Friday 15 April 2011

Create your video montage

I found this cool website where you can upload your videos and photos- choose a background style and put music to the visual. You can share it on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also own it on DVD http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/howitworks

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Digital Cameras

Digital Camera are also a good way to make a video. The video embedded below is  from YouTube, it shows you a step by step guide on how to  make a movie with your compact digital camera.

Saturday 19 February 2011

Mini DV Camcordors


Mini DV- Allows the user to record in high definintion for 60 minutes or at a lower difinition for 90 minutes. It also uses mini tapes which can be recorded over. Limits to the Mini Dv is that you have to transfer your video onto your computer. You will also need a FireWire port for the editing process and some computers do not have a FireWall port.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Video Features

Do you have an idea on what you will be doing? Well once you do you can now concentrate on the features the camcorder has.
Man using a camcorder with tripod on the beach

Essential features for a Consumer camcorder
I know as soon as you get a camcorder you just want to press that red button and get shooting. But there are things you should think about first - the features and the quality of the filming.

1. Image Stability 
Does the camera eliminate shaky hands? Technology has improved and all camcorder should include this but make sure you double check.

2.Check out the zoom
You will need to check out the optical zoom capabilities before you buy. It can be hard to check it out in some shops but the main shops should have the camcordors ON display. The optical zoom will give the picture the quality while it increase.  As for Digital zoom blows up the picture and the quality decreases.

3.Resolution
All camcorders should come HD and the highest you can get in HD is 1080p so far.

4. Video Format
You will need to make sure that your video editing software is compatible with your camcorder. Most camcorders  video format is in MPV  MOV, AVI and AVCHD.









Monday 14 February 2011

Buying a camcorder

Buying a camcorder is one of the most expensive equipment you will buy, when it comes to making a high quality video.  There are so many video equipments on the market and it is hard to choose the right one.  Don't just run out and buy the first camcorder you see, follow tips that are provided to choose the right one.

1. What do you need the camera for?
- Is it for YouTube so you can be a star? You will need to buy a camcorder with a webcam function.
- You will also need to look at the size of the camcorder as you will be travelling around with it if you are using it for family trips.
- Are you a professional going to film a big movie?

2. Research the features
Now you know what you want to use the camcorder for you now need to think about the features you will need to achieve your perfect filming.

3. What format do I need?
Will you go for high definition or standard definition? As technology improves the price comes down on high- definition camcorders. If you want it to look sharp and cutting edge then high definition is the way to go. But what you also have to consider is your need to have HD editing software and player.

Sunday 6 February 2011

Learning to use the right equipment

Ready to make the best videos ever? Great your off to a good starting place where you can gather information and gain an understanding on what you will need to make that great video. First find the right equipment, tools in order to make the best video.  It is not about spending all your wages on one camera, it is about finding the best camera for a great price.