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I have no knowledge of camcorders or directing, but I've recently taken a big interest in recording my own music videos/short films. I'm willing to pay good money, but I just want to make sure that I'm buying a camcorder that'll last me years. I'm looking for a camcorder that'll record in HD, I know that's a standard thing nowadays, but I want the picture to come out great. I'm not sure if it's editing that makes the quality of the recording look amazing, but that's what I'm hoping it'll look like when somethings recording. almost movie like.
Does anyone have any recommendations on which camcorder is best?
Thank you Dennis.
I have taken some of those things into consideration, mainly looking into the proper computer (Mac) to hold such storage and having capable speed, etc.
My price range is 1000-3000.
My not looking to make it big or make a career out of it It's more of a hobbie.
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Hi Christopher:
Usually "professional camcorder" and "beginner-friendly" don't go together in the same sentence or camcorder model.
And without you stating a specific dollar amount or price range, we don't know if you can even afford what's known as a "prosumer" (consumer model with many "pro" features) camcorder. These are typically $1000-$3000 USD. Professional models start there and go way-past the $50,000 mark.
Music videos (and watchable "films") require good audio tracks. External mike inputs (also needed for music & vocals mixer inputs) are another key "pro-level" feature beginners forget about.
And yes, the editing (and choice of file format, codecs, and workflow) can make a big difference in the final "look" of a video. And your computer (brand & model, and the Windows or Mac O/S version) makes a big difference in the quality of HD video edits, and even whether you can edit HD at all. (Good quality HD takes a lot of computer "horsepower" and fast storage to edit properly.)
Figure out your budget, and post an "Additional Details" update to your Question, and I or another Yahooligan can make specific model recommendations in your price range.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Christopher:
Usually "professional camcorder" and "beginner-friendly" don't go together in the same sentence or camcorder model.
And without you stating a specific dollar amount or price range, we don't know if you can even afford what's known as a "prosumer" (consumer model with many "pro" features) camcorder. These are typically $1000-$3000 USD. Professional models start there and go way-past the $50,000 mark.
Music videos (and watchable "films") require good audio tracks. External mike inputs (also needed for music & vocals mixer inputs) are another key "pro-level" feature beginners forget about.
And yes, the editing (and choice of file format, codecs, and workflow) can make a big difference in the final "look" of a video. And your computer (brand & model, and the Windows or Mac O/S version) makes a big difference in the quality of HD video edits, and even whether you can edit HD at all. (Good quality HD takes a lot of computer "horsepower" and fast storage to edit properly.)
Figure out your budget, and post an "Additional Details" update to your Question, and I or another Yahooligan can make specific model recommendations in your price range.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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How do i connect a cannon Zr500 mini dv camcorder to my computer without having a dv port?
vong54
I Dont have anything but a usb port on my computer and i have a dell dimension 3000 desktop computer if there is a way to connect please list the things that can help me connect it
Answer
get a IE1394 (firewire) pc card off ebay for $1-2. Then get a transfer cable with a 6 pin connector for your pc on one end and a 4 pin connector on the other for your camcorder. (again $1-2 plus shipping). If you really need it soon, head over to your nearest electronics store, but its going to cost about $40 compared to $10. Putting in a firewire card is the easiest way to get your digital footage onto your computer without any quality loss (i.e. through analog inputs). You can then use Windows Movie Maker 2 to edit the footage. (Free download if you dont already have it)
get a IE1394 (firewire) pc card off ebay for $1-2. Then get a transfer cable with a 6 pin connector for your pc on one end and a 4 pin connector on the other for your camcorder. (again $1-2 plus shipping). If you really need it soon, head over to your nearest electronics store, but its going to cost about $40 compared to $10. Putting in a firewire card is the easiest way to get your digital footage onto your computer without any quality loss (i.e. through analog inputs). You can then use Windows Movie Maker 2 to edit the footage. (Free download if you dont already have it)
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