My friend asked me to make a music video for his band, but I have never done this before. We don't mind it looking a little lo-fi. I am looking for tips and advice from people who have done this before. Please tell me the things you wish you had known before you embarked on this particular endeavour.
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posted by Sully
on Nov 20, 2011 -
15 answers
Best free (or fair cost - some commercial programs are ridiculously over the $100 range) DVD burning program that takes PC video files (mp4, avi, mpg, flv, etc...) and burns them to DVD for watching on TV.
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posted by Stryke11
on Nov 19, 2011 -
7 answers
Is there an easy way for me to run a second monitor on my computer without a new video card?
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posted by Happydaz
on Nov 16, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm looking for a piece of software that I can use to create a karaoke video with Japanese text that scrolls at a constant rate.
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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I'm making a sexy video for someone, but want to make sure there's no way it could be traced back to me if he shares it. Keeping my face/identifying marks off screen (obviously), but what about technologically? Recording with iSight on my macbookpro, maybe an edit or 2 in iMovie, then send the file thru gmail. Will anyone be able to trace it back to this macbook?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 11, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm trying to make a video of a road trip with my iPhone 4. But the camera keeps focusing on the windshield, rather than on the unfolding landscape.
Help?
posted by Quisp Lover
on Nov 11, 2011 -
6 answers
Help me find a substitute for World of Warcraft to serve as common ground and entertainment for myself and my long-distance boyfriend.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Nov 7, 2011 -
26 answers
A long time ago, in an internet far, far away, there was a file….. Seriously, this has bugged me for a long time. Circa 1996, there was a video resume posted online that was ahead of its time. I want to find it.
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posted by lampshade
on Nov 5, 2011 -
2 answers
What options do I have for a simple website for educational video clips with video thumbnails & descriptions?
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posted by smelvis
on Nov 5, 2011 -
5 answers
Black 2.0GHz MacBook (2GB memory) from 2006 -- it's been repurposed as a Netflix playback machine. I have it connected to a VGA adaptor to a 19" widescreen monitor and it plays back Netflix in a browser and we also watch DVDs on it, and we also play AVIs with VLC.
The problem: video is just slightly choppy. Just choppy enough to be annoying. Tried Chrome and also Safari to do the playback.
How can I squeeze more video performance from this laptop to avoid the slight choppiness? I have a feeling if I can improve it just slightly that would be a big win.
posted by artlung
on Nov 1, 2011 -
26 answers
When converting my childhood VHS tapes to digital, what format should I be using? How can I trim the length of (avi,mpg,mov,etc) video files without losing quality? And do you have any recommendations for local video store vs scancafe.com vs digmypics.com?
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posted by Nickel
on Oct 30, 2011 -
6 answers
Best setup for watching web video on TV? I currently have a PS3 which I occasionally use to watch Youtube etc via the TV. I'd like to do this more (especially longer videos) but using the PS3 is annoying for this, and I'd like some way to set up the videos on a laptop or tablet and send them wirelessly to the TV. What are my options?
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posted by crocomancer
on Oct 30, 2011 -
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Electronics project filter: I would like to learn more about building a miniature camera and short-range video transmitter module. Please point me towards useful tutorials, vendors, and/or part numbers.
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posted by Behemoth
on Oct 29, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm helping some friends with videoing their wedding day, yay! I have zero experience with event recording, boo! Are my noobish assumptions leading us to disaster?
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posted by Griffynn
on Oct 26, 2011 -
11 answers
Particularly for a YouTube interview that already has captioning, how can I (and you) save 10 minutes & just read the transcript file that the captioning is pulled from?
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posted by ahaynes
on Oct 26, 2011 -
2 answers
Is there a way (extension, software) to quickly block certain videos on video websites?
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posted by BlueAugust
on Oct 24, 2011 -
3 answers
What are websites that handle the user interface and/or the organization of large amounts of video content well?
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posted by jeremias
on Oct 21, 2011 -
1 answer
Is downloading videos and music a likely source of large amounts of outgoing network traffic from my computer?
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posted by FuckingAwesome
on Oct 18, 2011 -
12 answers
Say I have a computer (Mac) with a web cam. What's a good way to build an otherwise simple program that can record and play back what happens on the web cam? (With the audio)
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posted by RobotHero
on Oct 17, 2011 -
7 answers
Recommend me a video camera to use capturing sports action. I'm looking for a USB camera for use outside that can send live capture to a Win7 machine. It should have a wide auto-focus, software to instantly review the feed. I've reviewed previous Mefi posts, and can't decide whether a web cam, stand-alone Hd camcorder, or something like a Flip or helmet cam would be suitable. Right now the Contour or GoPro are considerations, but I'm unsure of the software side. Price is not really important, but I dont' want to spend $500.
posted by TDIpod
on Oct 16, 2011 -
2 answers
job hunt / resume question (creative/tech positions). I worked in the video game industry, and am applying for positions outside that industry. Should I include in my resume a note that video game credits are often inaccurate and checking them does not substitute for contacting an employer if seeking confirmation?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
7 answers
I do video. I obsessively read lens reviews on photography sites that tend to criticize certain lenses for being soft. Does the lower resolution of the video output (1920x1080) lessen the issues of softer focus that is so troubling on higher resolution stills (e.g., sixteen megapixels and above)
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posted by history is a weapon
on Oct 11, 2011 -
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In 2000-2001, there was a video art exhibit at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It featured neatly dressed American auctioneers talking in that high-speed almost unintelligible way, quickly reciting the bids to an audience that wasn't there, in front of a variety of landscapes. One was a stocky woman in a business skirt two-piece set walking slowly at dusk with a dark building in the back. Can you find the artist's work? Or point me to the artist?
posted by Mo Nickels
on Oct 9, 2011 -
3 answers
I have a 1080p60fps video which is 2m25s long, that I want to stretch to be much much longer (~2 hours) and then burn to DVD. What can I use (iMac, 10.6.8) that is preferably free or very cheap to accomplish this?
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posted by hippybear
on Oct 8, 2011 -
6 answers
I lived in Tokyo for a while. I miss it. Please help me find films / TV / music videos shot in Tokyo so that I can indulge my nostalgia.
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posted by ManyLeggedCreature
on Oct 8, 2011 -
14 answers
Please recommend educational video podcasts that really make good use of the video component, with demonstrations, artwork, or animations.
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posted by kristi
on Oct 6, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to watch Swedish television via the web, but much of the content is blocked geographically and available within Sweden only. I prefer free, but I'm willing to pay a nominal monthly/yearly amount. I did locate this
company during my Google search - I don't know if this service is overkill for my needs.
Is it safe to use a foreign proxy and would it be wise to install the proxy on a separate router? I have no idea how any of this works.
posted by Bushmiller
on Oct 6, 2011 -
2 answers
Is there some kind of template or wizard software that I can use to quickly add professional-looking titles to a WMV video?
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posted by Vorteks
on Oct 6, 2011 -
7 answers
What is the *best* way to download video from Itunes and the internet onto a blank disc? About a year ago, someone showed me a program or application that easily and elegantly took selected parts of an internet video (and I think an Itunes TV show as well) and transformed it into something I could play on a DVD. This wasn't just a kind of dragging and clicking operation but a specific application or program that made it very neat and easy. I need to do this with a few clips for a small presentation.
posted by Tylwyth Teg
on Oct 5, 2011 -
1 answer
In the last few days I've received this message when trying to watch local content on CBC or Radio Canada: "The requested video cannot be displayed in your region". Perplexed because I am actually in Canada. Has my IP address been compromised? Is there a somewhat easy not too techy fix out there.
posted by jdcasey
on Oct 1, 2011 -
6 answers
I have a degree in computer engineering but I would like to expand my programming expertise. I have a very solid understanding of syntax and procedural programming but I am looking for video training on system design techniques and other 'higher-level' concepts like testability. I have recently been going through the
Khan Academy math courses and love it. I would like something similar for software design. It can be proper training or just really good podcasts.
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posted by n-palmer
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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