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Buyer's Guide 2008: Hi-Def Camcorders
With a number of high-definition digital camcorders now on the market,
it’s time to get up to speed on what to look for. Here, you’ll find a
selection of what’s being offered, plus tips on how to get the best out
of your purchase.
High-Definition Video For Enthusiasts
Digital video has revolutionized video for the enthusiast, bringing
with it many advantages: more capability, more control, more speed,higher quality and easier editing. The drawback has been that standard-definition (SD) video is standard TV resolution (640 x 480), while high-definition digital (HD) video has been too costly and complex for most nonprofessional applications.
Digital video has revolutionized video for the enthusiast, bringing
with it many advantages: more capability, more control, more speed,higher quality and easier editing. The drawback has been that standard-definition (SD) video is standard TV resolution (640 x 480), while high-definition digital (HD) video has been too costly and complex for most nonprofessional applications.
Cool Gear: Palm-Sized HD Video
With high-definition television finding its way into more and more
living rooms, it’s natural that consumer-level video cameras are
beginning to follow suit. Consumer HD camcorders, though still somewhat
rare at this point, aren’t exactly new, but they tend to be pricey.
With high-definition television finding its way into more and more
living rooms, it’s natural that consumer-level video cameras are
beginning to follow suit. Consumer HD camcorders, though still somewhat
rare at this point, aren’t exactly new, but they tend to be pricey.
Toolbox: Camcorders
If I had any doubt of what could be achieved with an affordable
camcorder and a bit of imagination, it was swept away while attending a
high-school film festival. As I watched, kids from San Fernando High
School in Southern California shared short live-action and animated
films they had created with cameras, computers and software. Viewable
at www.sfett.com, the films come complete with music and special
effects. These kids reminded me of how far video filmmaking has
advanced while becoming more affordable.
If I had any doubt of what could be achieved with an affordable
camcorder and a bit of imagination, it was swept away while attending a
high-school film festival. As I watched, kids from San Fernando High
School in Southern California shared short live-action and animated
films they had created with cameras, computers and software. Viewable
at www.sfett.com, the films come complete with music and special
effects. These kids reminded me of how far video filmmaking has
advanced while becoming more affordable.
Shot Selection For Better Video
When you’re videotaping an event, whether a political campaign, a
soccer game or a birthday party, you need to capture a variety of
images to have some good material to edit. For most people to enjoy
sitting through a lengthy video, it has to be a compelling event (such
as a grandchild’s soccer game for a grandparent). Editing is important,
but it can be difficult if you don’t have the appropriate shots.
When you’re videotaping an event, whether a political campaign, a
soccer game or a birthday party, you need to capture a variety of
images to have some good material to edit. For most people to enjoy
sitting through a lengthy video, it has to be a compelling event (such
as a grandchild’s soccer game for a grandparent). Editing is important,
but it can be difficult if you don’t have the appropriate shots.
EZ DV Camcorders
Video cameras have come a long way since the days of grainy, choppy
home movies. Digital camcorders are now the dominant format on the
market and offer remarkable image quality, ease of use and
affordability. The new crop of compact digital camcorders has replaced
VHS and other analog camcorders as the popular choice and has sparked a
renewed interest in video recording.
