Video:

When supplying material for video editing or multimedia use. Here are a few tips to make the job easier for all concerned.

DV, DV-CAM, Mini-DV are all the same thing it is just the "Shell size" holding exactly the same tape.

Betacam SP is better than DV.

Digi-Betacam is over kill, unless you are doing a high-end broadcast job, and you should be editing in "uncompressed" or you are wasting your time shooting on Digi-Betacam.

Home Movie DV cameras are generally only Single CCD Chip cameras. So don't expect them to have good colour, or nice exposure. It is no-where near comparable to a 3CCD Chip Camera, you get what you pay for.

DON'T USE the SHUTTER on cameras, they are intended for specific uses when used inappropriately the vision you shoot will look like an 8mm home movie. If you are shooting a computer screen or intending to slow-mo your material then maybe consider using the shutter.

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Other useful bits:

Any graphics for use in a video production should be 768 pixels x 576 pixels minimum 72 DPI.

Targa = TGA or TIF are the best formats, but if you only have JPG's don't re-save them supply the originals.

Good sound is just as important as your vision, use a close microphone - the camera mic will not pick up an interview it is only good for atmosphere ambience.

Lighting is still important sure you can get a picture with-out lights, but hire in a lighting guy and see the difference, now your video is looking like an expert shot it.

Script before you shoot, every minute of vision you shoot will cost you 10 mins in the editing suite. If scripted first you will shoot only what you need meaning a much more cost effective edit.

Preview your material before you come to the edit, knock up a rough edit list on paper it will be the difference between a 3 hour edit session and 10 hour session - your paying.

Have fun, more coming soon

 

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