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Beginning in Videography
If you're looking to get into videography and video editing as
a hobby, the options can be daunting. Here is a small question
and response that may help you get started in this fun and
rewarding hobby.
What type of camera do you recommend?
Response: For a beginner, a Canon single CCD camera will suit
you well. It has a cost range of $500 to $700. Canon is well
respected at all levels of video camera quality and has probably
the best quality for the price at the low end.
If you want to start out with something more professional, you
may want to look into the Canon GL2 which is a low end 3 CCD
(1/4" each) camera running about $1500. This camera is great for
an enthusiastic hobbyist or a beginning special events
videographer.
If you're looking to make some money on the side (or as a
career) with your camera doing special events such as wedding
videography, you may want to look into the Sony VX2100, a
high-end consumer 3 CCD (1/3" each) camcorder, running at a price
between $2100 and $3000, check out prices here. The high
definition capable version of the same camera is called the Sony
HDR / Fx1 and goes for $3700 at all major retailers.
What is CCD?
CCDs are imaging chips. CCD stands for charge-coupled device
and is a light sensative circuit which stores an electrical
charge representing each tiny part of an image. The difference
between low and high end video cameras is usually determined by
the number of CCDs (one or three), and the size of the CCD. In
video cameras the number of CCDs determines the clarity of the
picture in low lighting (most indoor) situations. The size of the
CCD is directly linked to the amount of "color bleeding" present
in the video.
It is also interesting to note that for video cameras, unlike
photography cameras, the size of the pixels is far more important
than the number of pixels. Fewer pixels that are larger make a
better video camera. It is also interesting to note that as you
go from low-end to high-end cameras, you will be getting fewer
"extras" on your camera such as the ability to take "still
photography".
Next question: What video editing software would you
recommend?
Response: Pinnacle Studio 9 has many great features for
beginning in photoediting. It runs between $70 and $90 at major
retail stores. It gives many options and is very user friendly.
If you're looking for some more advanced options in lighting,
transitions, and sound editing, you may want to consider the more
professional editing software Pinacle Liquid Editions for around
$600.
This article may also be found at http://www.researchtechs.com/videoediting.htm
About The Author
Jim Wagner
Contributor to www.ResearchTechs.com
Enjoys anything Tech.
Majoring in Computer Science.
jim@researchtechs.com
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