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Jon Jepson
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Video equipment

Hi everyone .

Help . Whilst i know that Iain uses professional equipment and crew to make the commercially sold dvd`s .

What sort of cameras would be suitable for filming seminar clips ? . As im planning a seminar in the Autum and would like to film part of it as a aid to the Dojo .

What does the assembled think is the most suitable camera for this (im on a budget) .

Regards

Jon

Wastelander
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My Panasonic HDC-SD90 works great, and wasn't too pricey. The only real drawback with it is that, because it records in a High Definition 1080p format, you're very limited on what video editing software you can use--Windows Movie Maker isn't going to work. It does come with software, but it's VERY basic. If you're okay with that, then it's a good option, in my opinion. Pretty much every video I have on my YouTube channel was recorded with it.

Jon Jepson
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Hi Wastelander .

Thankyou for that advice .

Iim not to fused about editing software so a basic editor will be ok . Ive seen some of your Youtube vids , they look alright to me .

Regards

Jon

Iain Abernethy
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For seminars and YouTube I use a small “Flip Camera”. It gives high definition footage and the sound is pretty good too. It’s also about the same size as a packet of 10 cigarettes so very easy to drop in the kit bag and leave there until needed. Highly recommended.

All the best,

Iain

Zach_MB
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We've had good results with go pro cameras

Tau
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To add to this question can anyone recommend video editting software? I've been using Windows Movie Maker up to now and so far it's been good enough. Now I need more editting tools.

Jon Jepson
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Thanks everyone

Some good advice there . Iain what make of flip camera do you use ?

Jon

Iain Abernethy
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Jon Jepson wrote:
Iain what make of flip camera do you use ?

This is the one I use: www.amazon.co.uk/Flip-Video-Camcorder-Generation-Memory/dp/B0029U298U/

As I say, I just drop it in the kit bag and get it out when I think we are doing something people may find interesting.

All the best,

Iain

Jon Jepson
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Thanks for the link Iain , and for all the assembled views

Just bought one .

Regards

Jon