http://www.camcorderanswers.com Help with problems related to camcorders and video editing. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.camcorderanswers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.camcorderanswers.com http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/compare-panasonic-sdr-h18-kodak-zi8-10069/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:45:19 GMT My daughters are both cheerleaders, and I do alot of videotaping of their competition routines. I currently have an SD quality Panasonic SDR H-18 that has decent quality.

I use Sony Vegas Pro to create the video's, and then burn them using Tsunami MPEG PRO.

We have a home theater now with a 120" screen, and I am really dissatisfied with the Sd quality videos. Unfortunately, I dont' have alot of $$$ right now!

I'm considering selling my current video camera on eBay (maybe get around 120.00) and buying either the Kodak Zi8 or the Sany Xacti which are both the compact, cheaper HD video cameras. I like the convenience of a hard drive camera, but it isn't a big deal to me.

Has anybody made the switch? Are you happy with the quality? I'm just concerned as mine are high-motion videos, but mostly in decent lighting.

I always use a tripod or monopod when recording- this makes a huge difference.

Just thought of an option- I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 which is an amazing small camera; and the video is pretty good quality. The only problem with taking video with my camera is that the zoom is tricky. You have to zoom really slowly or it is very blurry. So I could possibly just stick with my camera to take the HD videos. ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/compare-panasonic-sdr-h18-kodak-zi8-10069/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/xr520-battery-pack-10068/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:44:00 GMT Hello guys, I was wondering if the sony invented a way to connect the big pattery pack (FH100) not directly on the back of the camcorder but using a wire that can be connect to the back of the camcorder and that has a battery holder on which I connect the FH100 battery. I do not like the idea of having the huge FH100 battery pack connected to the back of my camcorder, making it huge. I would prefer to carry the battery pack on my belt, connected through a wire to the back of the sony camcorder. Is this option a sci-fi movie that I have in my head ? Thank you ----------------- Utah Pergolas (http://www.utahtimberframe.com/kw/utahpergolas.html) Rent to Own Homes (http://missourihomeowner.com) Hello guys, I was wondering if the sony invented a way to connect the big pattery pack (FH100) not directly on the back of the camcorder but using a wire that can be connect to the back of the camcorder and that has a battery holder on which I connect the FH100 battery.
I do not like the idea of having the huge FH100 battery pack connected to the back of my camcorder, making it huge.
I would prefer to carry the battery pack on my belt, connected through a wire to the back of the sony camcorder.

Is this option a sci-fi movie that I have in my head ?
Thank you




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Rent to Own Homes ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/xr520-battery-pack-10068/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/avchd-some-explanation-pls-10062/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:44:43 GMT Hello guys, for years I was using minidv tapes and using the program hdvsplit to reverse partsof my minidv tapes to my pc. I love hdvsplit because it was not cpu consuming. I could watch the movie (fast forwarding or backforwarding it) on my camcorder and than hit the rec button on hdvsplit to record the part of the movie that I liked on my pc. Can I do the same with the avchd files ? _________________ boiler replacement plymouth (http://www.heatcaresouthwest.co.uk/index.php?page=hconv) Guile Project (http://www.glug.org) Hello guys, for years I was using minidv tapes and using the program hdvsplit to reverse partsof my minidv tapes to my pc.
I love hdvsplit because it was not cpu consuming.
I could watch the movie (fast forwarding or backforwarding it) on my camcorder and than hit the rec button on hdvsplit to record the part of the movie that I liked on my pc.

Can I do the same with the avchd files ?
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Guile Project ]]> Camcorder Help pothan http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/avchd-some-explanation-pls-10062/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/best-hd-camcorder-under-1500-usd-10061/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:43:55 GMT There was a thread a few years ago on this but would appreciate a more up-to-date listing of the best sub $1500 HD camcorders. How do Canon and Sony compare (strengths and weaknesses). _________________ boiler replacement plymouth (http://www.heatcaresouthwest.co.uk/index.php?page=hconv) Guile Project (http://www.glug.org) There was a thread a few years ago on this but would appreciate a more up-to-date listing of the best sub $1500 HD camcorders. How do Canon and Sony compare (strengths and weaknesses).
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Just imagine how cool it could be that all of your favorite movies stored in one Blu-ray disc. You will get anything anywhere and anytime. Go have a free try right now! You must be surprised by its unbelievable ability of converting.


Blu-ray Burner software is a powerful Blu-ray DVD burner and Blue-ray burner tool, that can help you burn videos to Blu-ray Disc (BD), then you can watch them on general Blu-ray player. (Sony Play Station 3 supported. )

Almost all popular video formats and HD video formats are supported as the input formats, Blu-ray Burner enables you to burn all these videos to Blu-ray disc and create your own Blu-ray movie.


Blu-ray to iPod,
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MKV to M2TS Converter ]]> Camcorder Help amada http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/convert-blu-ray-files-divx-mp4-h-264-mkv-avi-mov-wmv-dvd-ipod-apple-tv-ps3-etc-10055/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/convert-mod-almost-all-video-formats-support-most-popular-10035/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:47:50 GMT MOD Video Converter Mac is an efficient and versatile video conversion software designed specilized for Mac users. This MOD Video Converter Mac can convert all video formats to what you need formats with unmatched conversion speed and excellent output quality, like converting AVI, MP4, MPG, MOD, TOD, MOV, MKV, WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1/2, 3GP, 3G2, VOB, MOV, MPV, FLV, and HD videos (HD TS, HD MTS, HD M2TS, HD WMV, etc.).

So this total MOD Video Converter Mac is a great way for Mac users to enjoy favorite video on many types of portable players, including the iPhone, iPod, Sansa, Sony Walkman, Creative Zen, Apple TV, Nokia, PSP, Zune, etc.


How to convert mod to h264 on Mac

Step 1: Download and install MOD to H264 Mac.

Step 2: Add file to MOD to H264 Converter Mac interface. There are three ways to put your files on it.
Method One: Click "Add File", it would pop up one window, and select the file you want to convert on this window.
Method Two: At the top of the drop menu, click "File", then select "Add File" to import any video and audio files.
Method Three: Drag the file to MOD to H264 Mac Converter interface directly.

Step 3: Choose profile

Note: Before you start the conversion, you can define the video and audio settings.
Click the "Settings" button to open the Settings window.

Step 4: Convert Video
After all the steps above are done, click the right button on the interface to start to convert video or music to H.264 for PSP, Apple TV, Xbox and other devices.
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MOD to H264 Converter Mac ]]> Camcorder Help amada http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/convert-mod-almost-all-video-formats-support-most-popular-10035/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/panasonic-hs350-program-edit-videos-10026/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:46:16 GMT Hello guys, I am waiting for my HS350 camcorder. I bought it, after a big battle against sony....I am still puzzled but I had to chose. I hope I chose well. Can u pls suggest me a good light program that I could use to cut peaces of the videos that I record using the camcorder ? I usually record for example 1 streight hour and than with minidv I was choosing the part that I wanted and reverse them on my pc. I want to do the same with my new panasonic, how can I do that ? Which program can do that ? I have to fast forwarding anr rewarding the images and chose (cut out) the peace that I want. Any help pls ? thank you _________________ Utah Pergolas Utah Timber Frame (http://www.utahtimberframe.com/kw/utahpergolas.html) Rent to Own Homes (http://missourihomeowner.com) Hello guys, I am waiting for my HS350 camcorder.
I bought it, after a big battle against sony....I am still puzzled but I had to chose. I hope I chose well.

Can u pls suggest me a good light program that I could use to cut peaces of the videos that I record using the camcorder ?
I usually record for example 1 streight hour and than with minidv I was choosing the part that I wanted and reverse them on my pc.
I want to do the same with my new panasonic, how can I do that ?
Which program can do that ?
I have to fast forwarding anr rewarding the images and chose (cut out) the peace that I want.
Any help pls ?
thank you
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Rent to Own Homes ]]> Camcorder Help muthamo http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/panasonic-hs350-program-edit-videos-10026/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/haze-picture-10025/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:45:08 GMT Just got my HF200 (i have the european model, Canon Legria HF200) and the pricture is ok. I hoped this HD-camera would preform a lot better than a SD-camera but i find the picture to be almost the same apart from the sharper image on the HD-camera. The HF200 picture i sharp but i find it to be a little haze and the colours are not that bright/colourfull, both indoors and outdoors (only tried on cloudy days). I shoot in cinema mode and have the highest picture quality. Tried vivid but that did'nt help much. Anything else I can do in the settings? Should i buy a UV/haze filer? Will it perform indoors as well?
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Rent to Own Homes ]]> Camcorder Help muthamo http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/haze-picture-10025/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/haze-picture-canon-hf200-10021/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05:19 GMT Just got my HF200 (i have the european model, Canon Legria HF200) and the pricture is ok. I hoped this HD-camera would preform a lot better than a SD-camera but i find the picture to be almost the same apart from the sharper image on the HD-camera. The HF200 picture i sharp but i find it to be a little haze and the colours are not that bright/colourfull, both indoors and outdoors (only tried on cloudy days). I shoot in cinema mode and have the highest picture quality. Tried vivid but that did'nt help much. Anything else I can do in the settings? Should i buy a UV/haze filer? Will it perform indoors as well?


Appreciate any help...
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cv help ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/haze-picture-canon-hf200-10021/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/canon-dm-100-microphone-good-10020/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:08 GMT Am I the only one that is disappointed by this mic? I spent like $200 for it and it looks great, makes the cam look professional and the sound quality is pretty good..

BUT I noticed it records all sorts of hand movement + any small shaking of the cam which results in a strange "drummy" noise (like wind) .. the sound track is totally damaged by this. This is noticeable especially when recording in a silent room.

Here is a sample of what I mean:
vimeo dot com/958313
(listen to the noise when then they dont talk)

IMO the problem is that the "hot shoe" (HF 200) is located in the back of the body and not in the front + the mic is not fixated rigidly to the body, but it has the vibration absorber which allows it to shake and records the strange noise..

I cant use the shotgun mode as I need stereo and I already tried to lower the microphone loudness level to around -12 which is a lot.

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cv help ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/canon-dm-100-microphone-good-10020/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/canon-vixia-hf100-filming-fireworks-advice-9999/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:35:11 GMT In about a month I'm going to use the VIXIA HF100 to record video of a very big fireworks display. If any other members on this forum have shot video of fireworks with the VIXIA series I'd like to hear any advice on settings.


The Canon VIXIA HD series camcorders do an excellent job of capturing fireworks displays true to life. I recommend them highly.
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tv brackets ]]> Camcorder Help pothan http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/canon-vixia-hf100-filming-fireworks-advice-9999/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/horizontal-lines-pc-videos-sony-hdr-xr105e-9998/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33:49 GMT I need help in converting raw videos to more compatible format for different media players. I have downloaded videos on computer from Sony HDR-XR105E but I get horizontal lines on videos. while if I download mkv or wmv hd videos from internet they dont show any horizontal lines. is this due to the format or some plugin which is missing ? I wanted to convert those videos to hd-wmv format but those converted videos also show lines. while other videos are ok. If I attach camera directly to PS3 there is no line and picture is good Can someone help me ? __________________ stacking tables and chairs (http://www.hs-bankett.de/willkommen.html) tv brackets (http://www.dekomount.co.uk) I need help in converting raw videos to more compatible format for different media players.
I have downloaded videos on computer from Sony HDR-XR105E but I get horizontal lines on videos.
while if I download mkv or wmv hd videos from internet they dont show any horizontal lines.
is this due to the format or some plugin which is missing ?
I wanted to convert those videos to hd-wmv format but those converted videos also show lines.

while other videos are ok.

If I attach camera directly to PS3 there is no line and picture is good

Can someone help me ?
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tv brackets ]]> Camcorder Help pothan http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/horizontal-lines-pc-videos-sony-hdr-xr105e-9998/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/avchd-age-frame-accurate-gop-accurate-9987/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:03:16 GMT It is now the age of AVCHD. While we are facing AVCHD format every day and every where, there grows the need to edit it. Just like what happened to MPEG2 10 years ago. Like the editors for MPEG2, there is also the problem of GOP-accurate or frame accurate. A GOP of MPEG2 may have 15~30 frames each, but a AVCHD GOP could be seconds in duration. So, simply cut on the GOP boundary may lead to a miss of several seconds, that would be not acceptable for many users. WYSIWYG, also spelled as What You See Is What You Get, has long been a standard demand for modern softwares. We will surely take this as a normal requirement. Hard to imagine, when a user defined a cut point on the time line, but the output is 3 seconds away from that point. Because of the longer GOP it has, AVCHD will ask for more accurate editing tools. That is why the frame accuracy will be necessary to the industry. _________________ pattaya beach resort (http://www.bestatthailandholidays.co.uk/pages/pattaya/) offensive basketball plays (http://www.coachawinningteam.com/offensive_basketball_plays/) It is now the age of AVCHD. While we are facing AVCHD format every day and every where, there grows the need to edit it. Just like what happened to MPEG2 10 years ago.

Like the editors for MPEG2, there is also the problem of GOP-accurate or frame accurate. A GOP of MPEG2 may have 15~30 frames each, but a AVCHD GOP could be seconds in duration. So, simply cut on the GOP boundary may lead to a miss of several seconds, that would be not acceptable for many users.

WYSIWYG, also spelled as What You See Is What You Get, has long been a standard demand for modern softwares. We will surely take this as a normal requirement. Hard to imagine, when a user defined a cut point on the time line, but the output is 3 seconds away from that point.

Because of the longer GOP it has, AVCHD will ask for more accurate editing tools. That is why the frame accuracy will be necessary to the industry.
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offensive basketball plays ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/avchd-age-frame-accurate-gop-accurate-9987/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/best-hard-drive-standard-definition-camcorder-around-500-a-9986/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:02:31 GMT I know that this forum must see questions like this all the time, and I apologize for being another one to ask. I am looking for a SD - HDD Camcorder in the $500(Canadian) range. Hopefully not any more money than this. For the most part, this camcorder will be used outside, but occasionally, it will also be used inside. Pretty much I am looking for the most bang for my buck. Image quality is probably my number 1 concern. Yes, I know if I wanted good image quality, I should go for HD, but I don't have an HD tv, so it wouldn't do me much better. I was looking at the Panasonic H80, and I really like the looks of it, but I just wanted to make sure that their wasn't something better out their for around the same price. Like I said, I apologize to be asking this question, but this is actually a very big purchase for my wife and I and I wanted to make sure that we got the best for what we were willing to spend. Thank you all so much in advance.
Matt

I did some more researching tonight, and I think that I have narrowed it down to two different camcorders. The Panasonic SDR-H80 and the JVC GZ-MG680BU. I think on paper the Panasonic is a far superior camcorder, but from the reviews that I have read, it looks like the JVC might be the best way to go.

Any suggestions would be really greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
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offensive basketball plays ]]> Camcorder Help mujja http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/best-hard-drive-standard-definition-camcorder-around-500-a-9986/ http://www.camcorderanswers.com/f2/how-convert-jvc-canon-panasonic-camcorder-mod-files-mac-9983/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:19:53 GMT As we know that the .mod files can only be recorded by your camcorders such as SV AV100, Canon MOD Camcorders, JVC (MOD and TOD) and Panasonic (MOD only) etc. However, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Blackberry, PSP, Creative Zen, iriver, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch, iPod shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, etc. are such popular portable devices that we usually use. But, in fact, they can’t recognize .mod files. What should we do when this happens?
Don’t worry. Mac MOD Converter is just for you to solve this problem. This powerful MOD Converter for Mac is able to decode and convert .mod to other more common video formats like MOV, DV, MPEG, AVI, MPG, MP4, FLV, MKV, etc. with fast speed and without any quality loss. The mod converter for Mac has powerful functions such as: Trim your video clips, Crop the play area of movie, and Merge several chapters of movies into one file!
So you can convert videos on Mac OS X with this multifunctional Video Converter for Mac and enjoy your colorful digital life now!

How to use Mac MOD Converter to MP4?

Step 1: Add .MOD files into the video converter program by clicking the "" button.

Step 2: Choose one of the .mp4 profiles as your output format. We have classified all the profiles by devices, you can easily find a format you want.

Step 3: Choose output folder for saving your converted .mp4 files.

Tip: you can modify the setting of the video by clicking "" button, and the following interface will pop up


Step 4: Convert.

Click "" to start the conversion

When we can not play camcorder MOD files on Mac OS X with QuickTime or iTunes, when we can not play MOD files on my new iPhone 3G S, MOD to MP4 Mac Converter comes to solve your problem. . MP4 is a commonly used to store digital audio and digital video streams on Mac OS. It can be compatible with MP4 players.

You can also convert other popular video files from one to another with the above 4 steps. Just free download Mac MOD Converter to MP4 and try it yourself. Now We can play them on our iMac and watch them on my iPhone 3G S on the way.
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