Caputuring HDV from a mini-DV cassette: what are my options? [more inside]
posted by adipocere on Feb 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Hi all... long time listener, first time caller (poster) I have almost 100 DV/HDV tapes that I have recorded since about 2003. I have not been the best at labeling all my tapes, especially not lately since my twin sons where born. At the moment all my tapes are stored in a box in a drawer :-\ I am looking for a good method of cataloging and storing my DV/HDV tapes. Does anyone have any great, cheap and maybe do-it-yourself solutions for storing tapes. For cataloging I could imagine a google docs document or something, but if anyone has a better solution I would not mind. Stephen Copenhagen, Denmark
posted by StephenMeldalFoged on Aug 1, 2008 - 6 answers

I need to transcode QuickTime files for Windows Media Pplayer that works on both XP and Vista. I know macs like the back of my hand, but SQUAT about windows. [more inside]
posted by captainscared on Jan 23, 2008 - 3 answers

My friend and I are looking at HDV cameras and trying to decide right now between Panasonic's HVX200, Canon's XL H1, Sony's V1U, and JVC's HD110U (an upgrade of the HD100U, I believe). We're leaning toward the HD110U because of what we've seen of its picture quality, ability to switch lenses, and reported ease of use. Which one should we buy, what are the pros and cons? [more inside]
posted by christopherbdnk on Jan 16, 2008 - 3 answers

What is a good workflow to capture and export video with the Canon HV20 using Premiere and After Effects? [more inside]
posted by austinlee on Dec 31, 2007 - 11 answers

I want to import HDV footage straight from my HDV video camera (Sony) to my Sony VGX XL100 "Living Room PC" aka "Media Center", and then, if possible without reencoding it, play it out to my HD TV, or to my computer monitor. Is there software, or a software combination, to make this possible? [more inside]
posted by londongeezer on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Is a high-definition lens for an HDV camera the equivalent of a thousand-dollar audio cable? Is there any noticeable benefit for an amateur point-and-shooter? [more inside]
posted by nervestaple on Jul 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Looking to buy a semi-professional video camera in Toronto. There's much [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Dec 3, 2006 - 4 answers

Which HDV Hi-Def Camera should I buy? Looking at either the new JVC GY-HD100U (which shoots 720p) or the Sony HVR-Z1U (which shoots 1080i), both also shoot standard DV. I will be using the camera for business reasons...training videos, interviews, maybe a wedding or two. Basically I guess it comes down to 720p or 1080i. [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Oct 31, 2005 - 5 answers