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Beginning in Videographyby Jim Wagner If you're looking to get into videography and video editing as a hobby, the options can be daunting. Here is a small question and response that may help you get started in this fun and rewarding hobby. What type of camera do you recommend? Response: For a beginner, a Canon single CCD camera will suit you well. It has a cost range of $500 to $700. Canon is well respected at all levels of video camera quality and has probably the best quality for the price at the low end. If you want to start out with something more professional, you may want to look into the Canon GL2 which is a low end 3 CCD (1/4" each) camera running about $1500. This camera is great for an enthusiastic hobbyist or a beginning special events videographer. If you're looking to make some money on the side (or as a career) with your camera doing special events such as wedding videography, you may want to look into the Sony VX2100, a high-end consumer 3 CCD (1/3" each) camcorder, running at a price between $2100 and $3000, check out prices here. The high definition capable version of the same camera is called the Sony HDR / Fx1 and goes for $3700 at all major retailers. What is CCD? CCDs are imaging chips. CCD stands for charge-coupled device and is a light sensative circuit which stores an electrical charge representing each tiny part of an image. The difference between low and high end video cameras is usually determined by the number of CCDs (one or three), and the size of the CCD. In video cameras the number of CCDs determines the clarity of the picture in low lighting (most indoor) situations. The size of the CCD is directly linked to the amount of "color bleeding" present in the video. It is also interesting to note that for video cameras, unlike photography cameras, the size of the pixels is far more important than the number of pixels. Fewer pixels that are larger make a better video camera. It is also interesting to note that as you go from low-end to high-end cameras, you will be getting fewer "extras" on your camera such as the ability to take "still photography". Next question: What video editing software would you recommend? Response: Pinnacle Studio 9 has many great features for beginning in photoediting. It runs between $70 and $90 at major retail stores. It gives many options and is very user friendly. If you're looking for some more advanced options in lighting, transitions, and sound editing, you may want to consider the more professional editing software Pinacle Liquid Editions for around $600. This article may also be found at http://www.researchtechs.com/videoediting.htm About The Author Jim Wagner Contributor to www.ResearchTechs.com Enjoys anything Tech. Majoring in Computer Science. jim@researchtechs.com
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Browse Camcorders Reviews - Mac Central
3 Jul 2008 at 10:39am
In a world where consumer Mini DV camcorders are being phased out, the HV30 is easily a top choice. The camcorder?s impressive feature set and superb video quality should cater to both advanced and amateur video makers. The GR-D796 is a humble ...
Gadgets To Enhance Your Time Outdoors - CBS News
4 Jul 2008 at 8:29am
It costs around $20 and it monitors incoming UV rays and then calculates exposure time based on the SPF in your sunblock. You tell it your skin type and set the time so it knows when the rays are the strongest, and it gives you a reading of how hot ...
JVC launches new AVCHD camcorder models - Mac Central
3 Jul 2008 at 10:39am
JVC on Monday announced the addition of three new High Definition (HD) camcorders to its HD Everio line. All three models are planned for release in August, with prices set from $799.95 to $1,299.95. The GZ-HD40 records in both MPEG-2 and AVCHD video ...
Taking real life to the web - Biloxi Sun Herald
4 Jul 2008 at 1:05am
THE GIZMO: Net-friendly camcorders. SMILE FOR THE MICRO: The camcorder has long been a family staple for shooting birthday parties, school plays and vacations. Only in the last few years, though, has this device achieved a "hip" factor among young ...
Bell undercuts iPhone plans with unlimited Instinct - Globe and Mail
3 Jul 2008 at 4:37pm
The smartphone that has been hailed as "the iPhone killer" by online pundits is coming to Canada on Aug. 8. The Samsung Instinct, which has many of the same features as the Apple iPhone, differs from the iPhone in one major way: Its monthly price ...
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