Would this be able to be used for creating videos? Also, is there anything else I'd need to purchase along with it?
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Yes, you should be able to use for video as the light is constant (not a flash). Depending on what you're shooting, you may want to get more than one to fill in shadows; and you'll definitely want to have extension cords. The cords included are not very long...they barely reach the ground if you have the unit extended all the way.
611819
It will take beautiful video. You may be better off with a less expensive camera if you are just learning. iMovie or Final Cut works like magic.
476823
I believe in keeping it simple. If it has a mic input, you can't go wrong. I shoot with a Nikon and the audio quality of my videos is great. As the saying goes: "I never leave home without it!"
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Prash:I've read all your posts and viewed all the photos and your videos.I just purchased a D90 kit and would like to learn more about how to do some of the special things you did with your videos. I would like to find a program that could take several short videos and seamlessy put them together.....I would really like to hear bacl from you....Kindest Regards, Stevebuzzbuzzard@comcast.net
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You could use a video capture card (in your computer) if you have one, but a video camera will work also. If you have a video camera that can connect to the computer (firewire, USB, etc), then that will work as well and you won't have to buy anything.
355567
The most important thing for youtube is not video, which the J3 does do well, but audio. Whatever camera you buy, get a proper audio recorder and sync your sound from the good source to your video in editing software. A lavalier mic plugged into the recorder works best. Zoom, Olympus, Sony and Tascam are good brands which have decent recorders for as little as $99. There are adapters for turning your Iphone or Android into a competent recorder too.
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A key feature of this product is to be able to use it as a standalone controller ie without using a computer. Mixing HD Video would involve a computer. In my opinion, if you want to mix HD Video, this is not the right controller for you. As a midi controller, there may be a mapping to allow it to mix video, but I'm not 100% certain.
385061
In that the quality is good enough for any application. Master audio quality. Save for very costly studio mics. For YouTube should be more that sufficient.
40111
i have no idea as I only use it to record mostly from youtube. Perhaps you could get the best information fromtheir website.
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this camera is great for a lightweight professional kit, as a compliment to a more expensive camera or as a tool for the independent blogger. However, if you're looking to start making videos, there are plenty of cheaper options. Get a decent (sub$400) canon or sony consumer camcorder, and invest instead in stuff like lighting, a tripod, and a field recorder like the zoom h4n if you want better audio. Spend your savings on something like Lynda.com (tutorials) and a subscription to Adobe CC (creative software suite) to teach you everything you need to do to make your videos look their best.
1015662
I have not used it for video, as it was a gift for my son. I will ask him and get back to you.
1666753
Yes, but you will need video editing software. Very easy to do if u know how, probably a a mat idea to have someone do it for you if not.
423337
You still need a video capture device and software. This is only meant to "stabilize" the video from flaws like macrovision. ;)
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Yes, you can use it for videos, but I didn't think the quality was great, and found I have better luck with my Ipod Touch for video.
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There are a couple of popular 3rd party software platforms that can be used for recording video. Blue Iris and Ispy come to mind. Disk utilization varies depending on the frames per second you require. 7 meg per minute would probably be the max.
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I would get a good SD card for video high quality. I found the charger cord for the battery very cumbersome so I bought a plug in charger, small you slip the battery in and very easy and when charged back to the video camera. I also bought a case much easier to carry and hold all you need
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I use it for photo...so not sure on the video aspect of it. But its a great product for a good price.