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Comparison of the Top Small Shoot & Share Internet Video camcorders - Flip Video minoHD, DXG-579V HD, Kodak Zx1, Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1, and Aiptek A-HD
The JVC GY-HM100U is a Compact Handheld camcorder with performance and features found only in larger and more expensive models. It's designed to be easy to use, making it ideal for news reporters and producers. Seasoned shooters will find that its small size lets them work in environments where larger cameras would be impractical—all while producing recordings on par with broadcast cameras. More Info
How to Build Your Own Steadycam - How to Keep Your Camcorder Steady and Smooth when Shooting Internet Video
Are you a video editor who wants to convert the two big hard drives in your PC into a powerful and reliable RAID back up system? Accordance M70 Makes It Easy. Accordance Systems M70 RAID Controller is Perfect for Video editors and Power Users. Read the press release
How to Get High Quality Audio for Your Internet Videos - Seven Great Tips to Maximize Internet Video Sound Quality
Creating good audio is the most difficult challenge when creating Internet videos as well as for videos and home movies to share with family and friends – especially for those of us who are using consumer types of camcorders.
The Basics of Shooting Video for Prosumers - How to use your camcorder to make great looking video. The secrets of white balance, exposure, good audio and more. How to use your camcorder to shoot great looking Internet Video
Video editors and producers. Looking for rock solid reliable backup? Check out the Accordance ARAID 2200. It packs hardware RAID 1 into a simple plug and play package that fits into two 5.25" bays. The Accordance ARAID 2200 was selected as an Editors Choice by at Techware Labs
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Having problems editing m2t video files on your Mac? Divergent Media's new ClipWrap 1.1 batch converts m2t video files into QuickTime files for editing in iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Avid. M2t files can also be transcoded from the native HDV codec into ProRes, Apple Intermediate, DVCProHD, or DNxHD formats, adding support for editing in iMovie, Final Cut Express, Avid, and any other QuickTime application. more info
How to Improve Your Audio by Using a Shotgun Microphone
Camcorders are powerful tools for capturing family memories and for use in journalism and filmmaking, but unfortunately they're not the best-equipped devices for recording clear sounding audio. When family members or film subjects speak to your camera, it doesn't take long to realize that the built-in microphones are inadequate at picking up dialog clearly. Since being able to understand what is being communicated is just as important to your audience as the picture quality, it's a good idea to upgrade your camera microphone. more
Creating good audio is often the most difficult challenge when creating videos and home movies – especially for those of us who are using consumer grade camcorders.
It is easy to fool the eye but very difficult to fool the ear.
If you make a mistake with audio, the ear will catch it while the eye is a lot more forgiving of video problems and inconsistencies. Tips on How to Get Sound for Your Home and Family Video Movies
Attaching multiple wireless microphones to a video camera can be a daunting prospect for the uninitiated. This guide was created to show you the ins and outs of using these systems successfully with your video camera.
You can make your film or video project sound as good as it looks with "Producing Great Sound for Video and Film by audio guru Jay Rose. It includes hundreds of professional, real-world techniques that you can employ from preproduction through the final mix. This is a solution-oriented guide with FAQs, how-tos, tips, and time savers. Read the Book Review
Using Accessories to Improve the Audio from Built-in Camcorder Mics - How to achieve professional sound with consumer camcorders
FesTV - Production Stories from the Street - Shooting, Storing and Cutting Video from the Los Angeles Film Festival - more
How portable storage helped save the day at the Los Angeles Film Festival - Product: Focus Enhancements FS-4 Portable DTE Recorder
ADS DVD Xpress DX2 - Are you looking for a fast and easy way to transfer your movies and special events from video tape to a CD or a DVD disk? Or maybe you want to convert your old videos to a format you can watch on a mobile device like a Sony PSP, Apple iPOD or Zen Vision?
The new TV One C2-7210 makes it a lot easier to make the show happen. The CORIO EXP Front Panel takes the difficulty of running a live event in HD away with 48 easy to use push-buttons, multi-way navigation and LCD screen. It caters specifically to those in the live event industry with its video processing capabilities such as: Edge Blending, Seamless Switching with cross fades, two Independent Output Channels in HD and Dual PIP with up to five layers of video. more
If you are looking for a camcorder that works well, is very compact and ideally suited for both family and web video applications, you need to take a look at the new Everio GZ-MG555 hard drive camcorder from JVC. Record SEVEN hours or more! Read the Review
Need a small and easy to use video and audio recorder and player? Archos has introduced their new latest Generation 4 line of hard disk-based media players that provide a large-screen experience, video capture, and wireless connectivity more
Are you ready to make your holiday videos? Everything you need to know about how to buy and use your camcorder, winter video making tricks and hints, what kinds of gifts should you buy for your video enthusiast? etc. This is what you need to check out before you pull out your credit card to buy anything!
Mac Users and Windows Users can now easily add extra monitors to their machines without having to open up their machines and add in special video cards. Matrox Graphics Inc. announced that the Matrox DualHead2Go™ and TripleHead2Go™ are now compatible with Windows and MacŪ systems. From the Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) product line, both DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go are palm-sized boxes that connect externally to a notebook or desktop computer and uniquely allow users to attach two or three monitors respectively for an incredible multi-monitor configuration. This is great for video editing! more
History of Camcorders - its a long and convoluted story but very interesting
Is Your Camcorder Ready for Your Vacation?
How to Buy A Camcorder? What Features do you Really need?
Free Video Creation & Editing Software
Free Places to Host Your Movies
Santa's Guide to Buying a Camcorder for the Holiday Season
Here is great special deal - everything you need to start making great digital videos and home movies. Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Camcorder Kit - CGA-DU14 Battery Pack, Camcorder Case, Tripod & Case, UV Filter, Lens Cleaning Kit and 4 Year Extended Warranty - all for $530! Four years of video happiness.
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Guide to the Right Camcorder
How To Guides and Tutorials
Want to get started in video editing but don't want to spend a lot of money? Here's a guide to some of the best FREE video editing programs and applications more
We buy our gear from B&H. Yes, they are a sponsor of this site, but we have been using them for years and years long before there was such a thing as streaming video. Fair prices, honest and great service.
New and Cool Video Toys & Equipment
Review of Pioneer DVD Burner
Equipment Review Center
Home Theater Gear
Take Control of Your DVD Video Experience - Which DVD Player Should You Use?
The Best Prosumer and Professional Camcorders
JVC has introduced another industry first with the SR-DVM70-US three-in-one digital video recorder. Nobody else has anything like this. I'm sure there are a lot of electronic designers at JVC competitors scratching their heads asking themselves , " Why didn't I think of this? Incorporating the all-digital format of MiniDV, 160GB hard disk drive, and DVD burner in a compact, easy to use package. more
Teeny-weenie video camera - review of the new Panasonic D-snap SV-AV100 SD Video Camera
Do You Want to Make a Movie with Windows XP? Check out this Visual QuickProject Guide
Shooting straight to DVD? - Check out the new Hitachi DVD Camcorders
Are you using a Mac to make movies? Check out these iMovie and iDVD books
Want to become a professional video maker or film maker? - read Real World Digital Video
XLR Adapter boxes enable you to use pro mikes with your camcorder
Are you confused about the new Sony HDV format - High Definition Video? Check out this special HDV Sony web site for details - includes info for professionals as well as for prosumers.
Take Control of Your DVD Video Experience - Which DVD Player Should You Use?
Using Macromedia Dreamweaver for eLearning & Multimedia web sites
Santa's Guide to Buying a Camcorder for the Holiday Season"
Secrets of Low Budget Lighting
Digital Rights & Wrongs - Who Gets to Copy What?
Free Video and Movie Making Tools
ADS DVD xPress - Capture & Burn DVD Movies from Analog Video - Are you trying to create video from your old VHS and analog tapes? Its not so easy. You need a way to easily get your video into your computer. You need what is know as a digitizer - a box that converts your analog video and audio into a digital signal that can be manipulated and edited.
Question for Filmmakers - Should You Edit Your Own Projects?
The 1-2-3 Guide to Creating Your Own Internet Movies and Videos
DVD D'Mystified - everything you need to know before starting to make your own DVD movies
Fiber to the Home - The Holy Grail for Internet Content Providers
Adobe Creative Studio - Everything for the Web Designer
Edit Your Videos Automatically
How to Edit Sony's new MICROMV Video Format
Free Video Creation & Editing Software
New and Cool Video Toys & Equipment
How to Shoot Internet Videos & Movies
Apple iMovie Section
Equipment Review Center
The Best New Prosumer and Professional Camcorders
Make Video Editing Easy with a Dedicated Keyboard
Apple Final Cut Express Review
Cool Multimedia - Home Theatre products
CAMCORDER Buyers Guide