How can I organize all of these video clips from different sources (Flip cam, iPhone cam, etc) into some kind of database to make it usable?
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posted by JMB1138
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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What is a good DV/HDV camera with wireless mic for a historical society to use in creating videos for uploading on youtube and making DVDs? Budget: $2.5k
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posted by dhammallama
on Sep 13, 2010 -
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New Panasonic camcorder doesn't seem to send out live video through USB2. Do I have alternatives to get the HDMI output into my Mac, or am I back at square one?
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posted by j-dawg
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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I'd like to make a script to mass convert .avi files from my digital camera into iPod-sized .mp4 files, while preserving the creation dates from my camera. I'm on a (non-snowy) Leopard mac.
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posted by philosophygeek
on Sep 8, 2009 -
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Help me stop feeling stupid about working with (converting, compressing, and editing) digital video files.
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posted by jeoc
on Aug 31, 2009 -
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I'm video recording a long event through software on my Mac, and am using a USB-connected Panasonic camcorder. Since I'll need an external drive for the files, should I choose a USB disk or Firewire disk, or does it matter?
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posted by j-dawg
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I am pre-loading some flash drives with promotional material to give away to students. I want to put three videos on the drives, and I want them to be immediately viewable by anyone, regardless of their level of technical ability. What's the best format?
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posted by latentflip
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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I have Final Cut Studio 2. I've been asked by my mom to assemble a small edit of all the videos shot on point-and-shoot still cameras during our family vacation this year. When I try bringing the files directly into FCP, it's buggy / i can't edit without problems. I assume there's some conversion I need to do before bringing them in but nothing seems to work.
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posted by cg1
on Jan 5, 2009 -
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Is there any existing software that'll let you view two or more digital video files locked in sync, say for comparing the content/quality against each other?
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posted by estherbester
on Apr 30, 2008 -
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Custom poker table, with in-table cams, facecams, dealercam. How to build it yourself?
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posted by lodev
on Oct 26, 2007 -
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Anybody have experience doing manipulation of video in near real-time? Advice and general guidance needed.
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posted by srboisvert
on Sep 27, 2007 -
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I am attempting to create a DVD using several different file types. Can this be done, and if so, what software do I need to do it?
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posted by ND¢
on Sep 13, 2007 -
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I inherited some 70-year-old, 16mm home movies (not 8 or Super 8) and am looking for a reliable expert to transfer them to digital video. Many vendors say that they can do this. Can you comment on any from
personal experience? (I have seen
this thread and the links therein.) Are there any issues I should particularly look out for? Thanks.
posted by Dave 9
on Sep 4, 2007 -
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DigitalTransferFilter: I have a Hi-8(I think) tape with about 30-45 minutes of video on it from 2001. I would like to get it transfered to a digital format in the DC area. Recommendations?
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posted by i_am_a_Jedi
on Feb 5, 2007 -
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How do you clean up ugly DV footage? What are some specific techniques you use in Adobe After Effects to turn amateur DV footage into something cleaner?
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posted by idledebonair
on Nov 8, 2006 -
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In iMovie 4, how can I import a 25 minute (>2GB) DV clip without purchasing QuickTime Pro to cut the clip into smaller pieces?
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posted by cramer
on Feb 2, 2006 -
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My 5 year old jvc dvm90 minidv/still camera just gave up. It's my only digital still camera, so I want to get another, but don't have much money now. I was always disappointed by the low light filming any way. So, do I get an equivalent for ~$300 or go for a used "prosumer" like the canon xi, Panasonic 953, etc. for about$450 to $500 if possible(craigslist, ebay)?
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posted by 445supermag
on Jan 16, 2006 -
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I have some video on a DVD that I want to edit in Final Cut Pro. What's the best intermediate codec to use? I don't have space for uncompressed video, and the rest of my footage is DV-quality, so I can afford a bit of quality loss.
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posted by tweebiscuit
on Sep 22, 2005 -
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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 -
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Which software do you use for minor digital video editing? I'm wanting to crop and color correct a few .avi files on Win2k and/or WinXP, but I'm sure others would appreciate different systems and formats being represented.
posted by rhapsodie
on Oct 26, 2004 -
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What are some good books or web sites for getting started with digital video? What's a good low- to mid-range camera? (I've just started taking classes, and I've got a G5 with Apple's
Production Suite.)
posted by kirkaracha
on Sep 7, 2004 -
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I am in the process of creating a DVD of my sketch comedy group's work. This means I have to go through about fifty DV tapes in order to find the ones which have completed sketches rather than footage on them. In addition, many of the tapes are unlabelled. Is there some method or program which can scan a tape quickly and give me an overall impression of what's on it? (I'm thinking via thumbnails, but I presume there are other ways of doing it.)
posted by tweebiscuit
on Jul 26, 2004 -
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Video formats confuse me. MPEG-1 to 4, DivX, XviD, DVD-Video, VCD, SVCD, .. help. What do they all mean?
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posted by stbalbach
on Jun 27, 2004 -
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I am looking to purchase a digital camcorder. Quality is important to me, and small size is too. Can anyone recommend a good camcorder in the $600 dollar price range? Can anyone suggest which video format is best?
posted by yevge
on May 23, 2004 -
7 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 -
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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?
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posted by erebora
on Feb 25, 2004 -
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