Tag: Filming

by David Burgess on May 15, 2023 0

11 Examples Of Template Videos That Crushed It (and Why They Worked So Well)

When it comes to video creation, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer to start with a storyboard and then create the video based on that. Others prefer to start with a script and then figure out the rest. But whatever your preference, here are 15 templates that completely crushed it when it came to video creation!

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“How to Make a Simple Home Security Camera Video”

This one was a bit of a departure from the other templates on this list, but it was actually one of the most successful. This one starts by outlining the basics of home security cameras and then goes on to create a video that explains everything you need to know about them.

“How to Make a Custom Website Video”

This one is all about creating a video that is both visually appealing and informative. It starts by outlining the basics of website design and then goes on to walk you through creating a custom video for your website.

“How to Make a Custom Audio Video”

This one was designed for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of audio production, such as filming and editing. Then, it goes on to create a video that is both informative and eye-catching.

“How to Make a Custom Photography Video”

This one was created for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of photography, such as shooting and editing. Then, it goes on to create a video that is both informative and eye-catching.

“How to Make a Custom Website Theme Video”

This one is designed for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of website design and then goes on to walk you through creating a custom video for your website.

“How to Make a Custom Photography Session Video”

This one is designed for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of photography, such as shooting and editing. Then, it goes on to create a video that is both informative and eye-catching.

“How to Make a Custom Holiday Video”

This one was designed for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of holiday video creation, such as filming and editing. Then, it goes on to create a video that is both informative and eye-catching.

“How to Make a Custom Photography Session”

“How to Make a Custom Holiday Video”

“How to Make a Custom Website Theme Video”

“How to Make a Custom Photography Session Video”

This one is designed for those who want to create custom videos for their website or social media. It starts by outlining the basics of photography, such as shooting and

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by Leland Richardson on November 19, 2021 0

Panasonic HDC-TM41H Overview

The Panasonic HDC-TM41H is a high definition camcorder that records 1920 x 1080 video in the AVCHD format. It represents the entry-level of Panasonic’s high definition camcorder line-up with a retail price of $399.

Panasonic HDC-TM41 Video Features

Video is recorded at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 at a bit-rate of 17Mbps in the AVCHD format. It uses a 1.5-megapixel 1/5.8-inch CMOS image sensor. Video can also be recorded at lower bit-rates (13Mbps, 9Mbps, 5Mbps) or in the iFrame format of 960 x 540 at 28Mbps. Still photos are recorded at 2-megapixels, which is fairly low-resolution as far as images go. It’s enough to email, but not to print.

The HDC-TM41H features Panasonic’s “Intelligent Auto” (iAuto) mode for automatically matching scene modes to shooting environments.

You’ll also have a choice of several scene modes including sports, portrait, low light, spot light, snow, beach, sunset, fireworks, scenery, night scenery and night portrait (for still images only) and a “soft skin” mode for minimizing blemishes when filming people.

Audio is recorded through a 2-channel stereo microphone in Dolby Digital. Audio can also be recorded in the ACC format when filming in the aforementioned iFrame video format.

TM 41 Optical Features

You’ll find a 16.8x optical zoom lens (42.9 x 721mm, 35mm equivalent) on the Panasonic HDC-TM41H. It uses Panasonic’s Power Optical Image Stabilization for keeping your footage relatively shake-free. In “active mode” the image stabilization can compensate at wide-angles.

You have the option for both automatic and manual focus on the TM41H. There’s also a digital zoom to boost magnification out to 1200x – though a digital zoom should be used sparingly, if at all.

Memory and Display

Video footage is recorded directly to 16GB of internal flash memory.

There is also a slot for SDXC memory cards for adding additional recording capacity.

You’ll frame your recordings on a 2.7-inch LCD display. There is no viewfinder.

Design

Thanks to its use of flash memory, the TM41 is very light weight (indeed, it’s the lightest model in the company’s lineup as of this writing). Without the battery it weighs just .37 pounds and measures in at 2.03 x 2.26 x 4.27 inches. It’s a traditional, barrel-style form factor with a zoom lever and shutter button on the top of the camcorder. Pop open the display and you’ll find buttons for switching between iAuto and manual shooting and activating image stabilization, among others.

Aesthetically, the TM41 isn’t much of a head-turner. It’s only available in black.

Shooting Features

You will have some degree of control over your video when shooting with the HDC-TM41. You’ll be able to automatically white balance the camcorder, in addition to manually adjusting the iris. The shutter is automatic. There is a tele-macro mode available too for focusing on objects up to 50cm away. When the lights go down, you can avail yourself to the built-in LED video light to give you some additional illumination. There is no flash, however, for aiding in still photography. Overall a fairly scant feature-set, but that’s to be expected given the price.

Connectivity

The Panasonic HDC-TM41 offers a built-in HDMI output for connecting the camera. You can also connect to a PC via USB cable.

Impression

For those looking for a low-cost camcorder that delivers better video quality than a pocket camcorder with a few extra controls (manual focus, manual iris control and white balance) with a much better zoom lens, the Panasonic HDC-TM41 is definitely worth a look. It’s small design and light weight build ensure it can be carried anywhere without being a burden. It won’t pack the same kind of feature-punch as higher-end models, but if you need a basic, no frills camcorder, give the TM41H a closer look.

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by Leland Richardson on November 15, 2021 0

GE DV1 Camcorder Review

GE DV1 at a Glance

The Good: Low cost, durable, easy to use.

The Bad: So-so video quality.

Video Quality

The GE DV1 records 1080p HD video in the H.264 format via a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor. Indoors, footage off the DV1 can get noisy but nothing out of the ordinary for a low cost pocket camcorder. There is some noticeable over-exposure, particularly in sunlight, but the colors reproduced crisply. All in all, the video is serviceable, but you shouldn’t expect it to compare with the more expensive Full HD camcorders on the market.

The DV1 offers several quality settings, from 1080p/30 frames per second (fps) to a useful 720p option at 60fps for filming faster action. You can also drop recording quality to 1440 x 1080 and 640 x 480, but there’s no practical reason to do so.

The DV1 also snaps 5-megapixel still photos. If you’re dealing with plenty of ambient light and a still subject, the photos are decent. Otherwise, it’s best to stick to video, as the images will blur. Fairly uniquely among pocket camcorders, the DV1 can also snap 2-megapixel photos while recording. These images are hit-and-miss and you can only take up to six, but the feature itself is nice to have.

Optics

The DV1 packs a 4x digital zoom lens with digital image stabilization. As with all digital zooms on pocket models, this one just ramps up the digital noise so it doesn’t add much.

Design

The big selling point with the DV1 is obviously the rugged and waterproof body design. As mentioned above, the DV1 can be submerged in up to 15 feet of water (that’s deeper than Kodak’s Playsport Zx3) but more than that, it can be dropped from a height of 5 feet and it’s sealed against dust.

This makes it one of the more rugged camcorders on the market. If you’re big into outdoor activities, it’s a good choice.

Obviously, a rugged camcorder will impose some trade-offs on the design. To wit: the DV1 is a bit bulkier and heavier than other pocket cams on the market – but not obtrusively so. It can still be slipped into a pocket or purse quite easily. The memory card port, flip-out USB plug and other connectors are housed securely behind latched doors to keep the elements out. But they open easily. While many pocket camcorders have jumped on the touch-screen bandwagon, the DV1 has nice, large tactile buttons for recording, playback, snapping stills, entering the menu and deleting photos. They can all be pressed easily while wearing gloves. The only exception is the power button, which sits rather flush with the side of the camcorder and might present a problem for a gloved hand.

Feature Set

The GE DV1 offers a pretty bare bones feature set, which isn’t surprising given its low cost. You’ll find settings for adjusting white balance (including an underwater mode), a high dynamic range mode for stills and video recording, exposure metering (stills and video), and a continuous shooting mode for photographs at 7fps.

Menu & Display

You’ll access what features the DV1 has through a bright 2-inch display (you can also adjust the brightness manually in the settings). The menu layout is straightforward and easy to navigate, though when you enter it, you’ll start with the still photo features, not the video, which is a bit odd.

While filming, the DV1 uses just the top portion of the display. The bottom is filled with a menu displaying your current settings – such as whether you’re in HDR mode and your resolution. It can also display a histogram while recording, which is pretty rare to see at this price.

Memory

The DV1 records to SDHC cards and comes with no built-in memory. So you’ll need to factor in the cost of a card to the DV1’s bottom line (unless you already have one).

Bottom Line

When it comes to camcorders that can be tossed into the water or survive a fall onto the concrete without shattering, your choices are pretty limited so the DV1 doesn’t have many direct competitors to compare it to. That said, it’s more rugged and can be dunked deeper than Kodak’s PlaySport Zx3 (cheaper too), but doesn’t offer Kodak’s video quality or feature set. So if you need a bare-bones camcorder for a trip to the beach or an outdoor adventure, the DV1 is a good option. At $129, it’s attractively priced to be a good companion video camera to those who don’t want to risk a higher-end model during their death-defying white water rafting trips.

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by Leland Richardson on November 22, 2019 0

Which Microphones Should You Invest In?

Almost everyone likes to capture the moment. Parents like to capture their children from newborn until they are adults because it is a precious moment that they will not return. Moments can be well preserved into a beautiful memory with today’s digital equipment such as smartphones or video cameras.

Video images can be exciting, dramatic, beautiful, or shocking, but the image is only a part of the picture, so to speak. Good, clean audio can make or break a production. Background noise, hiss, muffled vocals, distortion or other factors can all make a good video bad.

We all know that audio is captured through a microphone, but without going so far as to hire a sound engineer to join us on shoots, what can we add to our setup to ensure decent audio quality?

Let’s take a quick walk through some of the basic microphone types, and why we might want to use them.

Built-In Camera Microphone

This is probably the least desirable of the options, and video pros and enthusiasts alike will talk down about the relative merits or drawbacks of the built-in microphone, but listen to yourself on this one. While the audio quality is not going to be great with a built in microphone, it might be all you need. Filming your kid’s soccer game? Taking a camera along on an evening stroll? It’s important to assess the application of the final video to determine what’s worth bringing along. If you’re doing something where the final video doesn’t need great audio, and the time and hassle of attaching an external device will take away from the moment, just toss a camera in your bag and be done with it.

Of course, if a bit of nicer audio is going to make a difference, maybe you’d consider bringing along a simple…

Shotgun Microphone

Sitting atop of the camera is the proud shotgun microphone.Highly directional, a sensitive shotgun microphone should make a substantial improvement over the camera’s built in mic. This said, a shotgun will generally be a fair distance from a subject, so be thoughtful of the mic’s capabilities as they relate to the project at hand. If you’re shooting an interview, you’ll want to get close enough to make the speaker’s voice the dominant sound by a large margin. If you’re filming the soccer game, you needn’t worry as such.

Shotgun mic’s come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with prices ranging from around the cost of a case of beer, all the way through the stratosphere. Most camera stores will let you test out a couple of them to see how they work on your camera, but YouTube will be your true friend in this case. Head there to hear the results others have captured using various shotgun microphones.

Boom Microphone

Like the shotgun mic, the boom microphone is a directional microphone designed to work better than your camera’s internal microphone. Mounted at the end of a long pole, the boom mic will either be placed on a stationary stand or moved to accommodate a scene by a special operator.

The real benefit of a boom mic is that it can be positioned to capture excellent audio from a close proximity to the subject. No wires or devices will be visible on camera. This is a bonus.

Of course, closer is better, and nothing gets closer than a…

Lavaliere Microphone

A lavaliere, lapel or lav microphone is a versatile microphone designed to clip to a subject’s lapel, shirt or other garment. The idea is that a lav mic can be hidden, and it will sit closely to a subject’s mouth, delivering clear, crisp vocal audio.

There are wired and wireless models on the market now, with options at nearly any price point. The value of owning a wireless lav mic is proven every time you want to put a subject in front of the lens. The difference in audio between this and other options is clear, and the ability to achieve clean audio without the assistance of a boom operator is a true plus.

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