes at the end of the basketball game between George Mason and UConn in the NCAA tourny from second level. Up to 40X zoom, so you can get a variety of views, and horizontal stabilization keeps things fairly clear even at magnification). Length of video would depend on how much memory you put in. Probably want at least a 1G card for the amount of time you're talking about.

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What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

What kind of video camera should I buy to film HS basketball games?

NEEDANSWER

Needs to be good quality
Needs to have larger memory than a DVD camcorder

Answer
You didn't tell us your budget.

Since the miniDVDs have only 20 minutes record time, pretty much anything will be fine. DVD based camcorders compress the video stream the most, so pretty much anything will provide better quality.

Least compression = best video quality.

MiniDV tape is least compression when compared to other consumer camcorder storage media. Tapes - at LP mode - come in 60 or 80 minute times. Change tapes at half-time.

Basketball games can get loud. You will need manual audio control - and use it. The least expensive camcorders - of which I am aware - with manual audio control, are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. These camcorders also have an external mic jack - bu I don't think you will need it - the built-ins will probably be just fine. If you do not have manual audio control the audio of the game will get too loud causing clipping and the sound will be really muddy.

Whichever camcorder your get:
Get one or two rechargeable high-capacity batteries.
Use a tripod.
Learn to use the white balance.
You may need to invest in a 2x tele lens.

Shooting fast moving sports well is not easy - good luck.

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What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

How can I operate and record video from a DSLR camera 100% from a PC?

Landen

I am part of the aquatics booster club at a high school and want to mount a high quality video camera (and microphone) onto a fixed position near the pool at a high school to record water polo games. I need the video to be shot in 1080p with decent sound (able to hear whistles and call-outs). The games will be played in the daytime, and should be recorded directly onto a computer hard drive either in a nearby office, or a laptop used by the coaches (who will sit and coach in the pool area). The plan so far is to mount this rig and it's weather proof shelter to a light pole near the pool.
The critical points are:
1.) Camera mounted high up where no one has to touch it to operate it. Everything including turning it on and off has to be done from a computer nearby.
2.) Quality video and decent audio from at least 40 feet away.
3.) No significant operating skills required. No one wants to record video or sound manually on the ground. No one will be willing to edit video or audio or sync anything. All we want to do is burn it to a DVD and be done after every game.
4.) Our budget is $10,000, though we by no means have to spend all of it. If we don't spend it, aquatics can use it for something in following years.

Please help. Our team trains very hard and is very competitive, and we want this to last for years to come and provide video for training and for team viewing purposes. Do we need to hire a professional? Can we pay professionals to install pro-sumer equipment?

Answer
I agree with "airdogspace2" and suggest you get this done professionally.

1) Most dSLRs will overheat and shut down afer about 20 minutes of recording video. Your games probably last longer. than that.

2) Additional requirements: Power. We presume the camera is never dimounted from the pole. There are no batteries that last forever. Run power.

3) Questions: From your description, zoom is not required. Also, panning the camera up/down; left right is not required - if this is required then a whole different set of things happen.

4) Assuming the video is burned to a DVD, as which format? If playable in a computer - as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file... or playable in any regular DVD player? If in a regular DVD player, they can only deal with standard definition video, so the requirement to record in 1080p is unnecessary. If to playback in a computer as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file in high definition a single layer DVD holds only 4.7 gig of data while a double layer DVD holds 8.5 gig of data. I just did a render of a 00:03:38.00 (0 hours: 3 minutes: 38 seconds. 0 frames) of a high quality, 1920x1080p/30 edited video. It was 2.6 gig. Assuming a water polo match is 60 minutes, no one wants to edit, for round numbers, just multiply the 03:38 x 20 - rounding... we also do 2.5 gig x 20 = 50 gig of low compression, high quality video. Then it needs to be compressed. This same 2.6 gig file took about 30 minutes to compress into an MP4 suitable for use on a personal media player to about 130 meg - so that's doable... If only 1 DVD is needed, then 4 minutes to insert a disc and burn remove the disc, mark it...

There's more for video, but we'll hold here for a moment... Now for audio...

If you were to position yourself where a single mic would be placed and not move, chances are pretty good you would not be able to hear call outs "from 40 feet away" - whistles you probably could... To "hear" like that over the area of a pool would need several mics placed closer to the activity - not the camera's built-in mic - and a parabolic mic is too directional. If you have ever watched a televised pro or college basketball game, there are about 30 mics placed up and down the court and an audio person changes the gain on the mics closest to the action - and is very actively involved making adjustments. You don't need this - but perhaps 6 shotgun mics - 3 on each side of the pool, perhaps no more than about 20 feet way mounted on a pole pointed at the pool.

Perhaps the high school has an AV club or computer club (with an emphasis on video capture/editing) that is willing to team up and provide the camera work, editing and such - even do the video providing they get to use your equipment to capture the water polo matches...

Another option is to use high quality commercial grade security cameras and high end video server/recording gear. The video burn will take a while, but the cameras can be outdoor rated and you could use the cameras for other things (security device). If go this route, $10k may not be enough.

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What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

How can I operate and record video from a DSLR camera 100% from a PC?

Landen

I am part of the aquatics booster club at a high school and want to mount a high quality video camera (and microphone) onto a fixed position near the pool at a high school to record water polo games. I need the video to be shot in 1080p with decent sound (able to hear whistles and call-outs). The games will be played in the daytime, and should be recorded directly onto a computer hard drive either in a nearby office, or a laptop used by the coaches (who will sit and coach in the pool area). The plan so far is to mount this rig and it's weather proof shelter to a light pole near the pool.
The critical points are:
1.) Camera mounted high up where no one has to touch it to operate it. Everything including turning it on and off has to be done from a computer nearby.
2.) Quality video and decent audio from at least 40 feet away.
3.) No significant operating skills required. No one wants to record video or sound manually on the ground. No one will be willing to edit video or audio or sync anything. All we want to do is burn it to a DVD and be done after every game.
4.) Our budget is $10,000, though we by no means have to spend all of it. If we don't spend it, aquatics can use it for something in following years.

Please help. Our team trains very hard and is very competitive, and we want this to last for years to come and provide video for training and for team viewing purposes. Do we need to hire a professional? Can we pay professionals to install pro-sumer equipment?

Answer
I agree with "airdogspace2" and suggest you get this done professionally.

1) Most dSLRs will overheat and shut down afer about 20 minutes of recording video. Your games probably last longer. than that.

2) Additional requirements: Power. We presume the camera is never dimounted from the pole. There are no batteries that last forever. Run power.

3) Questions: From your description, zoom is not required. Also, panning the camera up/down; left right is not required - if this is required then a whole different set of things happen.

4) Assuming the video is burned to a DVD, as which format? If playable in a computer - as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file... or playable in any regular DVD player? If in a regular DVD player, they can only deal with standard definition video, so the requirement to record in 1080p is unnecessary. If to playback in a computer as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file in high definition a single layer DVD holds only 4.7 gig of data while a double layer DVD holds 8.5 gig of data. I just did a render of a 00:03:38.00 (0 hours: 3 minutes: 38 seconds. 0 frames) of a high quality, 1920x1080p/30 edited video. It was 2.6 gig. Assuming a water polo match is 60 minutes, no one wants to edit, for round numbers, just multiply the 03:38 x 20 - rounding... we also do 2.5 gig x 20 = 50 gig of low compression, high quality video. Then it needs to be compressed. This same 2.6 gig file took about 30 minutes to compress into an MP4 suitable for use on a personal media player to about 130 meg - so that's doable... If only 1 DVD is needed, then 4 minutes to insert a disc and burn remove the disc, mark it...

There's more for video, but we'll hold here for a moment... Now for audio...

If you were to position yourself where a single mic would be placed and not move, chances are pretty good you would not be able to hear call outs "from 40 feet away" - whistles you probably could... To "hear" like that over the area of a pool would need several mics placed closer to the activity - not the camera's built-in mic - and a parabolic mic is too directional. If you have ever watched a televised pro or college basketball game, there are about 30 mics placed up and down the court and an audio person changes the gain on the mics closest to the action - and is very actively involved making adjustments. You don't need this - but perhaps 6 shotgun mics - 3 on each side of the pool, perhaps no more than about 20 feet way mounted on a pole pointed at the pool.

Perhaps the high school has an AV club or computer club (with an emphasis on video capture/editing) that is willing to team up and provide the camera work, editing and such - even do the video providing they get to use your equipment to capture the water polo matches...

Another option is to use high quality commercial grade security cameras and high end video server/recording gear. The video burn will take a while, but the cameras can be outdoor rated and you could use the cameras for other things (security device). If go this route, $10k may not be enough.

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What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

How can I operate and record video from a DSLR camera 100% from a PC?

Landen

I am part of the aquatics booster club at a high school and want to mount a high quality video camera (and microphone) onto a fixed position near the pool at a high school to record water polo games. I need the video to be shot in 1080p with decent sound (able to hear whistles and call-outs). The games will be played in the daytime, and should be recorded directly onto a computer hard drive either in a nearby office, or a laptop used by the coaches (who will sit and coach in the pool area). The plan so far is to mount this rig and it's weather proof shelter to a light pole near the pool.
The critical points are:
1.) Camera mounted high up where no one has to touch it to operate it. Everything including turning it on and off has to be done from a computer nearby.
2.) Quality video and decent audio from at least 40 feet away.
3.) No significant operating skills required. No one wants to record video or sound manually on the ground. No one will be willing to edit video or audio or sync anything. All we want to do is burn it to a DVD and be done after every game.
4.) Our budget is $10,000, though we by no means have to spend all of it. If we don't spend it, aquatics can use it for something in following years.

Please help. Our team trains very hard and is very competitive, and we want this to last for years to come and provide video for training and for team viewing purposes. Do we need to hire a professional? Can we pay professionals to install pro-sumer equipment?

Answer
I agree with "airdogspace2" and suggest you get this done professionally.

1) Most dSLRs will overheat and shut down afer about 20 minutes of recording video. Your games probably last longer. than that.

2) Additional requirements: Power. We presume the camera is never dimounted from the pole. There are no batteries that last forever. Run power.

3) Questions: From your description, zoom is not required. Also, panning the camera up/down; left right is not required - if this is required then a whole different set of things happen.

4) Assuming the video is burned to a DVD, as which format? If playable in a computer - as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file... or playable in any regular DVD player? If in a regular DVD player, they can only deal with standard definition video, so the requirement to record in 1080p is unnecessary. If to playback in a computer as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file in high definition a single layer DVD holds only 4.7 gig of data while a double layer DVD holds 8.5 gig of data. I just did a render of a 00:03:38.00 (0 hours: 3 minutes: 38 seconds. 0 frames) of a high quality, 1920x1080p/30 edited video. It was 2.6 gig. Assuming a water polo match is 60 minutes, no one wants to edit, for round numbers, just multiply the 03:38 x 20 - rounding... we also do 2.5 gig x 20 = 50 gig of low compression, high quality video. Then it needs to be compressed. This same 2.6 gig file took about 30 minutes to compress into an MP4 suitable for use on a personal media player to about 130 meg - so that's doable... If only 1 DVD is needed, then 4 minutes to insert a disc and burn remove the disc, mark it...

There's more for video, but we'll hold here for a moment... Now for audio...

If you were to position yourself where a single mic would be placed and not move, chances are pretty good you would not be able to hear call outs "from 40 feet away" - whistles you probably could... To "hear" like that over the area of a pool would need several mics placed closer to the activity - not the camera's built-in mic - and a parabolic mic is too directional. If you have ever watched a televised pro or college basketball game, there are about 30 mics placed up and down the court and an audio person changes the gain on the mics closest to the action - and is very actively involved making adjustments. You don't need this - but perhaps 6 shotgun mics - 3 on each side of the pool, perhaps no more than about 20 feet way mounted on a pole pointed at the pool.

Perhaps the high school has an AV club or computer club (with an emphasis on video capture/editing) that is willing to team up and provide the camera work, editing and such - even do the video providing they get to use your equipment to capture the water polo matches...

Another option is to use high quality commercial grade security cameras and high end video server/recording gear. The video burn will take a while, but the cameras can be outdoor rated and you could use the cameras for other things (security device). If go this route, $10k may not be enough.

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How can I make a really good tutorial video?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Tito

I would like to make a really good tutorial video so I can upload it to youtube. Any comments will be appreciated...Thanks

Answer
Hi.

I make tutorial videos on YouTube, they are recorded with screen recordings and are edited together. There are two types of video tutorials:

1. Recorded with Video Camera
2. Recorded with Screen Recorder

I personally make my tutorials with screen recorders, because my tutorials are software based. Screen recorders are used to show people whats on the computer screen through your point of view, without resorting to pointing the camera at the screen. Using a screen recorder is suitable for tutorial makers interested in teaching their viewers how to use computer programs.

If this is you, you will need a good mic, and a screen recorder. It is optional but I also recommend a good video editing program like SOny Vegas.

Here is my set up:

Microsoft Lifechat LX-2000 Headset; $40
Camtasia Studio 5; $300
Sony Vegas Pro 8; $600

Now I've been doing this for a long time, and as a result I create very high quality tutorials that are regularly viewed by thousands. You can view them here:
http://www.youtube.com/techtopia

Now, if you want to make a tutorial based on live action things (such as "How to plant a tree", or "How to do a layup in basketball") You will need a video camera.

These range from about $90 - $1,000.
The Canon HV30 is an excellent video camera, it records in HD, it has remarkable features, and is easy to set up. It costs about $900
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=177&modelid=16206

Again, you will also need a video editing program. Sony Vegas Pro 9 is the new release candidate and its about $650.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro

I would also recommend getting a basic lighting kit. What I do is I go to Home Depot and pick up three work clamp lights, these are like $7 each and clamp to almost anything - this allows you to get the three lighting sets: The key light, the fill light, and the optional back light.

You may also want to consider getting a good green screen and a boom mic. This will improve your video quality.

Think long and hard about your tutorials. Ask yourself things like "Who will be watching my tutorials?" and "What will they already know, and be expected to learn?"

Then write a small script. Don't read directly from it, just jot down some ideas and think about what to say before you record it - remember that you can edit these out later.

If your looking to start a hobby out of this, try using an Internet pseudonym. Mine is Techtopia.

Tutorial making is fun and can be a great profession. Even at 13 years old, which is my age, I can earn lots of money doing it. I know one tutorial maker, who gets paid on average about $600 monthly to make video tutorials. Just put some time and effort into it, and it should turn out to be an interesting experience. If you need any help contact me on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/techtopia

how do i burn a dvd while recording live?

Joe

I am a college basketball coach. It would be extremely efficient if, after filming the game, we had a finished copy of the game already burnt onto a dvd.

I am trying to skip the step of have two mini-dvds and having to burn them onto a larger disc after the game.

Answer
This is actually pretty easy.

You will need two things - a dvd recorder and a video camera with an audio/video output.

It will work better if you have the camera on a tripod. Connect the AV output on the camera to the AV input on the recorder using the AV cable that comes with the camera.

Both items should be available at any Walmart or online. Your current camera may work too as long as it has an AV output.

If you need more help, feel free to e-mail me.

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How to record live video to computer wireless?

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duck says

I want to be able to record live video from a camcorder and have it record wireless to a computer so I dont have to use long cables.

It would be for recording basketball games with cameras on the court and an overview of the court and have it record to the computer synced. Since there would be some distance and movement it would be easier to have it wireless. How can I do it?

Answer
I agree with all Palladin wrote... but your question was not answered directly.

Basically, what works is what the professionals use. Titan makes good pro-grade wireless video gear. Th AV transmitter connects to the camcorder and transmits to a receiver. The receiver is connected to a video switcher. The video switcher is connected to a computer and several recorders.

bhphotovideo has this stuff available. "Easier" and good quality wireless video = cost more.

What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

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how do i burn a dvd while recording live?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Joe

I am a college basketball coach. It would be extremely efficient if, after filming the game, we had a finished copy of the game already burnt onto a dvd.

I am trying to skip the step of have two mini-dvds and having to burn them onto a larger disc after the game.

Answer
This is actually pretty easy.

You will need two things - a dvd recorder and a video camera with an audio/video output.

It will work better if you have the camera on a tripod. Connect the AV output on the camera to the AV input on the recorder using the AV cable that comes with the camera.

Both items should be available at any Walmart or online. Your current camera may work too as long as it has an AV output.

If you need more help, feel free to e-mail me.

How much should I charge to film and edit basketball games?

Lawrence18

There youth basketball games, hockey games, all sports. How much should I charge the parents. For some people I will be doing highlights, for some people I will just record the seasons for them, and clean them up in the editing rooms. How much per game or season, is $20 a game too much?

Answer
is it just one parent on the team asking for the videos? if more than one want the same thing, then you can charge less for copies, since it's very cheap to make a copy once you are done - $20 for the one - if 3 parents want copies, then make it $15 each - you get $45 total for the game. video camera are so cheap anymore - almost everyone who has kids in sports probably already has one

that's a lot of time spent editing - how much per hour will that come to for your $20?

I would charge probably $10 per game per copy just for an unedited video of each game - let the people do their own editing - the kids can probably figure that out on their own

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What is a good camera that can record for basketball?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Sydney

Ive been trying to look for a good camera that can record high quality for a decent price. I would mostly use it for recording my basketball games to have a chance to be recruited from my videos, and it would also be used for my personal pictures. I just want to buy one that doesn't have a price tag that isn't sky high. (Any links would help greatly)

Answer
I don't understand are you looking for a camcorder or a still camera.

Anyways i have a Bestselling list of DSLR cameras:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&ref_=lp_281052_nr_n_1&bbn=281052&qid=1316690337&rnid=281052&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera to you:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=zg_bs_3017941_3&tag=faurms-20

And if you are looking for a video camera i have a list of the best selling camcorders out now:

http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&node=172421&tag=faurms-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&brr=1&rd=1&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend the following best selling camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-R21-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B004HW7E6K/ref=zg_bs_172421_5&tag=faurms-20

Hope this helps.

How can I operate and record video from a DSLR camera 100% from a PC?

Landen

I am part of the aquatics booster club at a high school and want to mount a high quality video camera (and microphone) onto a fixed position near the pool at a high school to record water polo games. I need the video to be shot in 1080p with decent sound (able to hear whistles and call-outs). The games will be played in the daytime, and should be recorded directly onto a computer hard drive either in a nearby office, or a laptop used by the coaches (who will sit and coach in the pool area). The plan so far is to mount this rig and it's weather proof shelter to a light pole near the pool.
The critical points are:
1.) Camera mounted high up where no one has to touch it to operate it. Everything including turning it on and off has to be done from a computer nearby.
2.) Quality video and decent audio from at least 40 feet away.
3.) No significant operating skills required. No one wants to record video or sound manually on the ground. No one will be willing to edit video or audio or sync anything. All we want to do is burn it to a DVD and be done after every game.
4.) Our budget is $10,000, though we by no means have to spend all of it. If we don't spend it, aquatics can use it for something in following years.

Please help. Our team trains very hard and is very competitive, and we want this to last for years to come and provide video for training and for team viewing purposes. Do we need to hire a professional? Can we pay professionals to install pro-sumer equipment?

Answer
I agree with "airdogspace2" and suggest you get this done professionally.

1) Most dSLRs will overheat and shut down afer about 20 minutes of recording video. Your games probably last longer. than that.

2) Additional requirements: Power. We presume the camera is never dimounted from the pole. There are no batteries that last forever. Run power.

3) Questions: From your description, zoom is not required. Also, panning the camera up/down; left right is not required - if this is required then a whole different set of things happen.

4) Assuming the video is burned to a DVD, as which format? If playable in a computer - as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file... or playable in any regular DVD player? If in a regular DVD player, they can only deal with standard definition video, so the requirement to record in 1080p is unnecessary. If to playback in a computer as a MOV, MP4 or AVI file in high definition a single layer DVD holds only 4.7 gig of data while a double layer DVD holds 8.5 gig of data. I just did a render of a 00:03:38.00 (0 hours: 3 minutes: 38 seconds. 0 frames) of a high quality, 1920x1080p/30 edited video. It was 2.6 gig. Assuming a water polo match is 60 minutes, no one wants to edit, for round numbers, just multiply the 03:38 x 20 - rounding... we also do 2.5 gig x 20 = 50 gig of low compression, high quality video. Then it needs to be compressed. This same 2.6 gig file took about 30 minutes to compress into an MP4 suitable for use on a personal media player to about 130 meg - so that's doable... If only 1 DVD is needed, then 4 minutes to insert a disc and burn remove the disc, mark it...

There's more for video, but we'll hold here for a moment... Now for audio...

If you were to position yourself where a single mic would be placed and not move, chances are pretty good you would not be able to hear call outs "from 40 feet away" - whistles you probably could... To "hear" like that over the area of a pool would need several mics placed closer to the activity - not the camera's built-in mic - and a parabolic mic is too directional. If you have ever watched a televised pro or college basketball game, there are about 30 mics placed up and down the court and an audio person changes the gain on the mics closest to the action - and is very actively involved making adjustments. You don't need this - but perhaps 6 shotgun mics - 3 on each side of the pool, perhaps no more than about 20 feet way mounted on a pole pointed at the pool.

Perhaps the high school has an AV club or computer club (with an emphasis on video capture/editing) that is willing to team up and provide the camera work, editing and such - even do the video providing they get to use your equipment to capture the water polo matches...

Another option is to use high quality commercial grade security cameras and high end video server/recording gear. The video burn will take a while, but the cameras can be outdoor rated and you could use the cameras for other things (security device). If go this route, $10k may not be enough.

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How much should I charge to film and edit basketball games?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Lawrence18

There youth basketball games, hockey games, all sports. How much should I charge the parents. For some people I will be doing highlights, for some people I will just record the seasons for them, and clean them up in the editing rooms. How much per game or season, is $20 a game too much?

Answer
is it just one parent on the team asking for the videos? if more than one want the same thing, then you can charge less for copies, since it's very cheap to make a copy once you are done - $20 for the one - if 3 parents want copies, then make it $15 each - you get $45 total for the game. video camera are so cheap anymore - almost everyone who has kids in sports probably already has one

that's a lot of time spent editing - how much per hour will that come to for your $20?

I would charge probably $10 per game per copy just for an unedited video of each game - let the people do their own editing - the kids can probably figure that out on their own

Is it legal for our neighbor to install a camera that watches our house?

Christian

Our neighbor has (for whatever reason) installed cameras all around his house. That's up to him I guess, but the one installed closest to our house is pointed directly at our driveway and garage. We hang out outside all the time, playing basketball and sitting in the garage and stuff like that, and it just seems rather strange to know that we are on someone else's video feed when we choose to hang out outside. I don't feel like this is legal at all.. Is it? Also, I live in the state of Tennessee, if that helps with specific laws.

Answer
It is legal. I have cameras that record the entire perimeter around my house. It's nothing personal against the neighbors whose areas they cover. You might be glad if someday someone screws with your property and there's a recording of it. Your neighbor probably has better things to do than watch you play basketball.

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How do I record a TV program on tv and then upload it to my computer?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Stuart

I want to record basketball game highlights and put them on youtube. How do i do this?

Answer
Your YourTube video would be an obvious violation and would most likely be removed by YouTube once they received a complaint from the copyright owner - TV network.
The YouTune slogan is "Broadcast Yourself". The site was created for ordinary people to share home videos shot with video camera or cell phone, with the users own sound.
It seems you are simply planning to steal somebody else's content

How can I make a really good tutorial video?

Tito

I would like to make a really good tutorial video so I can upload it to youtube. Any comments will be appreciated...Thanks

Answer
Hi.

I make tutorial videos on YouTube, they are recorded with screen recordings and are edited together. There are two types of video tutorials:

1. Recorded with Video Camera
2. Recorded with Screen Recorder

I personally make my tutorials with screen recorders, because my tutorials are software based. Screen recorders are used to show people whats on the computer screen through your point of view, without resorting to pointing the camera at the screen. Using a screen recorder is suitable for tutorial makers interested in teaching their viewers how to use computer programs.

If this is you, you will need a good mic, and a screen recorder. It is optional but I also recommend a good video editing program like SOny Vegas.

Here is my set up:

Microsoft Lifechat LX-2000 Headset; $40
Camtasia Studio 5; $300
Sony Vegas Pro 8; $600

Now I've been doing this for a long time, and as a result I create very high quality tutorials that are regularly viewed by thousands. You can view them here:
http://www.youtube.com/techtopia

Now, if you want to make a tutorial based on live action things (such as "How to plant a tree", or "How to do a layup in basketball") You will need a video camera.

These range from about $90 - $1,000.
The Canon HV30 is an excellent video camera, it records in HD, it has remarkable features, and is easy to set up. It costs about $900
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=177&modelid=16206

Again, you will also need a video editing program. Sony Vegas Pro 9 is the new release candidate and its about $650.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro

I would also recommend getting a basic lighting kit. What I do is I go to Home Depot and pick up three work clamp lights, these are like $7 each and clamp to almost anything - this allows you to get the three lighting sets: The key light, the fill light, and the optional back light.

You may also want to consider getting a good green screen and a boom mic. This will improve your video quality.

Think long and hard about your tutorials. Ask yourself things like "Who will be watching my tutorials?" and "What will they already know, and be expected to learn?"

Then write a small script. Don't read directly from it, just jot down some ideas and think about what to say before you record it - remember that you can edit these out later.

If your looking to start a hobby out of this, try using an Internet pseudonym. Mine is Techtopia.

Tutorial making is fun and can be a great profession. Even at 13 years old, which is my age, I can earn lots of money doing it. I know one tutorial maker, who gets paid on average about $600 monthly to make video tutorials. Just put some time and effort into it, and it should turn out to be an interesting experience. If you need any help contact me on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/techtopia

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How much should I charge to film and edit basketball games?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Lawrence18

There youth basketball games, hockey games, all sports. How much should I charge the parents. For some people I will be doing highlights, for some people I will just record the seasons for them, and clean them up in the editing rooms. How much per game or season, is $20 a game too much?

Answer
is it just one parent on the team asking for the videos? if more than one want the same thing, then you can charge less for copies, since it's very cheap to make a copy once you are done - $20 for the one - if 3 parents want copies, then make it $15 each - you get $45 total for the game. video camera are so cheap anymore - almost everyone who has kids in sports probably already has one

that's a lot of time spent editing - how much per hour will that come to for your $20?

I would charge probably $10 per game per copy just for an unedited video of each game - let the people do their own editing - the kids can probably figure that out on their own

Is it legal for our neighbor to install a camera that watches our house?

Christian

Our neighbor has (for whatever reason) installed cameras all around his house. That's up to him I guess, but the one installed closest to our house is pointed directly at our driveway and garage. We hang out outside all the time, playing basketball and sitting in the garage and stuff like that, and it just seems rather strange to know that we are on someone else's video feed when we choose to hang out outside. I don't feel like this is legal at all.. Is it? Also, I live in the state of Tennessee, if that helps with specific laws.

Answer
It is legal. I have cameras that record the entire perimeter around my house. It's nothing personal against the neighbors whose areas they cover. You might be glad if someday someone screws with your property and there's a recording of it. Your neighbor probably has better things to do than watch you play basketball.

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how do i burn a dvd while recording live?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Joe

I am a college basketball coach. It would be extremely efficient if, after filming the game, we had a finished copy of the game already burnt onto a dvd.

I am trying to skip the step of have two mini-dvds and having to burn them onto a larger disc after the game.

Answer
This is actually pretty easy.

You will need two things - a dvd recorder and a video camera with an audio/video output.

It will work better if you have the camera on a tripod. Connect the AV output on the camera to the AV input on the recorder using the AV cable that comes with the camera.

Both items should be available at any Walmart or online. Your current camera may work too as long as it has an AV output.

If you need more help, feel free to e-mail me.

How much should I charge to film and edit basketball games?

Lawrence18

There youth basketball games, hockey games, all sports. How much should I charge the parents. For some people I will be doing highlights, for some people I will just record the seasons for them, and clean them up in the editing rooms. How much per game or season, is $20 a game too much?

Answer
is it just one parent on the team asking for the videos? if more than one want the same thing, then you can charge less for copies, since it's very cheap to make a copy once you are done - $20 for the one - if 3 parents want copies, then make it $15 each - you get $45 total for the game. video camera are so cheap anymore - almost everyone who has kids in sports probably already has one

that's a lot of time spent editing - how much per hour will that come to for your $20?

I would charge probably $10 per game per copy just for an unedited video of each game - let the people do their own editing - the kids can probably figure that out on their own

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how do i burn a dvd while recording live?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Joe

I am a college basketball coach. It would be extremely efficient if, after filming the game, we had a finished copy of the game already burnt onto a dvd.

I am trying to skip the step of have two mini-dvds and having to burn them onto a larger disc after the game.

Answer
This is actually pretty easy.

You will need two things - a dvd recorder and a video camera with an audio/video output.

It will work better if you have the camera on a tripod. Connect the AV output on the camera to the AV input on the recorder using the AV cable that comes with the camera.

Both items should be available at any Walmart or online. Your current camera may work too as long as it has an AV output.

If you need more help, feel free to e-mail me.

How much should I charge to film and edit basketball games?

Lawrence18

There youth basketball games, hockey games, all sports. How much should I charge the parents. For some people I will be doing highlights, for some people I will just record the seasons for them, and clean them up in the editing rooms. How much per game or season, is $20 a game too much?

Answer
is it just one parent on the team asking for the videos? if more than one want the same thing, then you can charge less for copies, since it's very cheap to make a copy once you are done - $20 for the one - if 3 parents want copies, then make it $15 each - you get $45 total for the game. video camera are so cheap anymore - almost everyone who has kids in sports probably already has one

that's a lot of time spent editing - how much per hour will that come to for your $20?

I would charge probably $10 per game per copy just for an unedited video of each game - let the people do their own editing - the kids can probably figure that out on their own

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Is it legal for our neighbor to install a camera that watches our house?

best video camera for recording basketball image

Christian

Our neighbor has (for whatever reason) installed cameras all around his house. That's up to him I guess, but the one installed closest to our house is pointed directly at our driveway and garage. We hang out outside all the time, playing basketball and sitting in the garage and stuff like that, and it just seems rather strange to know that we are on someone else's video feed when we choose to hang out outside. I don't feel like this is legal at all.. Is it? Also, I live in the state of Tennessee, if that helps with specific laws.

Answer
It is legal. I have cameras that record the entire perimeter around my house. It's nothing personal against the neighbors whose areas they cover. You might be glad if someday someone screws with your property and there's a recording of it. Your neighbor probably has better things to do than watch you play basketball.

How would I measure the angle a basketball enters the rim during practice shots (without expensive equipment)?

Basketball

Assuming I want the ball to enter the rim at an angle of say 45 degrees, I have no way of observing this on my own shots or even reasonably accurately on someone else's shots. I understand there are excellent tools available to help basketball players adjust the arc of their shots and improve their field goal percentage, but this equipments costs thousands of dollars, which I don't have. Any clever ideas on how to do this?

Answer
If you have even a cheap camera, you mount this on a tripod placed along the side of the field goal, focused on the rim. Have this on multiple exposure, making someone do the clicking.

Or by the use of the video of your cellphone, or videocam just let someone do the recording then replay on slow-motion.

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