Prosumer Digital Video camera bought in NY to take to Middle East. Problems with video formats even in 2009? [more inside]
posted by xetere on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

I want to teach myself to be more professional at digital video production. Are there any classes/seminars (online or in L.A.) that you'd recommend? If I could live in my dream world, I'd get to take the Travel Channel video course but without spending $2000 I don't have and having to drive to Santa Barbara for it. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jul 13, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm thinking of shooting and uploading some b-roll for sale to others who might need it, with locations and keywords and all. Is there a marketplace for this? [more inside]
posted by bryanjbusch on Jun 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Designing an action research class for teachers and need lots and lots of footage of real classroom activity. [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Mar 29, 2009 - 1 answer

Best bang for the buck in an inexpensive digital video camera? [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Oct 10, 2008 - 1 answer

Do you know of a digital frame that can play high quality video well? [more inside]
posted by austinlee on Aug 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Mac osx/canon hg10 cannot get stills off camera. Video yes, stills no. We're supposed to have a baby any day now and this sucker ain't behaving (the camera-mac connection). I haven't had this kind of problem with a mac in 10 years. [more inside]
posted by willep on Jul 12, 2008 - 4 answers

I need recommendations for a digital video recorder designed for multiple video inputs, including sound, (four cameras point at an animal enclosure at a zoo) that's designed to allow for easy access to the videos recorded. Networkable would be really great, or standard removable storage (USB/SATA). I'd prefer it if the device recorded directly in a standard video format so no conversion from a proprietary format is needed.
posted by krisjohn on Jun 9, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for the least expensive camcorder I can get my hands on. [more inside]
posted by Quidam on Jan 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Will image stabilization on Digital Cameras stabilize the video recording as well? I have a Canon Elph, which does not have IS. I was looking at the Canon SD700 IS, but only if it worked for recording video too. I have an older Sony TRV-22 handicam that has steadyshot, but I find using the digital elph much more convenient. Great photos, and nice video quality too, except the obvious lack of video stabilization.
posted by passtehbrainz on Nov 28, 2007 - 5 answers

When movies taken with a digital camera have been transferred to iPhoto, how to get one out to one's iPod to show around? [more inside]
posted by keijo on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers

I recently shot an 8min .avi video with my Canon point 'n' shoot (SD800 IS). Now, I'm unable to upload the file onto ANY of my computers (pc, macbook, ibook). Is the 1gig .avi file just too big? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

How do you get playback to work on a JVC Mini Digital Video Camera? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

I am putting together a helmetcam system for mountain biking. Which digital (flash or HD based) video recorder should I use? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Jun 5, 2007 - 6 answers

Turning VHS into digital. [more inside]
posted by phaedon on Apr 21, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking to acquire a digital picture frame that is going to be used to play videos. What is the "best" one? (Best = cheapest, easiest to use, most minimal, etc.) [more inside]
posted by deep_sea_diving_suit on Apr 4, 2007 - 3 answers

I need tips and suggestions for shooting a short film on DV at night, mostly in a car. [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Mar 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Playing it safe in the digital age-- how can I record and store very private video of myself and him together (for us to enjoy together), but reserve the right to rescind access if the relationship ends? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2007 - 45 answers

I need to purchase a digital video camera for research into compression algorithms. The professor would like to extract the raw video stream from the camera, before it goes through any post-processing. The budget is thousands, not tens of thousands. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by donpardo on Jan 12, 2007 - 7 answers

I've got (what I think is) an original idea for a video podcast, however I have a few quick questions. Inevitably, there's [more inside]
posted by philsi on Jan 5, 2007 - 7 answers

What's a good camcorder-like device that can take video and quickly dump it to a computer to post online? I'm going abroad and want to reassure my parents that I haven't died with periodic videos of the trip. [more inside]
posted by Rictic on Dec 29, 2006 - 12 answers

Video files (.avi) don't play properly with Adobe Premiere 3.0. Picture jumps back and forth in rapid jumps. Why? [more inside]
posted by ollsen on Nov 15, 2006 - 3 answers

I have two rolls of exposed, undeveloped super 8mm film in my freezer right now. I want to have processing and a digital transfer done. I've done a bunch of research online, yet I can't seem to find a place that I would feel comfortable sending my film to that isn't astronomically expensive. Where can I have this done? Bonus if its in or somewhat near Chicago.
posted by tev on Sep 14, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm attempting to take video off of my Canon SD200 digital camera (note: not camcorder) and put it onto my Mac PowerBook G4 so I can edit it in iMovie, but I can't figure out how to do it. If this were a PC, I'd have no issue, but my PC is nearly 7 years old, and probably can't handle video, let alone video editing. Do I need a program? Do I need to get my mac to register that the camera is connected? Help?
posted by commasplice on Sep 6, 2006 - 4 answers

What are the best hard drives these days to work with high-def video files? [more inside]
posted by wubbie on Sep 2, 2006 - 10 answers

Where online can I find "Daydream" (or "Day Dream"), a short film by Su-Jin Kwon shown at Resfest 2004 in the US? [more inside]
posted by shortfuse on Aug 29, 2006 - 0 answers

I don't remember where I saw it, but a week or two ago there was an pretty cool movie that was made by a gal who used no video but combined hundreds of digital photos (stills) made with her (still) digital camera. [more inside]
posted by spock on Aug 23, 2006 - 13 answers

MiniDV is ten years old. What can be said about this format after a decade? [more inside]
posted by amusem on Apr 30, 2006 - 8 answers

Advice on buying a digital camera with video functions, please. [more inside]
posted by wilful on Jan 3, 2006 - 9 answers

I borrowed a Samsung digital camera, but I can’t get it to work with my computer. Please help. (Using XP) [more inside]
posted by crapples on Dec 27, 2005 - 11 answers

Help me decide between two MiniDV camcorders (please?) [more inside]
posted by pmbuko on Oct 2, 2005 - 8 answers

I need to edit some video files I've shot on my camera. The problem is that the camera's video files export as .MOV and I can't find a good entry-level Windows program that supports the file type. Could someone recommend either a program that will let me edit this file type, or a good freeware converter? And if I do change them over to .AVI, what are some recommendations for a good yet simple Windows video editor?
posted by thecjm on Sep 15, 2005 - 9 answers

jvc video camera question...... [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity on Aug 27, 2005 - 2 answers

What is the best hardware/software configuration to archive 200 VHS tapes (around 400 hours)? [more inside]
posted by cowmix on Aug 21, 2005 - 14 answers

How can I make a digital video (either .avi or something I can put on a DVD) out of a standard cassette camcorder? [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Aug 15, 2005 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a good digital camcorder for consumer use? Google/Froogle aren't much help to me since I don't even really know what to look for. It is for typical home-movies-of-the-kids type stuff, and price is a big consideration. Also, what features are important?
posted by bashos_frog on Apr 1, 2005 - 7 answers

Over the past several years, I have been burned by poor quality in home electronics from various manufacturers. I have purchased pieces by Sony (home stereo), Panasonic (theatre-in-a-box) and RCA (various pieces of junk), and all have given out in one way or another far too quickly for my liking. In a renewed attempt to build a proper home theatre system (DVD/CD, receiver, speakers, etc), and recognizing that I haven't the money for really high-end stuff but will avoid anything cheap, I seek outside opinions as to which manufacturers are making products that are of reasonable quality, and reasonably priced. Your experiences, please.
posted by danwalker on Feb 4, 2005 - 23 answers

Looking for a camcorder. [mi] [more inside]
posted by karen on Jan 7, 2005 - 12 answers

Just say for instance - I had an MP3 (or some MP3's) and I wanted to create my own video, maybe with bits of video footage from a variety of sources, and some 'slides' or 'captions' - and then burn that whole thing to a DVD that I could play in a nightclub. What would be good software (Win XP) that could facilitate this for me?
posted by mattr on Jan 2, 2005 - 3 answers

Digital Camcorder / Digital Video Camera: Looking for a quality review/comparison site. Also, any recommendations? Below $1000, primarily automatic over manual, recording family indoor (some children's sports). Thoughts on simple video editing software to DVD, method of transfer, anything else I should keep in mind?
posted by Feisty on Sep 19, 2004 - 11 answers

DVD authoring tools. What are you guys using? Whats the best "bang for the buck" software out there for casual (non-professional) work? [more inside]
posted by skallas on Jul 20, 2004 - 6 answers

what is the simplest video editing program for the pc? with a minimal amount of effects such as dissolves etc?
posted by specialk420 on Jun 14, 2004 - 4 answers

I find myself in possession of a Sony Mini Digital Video Cassette tape that was taken while I was in Scotland a couple of weeks ago. I need to get it converted over to NTSC, PAL, and DVD, but am having trouble.... (I know you didn't see it coming, but there's more inside!) [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on May 27, 2004 - 8 answers

Best way to rip video from a DVD into MPEG or AVI? I need to grab scenes from a movie and monkey with them in Premiere (Windows).
posted by vraxoin on Apr 24, 2004 - 5 answers

I am trying to strip audio from digital video clips I've captured, and having no success. The captured clips are in .avi format, and my sound editing software is CoolEdit 2000. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by beth on Feb 29, 2004 - 2 answers

Digital video: Is there something I can use to open, edit and save MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files in OSX? Bonus question: What would I need to render said files from After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc? [more inside]
posted by erebora on Feb 25, 2004 - 8 answers

I have some old video tapes that I'd love to convert to digital video, storing the data on DVDs and/or my g5. Is there a good way to do this? Is it possible to transfer commercial video tapes in addition to personal tapes? I'm a video novice, but catch on quickly.
posted by jdroth on Feb 6, 2004 - 4 answers

I was thinking of getting into video editing and production. I want to do it on the PC because I can get the equipment cheaper, and I want to do it at minimal cost but professional quality. I am looking at Adobe Premiere for video editing. My biggest question, though, is what camera should I get? I was looking at the Canon XL1S, but I also saw an ad in Wired for a JVC GR-HD1... which is better and why? Or is there another alternative camera I should get?
posted by banished on Dec 9, 2003 - 11 answers