Posted by Captain Slick on 09/09/05 23:51

gerrymcc@indigo.ie wrote:
> I've been lurking for a while, and checking out sites like
> videohelp.com (any others I should know about?). I've also used
> some of the Adobe tryout software and a $100 camera. It seems to me
> that with a current high spec computer, and an investment of around
> $1000 (or less) on a DV camera and software I should be able to record
> and edit a video/film which is technically equal to or better than any
> films made early in the last century; this is a separate issue to
> making a *good* video/film. Does that make sense?
>
> Thanks,
> Gerard
>
I think not, unless the films were _very_ early. Look at 1939's "Gone
with the Wind" which was beautifully done. Then look at "Blair Witch"
done with modern, but inexpensive, video cameras. The question is,
what's your objective?

If you're going to spend $1000 pick up a Sony TRV-900 on eBay. Many
posts here refer to sub $1000 cameras as a waste of money for a serious
video enthusiast.

-Bill

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