Recent content by Demosthenes X

I'm sure they do, yeah. I just wonder if Google's entry in the market will raise the profile of such a service.

With regards to that: Your camcorder will probably have a 4 pin plug, I've never seen a 6 pin one on the cam. Your computer may differ: if it's a bullet shaped hole, it's 6 pin. Otherwise, it's 4 pin. If you need to buy the card, just tell the sales guy you're doing video capture, and he...

Well, you can't get something for nothing. Google does have a lot of critics regarding it's privacy policies, I'll grant. Still, I think this is a good oppertunity for indie filmmakers - it just requires that you be careful what you upload, really... I wonder if any of the bigger studios will...

Just stumbled across this, and I must say it sounds quite interesting. Free and unlimited uploads, set a price to view or let people view your videos for free, and a Google search engine. This could mean big things for distribution! https://upload.video.google.com/

I would imagine lots of (most?) bigger cities have some kind of small, independent cinema. Perhaps approaching them about the project would be the most effective means of getting the video out? The producer gets the ticket sales, and the theatres gets the concession (which is where they make...

No prob. In fact, I recently discovered that the XM1 is the same camera as the GL1 over here. The reviews of the GL2 I've seen have been great, so I think the XM1 should be an awesome cam for you. Best of luck, and all that.

I would go with two same models for several reasons: 1) It is easier to do multi-cam shoots. Some brands and models shoot differently than others. Sony cams, for example, and said to shoot with a bluer hue than Canons, which shoot red. So having the same model means, in theory, that at least...

Shaw is right. The theoretical speed of USB 2.0 might be faster than FireWire, but you have to keep in mind that these are maximum theoretical speeds. Not set in stone speeds. So while USB 2.0 is certainly advertised as being faster, in real world situations FireWire outperforms USB 2.0...

But, depending on the file size of said video file, it's still going to have to go to CD or DVD as a file. And with the same level of resolution once projected (give or take), it seems a lot of extra, unnessary steps, and a lot more that can go wrong. The only thing to make sure of would be...

This is true. Replacing a CCD would, in essence, be building an entirely new camera.

Depending upon a number of factors, you could project from miniDV. You would need to find someone willing to rent/lend a DVD deck or video camera (but preferably a deck). But the problem there is the length of the DV tape... even if you put the feature on its own tape it'll probably run more...

A great prouduct for those interested in moving beyond Windows Movie Maker is Avid Free DV. It's not as powerful as some of the other options out there, but it is (as the name implies) free of charge. Very basic, very streamlined editing, but it does the trick. Otherwise, download some trial...

Some semblance of order, even! Well, not really. Garden State Sideways Thirteen Closer Braveheart Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) The Girl Next Door Star Wars (Original Trilogy) The Corporation Se7en

I didn't read the entire thread, so this may be repetitive. If so, ignore me. :) However, with regards to venue and cost of equipment. Most schools have an auditorium of some kind. Many of these are wired for sound, which can be fed from microphones, cd players... or a DVD player. Many...

The physics of it are probably, as you say, not terribly complicated for someone with the right knowledge. It would be getting the electronics to mesh with the changes that would prove more difficult. With an engine, you just need to connect some wires and it runs (okay, it's a little more...