HD Based Video Cameras

HD Based Video CamerasHD, or high definition, is creating quite a lot ofinterest, due to some very high spirited campaigningdone by the cable networks wanting you to buy HDboxes to watch HD on television.  What you may notbe aware of, is the fact that HD is delivered ina widescreen format of 16:9 instead of the normaltelevision format of 4:3.The average everyday customer has every right to beconfused as to what HD really and truly is, as mostcompanies involved with it can't agree on one simplestandard.  The standard getting the most supportwith HD is 1080i, which means a resolution of 1080interlaced lines or 720 progressive lines. ...

Finding Your Format

Finding Your Format It's quite impossible to choose a camera without knowing which format best fits your needs.  Below,you'll find many of the most popular formats.DVCPRO HDBased on the standard definition of DVCPRO format,the DVCPRO HD from Panasonic uses a data rate of 120MBps and intraframe compression, both of which willprovide strong protection from generational loss.The DVCPRO HD also has supporting cameras and decksthat use FireWire I/O, which is a very importantfeature for keeping an eye on your bottom line.  Thecost of the equipment is a bit pricey, as it cancost upwards of 80,000$.HDCAMThe HDCAM format from Sony is based...

Editing HD Video

Editing HD VideoWorking with the video of camcorders such as the SonyHDR-HC1 can produce a serious business.  HD videocontains four times the number of pixels that standard definition offers, and it's much moreheavily compressed.  Keep in mind that you need a powerful computer witha lot of memory to deal with the extra data andcompression.  Pinnacle for example, recommends aminimum 512 MB of RAM and a graphics card with 128MB of RAM for standard resolution video, althoughthat goes up to a GB of RAM and a 256 MB graphicscard when working with 1080i HD video.You can find plenty of software available thatsupports editing high definition...

Controls And Features

Controls And Features The central part of a DV camcorder is the CCD, orCharge Coupled Device.  This sensor creates a videopicture by recording the light intensity to recognizean image or shape, along with the color levels toreproduce a full color picture.  There are several tape based DV camcorders that haveboth color eyepiece viewfinders and a flip out TFTLCD screen to view the action as well as the previousrecorded footage.  Most tape-less models however, only offer the TFT screen to preview your capturedvideo and to view while you make a recording.When you need to get closer to the action, a zoomlens can be a great feature. ...

Canon XLH1

Canon XLH1 On September 18 of 2005, Canon broke new ground in the digital video camera industry, announcing the XL H1, which was Canon's first DVC featuring high definition.  Originally developed based on the needs of professional and enthusiast videographers, the XL H1 retains the operability of Canon's very popular XL2 while increasing the professional function and supporting high definition recording. The flagship DVC for the company of Canon, the XL H1 is ideal for use all across the spectrum of professional content making, from film and television production to filming weddings.  The XL H1 also comes equipped with a HD...