#909: The Evolution Of The Video Camera ###
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Reporter: ededtiogang1977 | Type: task
Status: new | Priority: major
Milestone: | Component: Architecture
Severity: New Ticket | Keywords:
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Its amazing to believe so just how far camcorder engineering has come and
advanced from its modest origins. Video cameras, like all types of
technology and devices and gadgets, have increased and become more user-
friendly and more progressive over time. Thats nothing new, and theres no
cause to trump the growth of the video camera onto a greater pedestal than
anything else. But, when one discusses the progress, timeline and history
of the video camera, it is remarkable to see where it has come from, where
it has gone, and where it will venture to in the foreseeable future.
Video cameras emerged as large, bulky and cumbersome devices that required
tapes or reels to record and store the moving pictures. The often rested
uncomfortably upon the neck [http://amzstuff.com/ powered by], or stood on
tripods or legs. Their flexibility and activity was seriously hindered and
limited by wires, wires or cables. Qualified individuals and only
specialized experts could work them. And, perhaps most beautiful of all,
camcorders could only report, broadcast and play back black and white.
Quickly forward (still another innovation on the movie camcorder) to the
digital age, and we are now overrun with brand upon brand of digital
camcorder. Some dwell in the bigger cost range, with all the current
necessity alarms & functions and whistles. While others are far more
simple and inexpensive. Most don't require tapes which, upon further
reflection, were probably larger than todays digital camcorders to record
and play the movie. Today, todays video cameras are made with a tough
drive included in the model, so that it can store the film close to these
devices itself. Which, in and of it self, also shows how far computer
technology has developed over the years.
Digital video cameras have improved and advanced therefore much that
they're now not just restricted to the traditional video camera location.
Cameras are actually present in a number of devices, including mobile
phones, portable electronic assistants, hand-held gaming consoles and an
entire number of other portable devices. They're something of convenience
while before, perhaps only an essential function guaranteed to utilize of
the video camera, todays generation uses the video camera in exactly the
same value as they would a pair of scissors.
Digital video camcorders appear to be everywhere nowadays, even if we're
oblivious with their whereabouts and areas. Truly, the hand-held camcorder
will always be in and in favor. But, more and more folks are choosing to
possess an electronic camcorder that is element of another item
altogether, rather than only a stand-alone item. And, just like
interesting while the technology it self, is how it's being used.
Camcorders are now being used frequently to document, history, develop and
share. Maybe they've been used for that purpose, but they are now playing
a much greater part in society, media and culture.
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