PC Newsgroups: Video and Movie topics

the best camcorder under $1000

Alaa Ali - 18 Feb 2006 11:12 PM - 1 message

My Sony MiniDV TRV27 stopped working. To repair it Sony would charge $269 flat fee. I think I am better off buying a new one. Any recommendation for a digital camcorder under $1000 (preferably Sony, and preferably close to ...

How to convert mpg to mp4 or m4v?

Fred - 18 Feb 2006 8:52 PM - 4 messages

I've been googling until my fingers hurt! Can someone tell me how to convert an mpg file to either mp4 or m4v, under Linux? I'm trying to copy some mpg files to my iPod. -Thanks ...

Newbie - streaming video.

zalek - 18 Feb 2006 7:04 PM - 11 messages

Hello, I created some video clips in .AVI format (2 - 20MB) and put it on my web site, but when I click on it - the site ask me to download first the whole file before displaying it. Is there other way to do it, so ...

Can TRV950 be used for "pass thru"?

Richard Lane - 18 Feb 2006 4:16 AM - 1 message

I have a Sony TRV950 w' Firewire digital o/p and would like to digitize some Hi-8 tapes from a Canon E-1000. Can the TRV be used to pas thru hardware encode the Hi-8 S output? If so how? ...

VX2000.... used vs new, accessories?

CameraGuy - 17 Feb 2006 12:29 PM - 4 messages

I'm new to camcorders but experienced with cameras. I'm familiar with ISO, white balance, SLR lenses, lighting, bokeh, rule of thirds, etc. I prefer simple processing: Photoshop Elements + Noise Reduction SW. I carried around an HC1 today for 30 minutes. It felt good, but I read ...

Canon ZR400 external Microphone????

WildIrish - 16 Feb 2006 5:41 AM - 4 messages

I have a ZR400 and Adobe Premiere. I want to hook an external microphone, is there any adapter or trick on the zr400 to get an external microphone connected? Or is there another option someone could suggest as I'm a novice with Premiere and editing but having good success... ...

DVD recorders- recording only audio

JimmyK - 16 Feb 2006 4:08 AM - 2 messages

Can you record just audio with a standalone dvd recorder with no problems? No video. For example transferring 7 cd's or so worth of music (non mp3) from a stereo and connecting it to the dvd recorder, and then using it to play like a radio. ...

Moving on to Instant DVD 2.0. Reasons and some queries.

DNA - 15 Feb 2006 3:44 PM - 1 message

I have been facing a lot of problems with my current configuration. I have a P4 1.8GHz 512 MB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive Windows XP SP2 nVidia GeForce2 5200 (128 MB) I am using Capture Wiz 3.1 (and later) and DVD Express USB Rev 2 ...

Premier & After Effects - Work Flow

BigAl.NZ - 15 Feb 2006 8:13 AM - 2 messages

Hi Folks, I want to get my head around the workflow for a video project with respect to Premier and After Effects. Should you compile the video in Premier then import the Premier Project File into AE? Or the other way around? ...

Transferring video to my computer

bd - 15 Feb 2006 4:02 AM - 3 messages

Hello all, I've recently been trying to transfer video from my Sony VX2100 to my notebook using Windows Movie Maker. When I transfer several minutes of video (using the default 'recommended' setting in WMM) then playback using Windows Media Player, parts are choppy as if frames have possibly ...

Sony PC-120 service-manual wanted

Arild P. - 14 Feb 2006 9:59 PM - 1 message

I'm looking for a Sony PC-120 (or 120e, 120BT or similar) service manual since I need to figure out how to open it in order to check out a loose Firewire connector. Anyone know if/where such a manual can be downloaded from? ...

Problem with JVC GR-AX980 Compact-C Camcorder

Charles Richmond - 14 Feb 2006 5:47 AM - 3 messages

I have a JVC GR-AX980 Compact-C Camcorder with a serious problem (a real show-stopper). Something happened to it...I know *not* what. My wife's relatives had the thing, and goodness knows what they did with it. Anyway... ...

What is the best most stable Hard Drive for video editing in Final Cut Pro?

Stone - 13 Feb 2006 9:36 PM - 2 messages

What is the best most stable Hard Drive for video editing in Final Cut Pro? Looking for 1 TB under $1,000 that is fast and won't have drive failures while editing video. I've heard bad news about Lacie, Western Digital, and Buffalo Terabyte ...

OPINIONS: Best Hard Drive - Western Digital Special Caviar Edition or Other?

Quasar X - 13 Feb 2006 9:19 PM - 2 messages

OPINIONS: Best Hard Drive - Western Digital Special Caviar Edition or Other? Hello, I'm looking for the BEST Big Storage External Harddrive, either with enclosure or without. (I can put it in my own case if need be.) I am seeing a lot of complaints about drive failures on the Western ...

Problem with cutting videos

Abracadabra - 13 Feb 2006 6:59 PM - 2 messages

When I cut mpeg videos with TMPGencC (or Easy VideoSplitter, Avi-mpeg splitter etc) everything seems to go well. However, on my website they appear to be much smaller in size than on my desktop. When I play them in ...

Pillophilia site (video, Flash, audio) at pills.cf.huffingtonpost.com

Millie - 13 Feb 2006 7:14 AM - 1 message

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Re: Instant playback???

Bill Vermillion - 13 Feb 2006 3:35 AM - 1 message

In article <43ef8a3***@newsfeed.slurp.net>, Bill's News <BillsN***@pcmagic.net> wrote: You might want to look at [link] to see what they do with their SW and Haugpaugge cards. ...

Mitsubishi TV Disc Recording Restrictions

test@heritagestonecraft.com - 12 Feb 2006 6:23 PM - 1 message

I love the performance of my new Mitsubishi 62" DLP 62927 with built in HD DVR..... BUT it will only record broadcast HD signals. It will not record HD from Directv receiver, or PC input?? Has anyone found a ...

Modern equivalent of the old Sony TRV 900 ?

Heather - 12 Feb 2006 1:27 PM - 1 message

Hello everybody, I am looking for a new digital video camera to replace my trustry Sony TRV900. Is there anything about the same size (maybe a little smaller), same format, 3CCD, better capabilities ? It doesn't necessarily have to be a Sony ...

Modern equivalent of the old Sony TRV 900 ?

Heather - 12 Feb 2006 1:27 PM - 5 messages

Hello everybody, I am looking for a new digital video camera to replace my trustry Sony TRV900. Is there anything about the same size (maybe a little smaller), same format, 3CCD, better capabilities ? It doesn't necessarily have to be a Sony ...