Post by: CyberPet on May 10, 2003, 05:45:13 AM
It's very small and easy to use! No problem to hook it up to my computer either, imported to iMovie and tried Final Cut Express (a must software to buy!).
Now I just need to learn how to be a good "movie maker". It's my first video camera, so I have lots of things to learn. So if you have any suggestions, welcome to feed me them!
Post by: Mrious_be on May 10, 2003, 10:00:07 AM
I'm glad you finally got the camera, i know you been waitinggggg for it so long.
If you have some time left before going on holiday, just go out and film everything you encounter, lol.
Post by: kelly on May 10, 2003, 10:28:02 AM
I'd say, for when you're doing serious stuff, use a tripod.
Assume you have one for your cameras, will it work?
Post by: Bill on May 10, 2003, 10:48:01 AM
Post by: CyberPet on May 10, 2003, 11:32:45 AM
QUOTE(kelly @ May 10 2003, 3:28 PM)
Enjoy.
I'd say, for when you're doing serious stuff, use a tripod.
Assume you have one for your cameras, will it work?
I'd say, for when you're doing serious stuff, use a tripod.
Assume you have one for your cameras, will it work?
Hehehe... I have TWO tripods, so I think I can use both. One for my digital camera and one for the DV-camera.
Post by: Gary S on May 10, 2003, 11:34:55 AM
Post by: kps on May 10, 2003, 12:02:49 PM
You'll have plenty of fun shooting, but I love editing after. That gives me lots of pleasure.
I can't justify FC Pro, but I may get FC Express and possibly THIS.
Pan slowly, don't zoom too much (I need to work on this one), get close, shoot plenty of cut-aways...have fun!
When editing, go easy on transitions, don't over do it with clichés or too many different types in one video. Stick with 'straight cuts', dissolves, fades and overlaps. You don't see too many radial wipes or barndoor transitions in films unless they're called for. A radial wipe, used quite often to indicate the passing of time can just as well be done by a slow fade-out followed by a fade-in (unless you need to indicate speed or maintain the pace of the video). "Pushes" or iris transitions are better suited for PowerPoint presentations and not your videos.
My mistakes can be seen HERE.
Post by: CyberPet on May 10, 2003, 12:42:37 PM
I'm going to try to do some fun when I get home, maybe I'll share it with you later... if you dare
Post by: george on May 10, 2003, 01:08:48 PM
I have the previous model, they do not come much better.
Enjoy it.
George.
Post by: kps on May 10, 2003, 01:24:04 PM
What did you have in mind?