How can I get rid of static on my video camera?

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puppyrjjkm

I have a Sony 30GB handycam video camera. I use it a ton for taping live concerts. We sit further in the back so the camera isn't "blown away" but there is still a TON of static when I play it back on my computer. How can I get rid of it? Is there some program I can download or something?

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Static? As in the audio is poor?

Yes - that happens when you don't have manual audio control and the audio is REALLY loud the auto mic gain circuit is being overwhelmed and what you are hearing - that you call statis - is "clipping". The audio probably sounds pretty muddy, too.

You did not tell us the MODEL of that Sony camcorder. Most consumer cams have no manual audio control - the least expensive ones with manual audio control are the Canon HV20/HV30/HV40 and the Sony HDR-HC9... BUT, *some Sony camcorders have a "MicRefLevel" setting in the menu that is designed for loud audio environments. "Normal" for... um... normal levels of audio and "Low" gain for high audio levels.

How to get to "MicRefLevel" and how to use that will be in the camcorder handbook. If you don't have the manual, go to the Sony website's support area, look up the camcorder model and download it...

Your other option is to use a field recorder like those from Edirol, M-Audio or Zoom (among many others) and replace the video's audio with the audio from the field recorder - when you edit the video.

As a hard disc camcorder, I am surprised you are able to record under the loud audio conditions - typically, the hard drive heads park under this high level of prolonged vibration and you get a "buffer overflow" message...

If you record a live concert using a stereo mic why does it not sound as good when played back at home?

kollydogg

I recorded a live concert and when I played it at home the low frequencies are not how the sounded at the concert. The bass is fuzzy and not powerful. Would it help if i played it through really big speakers rather than normal hifi ones? Your advice would be appreciated. Also can you recommend good mic to use when recording a concert? 10 points for most informative response.

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Your problem can be seen all over youtube. Many people record concerts with video cameras and such and get horrible results. The reason that your microphone doesn't sound like a Professional one is because of many things.

First, your microphone is probably not professional grade. And when I mean professional, I mean shure and other major company branded.
However, even that probably won't compare to a pro recording because your recording probably has a lot of background noise of people screaming and such.

Lastly, in professional recordings of concerts, everything is balanced through equalizers, mixer, and all other equipment. They have the capability of changing single channels to record what they want to hear. This means that every different audio source has its own volume and such. For example, say we have a guitar, piano, and a mic. With multichannel's, we can lower the volume and the guitar while keeping same volume for the piano and mic. All of these sources get put into mixers and exported to three places, the audience sound system, the on stage sound system, and a computer which records everything.

Also, your mic probably has a specific range it records at. Most like it does not record long ranges. The Manuel's of professional grade mics have diagrams of which areas around the mic are recorded at optimal performance.

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Can I take my digital camera to a Rammstein concert?

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astrozombi

Well I am going to see Rammstein perform at the LA forum tomorrow and on the site it says that professional cameras and audio/video recording devices are not allowed. Does this include my little casio exilim digital camera? I want to take pictures and I don't want to use my phone (it sucks).

Thanks. :D

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Yeah you just can't try to sell the pictures and vidoes you take. As long as you use it just for yourself and not to sell.

What is a good digital video camera for less then $500?

pwnz7321

I need a digital video camera that I can just record with and upload via usb cable to my pc to video edit it. Something that I could make a small indie film with. Any Ideas?

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i suggest a checklist of features -

budget dictates that you won't get HD for that price.

get something that has 3ccd.

for the price you should be able to have something in widescreen (16:9)

also, separate audio inputs would be necessary for decent recording. 3.5mm stereo jack good, xlr dual mic better.

mini dv format. you may be tempted to get HDD, flash or DVD but dv is still better (by far). why?

better archiving, cheap alternative, much better resolution compared to all other formats.

the others are ok if you HAVE to but steer clear of dvd. it ain't worth it.

thats the list. find the one that fits all of that for as close to $500.

also, invest in firewire card for your PC. usb 2.0 is not good enough for larger takes. firewire will do a whole 90 mins in real time with no dropouts (as long as you follow the recording rules).

hope it helps. i can't strictly recomend specific cameras cos everyone has their preference. you should got onto a couple of forums and stores to check em out.

good luck! hope it helps!

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I want to record a church service using multiple cameras. Any ideas how can I can do this and software to use?

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Andres Z

I am using a Mac.
Basically, I want to use multiple cameras to record a church service, all connected to my Mac, and control it from here.
It's going to be a very low budget film.
I've heard of Premiere Pro, and have used a little bit of it.
But any other ideas?
How to connect the cameras to each other, if possible how to connect the church sound system?

Thanks.

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forget the mac

you need PTZ cameras, these can be remotely aimed (Pan-tilt) and framed with the zoom. since you don't need to change all cameras at the same time, only one controller is needed.

next you need a video mixer. any of the Panasonic WJ-MX series will work. The WJ-MX50a is made for 4 cameras. These mixers also have audio so you can mix additional audio sources, such as the church PA. mixer also has a "preview" output so you can see how you are adjusting the camera before you "take" it on the program out.

finally, record live on a DVD-R recorder/player. that way you are ready to make copies even as the echos of the last song are fading away.

What is the Florida law for video recording confessions?

Nicole - i

Recording on a video camera. Someone admits to harassment. The harassment was through text messages. About 350 text messages and 20 restricted phone calls were made to the individual in less then 48 hours. The harasser does not know he or she has been recorded. The individual saved a majority of the text messages and printed them out. Is it illegal to record the harasser confession? The harasser admitted to texting the individual phone and calling on a block number. I just need to know what the law is in Florida for this. This is not a confession for Church.

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Recording some one and not telling them is not usable in court. But you can you use that as evidence against the person by showing it to someone. The easiest thing to do is get your number changed on the cell phone which may be done for free the first time due to a harassment issue. Filling for a temporary restraining order can be done by a police officer coming to your house and that police can see the tape.

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What is the best still camera for recording video?

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blerb

I'm looking for a small/compact digital camera (at least 8MP and 3x zoom) that can record very good video. (720p, if possible, but its pretty hard to get one). I really want to keep the price under 300 bucks, 200 if possible. I really like the Nikon S60, how well does it take video?

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For under 300 I would recommend Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD.It take good picture quality and also take HD video

or for 200, Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD is a good choice.720p HD video.

What's the best digital camera with good sound quality?

Gansflim

I search for the best compact digital camera for taking the videos on gigs and festivals preferably aspect ratio 16:9. All cams have poor sound quality when it comes to the electronic music and beats.
I don't really want a big camcorder, something easy to carry around with good BASS SOUND RECORDING. Price doesn't matter, in fact nothing matters except good sound quality.

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The product of SONY is Best!

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How to record drum sounds/audio from Yamaha DTXplorer?

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Oswin R

I want to record videos of myself playing the drums but when i just use a video camera, the sound is not accurate at all. I've seen on YouTube that certain people get the exact sound by using mics (for acoustic kits) but how do I do so for the DTXplorer (an electronic kit). Please do mention all the different methods you know in case I do not have the equipment for one method.

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Recording an electric drum kit is very easy if you have either a recording interface or a USB mixer.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=m+audio+interface&hl=en&prmd=ivns&biw=1269&bih=570&bav=on.1,or.&wrapid=tlif129811795607210&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=13978493274593489214&ei=RbVfTcjiAci1twfTz4HnCw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CH8Q8wIwAA#

or

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=allen+and+heath+zed+10fx&bav=on.1,or.&wrapid=tljp1298118007862030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=4100366626644696116&ei=c7VfTdPXBMaltwff0v36Cw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=5&sqi=2&ved=0CEwQ8wIwBA#

With either of these, all you need to do is connect the output of your drum's modulator to one of these. Then you will need some kind of recording software. There are some very basic programs that are free, but very basic.

So what you will do is record the sound while capturing the video. You will then tweek the audio in your recording software and then sync it with the video in the video software of your choise. Many times Windows based computers will come with free movie making software. If you don't have any, you can probably download this for free as well.

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

Randomness

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.

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

Good luck!

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What Digital Cameras Can Allow Zooming During Video Recording?

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Ace U

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.

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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.

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

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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?

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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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Whats the best video camera for recording live music?

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Jamie

Whats the best video camera, for under $500, that i can record good live music and have a pretty good image quality?

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Get a camera with a microphone input. Then go get one of these http://www.asimplelife.ca/mixer.html and hook it to the mic input on your camera, that way you have control of the volumes of 4 microphones. If you cannot use mics(going to a concert) you are out of luck, any video shot at a concert, unless the crowd is deathly still, never works, audio is unusable

what kind of video camera should I buy?

Charles F

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?

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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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Is there a video camera that has IR, night vision, and digital settings all combined in one?

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J

I was wondering if there is a video camera that records digitally but also can record IR and night vision simultaneously -- that is, if I look at this camera's viewing screen, I can switch from digital, to IR, or to night vision at the flip of a switch.

Also, could this camera switch through these settings at will when previewing a recording?
So if I'm previewing a recording in night vision, can I flip a switch to IR and see the same recording in a different setting?

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You'll have enough trouble finding a camera that can shoot in both visible light and "night vision" (near infrared—just outside of human vision, but not able to be felt as heat).

Thermal cameras (those that can see heat) are typically purpose-built, since they require different sensors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermographic_camera

Considering all the expensive-sounding materials used for the sensor alone, it is safe to say that any camera that could take video of all three EMR regions would be too costly for regular people.

how well can u use a scope with night vision?

Q. Say i have night vision goggles. Can i look through a non night vision rifle scope with my goggles on and see a magnified image in night vision?

Ive seen it happen with video cameras. a guy put his night vision over his video camera and recorded in night vision. however he was in the military and was using high quality night vision.

Also what generation would you suggest for hunting? 1? 2?
i can only really afford 1 or 2.

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Yes it has been done but remember a camera especially newer digital ones have a wider spectrum of vision than the naked eye and if you are serious about hunting or using a rifle in the dark you really should consider using a proper night vision scope.
If you try to improvise by using night goggles with an existing scope at night you run into all sorts of issues, judging distances inaccurately being one of them which in turn could be a hindrance on your personal safety not to mention others.

Make sure you use the correct tool for the job it just makes sense that way. There are many manufacturers that make night vision hunting scopes in all prices ranges.

ATN, Tasco, Bushnell, Yukon and Nightowl are all worth checking out.

Good Luck

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What video camera should i buy?

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Emily

So, I would like to buy a video camera. I will be using it mainly to interview people and to make short films. Also to record concerts. I would like to stay under $150 but the absolute highest i'll go is $200. I would like high quality video. Thanks for the help.

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You might be better off asking this question in the camcorder section of YA. In the camera section, we tend to deal with still cameras.

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

Andrew

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.

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

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Which Video camera should I buy for our family?

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kaplah

I am looking for a video camera to buy for my teenage daughter (and the rest of the family) who enjoys creating movies on the computer. We had one, but there's no way to get the image onto the computer easily at home, so the new one should record to a memory card or we should be able to feed its data right into the computer. (the old one we could only do that with still shots) It also needs to have good sound quality and work well in low light conditions because I will be using it to record my partner's band's performances and we may use those for promotional purposes. Still shots are not required at all (never used it on the old camera, we've got another camera for that). It also needs to be tripod ready. Finally, it should be a good cost value because I'm not going to spend thousands of dollars on this thing. Any suggestions?

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the camcorders with the build in hard drives are good. i believe jvc makes some like jvc everio-g gz-mg37us about ($500) would have been one if i didnt get my sony. i have a Sony handy cam dcr-dvd405 about ($500) which i love a lot except the minidvd format. your videos can only be 30 mins long before switching to another dvd.

What is the best video camera with decent sound recording (fit for beginner movie making) for under $1000?

mendwolf

I am primarily interested in basic filming equipment which would be used to film trips to haunted locations. These locations will often be very dark, so infrared, and decent low-light recording is a must.

Thanks!

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The only camcorders that have a built-in infrared emitter are made by Sony and have the "SuperNightShot" or "NightShot" feature. If the feature is not listed, then the camcorder does not have the built-in emitter.

There is no consumer camcorder under $1,300 with "decent low light recording" behavior. The lenses and imaging chips are too small.

The least expensive Sony camcorder with an infrared emitter and a mic jack (required for any serious or semi-serious "film making") is the Sony HDR-HC9. As a miniDV tape based camcorder, transferring video (DV or HDV) to a computer requires a firewire cable to connect the camcorder's DV port to the computer's firewire port. USB will not work and USB-firewire converter/adapter/cable things won't work.

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How to make recorded videos with different camera angles together for free?

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Neil G

Like I recorded a dance and one of my camera was on the right side and the other was on the left how do i combine both recorded videos?

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Recording the event is not a problem, BUT you have to sync the two cameras, or its going to be a nightmare, personally I would start the cameras at the same time and leave them running, at the start make a loud noise like they do with the old clapper boards. this will give you a spike in the audio on both cameras then you know where to sync them.

maybe have one camera static and the other moving about, two static cameras are as boring as one really. Once you have finished your filming put the video onto your computer and open your editing software, windows movie maker is not up to it. so get something that has multiple time lines, add them both and sync them, using that peak in the audio.

simply it goes what ever you take out of one time line it must add up exactly to the part used in the other, if not you will be out of sync again. say you use 8.34 seconds you need to cut 8.34 seconds out of the other track.

Now you need audio, taking the audio from one camera then using the other camera will not work the audio played back will at least be disgusting. so using another audio source (the master) providing its central to the video. when played back it will sound right, if you use this method then you have to add the clap to this when you sync the videos.


Software, well its not going to take you that long to edit the video (depending its not to long) so get a trial version of adobe premere CS4 /5 and use that, you will be able to do basically what you want. or if you are brave http://www.lightworksbeta.com/ it has a really steep learning curve, but it will do everything you will ever want it to, and its free. but not easy to use.


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How to make recorded videos with different camera angles together for free?

Neil G

Like I recorded a dance and one of my camera was on the right side and the other was on the left how do i combine both recorded videos?

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The one free multitrack video editor I'm familiar with is this one:
Lightworks http://www.lightworksbeta.com/

Haven't tried it myself, but it's worth a shot. Make sure you keep backup copies of your videos.

In the video editor, you put each video clip in its own track. You should be able to find some way to verify that the tracks are synchronized (e.g. lowering opacity on upper track, using split screen) by looking for things like camera flashes, impacts, or other things you would only see for one video frame (1/30–1/60th of a second, depending on format). You can then use transitions or set keyframes for opacity to dissolve between the two viewpoints.

If you recorded the audio separately, you'll need to synchronize the audio as well. If the audio on one of the video clips is of sufficient quality, you can use that instead.

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I am looking for a good shockproof,waterproof, dust proof digital camera and don't know which is best?

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Matt W

I have looked at the Panasonic TS2, Sony TX5, and Olympus Stylus Rough 8010. Which one is the better of the three? Is there any other camera that I should look into?

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Hello,
All three of them are considered to be good cameras. It all depends on what exactly you expect or want from it.
Sony TX5 is waterproof to 10 ft, when Panasonic TS2 and Olympus Rough 8010 are both waterproof to 33ft. And Sony TX5 has got the lowest resolution from these three. It's just 10.2 megapixels. Panasonic and Olympus have a resolution of 14MP, which is quite a great difference.
All cameras are shock-, dust-, sand- and freeze-proof. But Olympus 8010 is also a crushproof and designed to withstand a weight up to 220 pounds.
Sony TX5 gives you the opportunity to capture panoramic pictures with it's Sweep Panorama feature. Your images are automatically stitched together, which gives you the extra-wide view of the scenery.
Olympus 8010 has got the panoramic shooting option too. It also comes with a built-in 2GB memory, which is more than most cameras available on the market.
Panasonic TS2 has a good quality video recording. Although all these cameras record video in HD format. But Panasonic TS2 seems to be the most expensive out of them.
But if you do not need waterproof camera right now, Sony are releasing a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 in March/April 2011. It will have a resolution of impressing 16.2 megapixels. And it is going to be the first waterproof camera that can capture 3D still images.

Best portable Handycam and Digital camera ?

johnpau201

I am planning to buy a small tiny camcorder/digital camera which has 1080P recording.

If it has some built in flash card storage which can do around 5+ recording it will be great.

Any suggestions and model numbers are appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Can any of the current 4G cell phone does that ?

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The GE DV1-GG Waterproof and Shockproof 1080P Pocket Video Camera has a Christmas bonus discount now of 35%, making it sell for under $85. You read that right: UNDER $85

It has won awards in every show it has been entered into, such as
WINNER: Digital Movie Awards,
WON the Silver Award at the 2011 Summer Digital Camera Grand Prix,
WON the Plus X award in Germany
Highly commended from GadgetSpeak.
Color: Graphite Grey
Just some of the best features are:
1080P Digital Video Camera
2.5 Inch auto brightness LCD screen
SD slot for SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB
Shockproof
Waterproof up to five meters
Built-in USB for easy transfer
66 owners have rated it 4 stars from 5.

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how to you view a video you have recorded with the discovery kids digital camera/video camera?

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333333

we bought our daughter a used discovery kids digital camera/video camera. i can take video with it but i do not know how to watch the video after i take it. the camera did not come with a manual and i can't find it on line.

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It seems that you use a USB cable to connect it to a computer and download the videos/photos that way.

From photos I can't tell what the button next to the USB socket says. Is it Mode? I'd guess that may switch between taking photos/videos and replaying them.

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?

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

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chance m

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 ?

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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.

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

undetermin

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?

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start organizer voice notes

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How to connect a Camera to record Video Game footage?

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Alucard

How can I connect a Casio Exilim 10.1 Mega Pixel Camera to record video game footage like the Angry Video Game Nerd and the Irate Gamer? It came with a cable to connect to the RCA inputs on the TV. Real answers only please. I will select the best answer to who helps the most.

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It won't work. The cables are only for displaying on the Television, not the other way around. If you're wanting to do this, you may want to invest in some equipment.

At first I used Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection which came with an adapter that allowed me to record my game play videos at a reasonable definition. I got this on sale for about $90, but I believe the standard price is about $130.

I was then referred to the Hauppauge HD Personal Video Recorder, which records my videos in high quality for the current generation consoles as well as inputs for AV cables. If you're interested in seeing the quality, I have videos up on YouTube. Feel free to send me a message at any time. :-)

What is a good camera to record video games on tv?

Jack Starb

I want to record video game commentary's On YouTube but I don't have a good camera if anyone watches dspGamming and knows what phill uses that would be great! It docent have to be the one he uses any good one.

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try getting a screen recorder like dazzle. look up youtube videos for more info

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Whats the best video camera for recording live music?

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Jamie

Whats the best video camera, for under $500, that i can record good live music and have a pretty good image quality?

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Get a camera with a microphone input. Then go get one of these http://www.asimplelife.ca/mixer.html and hook it to the mic input on your camera, that way you have control of the volumes of 4 microphones. If you cannot use mics(going to a concert) you are out of luck, any video shot at a concert, unless the crowd is deathly still, never works, audio is unusable

How can I get rid of static on my video camera?

puppyrjjkm

I have a Sony 30GB handycam video camera. I use it a ton for taping live concerts. We sit further in the back so the camera isn't "blown away" but there is still a TON of static when I play it back on my computer. How can I get rid of it? Is there some program I can download or something?

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Static? As in the audio is poor?

Yes - that happens when you don't have manual audio control and the audio is REALLY loud the auto mic gain circuit is being overwhelmed and what you are hearing - that you call statis - is "clipping". The audio probably sounds pretty muddy, too.

You did not tell us the MODEL of that Sony camcorder. Most consumer cams have no manual audio control - the least expensive ones with manual audio control are the Canon HV20/HV30/HV40 and the Sony HDR-HC9... BUT, *some Sony camcorders have a "MicRefLevel" setting in the menu that is designed for loud audio environments. "Normal" for... um... normal levels of audio and "Low" gain for high audio levels.

How to get to "MicRefLevel" and how to use that will be in the camcorder handbook. If you don't have the manual, go to the Sony website's support area, look up the camcorder model and download it...

Your other option is to use a field recorder like those from Edirol, M-Audio or Zoom (among many others) and replace the video's audio with the audio from the field recorder - when you edit the video.

As a hard disc camcorder, I am surprised you are able to record under the loud audio conditions - typically, the hard drive heads park under this high level of prolonged vibration and you get a "buffer overflow" message...

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how to record your night when getting drunk?

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Jai S

I want to go out on night and drink one night, but i want to find out what happened. Can you think of a way that i could record the night on my video camera. Like if i attached it somewhere on my shirt. But cant think of a way haha any thoughts?
say i wanted to go out to a party.. any thoughts?

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get someone to video you or get a sober friend to tell you everything.

What would be a starter video camera for my budget?

Dean

I'm looking into film-making / movie making and I have a starter budget of $200. I need a video camera for action films that involve the night time, with preferably HD recording, that connects to a PC via USB, and looks a bit professional. Any suggestions.

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Hi Dean:

I know that $200 sounds like a lot of money to a 14-year-old, but your budget is pretty low for anything professional-looking. And at that price "low-light" sensitivity (for night-time shots) won't be very good.

Hollywood films actually use a lot of artificial light (carefully placed at certain angles) for many night-time shots. Watch several old movies on Turner Classics (especially film-noir B&W movies like "The Maltese Falcon" or "D.O.A.") for night-time lit scenes like this one:
"To Kill a Mockingbird": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FROgIia2cb8
[For more about film-noir lighting, see Mark Apsolon's excellent video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1gMxT2R9z4#t=31s ]

Here's a good night-time interior from "Bladerunner": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwJEb3vJvWY

And a more-recent one from "The Dark Knight": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_H45kt1_8

You'll notice that almost all the lighting is from the extreme side(s) or a strong backlight (for a silhouette effect). Sidelighting and backlighting creates strong shadows, which enhance the feeling of "night", even though the subjects' edges are brightly lit.

For an actual camcorder recommendation, try one of Canon's factory-refurbished models, to save you some money and stretch your budget: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_17252

One of the cheaper Canon Vixia HF-series (HF-R300) or the Canon FS-400 should be in your price range, refurbished or new, if you shop carefully.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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