I've just started filming my hunts, I've got an Ameristep camera arm I use, and i was just wondering what video cameras everyone uses.On all the show they have a big camera, I use just a sony video camera that uses the small discs. I was wondering what is wrong with using one like mine just to video mine and some buddy's hunts and burn a few dvds for me and local people? thanks for any of yalls advice.
There's nothing at all wrong with it. After all, you're not trying to put together a production-quality video for the Outdoor Channel. Use what you want and enjoy the special times in the woods you're able to capture.
Exactly what Greg said. Use what you've got and enjoy doing it. Unless you are filming for a sponsor there's no point in getting too worked up over footage. Enjoy.
There are alot of really good small cameras out there that get the job done and are very affordable...the only time you need one of the big cameras is to use the manual settings to create certain desired effects. Alot of the small cameras are coming out with "easy" modes as well as manual modes making them more versatile. Just have fun with it...it's an added challenge and alot of fun!
yes, i'm using the sony handycam 80GB harddrive camcorder, for alittle compact camera it packs good features and quality...
yea, thats what i have the handycam with a 800x digital zoom I take multimedia classes at school and once I buy the software I'll be able to edit my videos, add music, slow motion. etc....
Why don't you buy Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum edition for your editing... That way, when you learn how to use it you can teach me! :D
LOL... yeah, that's the one I've got... I'm actually editing some footage right now of my elk trip. I'm sure there's other great software out there, but this continually receives some of the absolute most glowing reviews out there for what it can do. Here's a link I've got open right now to help me in my infancy with the program: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/trainingvids.asp?prod=moviestudio There's a ton of youtube tutorials on the software as well, which is nice in case you're a visual learner like me and a lot of others are... I edited my son's karate tournament footage from this past weekend last night on it and burned a DVD with the same software so I can give it to my parents to watch. Pretty nifty stuff.
That's why I sent you the link so you can see all the tutorials of what it'll do... and that's barely scratching the surface. You can lay a soundtrack alongside your video, fade it in and out depending on how you want to narrate it... basically anything youv'e ever seen in done in a movie can be done with this thing as far as I can tell so far... The neat thing is the brand-new release only costs about $90 or so... Like I said, it's worth looking at just as a suggestion -- but I'm sure there's lots of other good ones out there, too. Check around and do your homework.
Like I mentioned above, I'm just in my infancy with it... barely getting off the ground. I edited my son's karate tournament footage from the weekend as my first project. Like anything, I can tell it's going to be something I'll become more comfortable with over time and more usage. I can't speak to if it's easier or harder to learn or operate than other programs, as this is the only one I've seen. I do like all the online tuturials I've found with it though. Maybe other programs have similar resources; I simply don't know.
I just bought my first camcorder. A JVC Everio for around $200. I've matched it up with a Insane Archery bow camera mount and love everything about both the mount and the camcorder. If anyone is interested in a review of the mount you can find it here. http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?p=227468 It should be noted that I'm not trying to be the next Micheal or Lee, just wanted a simple camcorder that easy to operate and takes fairly good quality video to share with friend and family. The JVC Everio is a good choice for that.
