I purchased the very same camera. You should note that the only issue that I have found with this camera is a soft focus "problem".
Using either auto or manual focus, it appears that the image resolves to a soft focus. Now that said, I had purchased Pinnacle Studio 9 long ago. Since I already had that software I purchased an upgrade to Avid Liquid 7 (latest version). I have found this to do everything I need and seems to be able to run on a normal PC without too much increase over a stock setup. Biggest improvement was seen when I added addition memory. There is a great DVD education series for Avid Liquid. I also purchased this and found lots of tips and hints and rarely used bits in Liquid. Very helpful. Other questions: accessory I always use - white 24x36 inch foam core panel (artist supply) is used for setting white balance manually and as a light reflector. Tapes: tapes are relatively inexpensive, so use once and store is my plan. I use the tapes as backup storage for original raw content. Mag: VideoMaker Audio: I currently us the Rode Video shotgun Mic. Good size for our camcorder. Will start using Azden wireless mic in the near future. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "usadutch2001" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think you are all eager to answer some newbie questions? > Yes I know they (newbies) keep coming over and over again and ask > the same old stupid questions. > But hey if you do not ask you never know what others think about it. > Well here it goes; > > The ingredients so far > > -Bought a digital videocam , Panasonic PV-GS150 3ccd minidv , > http://tinyurl.com/7v93n > (also spare battery, UV filter, mono-pod, tapes and a 3W light no > microfoon yet) > -I'm building a website using WordPress http://vlogmatic.com > -Have content in my head and its around everywhere. > -I read the discussions about duration and publishing of video and > all the artistic issues with vlogs. > -Have a fast PC with windows XP sp2 and cable internet. > > Then I got stuck on a few technical questions; > > 1. What the heck should I use to edit the video's with? > > I have the free windows XP moviemaker but it is too limited for my > desire. > I know you can buy all sorts of add-ons but I believe there is no > development for moviemaker anymore. > However spending over $200 for editing software is not in the > budget. What is the next best alternative? > (Functions I like/need ; transitions, different fonts, use of > green-screen, audio editing, adding sounds and clips) > I have not yet decided on the publishing format. > > Is Vegas movie studio + dvd platinum a good choice? > Or > Pineaccle Studio media suite 10 ? > > 2. What are the must have software utility's and/or gadgets? you use > on a regular basis? > > 3. How many times can I use a tape? > (Consider it being a good quality tape) > > 4. Do you subscribe to any video magazines? > > Ok for now these are my questions and I would appreciate any answers > very much. > Anything else i did not mention would be important to think of? (yup > a catch all question) > > Blips aka Klaas > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
