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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 8:20:53 GMT -5
I tried using one of my cameras for doing videos but it became a nightmare to do all the converting, so I got a pretty inexpensive Sony video camera. Not sure it is up to the task, though. Spent half the day yesterday trying to get some good video with my amateur set up. Then another half trying to figure the basics of Hit Film Express- a free, but very powerful video editing program. Then I used another freebie, Handbrake, to compress from 68mb to 12mb. It's nothing I want to share, yet- really rough, but getting there. But, I was wondering what do any of you use and do you have any pointers?
I am having a problem with a dark shadow line running up the screen to the top and then starting from the bottom again. I believe it is due to the strobe effect of the led and/or the fluorescent light I am using. I'm going to try another light today. Anyone know what I am talking about or how to fix it?
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 3, 2018 8:35:02 GMT -5
I'm going to start by stating I don't have any useful advice on this subject but I did google 2days ago... What do people use to shoot their YouTube videos? I watched several videos that may help you with your dilemma. Hope you find what you're looking for. I think you shooting how to videos is an excellent idea!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 8:57:41 GMT -5
I'm going to start by stating I don't have any useful advice on this subject but I did google 2days ago... What do people use to shoot their YouTube videos? I watched several videos that may help you with your dilemma. Hope you find what you're looking for. I think you shooting how to videos is an excellent idea!!! Thanks! Yeah, I was looking at a LOT of videos yesterday. I did figure out how to do a lot of the editing on you tube. HitFilm has lots of learning videos. |
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Post by woodman on Feb 3, 2018 10:14:13 GMT -5
I use windows movie maker, free. does a quick easy job of converting . linkclick here |
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 3, 2018 11:13:21 GMT -5
I purchased a program a few days ago (can’t remember the name at the moment) that actually captures streaming video in hd that has some cool editing video with it. I got it so I could capture How To (Streaming Only) Videos I’ve actually purchased!! I wanted to be able to put them on dvd and have them without having to have internet.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 11:42:58 GMT -5
I purchased a program a few days ago (can’t remember the name at the moment) that actually captures streaming video in hd that has some cool editing video with it. I got it so I could capture How To (Streaming Only) Videos I’ve actually purchased!! I wanted to be able to put them on dvd and have them without having to have internet. Suuuuure you did....  (JK sounds like a great idea. I have downloaded tutes, too.) |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 11:44:50 GMT -5
I use windows movie maker, free. does a quick easy job of converting . linkclick hereI heard it doesn't run in win10. I had it and used it for xp and 7. Nice little program. Handbrake is not too bad and it's open source- not that I am a programmer, but I like most open source programs. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2018 13:50:02 GMT -5
I heard it doesn't run in win10. I had it and used it for xp and 7. Nice little program. Handbrake is not too bad and it's open source- not that I am a programmer, but I like most open source programs. The old Movie Maker doesn't work in Win 10, but there is a free replacement available in the Win 10 store (or go to the Microsoft website). There is also a feature in the Windows Photos app (comes installed with Windows) that allows you to mix multiple images and videos. There was also supposed to be an improved version of Movie Maker in the works called "Story Maker," but not sure whether it has been released or if it was rebranded as "Story Remix"? On the open source side, there is Shot Cut. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 13:57:33 GMT -5
I heard it doesn't run in win10. I had it and used it for xp and 7. Nice little program. Handbrake is not too bad and it's open source- not that I am a programmer, but I like most open source programs. The old Movie Maker doesn't work in Win 10, but there is a free replacement available in the Win 10 store (or go to the Microsoft website). There is also a feature in the Windows Photos app (comes installed with Windows) that allows you to mix multiple images and videos. There was also supposed to be an improved version of Movie Maker in the works called "Story Maker," but not sure whether it has been released. On the open source side, there is Shot Cut. Thanks, I'll look into those. I'm working on trying to get the white balance right now. I found that the halogen and led lights produced the "strobe effect". The incandescent and the fluorescent OTT light don't do it. I figured it was the fluorescent but it wasn't. I'll try to post a quick demo I've been working on. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2018 14:15:00 GMT -5
Some of the newer LED lights that have coated bulbs don't have the flicker problem. Some LED bulbs also do a better job than others in converting AC to DC (same problem as with some fluorescents). Might have to try a few brands. I've found that the spotlights with no coating and dimmable LEDs have the most problem with flicker.
BTW, I think the Story Maker functions were added to Photos in last autumn's big update. Just run Photos, select the images and videos you want to edit or stitch together, then click Create to see the video remix functions.
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Post by woodman on Feb 3, 2018 14:55:13 GMT -5
I use window movie maker in window 10 all the time, I think iet came with win 10 and replaced the old movie maker.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 15:55:45 GMT -5
Some of the newer LED lights that have coated bulbs don't have the flicker problem. Some LED bulbs also do a better job than others in converting AC to DC (same problem as with some fluorescents). Might have to try a few brands. I've found that the spotlights with no coating and dimmable LEDs have the most problem with flicker. BTW, I think the Story Maker functions were added to Photos in last autumn's big update. Just run Photos, select the images and videos you want to edit or stitch together, then click Create to see the video remix functions. Did some more videos a bit ago to sort out the light problem. Turned out it was the overhead halogen. I used a small OTT light desklamp and it worked great. My (cheap) Sony camera has a really good manual white balance. I got a pretty good video. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 15:58:02 GMT -5
I just opened a youtube channel and uploaded my first video. It isn't public yet, but you can see it here. It's my first time with the new camera, the new lights, the new programs and with youtube, so be kind. LOL! |
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 3, 2018 17:13:36 GMT -5
rockjunquie, that's great! First, congrats on the wonderful cobaltocalcite and the great wrap. Second on your quick mastery of the video process. I've been struggling to make gem videos for my website but have been plagued with many problems, most from my lack of digital skills. I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks. Tell me about the need for compression. I'm using a Cannon Vixia HG20 and I'm plagued by off-color videos even though they're shot in natural daylight. I've set the WB properly and they look good on my monitor, but when I upload to YouTube horrible colored shadowing often appears that distorts the stones' true color. Could it be due to YT compressing an HD video to whatever protocol it uses? It's driving me nuts.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 3, 2018 18:19:04 GMT -5
rockjunquie , that's great! First, congrats on the wonderful cobaltocalcite and the great wrap. Second on your quick mastery of the video process. I've been struggling to make gem videos for my website but have been plagued with many problems, most from my lack of digital skills. I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks. Tell me about the need for compression. I'm using a Cannon Vixia HG20 and I'm plagued by off-color videos even though they're shot in natural daylight. I've set the WB properly and they look good on my monitor, but when I upload to YouTube horrible colored shadowing often appears that distorts the stones' true color. Could it be due to YT compressing an HD video to whatever protocol it uses? It's driving me nuts. Thank you! Mastery? Nah. I expect to be making improvements... I hope so anyway. There's a few things I'd like to do differently next time. My BIL said, "With Youtube they compress the dynamic range to save bandwidth. The colors end up being less vibrant than "real" HD." That's all I know about it. It seemed to me that they messed with the contrast whatever they did. It looks higher than my video does. My camera is a pretty cheap one. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R5LH9HO/ I'm really surprised by how well it did. I took some of some ammolite and it did have problems with that because of the intense fire. I really have no clue about your trouble. Maybe you can contact Youtube and ask them for help. Ya never know. |
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 3, 2018 18:57:51 GMT -5
I just opened a youtube channel and uploaded my first video. It isn't public yet, but you can see it here. It's my first time with the new camera, the new lights, the new programs and with youtube, so be kind. LOL! That looks PROFESSIONAL!!!! Yep you figured it out! |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 3, 2018 22:05:16 GMT -5
We use AVS software for editing and creating videos and it does just about everything. I can recommend it. Their unlimited license is $59, which entitles you to upgrades forever. The only catch is that they license it to a specific machine, so if your computer is really old you'd probably be better off waiting until you buy a new one before purchasing the AVS suite (avs4you.com).
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Post by amygdule on Feb 3, 2018 22:06:33 GMT -5
Nice looking jewelry.
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Post by woodman on Feb 3, 2018 22:15:53 GMT -5
I like the pendant and the video, looking good!!
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 5, 2018 11:36:04 GMT -5
I use windows movie maker, free. does a quick easy job of converting . linkclick hereI like that program and use this a lot...I also use Youtube a lot on my raw video shoots... |
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