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Whimsi
02-26-2012, 03:45 PM
I'd like to solicit advice and/or personal experiences any of you might want to share about making home movies or personal videos. I've never made one and I have no equipment at all so I need advice on what kind of camera to get. My friends and I have been saying how much fun it'd be to make a funny video for ourselves and our families but none of us has any clue about what accessories to get with the camera or if the features we want come with a camera, like adding music to a video or other special effects or if we need to buy them separately like special software or whatever. I want to get a decent camera that takes good quality video and, although I'd like to keep the price down I will spend a bit more for quality. Anyway, any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Nieninque
02-26-2012, 03:49 PM
http://bit.ly/zPEBmu
Drew
02-26-2012, 03:50 PM
http://bit.ly/zPEBmu

While I agree some questions are very LMGTFY, but asking for personal advice from the PC should not be one of them.
Whimsi
02-26-2012, 03:50 PM
http://bit.ly/zPEBmu

Yeah, I know, bit lazy of me but there is a LOT of information out there. Just hoping someone here has some advice.
Nieninque
02-26-2012, 03:57 PM
Start with a smartphone and windows movie maker. If you meet with limitations, look to extend from there.
Nieninque
02-26-2012, 03:58 PM
Yeah, I know, bit lazy of me but there is a LOT of information out there. Just hoping someone here has some advice.

Highly likely that there is better info on a dedicated camera/movie maker site than the PC. See the "I'm building a PC" threads for reasons why.
Whimsi
02-26-2012, 04:06 PM
Start with a smartphone and windows movie maker. If you meet with limitations, look to extend from there.

Guess I need to upgrade the free flip phone that I've had for a decade. Just downloaded that windows movie maker though, thanks for the tip.
Gizmo
02-26-2012, 06:02 PM
I am shocked no one has posted a joke about this thread yet....

Oooooh homemade porn makers, UNITE!
Androidpk
02-26-2012, 06:36 PM
ipad + final cut pro = boom, done
Whimsi
03-04-2012, 11:31 PM
Start with a smartphone and windows movie maker. If you meet with limitations, look to extend from there.

So I decided to go for a regular camcorder. Since I don't want to contribute to a Skynet situation, I don't like to mix my technologies.

I bought the Kodak Playsport since I want something really sturdy and waterproof because I'm a klutz. It's really easy to use too. Even my dog figured it out. He had a message for you though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0qRhzEvMpM&feature=plcp&context=C31a35c0UDOEgsToPDskLvG7wHAR3uGs8PsGMzW-8t

(it's my very first attempt so not exactly Scorcese quality)
Androidpk
03-04-2012, 11:47 PM
I've been meaning to respond to this. If you have any questions about hardware/software for this sort of stuff shoot me a pm. Its been a couple of years but I shot and edited video in the AF on both PC and Apple platforms, as well as Avid editing suites.

One tip I can give you is make sure to white balance, your lighting is a bit warm in that video.
Whimsi
03-04-2012, 11:49 PM
I've been meaning to respond to this. If you have any questions about hardware/software for this sort of stuff shoot me a pm. Its been a couple of years but I shot and edited video in the AF on both PC and Apple platforms, as well as Avid editing suites.

That's cool, thanks. I had a lot of fun with this but I'm sure I made the process harder than it needed to be. I'm going to play around some more. Ace does requests if anyone wants a video. It'd be good practice for me too.
Androidpk
03-04-2012, 11:58 PM
Oh, and shooting wise, it's usually best to not frame your target dead center, try off center.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-rA7wBox5UlG/learn/learningcenter/home/camcordertips.html

Check out these tips, they are all pretty invaluable.
Whimsi
03-05-2012, 12:12 AM
Oh, and shooting wise, it's usually best to not frame your target dead center, try off center.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-rA7wBox5UlG/learn/learningcenter/home/camcordertips.html

Check out these tips, they are all pretty invaluable.

That's extremely helpful. I was going to try some action shots with the dog. He's really good with a frisbee but I need to get a good tripod because I'd be throwing the frisbee. Won't be able to do much until next weekend though.