Q. I use windows vista, and have no background knowledge of digital camcorders or editing software. Shop assistants have recommended the Canon FS200 SD, and Magix Movie Edit Pro, but I am doubtful about them - the Magix software seems a bit basic, and I have read reviews that the camcorder is 'too shaky', has 'bad picture quality' and is 'incompatible with most editing software. Does anyone have any advice?
A. samsung or jvc flash memory camcorders with power director from cyberlink
What is the best affordable microphone for a camcorder?
Q. Essentially, I want to record an individual talking with clarity and volume at any distance. I assume it has to be a small microphone that is attached to the individual speaking... But Im not sure where to start.
Also, I want the videos to look professional, with wide-angle lens, slow-mo capability, minimal 'shakiness', while being 1080p HDD. Any recommendations for affordable camcorders or software that will allow me to do these things, while being user-friendly?
Sorry I'm asking for a lot! I'm just new to this whole thing.
My budget for a camcorder would be anywhere between $500-$2000
And I don't care about price for software, just want to know which works the best (as far as special effects editing) for these situations.
Also, I want the videos to look professional, with wide-angle lens, slow-mo capability, minimal 'shakiness', while being 1080p HDD. Any recommendations for affordable camcorders or software that will allow me to do these things, while being user-friendly?
Sorry I'm asking for a lot! I'm just new to this whole thing.
My budget for a camcorder would be anywhere between $500-$2000
And I don't care about price for software, just want to know which works the best (as far as special effects editing) for these situations.
A. Hi John, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:
Here on Y!A we often have to answer questions like yours about "affordable" things with the response of "what's your budget?", since affordable is a very relative term.
But at least your description of using what is called a "lavalier" (small, attached) microphone, so-named from when older models were attached lavalier pendant-style from the neck. The wired, clip-on version of these "lav" mikes are some of the most-affordable models out there, even with decent quality brands like Sony and Audio Technica. You can find a good model for $35-$50 USD. The quality wireless versions (requiring radio transmitter and receiver) run into the hundreds and thousands of dollars. I own and use a Sima brand short range (20-30 feet) unit that works okay for amateur/low-budget projects that's available for around $50. Sony still offers a 100-150 foot range camcorder wireless audio package (WCS-999) for $120-$150 in price.
As far as camera model recommendations, especially with any kind of slo-mo features, I'm not going to guess at what you wish to spend, since any kind of decent camcorder with high-speed capability and good image-stabilization will approach the $1000+ (up to tens of thousands) price range.
Camcorders/cameras and edit software quality are a matter of "you get what you pay for". And the better the gadget or software, the more time you need to invest in learning. The good stuff isn't made to be "Joe Average consumer" user-friendly without some effort on your part.
Give a realistic budget, using the "Additional Details" link on the Action Bar (mouse over the "pencil icon" Edit menu), and we can give you a better recommendation.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
===UPDATE EDIT===
Thanks for the update, John. You have a realistic budget for camcorder and/or software, to end up with quality results. When it comes to "special effects", that term can encompass a wide range of "looks", some of which off-the-shelf edit programs can handle; others might need something like Adobe's After Effects to accomplish.
When you talk about "wide angle" & "slo-mo" in the same sentence, that brings to mind skateboard or ski/snowboard action-cam videos or POV (1st-person Point Of View) shots. Is that what you are shooting for? You can get by with a regular edit package that can slow-down action footage, for those kind of shots. (You didn't say "Mac or PC", but other than Apple's Final Cut Pro, you can find stuff like Abobe's Premiere Pro or AVID that works on both. Or use Sony Vegas or Pinnacle Studio on a PC to save some money.)
Almost all the good edit software has 2-weeks to 30-day free trial downloads to see what you want to buy. Or, Adobe now offers their "Creative Cloud" (monthly subscription) that lets you have both Premiere and After Effects available for $49-$75/month, and you can cancel after your current project is over with. See: https://creative.adobe.com/plans
Go visit a local pro camera store (not a Best Buy kind of place) to get pro advice on what camera/camcorder would be best for your needs. --DC
Here on Y!A we often have to answer questions like yours about "affordable" things with the response of "what's your budget?", since affordable is a very relative term.
But at least your description of using what is called a "lavalier" (small, attached) microphone, so-named from when older models were attached lavalier pendant-style from the neck. The wired, clip-on version of these "lav" mikes are some of the most-affordable models out there, even with decent quality brands like Sony and Audio Technica. You can find a good model for $35-$50 USD. The quality wireless versions (requiring radio transmitter and receiver) run into the hundreds and thousands of dollars. I own and use a Sima brand short range (20-30 feet) unit that works okay for amateur/low-budget projects that's available for around $50. Sony still offers a 100-150 foot range camcorder wireless audio package (WCS-999) for $120-$150 in price.
As far as camera model recommendations, especially with any kind of slo-mo features, I'm not going to guess at what you wish to spend, since any kind of decent camcorder with high-speed capability and good image-stabilization will approach the $1000+ (up to tens of thousands) price range.
Camcorders/cameras and edit software quality are a matter of "you get what you pay for". And the better the gadget or software, the more time you need to invest in learning. The good stuff isn't made to be "Joe Average consumer" user-friendly without some effort on your part.
Give a realistic budget, using the "Additional Details" link on the Action Bar (mouse over the "pencil icon" Edit menu), and we can give you a better recommendation.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
===UPDATE EDIT===
Thanks for the update, John. You have a realistic budget for camcorder and/or software, to end up with quality results. When it comes to "special effects", that term can encompass a wide range of "looks", some of which off-the-shelf edit programs can handle; others might need something like Adobe's After Effects to accomplish.
When you talk about "wide angle" & "slo-mo" in the same sentence, that brings to mind skateboard or ski/snowboard action-cam videos or POV (1st-person Point Of View) shots. Is that what you are shooting for? You can get by with a regular edit package that can slow-down action footage, for those kind of shots. (You didn't say "Mac or PC", but other than Apple's Final Cut Pro, you can find stuff like Abobe's Premiere Pro or AVID that works on both. Or use Sony Vegas or Pinnacle Studio on a PC to save some money.)
Almost all the good edit software has 2-weeks to 30-day free trial downloads to see what you want to buy. Or, Adobe now offers their "Creative Cloud" (monthly subscription) that lets you have both Premiere and After Effects available for $49-$75/month, and you can cancel after your current project is over with. See: https://creative.adobe.com/plans
Go visit a local pro camera store (not a Best Buy kind of place) to get pro advice on what camera/camcorder would be best for your needs. --DC
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