Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom The Panasonic HDC-HS9 offers full High-Definition, 1920 x 1080 progressive recording (24 frames per second) and use the AVCHD video format. In addition, it features Panasonic’s original 3CCD system, Advanced MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer, and a Leica Dicomar lens. Advanced MEGA O.I.S. checks and compensates for handshake around 4,000 times per second, about eight times more effectively than Panasonic’s previous systems. In a 3CCD camera system, the light received through the lens is split into its three primary color components and a signal from each is processed by one of the 3CCDs to provide rich and detailed video images. Face Detection automatically locates any faces in the picture and adjusts the exposure, contrast and skin tone to achieve optimal results. With Intelligent Shooting Guide, the HDC-HS9 will detect when shooting conditions are poor and then display tips on the LCD as a way for you to correct the error before recording the content. Intelligent Shooting Guide can detect errors when the camcorder is panning too quickly or tilted, when the user’s hand is swinging, when the subject is backlit, or the lighting is too low. The HS9 is a hybrid model and can record full-High Definition images onto either an SD (or SDHC) Memory Card or to its built-in 60-GB hard disk. The 60-GB hard disk can hold up to 23 hours. Starts recording just 0.6 second from the time the LCD is opened, making it easier to catch those special moments that come with no warning
Customer Review: Taking it back
I’ve had this camcorder for almost a week, and like any new gadget, I’ve been using it quite a bit. Here are my thoughts.
It fits great in the hand and is easy to handle. It has a small size for a Hard Drive camcorder and easy to shoot and hold. Image stablization works well and the zoom is good.
BAD: I played the video on my plasma, and while the footage I shot outside was beautiful - the clips shot inside were very soft and in some instances pixelated - even with the interior lights all turned on for max lighting. The room I was shooting in has multiple windows and lots of natural light, so this should’ve not been an issue. These clips didn’t live up to the moniker “High Def.” From what I’ve learned from several blogs, this is something to expect to some extent from many consumer camcorders - even HD versions. That would probably be tolerable, but what I didn’t count on is that the footage shot with this camera crashes Final Cut Express 4 and iMovie. I’m no techie, but from what I’ve been told Panasonic does something a little extra to the AVCHD format that iMove and FCE can’t abide. There are work arounds, but I’d rather just use a camera that doesn’t require workarounds. This has been documented on multiple blogs, which I should’ve consulted before making the purchase….I have Macs at the house, and the included software doesn’t work with Macs. SO - I’m taking it back and will probably exchange for the Canon Vixia HF10 which I’ve read good things about. If you’re not a Mac user and don’t use iMovie or FCE for editing, this is a pretty nice option. Otherwise, get ready to learn workarounds or buy a non-Panny camcorder.
Customer Review: This HD camera rocks
This camera gets every detail every blade of grass and every little rock.
It looks incredible on an HDTV looks like you are really there.
The only problem I can see is the panning,it seems to not like fast panning too much.
1394/FireWire is the external bus technology that professional video editors have been using for years to transfer footage from their DV camcorders to their PCs to produce broadcast quality videos. Now it’s your turn to play director. Use Pyro Digital Video 1394DV to spark your imagination and create your own home movies, video greeting cards, and video e-mail.
Avid Liquid Vs 7 Software
mfr: PINNACLE SYSTEMS, INC Customer Review: Excellent in Theory, but the Bugs will kill you Notice that of all the reviews are either love or hate. Thats because the ‘love’ reviews are ALL administrators at Avid Liquid’s website! And there is very little critisicm at Avid Liquid’s website because the moderators admitted to me that they will censor posts if they contain discrediting information. I have made two 1 hour dvd’s (currently on Amazon) and I have been able to get excellent results. That being said, the headaches and bug workaround compell to never recommend Liquid to anyone. You need to run far away. It’s true that if you buy the above product, you will not be able to properly output a dvd unless you download the patch (called 7.2 update). And technically the closest timeline to DVD that liquid offers is 720×486 (which is NOT DVD or even MiniDv) People who are unbiased will rate Liquid overall as dead last. You are better of with Vegas or Premiere if you use an IBM. For macintosh, FCP obviously. I want to love Liquid because it is technically very powerful, but every upgrade will fix some bugs, yet introduce more.
883 Pro Dv/av/tv Stereo Video Capture Card Cyberlink Sw
Turn your computer into a versatile entertainmentdevice with the KWorld V-Stream DV/AV Expert TV Stereo PCI Capture Card Featuring the awesome Conexant CX23883 Broadcast Decoder, (featuring 10-bit color and stereo audio capture,) this card will keep you ahead of the video capture game for a long time. It even features a built-in 4-pin (unpowered) FireWire (IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port, controlled by the Texas Instruments TSB43AB22A chipset, so you won’t have to buy another card just to capture Digital Video (DV.) This card even comes bundled with Cyberlink’s PowerVCR II and PowerDirector 2.55 software, so you can create great movies on your PC Order TODAYFeatures:* Time-Scheduling: Be able to preset time to record your favorite TV program, like movies or soap operas, while you have to go out for a date or shopping Via this function, time management will be an easy thing to you. * Time-Shifting: This unique record funtion can let you record and play TV programs at the same time. Via this function, you won’t miss any section of that TV program. * Record and Play in Mpef 1/2 format: Mpeg 1 & 2 compression format can save you space on your hard disk Via this compression format, the arrangement of the hard-disk spacewill be more efficient. * Support Dual-Language TV program: Stereo Nicam/MTS support allows you to learn different languages in a more interestingand active way. Specifications:Video InputTV Input: Coaxial (RF)Video 1 Input: Composite Video InputVideo 2 Input: S-Video InputIEEE 1394/ i.Link Input / Output (4 pin)Audio Input / Output3.5mm Stereo Audio jack System Requirements: One available PCI Slot. PentiumIII-700 MMX or above CPU. 128MB RAM. CD-ROM Drive. 16MB VGA card with 800 x 600 16bits resolution (DirectX 8.1 supported). AC 97 compatible sound card for audio play. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Customer Review: BEWARE of rebates from Kworld BEWARE of the fine prints for Kworld rebates. You cannot use the email as a receipt and their reply email said, “invalid and you cannot resubmit!!!” Do a google search for “Kworld and rebates” and you will see how this company works w/ not honoring rebates. TERRIBLE So don’t let them fool you w/ any rebates!!!
Camcorder Video: Shooting and Editing Techniques
From camcorder equipment, care, and accessories to shooting techniques, subject matter, and editing, this method-packed handbook walks readers one easy step at a time through complete camcorder video production. It covers the technological background of camcorders; specific procedures for shooting weddings, presentations, training sessions, music videos, video movies, and other special events; strategies for editing with two VCRs or a camcorder and a VCR; methods for transferring slides and film to video; steps for shooting a steady picture; techniques explaining how and when to take zoom, high angle, low angle, and other shots; step-by-step procedures for doing assemble and insert editing; suggestions for using light and color to create certain moods and special effects; guidelines for including the right sound in your production; and much more. This multi-leveled handbook is perfect for home video buffs, business people, and hired video professionals. Customer Review: Great for shooting technique but not for DV editing Excellent book for beginners & intermediates to video shooting. Covers all basics such as lighting, composition, audio, panning, shooting for different specific situations etc. Lots of diagrams and pictures that author uses to illustrate points. However the editing section is only aimed at analog devices. There is no information on digital video cameras or frame rates and fields etc for PC based DV editing.
Prod Studio Upg from DV Pro
Upgrade from Video Collection Pro to Production Studio Premium. Video Collection Pro would need to be load for the Upgrade to load. The upgrade consists of Illustrator, Adobe Dynamic Link and Adobe Bridge.
Apple Final Cut Pro 4.1 [Old Version]
Customer Review: Professional, impressive features tainted with complexity Final Cut Pro 4 is undoubltely the hyped “creme de la creme” of video editing software available from Mac, hence it’s expensive price tag. If you are accustomed to ease, instinctive interfaces then you might want to think again when considering the purchase of this product. Although its wide variety of dazzling effects and features is truly amazing, this power hungry program is definetely not for the faint of heart. If you’re a professional that has the paitence to accustom yourself to perhaps the most bizzare complex editing interface (i.e. simply having so many features can almost be a negative aspect) then this program is certainly for you. If you are use to feeling confident with an editing program “right off the bat” then consider reading up heavily on the manual and perhaps taking a training course before even using the program, because it’s loaded with myriad features. Although, while working with the program at school I never experienced any crashes or major bugs, I’m sure there are definetely some annoying ones (any editor knows that more complex and abundant the interfaces/features are, the more likely the chance there is room for programming errors).
Timecode: A User’s Guide, Third Edition
Recent radical changes in timecode technology, location shooting and post-production working practices have been brought about by the fragmentation of the television programme making industry and by a dramatic increase in affordable digital transmission and editing equipment and systems.With the expansion of non-traditional television service producers (cable, satellite and video-on-demand) almost anything hoes as far as shooting and editing formats are concerned. Timecode: A User’s Guide is an indispensable reference for anyone needing to get to grips with the many aspects of timecode, whether in-house or on location.Taking into account these changes this book has now been brought completely up to date to include:* timecode and DVD, LTC & VITC in HANC packets in the serial digital TV interfaces * timecode in IEEE1395 (Firewire)* timecode and digital video cassettes* new recording formats of DVD, DV mini cassettes and D6 are included* 4:3 scanning for wide-screen films - standards updated* new material to cover new working practices* new appendices to cover the global LF time data transmissions and time data embedded in BBC transmissionsAdvice is also given on avoiding and remedying faults and errors.Comprehensive technical coverage of timecode provides a complete overview of the technologyHave the most up to date information on working practices at your fingertipsBenefit from the expertise and inside knowledge of the author Customer Review: Not much written about timecode I professionally work in the field of computer based digital video and know that there simply isn’t much written about timecode. This book is a great reference, I have used it to successfully implement VITC and LTC encoders/decoders in software, timecode math libraries and the like. This is the book I refer to and recommend when these often confusing topics arise. I have used the first two editions but have not seen the third. I hope it adds more information about digital production.
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