Re: [videoblogging] camera
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Vid-folk, I had an interesting idea and I want to run it by you. A local but large pro camera shop might take in trade, a complete Pentax 35mm outfit. Xcellent condition, lenses, motor, etc... towards something else. I won't get what I think it's worth but I might be offered enuf to let it go. Now, Here's the conundrum: at different price levels starting lo and ending at about $6/800..(OK so I'm optimistic), what would you suggest I consider? It's got to work with iMac-iMovie'09, have an external mic, and I prefer flash memory over tape/hard-drive. BTW, I was surprised to see a Sanyo model mentioned here several times. I don't see them featured on the review sites, usually the same canon/sony/pana/etc stuff. My 1st 16mm camera was a Sanyo and it was pretty good. So what video cameras would YOU trade the 35mm system for? and I'm not into the Flip style camera for now. Go for it...and Thanx. Tom Dolan tomjdo...@gmail.com The Sanyo Xacti HD2000 or HD1010 is by far the best bang-per buck in that sort of price range, I am yet to see anything that comes close. You don't see it promoted on the review sites because the gun style form factor makes it look like a toy, but it far from it. In terms of performance and features it gives any other brand camcorder at double a triple the price a run for it's money. That price would get you an Xacti HD flash camcorder, an external Rode Videomic, and accessories. The video quality, lens speed, and sensor size are hard to beat for the price. It takes external mic, hot shoe, and lens attachments. Lack of optical image stabilisation is the only real downside. Dave.
[videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
Hello again, I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. I used Audacity to eliminate the background noise, but sometimes it doesn't work and it makes the voice sound weirdly alien :) I even purchased a new Rode Videomic to see if there's any difference in the hum sound volume and I still get it with this mic as well. Any tips how to eliminate as much as possible the hum noise during filming so that there's less work during editing? And how to eliminate the hum noise and keep a descent quality during the editing process? I'm stuck on this now as I'm trying all ways (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Magic Audio cleaning softwares) to remove the noise and I don't get the results that I want. Thanks much! Loreta
Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 7:38 PM, loretabirkus loretabir...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello again, I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. I used Audacity to eliminate the background noise, but sometimes it doesn't work and it makes the voice sound weirdly alien :) I even purchased a new Rode Videomic to see if there's any difference in the hum sound volume and I still get it with this mic as well. Any tips how to eliminate as much as possible the hum noise during filming so that there's less work during editing? And how to eliminate the hum noise and keep a descent quality during the editing process? I'm stuck on this now as I'm trying all ways (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Magic Audio cleaning softwares) to remove the noise and I don't get the results that I want. Thanks much! Loreta This hum might come from AC mains interference. Try using the camera solely from the battery (no charger) and keep it away from all mains wiring and equipment. Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] 2010 the year of the tablet?
hi Steve On 12/01/2010, at 3:42 AM, elbowsofdeath wrote: So, is this going to be the year that the tablet form factor finally takes off? And if so, will it have many implications for vlogging? potential to be breakthrough product/platform. Large enough screen to give decent 'cinematic' (for want of better term) experience, suitable for intimate viewing (like ipod/walkman for music), and if it is network aware then potential for smarts in the media. The heart of the matter is to be able to move from it just being a dumb viewing device. This is the killer aspect of course for the iPhone since apps and their access to the phone's smarts (data, GPS, voice, etc etc) shift it into a different category of device. So here's hoping :-) cheers Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au Program Director, Bachelor of Communication Honours vogmae.net.au
Re: [videoblogging] 2010 the year of internet TV videoblogging
sort of like a Steenbeck? :-) On 19/01/2010, at 10:16 AM, Richard Amirault wrote: I would LOVE to edit with a touch screen. just seems like it'd be more fun and direct. cheers Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au Program Director, Bachelor of Communication Honours vogmae.net.au
Re: [videoblogging] 2010 the year of internet TV videoblogging
lol! On 26 Jan 2010, at 10:26, Adrian Miles wrote: sort of like a Steenbeck? :-) On 19/01/2010, at 10:16 AM, Richard Amirault wrote: I would LOVE to edit with a touch screen. just seems like it'd be more fun and direct. cheers Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au Program Director, Bachelor of Communication Honours vogmae.net.au [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] camera
Hi Tom,
You mentioned the Sanyo's and their Xacti line is a big hit with many on this
list and I'm one of them.
To get an external mic you can go with the VPC-HD2000 which has a street price
of $500 new (I think they listed for around $800). I really am a huge fan of
the Xacti pistol grip format and I've used their entry level 720p offering the
VPC-CG10 (sorry, no ext mic) to great satisfaction. Just last week I picked up
an older VPC-HD1000 (does have ext mic) for $255 off eBay with lots of nice
accessories (like a wide angle lens).
I know a lot of people love the Canons. I believe Flash based units like the
Canon Vixia HF200 are very good and in the price range of $550 street.
Which leads me to a follow on question for the group. These HD videocameras
need nice fast SDHC cards. Which ones have worked best for you?
Theoretically any modern Flash based HD camera should be shooting through a
Class 6 or better card. I've read lots of good things about Class 10 cards and
after pouring through reviews settled on the Patriot LX series. The 8GB unit is
only $26 but really hard to find in stock. 16GB in the Patriot goes for $46 and
is widely available. I hear that the Patriots compare very favorably with the
Sandisk Extreme's which go for over double the price. Any experiences with
Class 6 and Class 10 SDHC cards to share?
/julian
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On Jan 25, 2010, at 11:43 PM, Tom Dolan wrote:
Hey Vid-folk,
I had an interesting idea and I want to run it by you. A local but
large pro camera shop might take in trade, a complete Pentax 35mm
outfit. Xcellent condition, lenses, motor, etc... towards something
else. I won't get what I think it's worth but I might be offered enuf
to let it go. Now,
Here's the conundrum: at different price levels starting lo and ending
at about $6/800..(OK so I'm optimistic), what would you suggest I
consider? It's got to work with iMac-iMovie'09, have an external mic,
and I prefer flash memory over tape/hard-drive. BTW, I was surprised
to see a Sanyo model mentioned here several times. I don't see them
featured on the review sites, usually the same canon/sony/pana/etc
stuff. My 1st 16mm camera was a Sanyo and it was pretty good.
So what video cameras would YOU trade the 35mm system for? and I'm not
into the Flip style camera for now.
Go for it...and Thanx.
Tom Dolan
tomjdo...@gmail.com
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Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. What camera do you use, or where do you place your mic? Some cameras are notorious for their loud tape mechanism. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://momentshowing.net http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
Do you get a hum wherever you film inside, or particularly in one location? Lots of household/office appliances that we can't hear or filter out make a big hum when recorded - air con, computers, fridges, etc. Try being ruthless about shutting everything off when filming. Keep different types of cables away from each other, and if you need to cross them, do so at right angles. Test whether it's the tape mechanism that's making a lot of noise by monitoring the audio with a good pair of headphones at a distance from the camera, both with and without the tape running. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 26 Jan 2010, at 08:38, loretabirkus wrote: Hello again, I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. I used Audacity to eliminate the background noise, but sometimes it doesn't work and it makes the voice sound weirdly alien :) I even purchased a new Rode Videomic to see if there's any difference in the hum sound volume and I still get it with this mic as well. Any tips how to eliminate as much as possible the hum noise during filming so that there's less work during editing? And how to eliminate the hum noise and keep a descent quality during the editing process? I'm stuck on this now as I'm trying all ways (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Magic Audio cleaning softwares) to remove the noise and I don't get the results that I want. Thanks much! Loreta [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] camera
I still love the Canon HV20. It's been superseded a couple of times, and I've heard much less about the HV30 and HV40 than I did about the HV20. Everybody wanted one when they came out 2-3 years ago. I used to borrow a friend's for work, and never got round to getting my own. I've yet to see another camera in the same range with the same quality. I loved Quirk's video for the Navlopomo game, shot on an HV20, albeit with a 35mm Nikon lens adapter, which is probably more expensive than the camera (?). http://www.vimeo.com/7730272 Or Valdez's videoblogging with HV30: http://www.vimeo.com/6143526 So if I had $600/800, I'd probably get one of those. But I don't know what 2009's hottest mid-range HD camcorder was. If I won a few grand on the lottery, I'd get myself an EOS 5D Mk2 with a nice lens, like a shot. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 26 Jan 2010, at 04:43, Tom Dolan wrote: Hey Vid-folk, I had an interesting idea and I want to run it by you. A local but large pro camera shop might take in trade, a complete Pentax 35mm outfit. Xcellent condition, lenses, motor, etc... towards something else. I won't get what I think it's worth but I might be offered enuf to let it go. Now, Here's the conundrum: at different price levels starting lo and ending at about $6/800..(OK so I'm optimistic), what would you suggest I consider? It's got to work with iMac-iMovie'09, have an external mic, and I prefer flash memory over tape/hard-drive. BTW, I was surprised to see a Sanyo model mentioned here several times. I don't see them featured on the review sites, usually the same canon/sony/pana/etc stuff. My 1st 16mm camera was a Sanyo and it was pretty good. So what video cameras would YOU trade the 35mm system for? and I'm not into the Flip style camera for now. Go for it...and Thanx. Tom Dolan tomjdo...@gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: avoiding/cleaning hum noise
Ruoert, I've filmed inside so far. But in this one particular location the hum sound is extremely big. I do have good earphones and I hear the sound in them as well. I haven't tried with the tape off, but I suspect that it's the camcorder mechanism in addition to the environment sound. I will try with the tape running and not. I usually don't use lots of cables. I just use charged battery and mic. Well this last time I did use a couple of lights. Maybe this could have added. I'll have to test that as well. However, now that I have this huge hum is there any way to fix it during editing (rerecording is not an option). I did try EQ and different noise removal programs that I mentioned in my first email-they all still leave that alien sound either in the background or on the voice. I'm frustrated and it's stopping me from moving forward. I was wondering if I don't use any noise removal programs, can I do smth with my editing software (Sony Vegas Platinum or Pro) at least to minimize the hum but leave the voice natural sounding? Thanks again! Loreta --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert Howe rup...@... wrote: Do you get a hum wherever you film inside, or particularly in one location? Lots of household/office appliances that we can't hear or filter out make a big hum when recorded - air con, computers, fridges, etc. Try being ruthless about shutting everything off when filming. Keep different types of cables away from each other, and if you need to cross them, do so at right angles. Test whether it's the tape mechanism that's making a lot of noise by monitoring the audio with a good pair of headphones at a distance from the camera, both with and without the tape running. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 26 Jan 2010, at 08:38, loretabirkus wrote: Hello again, I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. I used Audacity to eliminate the background noise, but sometimes it doesn't work and it makes the voice sound weirdly alien :) I even purchased a new Rode Videomic to see if there's any difference in the hum sound volume and I still get it with this mic as well. Any tips how to eliminate as much as possible the hum noise during filming so that there's less work during editing? And how to eliminate the hum noise and keep a descent quality during the editing process? I'm stuck on this now as I'm trying all ways (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Magic Audio cleaning softwares) to remove the noise and I don't get the results that I want. Thanks much! Loreta [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: avoiding/cleaning hum noise
I meant Rupert. sorry for mistyping your name! --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, loretabirkus loretabir...@... wrote: Ruoert, I've filmed inside so far. But in this one particular location the hum sound is extremely big. I do have good earphones and I hear the sound in them as well. I haven't tried with the tape off, but I suspect that it's the camcorder mechanism in addition to the environment sound. I will try with the tape running and not. I usually don't use lots of cables. I just use charged battery and mic. Well this last time I did use a couple of lights. Maybe this could have added. I'll have to test that as well. However, now that I have this huge hum is there any way to fix it during editing (rerecording is not an option). I did try EQ and different noise removal programs that I mentioned in my first email-they all still leave that alien sound either in the background or on the voice. I'm frustrated and it's stopping me from moving forward. I was wondering if I don't use any noise removal programs, can I do smth with my editing software (Sony Vegas Platinum or Pro) at least to minimize the hum but leave the voice natural sounding? Thanks again! Loreta --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert Howe rupert@ wrote: Do you get a hum wherever you film inside, or particularly in one location? Lots of household/office appliances that we can't hear or filter out make a big hum when recorded - air con, computers, fridges, etc. Try being ruthless about shutting everything off when filming. Keep different types of cables away from each other, and if you need to cross them, do so at right angles. Test whether it's the tape mechanism that's making a lot of noise by monitoring the audio with a good pair of headphones at a distance from the camera, both with and without the tape running. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 26 Jan 2010, at 08:38, loretabirkus wrote: Hello again, I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. I used Audacity to eliminate the background noise, but sometimes it doesn't work and it makes the voice sound weirdly alien :) I even purchased a new Rode Videomic to see if there's any difference in the hum sound volume and I still get it with this mic as well. Any tips how to eliminate as much as possible the hum noise during filming so that there's less work during editing? And how to eliminate the hum noise and keep a descent quality during the editing process? I'm stuck on this now as I'm trying all ways (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Magic Audio cleaning softwares) to remove the noise and I don't get the results that I want. Thanks much! Loreta [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: avoiding/cleaning hum noise
On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 5:58 AM, loretabirkus loretabir...@yahoo.com wrote: Ruoert, I've filmed inside so far. But in this one particular location the hum sound is extremely big. I do have good earphones and I hear the sound in them as well. I haven't tried with the tape off, but I suspect that it's the camcorder mechanism in addition to the environment sound. I will try with the tape running and not. Don't mount your external mic on the camcorders hotshoe, the tape mechanism noise can couple through to the mic. Even ones like the Rode VideoMic that have specific rubber dampeners. I usually don't use lots of cables. I just use charged battery and mic. Well this last time I did use a couple of lights. Maybe this could have added. I'll have to test that as well. However, now that I have this huge hum is there any way to fix it during editing (rerecording is not an option). I did try EQ and different noise removal programs that I mentioned in my first email-they all still leave that alien sound either in the background or on the voice. I'm frustrated and it's stopping me from moving forward. This alien sound could simply be the reverberations caused by the room acoustics. Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] 2010 the year of internet TV videoblogging
ha! http://www.steenbeck.com never knew. On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 5:26 AM, Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.auwrote: sort of like a Steenbeck? :-) On 19/01/2010, at 10:16 AM, Richard Amirault wrote: I would LOVE to edit with a touch screen. just seems like it'd be more fun and direct. cheers Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au adrian.miles%40rmit.edu.au Program Director, Bachelor of Communication Honours vogmae.net.au [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
hi also don't forget the value of an atmos track for these situations. Record the room silent and then lay that beneath everything else. (No room is actually silent and this is standard practice.) On 27/01/2010, at 12:54 AM, Jay dedman wrote: I would like to know how you manage to record a sound with minimum hum in a room environment. I have a good microphone that I use for my filming, but I always get a huge hum sound if I film inside. cheers Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au Program Director, Bachelor of Communication Honours vogmae.net.au
Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
Record the room silent and then lay that beneath everything else. (No room is actually silent and this is standard practice.) and invert the phase! -- --- Joly MacFie 917 442 8665 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---
Re: [videoblogging] avoiding/cleaning hum noise
and set to stun! On 27 Jan 2010, at 06:59, Joly MacFie wrote: Record the room silent and then lay that beneath everything else. (No room is actually silent and this is standard practice.) and invert the phase! -- -- Joly MacFie 917 442 8665 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
