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SKIING CAMERA AND EDITING

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huckaberry
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what should i get to make dope edits and also i need to get a good quality camera whats out there i need to film casue im getting good
Feb 29 2008 2:48AM
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THATS_STREET
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how much are you lookin to spend?
Feb 29 2008 2:52AM
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huckaberry
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max 1000
Feb 29 2008 4:16AM
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THATS_STREET
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check out http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ they got good deals on goood cameras. in that pricerange id suggest a canon gl2.
Feb 29 2008 10:12AM
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Thomson.
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Buy a Panasonic Pv-Gs320, a good wide angle, adobe premiere elements, a tri-pod, a bunch of miniDV tapes and a nice camera bag/backpack.  You'll be set.
Feb 29 2008 10:26AM
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sirskizalot
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im not gonna lie.....i use windows media maker but its not horrible.......
Feb 29 2008 10:53AM
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g.muelheims
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I've got a sony DCR-SR42 that i love for skiing and editing.... throw in sony vegas and you'd be set... just my two sense
Feb 29 2008 10:56AM
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nauseA
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its not because you have a 1000$ camera and Avid that you'll make dope edits... anyway.

/rant
Feb 29 2008 11:36AM
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marc_sncl
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might aswell spend less for your first setup, because it takes a while to learn and stuff, i'm not gonna lie, your first edits will be shitty, everybody elses except chuck norris' were,  thats just called learning, so spending a lot of money is a waste...

try to get some mediocre camera on ebay and start leaning how to use ADOBE PREMIERE and how to film properly, and if you like it and you get better sell your stuff on here and get better stuff
Feb 29 2008 11:46AM
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huckaberry
Posts: 993 - Karma: 14
naw i take this class at school for editing and filming and i have made some people always give me props. not trying to brag or anything
Feb 29 2008 11:49AM
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huckaberry
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will vegas work for a mac though
Feb 29 2008 11:51AM
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Mr.O
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if you want you can go on ebay and get a canon gl2 from 500-2000 depending on everything that is included, as far as editing get adobe premiere or sony vegas (get the newest edition)
Feb 29 2008 11:53AM
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CamBrowne
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HA good luck with that man unless the camera is broken and it has none of the acceesories (battery ect.)
but if your serious about making edits u wont want to spend 1000 on a camera u should have atleast 2000 if your serious. and for starting get a gl2 or vx2000 or vx2100
and as for programing since u have a mac get final cut pro or express (express is the learning one like 200$). try and download them for free cause they are mad expensive if u dont
Feb 29 2008 12:56PM
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CamBrowne
Posts: 1830 - Karma: 99
and judging by the edit that you have post u dont need anyhting special.
take that guys suggestion that was posted earlier that said to get a cheap camera off of ebay and learn the basics.
there is no need for u to spend a grand on stuff untill your better. alot better.

sorry if i hurt your feelings im just tryin to help you save your money
Feb 29 2008 1:06PM
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kristie
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Sony VX1000

Adobe Premiere if you have a PC, Final Cut Pro if you have a Mac.
Feb 29 2008 1:38PM
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huckaberry
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where could i download it for free?
Mar 1 2008 3:22AM
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eheath
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Not sure how legit that site is, canon XH-A1 for under 3,500 hmmm.
Mar 1 2008 4:46AM
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Shorton
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definatly, the panasonics a great starter cam to get you into filming and its got enough manual settings to be able to get some great shots. Buy that and a decent tripod and your set.
Mar 1 2008 4:48AM
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salomonskiier12
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b and h is the most legit site on the interweb
Mar 1 2008 8:42AM
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THATS_STREET
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haha id think if you have/are looking into an xh-a1 you would know that b and h is really the only legit place to by photography/video equipment on the internet or just in general.
Mar 1 2008 9:39AM
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CoachG
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yea he's right. it's all about the creativity of the cinematographer and editor aswell as the skill to edit for impact. It's not necessarily the level of equiptment you're using.
Mar 1 2008 12:37PM
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DavidStewart
Posts: 247 - Karma: 416
If you have a Mac: Don't worry about buying a super nice camera right now. Get a beginner camera and a tripod. You'll be surprised at how much better a tripod will make things look, and sometimes those little cameras can create pretty good images. Before you spend any money on Final Cut or any other program, get really comfortable using iMovie. It's a great program to start with and it leads right into Final Cut. Come to think of it, I heard the new iMovie is super shitty, so if you have iLife 08 ignore what I just said. Otherwise, start there. If you're enjoying what you are doing, keep working at it and then move into nicer equipment. It's not the equipment you have, its your creativity.

If you have a PC: I really don't know what to tell you.
Mar 1 2008 2:56PM
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huckaberry
Posts: 993 - Karma: 14
i should have said i need an upgarde not im not a begginer so i need better stuff like imovie is boring i want something more
Mar 2 2008 1:16AM
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huckaberry
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bumpppp
Mar 15 2008 3:09AM
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Bentley@DOSMedia
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Not sure how much you but for cameras online if you dont know about B&H Photo. They are in the top 3 most reliable internet camera sites and tons of people use them. The A1 has been blown away by panasonic and sony and has dropped about a grand in price in less than a year. Thats why it has been lowered.
Good site to use. Realistically dont know what your going to get for a grand. The people suggesting Gl2s and VXs is who i would quote. Decent prosumer cameras, and good cameras to start to learn on how to use a camera. That was my first real camera. I would say use iMovie to start, but dont use the newest one cuz it sucks. FCP is about 1300 bucks. Well I think express is kinda cheep, but i dont know how good it is.

And if you buy online, before you purchase from any website check, http://www.resellerratings.com.
Mar 15 2008 3:26AM
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triebby
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word to that
Mar 15 2008 9:12AM
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huckaberry
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thanks bro
Mar 15 2008 12:42PM
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Bentley@DOSMedia
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for sure man. glad to help with cameras and editing stuff anytime.
Hope it works out for you.

Mar 15 2008 2:49PM
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andrewg
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wow you really overdid that and it wasnt funny at all dumbass. dont try so hard
Mar 15 2008 4:21PM
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