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dirtysteve
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 Posted - 06/29/2012 : 8:02:17 PM
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| Scott, I'm making a DVD series to go with a book I'm writing astrology. The book is about how to use astrology for creative empowerment, self-awareness, and transpersonal growth. Anyway, it's a training video that teaches my unique method of astrology and a new approach to understanding the deeper meanings and uses of astrology rather than the traditional archetypal uses. I could get away with using a Flip Ultra but I'm concerned with quality of resolution on bigger screens like television screens. I don't need features so much as I need true HD. |
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Posted - 06/30/2012 : 10:22:11 AM
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Cool... that sounds like an interesting project. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it when you get to see the final results.
You may know this already, but since you're releasing on DVD, there's really not much you can do to make it look better on larger TVs.
The highest HDTV is 1080p = 1920 x 1080 resolution
The midrange HDTV is 720p = 1280 x 720
DVD is only 720 x 480 (for the US NTSC format)
The Flip cams shoot at 1280 x 720, so even then you're going to have to transcode the video (which should be handled by the software automatically) down to DVD resolution.
So even if you buy a different cam that shoots at 1080p, you'll still be converting down to DVD resolution. As long as the cam doesn't shoot a crappy, out of focus picture, it should work for DVD.
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Posted - 07/03/2012 : 8:58:34 PM
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That's a good point Scott, and my Sony bundle does include DVD Architect, which I assume will handle the conversion and burning process. There seems like such a significant difference between 720p and 1080p resolution. The detail seems sharper.
I'm kinda bummed though, I fell in love with an Olympus XZ-1 for how it takes single shots but the video format is "moving-jpg"? Not sure if Sony Vegas will import that format? And Fuji uses .mov which is that funky Apple format and I don't think Sony Vegas goes there either. |
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Posted - 07/04/2012 : 09:43:11 AM
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Yep, DVD Architect should handle the conversion.
Oh, there's definitely a difference between 720p and 1080p, but I don't think you'll see it after you convert down to DVD.
I would buy a video camera and not a photo camera for video work. You can just grab a still from the video, if you need to do that.
"Moving-Jpeg"... I think you mean Motion-JPEG and I haven't used that format, but I think Vegas does support it, but it may only be in the Vegas Pro version. Not sure.
MOV format should work fine. That is actually QuickTime, which runs on both Mac and Windows. You just need to install the free QuickTime player in order to access that format.
The Flip cams use the more standard MP4 format, which is what I use for my stuff and it works nicely.
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Posted - 07/31/2012 : 2:03:09 PM
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Scott, I ended up going with the Canon VIXIA HF R300 at the internet price of $299. I went to best buy and compared pic quality of all the other camcorders in that price range and felt the canon had the best clarity, definition, and color.
The GoPro just had too many accessories you have to buy, creating sort of a "hidden" end-price or final-cash-layout that was beyond what I wanted to spend.
I've only had the vixia for a day but it's impressive so far and easy to use. |
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Posted - 08/01/2012 : 1:23:10 PM
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Since I work for Canon, I didn't think it would be fair or ethical for me to make a recommendation. I am a bit prejudiced when it comes to their products.
I've been a customer for a lot longer than I've been an employee, but I've NEVER been disappointed with any of their products.
Can't exactly accuse them of being inexpensive, however... 
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 1:18:40 PM
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Hey Jim,
What do you do for Canon? Just curious...
Scott
I'm a manufacturing/controls engineer. I design, build, program and install automation assembly, disassembly and test equipment. Also data collection, robotics, vision... whatever.
Sometimes I get stuck doing a lot of project management, which I don't care for at all.
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Posted - 08/04/2012 : 11:35:10 AM
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Originally posted by Jim Sturm
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Originally posted by garrigus
Hey Jim,
What do you do for Canon? Just curious...
Scott
I'm a manufacturing/controls engineer. I design, build, program and install automation assembly, disassembly and test equipment. Also data collection, robotics, vision... whatever.
Sometimes I get stuck doing a lot of project management, which I don't care for at all.
-Jim
So Jim, you actually design, build, program, and install robotics?
Sorry if that's just repeating what you already said, I'm just trying to clarify - LOL. |
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Posted - 08/05/2012 : 10:06:29 AM
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Originally posted by dirtysteve
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Originally posted by Jim Sturm
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Originally posted by garrigus
Hey Jim,
What do you do for Canon? Just curious...
Scott
I'm a manufacturing/controls engineer. I design, build, program and install automation assembly, disassembly and test equipment. Also data collection, robotics, vision... whatever.
Sometimes I get stuck doing a lot of project management, which I don't care for at all.
-Jim
So Jim, you actually design, build, program, and install robotics?
Sorry if that's just repeating what you already said, I'm just trying to clarify - LOL.
The short answer is, yes.
I've been involved with automation integration since the late 70's actually - when PLCs were a relatively new concept. I've actually done designs with hardware relays! Robotics is part of it, as is machine vision, HMI interfaces, data collection and so on.
Projects usually run the full range from simple (and not so simple) conveyor control to full-blown, vision guided robotic assembly cells.
I get to play with some really expensive (and usually dangerous) toys!
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