Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public

2010-06-09 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Mark VillaseƱor Richard Amirault: If this `helmet cam' incident happened in Massachusetts it would seem that it would be a violation. Under the same fact pattern, no it would not. Graber's video recording was not surreptitious, done with sinister motive

Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public

2010-06-08 Thread Richard Amirault
*can* photograph and video record from the public ways. You (in many states) cannot record the audio of conversations without permission despite the location. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public

2010-06-08 Thread Richard Amirault
. If this helmet cam incident happened in Massachusetts it would seem that it would be a violation. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sony Vegas Movie Studio Editing Question

2010-06-04 Thread Richard Amirault
is only *after* you have synced the tracks (which he does not show) Now that I have Vegas Pro I can use it's multi-cam edit mode which is even easier (not part of Vegas Movie Studio) Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Sony Vegas Movie Studio Editing Question

2010-05-26 Thread Richard Amirault
the video of clip B. Once everything is synced, LOCK both to each other. There are fancier ways to edit the resulting video, but one way is to cut out sections of the top video where you want to show the bottom video (be sure that you shut off Ripple Edit) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

Re: [videoblogging] Sony Vegas Movie Studio Editing Question

2010-05-26 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Richard Amirault One of the best ways to sync video is to sync the sound. I forgot to mention ... once they are synced .. mute one of them .. whichever has the best sound. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Lighting

2010-04-11 Thread Richard Amirault
indoor light is balanced for tungsten then the outdoor scene will have a distinct blue tint. Better would be lights balanced for daylight. Better yet, IMHO, would be to loose the window altogether .. things would be a *lot* simpler. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -

2010-04-04 Thread Richard Amirault
interchangable lenses .. nor does it sell under $400 .. at least normally. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -

2010-04-04 Thread Richard Amirault
. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -

2010-04-04 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Richard Amirault - Original Message - From: Kevin Lim Richard, Woah, Amazon had it for $350, but I guess the price fluctuates. It pays to check around .. BH Photo has it for $320.00 !! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/569230-REG

Re: [videoblogging] Helmet Hero Wide questions

2010-04-01 Thread Richard Amirault
of the length (53 minutes) for higher quality or something. That is a standard definition camera. If he wants high def .. sell that and buy one of the companys HD units. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Rode Videomic versus Rode Stereomic

2010-03-31 Thread Richard Amirault
siggested setup you'd have to micky mouse (use an adaptor) the connector to get stereo into the camera .. and .. you may even have a spot *directly* in front of the camera that is off axis of both mics. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com

Re: [videoblogging] boom pole

2010-03-12 Thread Richard Amirault
operator and and there is less chance of someone tripping on a long cable from the camera. You will need to sync-up the sound in editing, but it's not as hard as you might think. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] seminar filming?

2010-02-23 Thread Richard Amirault
as well. How do you define seminar? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Youtube thumbnail frame

2010-02-19 Thread Richard Amirault
.. so that 99% of those watching will click away before the image comes up .. and even if they don't click away .. I don't think it would be a problem. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Spectacular building Implosion half mile from home

2010-02-14 Thread Richard Amirault
use conventional methods of destruction .. it isn't all *that* much faster. We see the 5 second implosion but we forget the weeks, and weeks (sometimes months) of preparation that had to be done before they were ready to press the destruct button. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Microphone hiss, need advice...

2010-02-13 Thread Richard Amirault
the audio you desired. ALSO .. the 635 is a dynamic mic .. there is NO active electronics inside the mic .. therefore it cannot create any hiss Any hiss is coming from whatever the mic is connected to. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-02-09 Thread Richard Amirault
station I was recording for! You can purchase blank mic flags that come with foam inserts. A bit of photoshop or even a word processor .. some sissors .. and some rubber cement and you have a mic flag that (on camera at least) is hard to tell that it wasn't custom made. Richard Amirault Boston

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-02-09 Thread Richard Amirault
places there are for something to go wrong. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

[videoblogging] FCC orders users of 700mhz wireless mics to cease operation

2010-02-07 Thread Richard Amirault
/187024/fcc_tells_wireless_mics_to_get_off_700mhz_spectrum_band.html Glad my (good) wireless setup is 500mhz :-) (I also have cheaper ones at 900mhz and VHF) Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-01-30 Thread Richard Amirault
signal to both sides of the audio .. and in addition they also have a stereo 1/8 plug. The one you have is just a mono plug/cable. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-01-30 Thread Richard Amirault
more than you have now ... you get the Neodymium magnet for higher output (but you *can* get the 635 with the same option if you want) Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-01-29 Thread Richard Amirault
with my VP-64 but if I would buy another mic I would get the RE-50. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Non-XLR hand held Microphone

2010-01-28 Thread Richard Amirault
to add a regular XLR mic cable to reach from your subject to the camera and you'd need to use a dynamic mic or a condensor mic with a built-in battery since you won't have phantom power with this setup. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com

Re: [videoblogging] 2010 the year of internet TV videoblogging

2010-01-18 Thread Richard Amirault
-of-editing/94/209 Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] new to the group - question about filming

2010-01-18 Thread Richard Amirault
. Try it and see. If your light are not powerful enough than you'll have to aim them directly at the subjects .. but in either case shut off the fluorescents as mixing different colored lights is not a good idea. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Wireless Microphone

2010-01-15 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: pageflex2001 (snip) Bought it at sweetwater.com, don't ever shop at bh by the way! (snip) Shop all you like at BH Photo Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Solar Video Kit project (beta)

2010-01-13 Thread Richard Amirault
or stop shooting no matter how charged your batteries are. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] Brief history of video compression

2010-01-08 Thread Richard Amirault
specifically prohibits developers from using Flash on the iPhone. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Brief history of video compression

2010-01-04 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Jay dedman (snip) Video compression (especially proprietary) is a bottleneck with online video. Just the opposite ... video compression is a boon to online video. If there were no video compression there would not be any online video. Richard Amirault

Re: [videoblogging] Wireless Microphone

2010-01-02 Thread Richard Amirault
://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324228-REG/Sennheiser_EW100ENGG2_B_Evolution_G2_100_Series.html Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] $120 Wireless Mic review

2009-12-03 Thread Richard Amirault
wireless setups have lower power (and thus lower range) than more expensive units .. but that is not the only problem .. they can be much more likely to be subject to interference (not to mention more likely to be damaged / break under use) Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] should a Flip Mino be better than a 5year-old MiniDV camera

2009-08-17 Thread Richard Amirault
(it's sounds hard, but it's not really) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] HI-8 Camcorder Wanted

2009-08-13 Thread Richard Amirault
on your computerand, besides, it would not play Hi-8 digital tapes (whatever they are;-) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] automatic pan and zoom?

2009-08-10 Thread Richard Amirault
properly? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Open Video Ideas

2009-06-08 Thread Richard Amirault
of issues dealing with different types of files/codecs. Just use Sony Vegas Richard, it's much better :-) I've used the consumer version of Sony Vegas for *years* ... it is a *very* capable and *very* stable program. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org

Re: [videoblogging] I HAVE A CHEAP CAMERA: - white point issue

2009-05-01 Thread Richard Amirault
balance but that would not make the image washed out Use the MANUAL setting to set the camera for proper exposure. Page 38 in the manual. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: scoping out a camera

2009-04-29 Thread Richard Amirault
Link) hook it up, find software to convert (my editing software at the time didn't like Pyro) and then bring it into my software to edit and transcode again. (snip) Nothing was said about analog ... it was digital MiniDv tape. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Re: scoping out a camera

2009-04-29 Thread Richard Amirault
tape will last a *lot* longer than on a DVD or a hard drive. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] video purchase list / setup - looks good?

2009-04-07 Thread Richard Amirault
to install the head on the legs. Video Editing Software Apple Final Cut Express 4.0 Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] question: laptop for video editing

2009-04-03 Thread Richard Amirault
can do and the other can't .. but it works both ways. Each is a professional level video editor. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] More than 10 minutes

2009-01-23 Thread Richard Amirault
on) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: YouTube alternatives - vlog review.

2008-12-16 Thread Richard Amirault
minutes despite his membership status. Those members who already could upload more than 10 minutes can continue to do so. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] A colors question

2008-11-29 Thread Richard Amirault
to a standard. It then saves that correction on your computer so that everytime you turn it on it adjusts itself. This needs to be done periodically .. like at least once a month .. to compensate for changes. I have the XRite EYE-ONE Display 2 and love it. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

Re: [videoblogging] A colors question

2008-11-29 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Richard Amirault Yes ... you need to calibrate both. There are devices you can buy that read the colors off your computer screen and then adjust them to a standard. It then saves that correction on your computer so that everytime you turn

Re: [videoblogging] Re: tripod advice

2008-11-26 Thread Richard Amirault
a round device with two or three concentric rings and, of course, a small bubble of air inside. It helps to level in two dimensions ... more like 360 degrees. Unlike a conventional ruler level that is designed to level only in one dimension. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] tripod advice

2008-11-25 Thread Richard Amirault
importantly, for video especially, you don't want a cheap tripod. They are crap and will give you headaches and poor performance (jerky pans for one thing). If your horizon is not level you can extend or retract one of the tripod legs to correct for that. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

Re: [videoblogging] tripod advice

2008-11-25 Thread Richard Amirault
the head will not be mounted on the legs. I own three Manfortto tripods (and one monopod) Good stuff. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] XLR to 1/8 (3.5mm) cable

2008-11-24 Thread Richard Amirault
similar. It mounts to your tripod socket and has two XLR inputs with level controls and outputs to a single cable with 1/8 stereo plug for your camera. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/335809-REG/Beachtek_DXA2S_DXA_2S_Dual_XLR.html Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Recording Live audio from different locations

2008-11-14 Thread Richard Amirault
. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Defending Videographer's Rights in Court

2008-11-10 Thread Richard Amirault
. If anyone interested in how events unfold, let me know... :) Great .. but .. it does not mean they are gone forever. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Introduction: newbie -- being intimate

2008-11-09 Thread Richard Amirault
a difference in the end product. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Viewing My Video on Real Player Windows Media Player vs on DVD on a TV monitor

2008-09-29 Thread Richard Amirault
) As others have asked .. Then I opened up my file ... By this did you mean you opened up the very same DVD and played it on your computer using both Real Player and WMP? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Uploading Video and keeping within limits

2008-09-28 Thread Richard Amirault
or not, is limited to 10 min. (the file size is 1 gig I believe) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Video editing software

2008-09-26 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: robengine I'm new to video blogging so bear with me. I've got loads of footage, but I need to edit it. Any suggestions for a chap with a small budget? How small is small? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Video editing software

2008-09-26 Thread Richard Amirault
Movie Studio (also available as a 'try-it-out' download) It's a *lot* cheaper than the full version, and will do 95% of what the full version can do (for most of what you are likely to need) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x

2008-09-26 Thread Richard Amirault
.. but unless you can hear what you are recording, or at the very minimum see a VU meter response of the audio, you really can't tell how the recording the turn out untill after the event is over. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: [videoblogging] Re: External hard drive problems ?

2008-09-18 Thread Richard Amirault
to live long enough to check that declaration out. I'd hate to one day go to my back-up files and find they had deteriorated. (snip) Digital *will* last forever .. so long as you remember to backup everything every few years. :-) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Micro wireless

2008-08-28 Thread Richard Amirault
the Sennheiser EW 100 ENG2 wireless setup as well. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

[videoblogging] Rebate? slam-bam-thankyou-mam!!

2008-08-19 Thread Richard Amirault
step up from any internal mic. It *is* stereo, unlike many shotgun mics. Also, as I understand it, the SVM actually has better cancellation of low freqs from the back and side than many shotgun mics. I should be here tomorrow :-)) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Assistive Hiking Experiment

2008-08-04 Thread Richard Amirault
that he said he could feel even after all the added noise and such from the mics/compression/output, etc. Your uncle liked what? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] lapel mic advice needed

2008-07-28 Thread Richard Amirault
to be on different freqs. unless you connect them into one transmitter. But, I don't know the feasibility of getting a stereo transmitter / receiver (if so .. it's a lot's more $$$) Or maybe you meant mixer (for wired lavs) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http

Re: [videoblogging] lapel mic advice needed

2008-07-24 Thread Richard Amirault
http://blogs.sun.com/deirdre/entry/my_videoblogging_rig for what I currently have). I'd like to add a set of decent lapel mics, (snip) AND ... is that *each* mic? AND .. how many is a set? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Reasonably Priced Mini DV Camcorder...

2008-07-15 Thread Richard Amirault
you mean by audio in and out ... there is a mic jack but there is NO headphone jack. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] uploading videos on You Tube.

2008-07-05 Thread Richard Amirault
format file are you uploading? What happens when you try to upload? Are you getting an error message from YouTube? If so, what does it say? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Check out my Video Game Blog/Vlog

2008-07-01 Thread Richard Amirault
: The Meek Geek Video Game Blog Vlog type_N Better way??? Not from where I'm reading. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re:From Mac *TO* PC -- Should I Switch?

2008-06-12 Thread Richard Amirault
) My first computer in fact *did* last 10 years ... an Apple II ;-) I then upgraded to an Amiga 500, and then finally to different versions of PC's Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Popcorn popping, the truth

2008-06-12 Thread Richard Amirault
, the magically puffed-up kernels start leaping into the air. (snip) I haven't seen the video's .. but .. if I were going to do (fake) something like this .. I would strip a microwave oven and place it *under* the table (non-metallic table) pointing straight up into the popcorn. Richard Amirault

Re: [videoblogging] From Mac *TO* PC -- Should I Switch?

2008-06-09 Thread Richard Amirault
with Sony Vegas (Movie Studio Platinum) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Working with multiple cameras

2008-06-02 Thread Richard Amirault
technique. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video conversion drops audio quality

2008-05-30 Thread Richard Amirault
of times at least) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] $14 DIY steady cam

2008-05-21 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Caleb http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/ I've built one. It works. Not as good as a $500 (or more) unit ..but better than nothing. As a matter of fact my first test was so good I posted the video on YouTube. It's below .. in my sig. Richard

[videoblogging] Looking for comments on Canon GL-2

2008-05-11 Thread Richard Amirault
to this camera that I should be aware of, and/or are there other camcorders out there that meet my needs? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Looking for comments on Canon GL-2

2008-05-11 Thread Richard Amirault
really want at least a 20x optical. All my current camcorders (Sony consumer ... one Hi-8 and two mini-DV) have at least 20x optical. That long zoom has come in *very* handy when shooting from the rear of a room/auditorium. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Solid-state camera recommendation

2008-05-09 Thread Richard Amirault
PLATINUM version. I think (not sure) that only the Platinum version works with HD files. I have the Platinum version and love it (don't work with HD .. yet) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Solid-state camera recommendation

2008-05-07 Thread Richard Amirault
are *not* solid-state. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re:Good Article on Wireless Mics from BH

2008-04-16 Thread Richard Amirault
be forever trying to sync the audio (because it will drift compared with the video recording) Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: The camera is the new gun.

2008-04-07 Thread Richard Amirault
on Instructables when I'm done. Rather than build one ... check out the Sony HVL-IRM .. I have one .. it works fine. $40 from BH Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=HVL-IRMci=0sb=pspn=1sq=descInitialSearch=yesO=catalog.jspA=searchQ=*bhs=t Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org

[videoblogging] You Tube 10 minute limit

2008-04-07 Thread Richard Amirault
, however, easily change your account type to Director, Comedian, Musician, or Guru, which offer a variety of other features like the ability to add a custom logo, tour date information, and links to other websites. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http

[videoblogging] Fair Use?

2008-03-28 Thread Richard Amirault
Found this YouTube video on the Slice of SciFi website. 27 Disney films were used to create a tale of Copyright law and fair use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] question about audio and internal mics on cameras

2008-03-21 Thread Richard Amirault
not hard at all to sync to the lips of the speakers .. just expand your timeline enough. Also, if you have expanded your timeline sufficiently, you can sync the *waveforms* of the new audio with the camcorder audio. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http

Re: [videoblogging] question about audio and internal mics on cameras

2008-03-20 Thread Richard Amirault
in the editing program. Sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] display performer info on youtube?

2008-03-04 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Ron Watson Does anybody know how to display performer info on youtube? Display performer info WHERE on Youtube? On the video itself, or someplace else? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch

Re: [videoblogging] mics for canon hv20

2008-02-21 Thread Richard Amirault
the bank for us? I bought a blank, black mic flag from BH Photo and then made some graphics (white text on black background) on a laser printer and attached them to the flag with rubber cement. Do a search for microphone flag at http://bhphotovideo.com Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

Re: [videoblogging] mics for canon hv20

2008-02-21 Thread Richard Amirault
- Original Message - From: Richard Amirault So we bought a canon hv20 to do some shooting for a video blog we are doing. We are now thinking we need to buy a mic for interviews, We also will get a mic flag.I did some looking around but anybody have a mic they love that wont break

Re: [videoblogging] Re: QuckTime 7.4 and FCP 4.5HD Disaster -- Finally, A Solution

2008-02-14 Thread Richard Amirault
something else. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput

2008-02-07 Thread Richard Amirault
. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput

2008-02-06 Thread Richard Amirault
. This accessory helps out in that area. It isn't a fluid head .. but a lot better than nothing at all and a lot cheaper than a fluid head. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: TrafficGeyser.com ?

2008-02-04 Thread Richard Amirault
engine obscurity. My experience with Google is that it does not matter what text you have on your site .. if no one is linked to your site Google will not list your site in ANY position. The more folks who link to your site the higher you will rank. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

Re: [videoblogging] Re: TrafficGeyser.com ?

2008-02-04 Thread Richard Amirault
it with Google Webmaster tools. I've investigated that .. and it's beyond me .. but, currently, that page shows up on the first page of a Google search .. good enough for now. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: TrafficGeyser.com ?

2008-02-04 Thread Richard Amirault
was not to be found anywhere. So I waited and waited .. no change. FINALLY I had someone post a link to this page on their website .. and within 10 days (maybe less) it showed up on a Google search .. this after it had been up for about six months! Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Lavalier mic recommendations

2008-01-29 Thread Richard Amirault
camcorder. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Lavalier mic recommendations

2008-01-28 Thread Richard Amirault
for us. How much of a cable run do you expect to use? 5 ft, 10 ft, 25 ft?? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Cloverfield hand held major movie

2008-01-27 Thread Richard Amirault
movie and as with many movies it was not an attempt to be scientifically accurate. Remember ... Suspension of Disbelief Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Which video do you Embed to your site?

2008-01-26 Thread Richard Amirault
version .. in Real Player .. which I host on my own site. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Cloverfield hand held major movie

2008-01-25 Thread Richard Amirault
and 90 min on long play. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Cloverfield hand held major movie

2008-01-24 Thread Richard Amirault
compared to either real tape or DVD or hard disk. I think using the term tape was more as a convenience. It's the most common term and does not need any further explanation. If not a card based camcorder .. than a mini-DV unit would be my next choice. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http

[videoblogging] Cloverfield hand held major movie

2008-01-23 Thread Richard Amirault
' certain scenes .. and that he would turn it on and off .. or NOT turn it on or off .. at certain times .. but that's where suspension of disbelief comes in. It's a decent monster movie .. I recommend it .. especially for video enthusiasts. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Green Screen Video Help in NYC-

2008-01-15 Thread Richard Amirault
a weather man screen) or maybe a full torso shot. The bigger the green screen the more lights you'll need to light everything evenly. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ

Re: [videoblogging] Green Screen Video Help in NYC-

2008-01-14 Thread Richard Amirault
of lighting to get? What kind of lighting?? I'm no expert, but as I understand it, and from what I've seen when we've used it at my studio, is that you need to get the lighting on the screen as flat and as even as possible. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org

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