[videoblogging] Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong?
[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
btw, got a PM about upgrading the firmware, and the camera came with 1.06, the latest one. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory@... wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong?
[videoblogging] MySpace- Anyone have a contact there?
Here's my dilemma; we have some high profile clients like National Geographic, etc. We create videos for them. We license the material we use. But, sometimes they want popular music, which we do license, and even though we have the license and can prove it, MySpace blocks us and then I have to either delete the material or try to fight it, which never gets addressed...ever! Then I can't upload to my MySpace site of nearly 10,000 friends. I have emailed them letting them know I can fax the license and asking if they have something for a business like ours. YouTube is VERY helpful and so are many other sites who realize there are small businesses who are doing the right thing by legally licensing music and other elements. MySpace, however, alienates itself by not having something in place to address this. It is hurting it's brand and doesn't even seem to be aware. I would love to find a contact there to talk to about this. Does anyone know someone there that might help? Thanks! Sheila
[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
The first set with mic off I heard a high pitched sound in the background but the audio was clear. In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Just my 2 cents, Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com/ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory@... wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong?
[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Yes, pretty much. The 2nd room was much bigger, but the camera should perform, no? This is just basic test videos in a quiet environment. If it is not performing in these, what can I expect out in the field? --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, compumavengal compumaven...@... wrote: The first set with mic off I heard a high pitched sound in the background but the audio was clear. In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Just my 2 cents, Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com/ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory.org@ wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong?
[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
So...just exactly what kind of performance are you expecting out of a $150 camera? I hope nothing professional. It's a low caliber camera. Pretty much you'll get something between crap and amateur results. David http://www.youtube.com/davidhowellca --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory@... wrote: In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Yes, pretty much. The 2nd room was much bigger, but the camera should perform, no? This is just basic test videos in a quiet environment. If it is not performing in these, what can I expect out in the field? --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, compumavengal compumavengal@ wrote: The first set with mic off I heard a high pitched sound in the background but the audio was clear. In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Just my 2 cents, Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com/ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory.org@ wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong?
Re: [videoblogging] Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
is there a gain button on the camera? does the cord fit snugly in the camera? On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:52 AM, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory.org@ gmail.com wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a second test. 2nd test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574258 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574273 Why is the sound quality worse with the mic? What am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P
what kind of performance are you expecting out of a $150 camera? I hope nothing professional. It's a low caliber camera. Pretty much you'll get something between crap and amateur results. David has a point. Inexpensive cameras offer amazing convenience but limited quality. I use my iPhone to record video clips these days. The sound/images are pretty horrible (compared to a pro camera), but it allows me to record moments I would lose otherwise. I just love having it in my pocket. Like old Super8, I think creaky DV video has its ow special look that we'll all have good memories of when we're old. Like when I see VHS now. I use a nice camera and dedicated microphone to record events that must be professional looking. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
