Posted by Spex on 12/19/07 17:54

jef_boy@hotmail.com wrote:
> On Dec 18, 9:00 am, Fred in FL <overthehil...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I'm looking for a site that helps old NTSC guys transition to making videos for
>> the web.
>>
>> Need help on things like:
>> What file format to injest video with
>> What to edit with (basic cuts/wipes/titles..Zoom might be nice)
>> Suggested file format for web pages
>> Suggested sizes for video
>> Should I leap to widescreen HDTV?
>>
>> I have an older Betacam 300A to aquire video with.

I left the Xmas cheer at the office....

>
> I suggest that you make the leap to HDTV. Now you can post 720p true
> high definition content online. There are many camcorders in HD
> available. Which one you purchase depends on what your outcome is:
> filmmaking or home videos. For home videos you should just get any HD
> camcorder, but for filmmaking make sure the camcorder shoots in 24p
> and 1080p is preferred on whatever you get.

Well, shooting 24P isn't necessary at all and many of those interweb
filmmakers shooting 24P do it poorly.


Computer screens aren't
> big enough for 1080p, but 720p looks great.
That is a sweeping statement that doesn't hold up to any level of
examination.


Sony Vegas is considered
> the cheapest and best editing software for HD, plus it even supports
> 24p.

By who exactly? Vegas is one of many that do an excellent job of
editing HD. Vegas does have its own peculiar interface that some love
or hate.

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