The Motion Director software was very easy to use. 1) Select the video, 2) Adjust the last frame of the video that generally is the same as the start 3) Processes the video, took about 5 minutes to go through the 1400+ frames 4) Then it gave me the option to fine tune the matching overlapping frame. Just drag and drop 5) Then go to the Trim option to square it up 6) done!
Very slick. You have seen it, but for others, this is a 360degree virtual view of my backyard: http://blip.tv/file/get/MMMMMoon-BackyardVirtualTour996.mov (Quicktime required) The software is very easy to use, but has it's flaws. As you can see at the back, between the shed and the trees to the right, it's missing about 30 feet. That's probably due to the similar shadows. But unless I point it out, most wouldn't have noticed. I can hardly wait until summer when I'll do another from the center of the pool. :) With regards to the Xacti audio, I find it sounds hollow, tinny. With the C40, it's an older model and doesn't come with a mic jack. But overall, I'm very happy with the video, specially for vlogging. Mike http://vlog.mikemoon.net --- In [email protected], "bordercollieaustralianshepherd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mike > > The VR feature is pretty cool. The rotation was fluid. I found a > refrence to the software smoothing out the pan. But could not find the > online help for Motion Director. > <http://www.sanyo-xacti.com/support/manuals/CA6_Software_GB.pdf> > > How long did it take to convert? How much "hands on" does the software > require of the edit? By that I mean are you babysitting frame by frame > to adjust for lags or bumps in the pan? > > Was that as wide as your xacti can zoom out? > > The xacti is impressing me, especially the price ... > http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?zipz=11001&x=VPCC40&w=1 > > The audio on your xacti sounds pretty darn good (ignoring the wind > noise), have you used the audio jack (for a external mic) and if so > did you have problems like Halcyon has had with the plug needing to be > fiddled with? > > What I am thinking about here is experimenting with two xacti's side > by side. Not sure (e)xact(i)ly how I could do this but I am thinking > 3d. Make a short bar with the bottom of the bar attaching to the > tripod and the top with two mountings for two xacties. There is a lot > more to pulling this off (sync, software) but my first thought is > this is kinda like any other mashup, just needs imagination. > > A couple of quick links > <http://www.stereo3d.com/vidrec.htm> > > <http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3656494784112768834> > > > > --- In [email protected], "Mike Moon" <mgmoon@> wrote: > > > > Hey there, > > > > I just picked up a Xacti C40 a couple weeks ago as my MiniDV didn't > > like the cold weather (upwards of -30c). Like you I used a wideangle > > lens on my MiniDV. > > > > On the plus side I like the Xacti for it's small size, crisp video - > > even in low light and file format (.MP4). It's menu system is also > > easy to navigate. > > The sound is not all that great and I wish it had a threaded lens too. > > > > > I would recommend the Xacti C40 as a secondary camcorder as the price > > is cheap and the video is good. > > > > Mike > > http://vlog.mikemoon.net > > > > --- In [email protected], "jsmooth995" <jsmooth995@> wrote: > > > > > > Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of insight > > > > I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, > > > > > > Much thanks for any insights! > > > Jay Smooth > > > WBAI / hiphopmusic.com > > > > > >
