Video on a shoestring
Submitted by Tim on Mon, 28/11/2005 - 18:38.
Let's say you've got a basic camcorder and a PC, and that's it. What's the cheapest/free-est way to start producing and editing decent films from your camcorder footage, as a beginner with no budget?
What if it's an older analogue cam - not DV. What then?
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Re:Video on a shoestring
Video editing software at Freshmeat could help for DV. If you're using an analogue cam, the cheapest way would probably be to get a cheap TV/video capture card for your computer, and then edit it digitally.
Re:Video on a shoestring
miniDV cams are so cheap these days that it wouldn't be worth your while getting a video capture card for an analogue camera. You can pick up a basic but competent miniDV for £150.
All miniDV cams have the ability to transfer footage via FireWire, and most come with a cable and software. Most PCs thankfully also have the appropriate ports.
This message was edited by:MickyBoinng on 2005-11-28 14:05
Re:Video on a shoestring
And, (ahem), what sort of home videos would these be Mr Cook ?
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