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New camcorder tips
Hey guys,
I’m planning to buy a new camcorder, since I’m getting pretty tired of keying bad resolutions DV shots. I have a Sony Handycam. I wouldn’t know what other informations to give since I’m far from being a professional when it comes to decide wich camcorder as a better resolution.
Well, I don’t know if it’s the way I exported it the all time, but I always used Windows Movie Maker to export my videos from my cam to my computer. Alright, I know Windows Movie Maker is like, for an AE user, the cheapest software ever; but that’s about the only export program I know!
I mean, I export my vids in Windows Media, NTSC 2,1 Mo/secs. That’s the highest exporting resolution you can get, I think, after trying them all, in WMM.
Well I spoke with the seller and after trying them all I figured this one would respond to my needs. Okay, I know Future Shop aren’t selling professional camcorders, but my camera has only one utility: shoot in front of my green screen so it’s quite normal that I want a cam’ that will punch up the RGB channels (especially the green) and this cam seems to do it.
Am I making the right choice? Should I keep my old cam’?
I just wanted to know if you guys could give me some tips that could help me to make the right choice?
Thx for your time!
Justin Productions
Ta********@*****il.com
Adobe After Effects 6.5 Professional -
4 Replies
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That level of camera you linked to will provide little or no improvement over what you’re currently shooting. If you want better keys you should be prepared to spend a lot more $.
Noah
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Thx for your response Noah.
I wondered if someone could point me a camera in the Future Shop page that would improve my keying?
I know that Future Shop doesn’t have professional camcorders; but only advanced familial ones. Or if you guys have time, could link me to a page of some professional camcorders not to expensive. I’m ready to pay 2000$? I’ll have time to search when I’ll be home from work but I just wondered if you guys, since you know better then me, could help me a little finding what I described.
Thx for the help Noah; and all.
Justin Productions
Tangerin01@hotmail.com
Adobe After Effects 6.5 Professional -
I’d suggest an older used Canon XL1s with a good lens. At 2K that might give you a better shot. Or if you can find a used DVX100 that also would be superior.
Noah
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Thx I’ll look for it!
Justin Productions
Tangerin01@hotmail.com
Adobe After Effects 6.5 Professional
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