Could we have a Video Thread please???

[tigger]

Could we have a new section within the "outdoor activities" section, separate from photography, for video?

When ever I post a thread regarding video, (camcorders, webcams, video on the web, etc) loads of people always reply... it's obviously a popular subject.

I know we can't upload video to the forum/site... but surely we could have a separate section (like the photographers have) for our techie questions and problems?

What do others think?

Jane

[Meta menardi]

Makes sense to me. I need some ideas to re-start my interest, I love the photos but the videoing is something I would like to hear more about.

[tigger]

I can think of so many things we could ask questions about.

What videocameras do people have?
What software do you use for editing?
How do you set up a webcam?
How do you set up a cctv wildlife watching camera in your garden?
Garden nestbox cameras?
How do you upload video to the internet?
Where do you learn how to video wildlife?
Tips for wildlife videoing

The list is endless.... I'm sure there are lots of people on WAB who would like to chat about these problems, or find solutions...

I know I'm one of them!

Jane

[Dan Salter]

Of course there is a danger that Johnny Kingdom will come on and share his pro video skills?

[tigger]

Oh noooooooooooooooooo

Jane

[Deer Hunter]

First Class idea.
The subject can be a mine field for the beginner - best camera, tripod, sound equipment, editing software etc, etc.
I've only been into video for the past five years before that it was 16mm and before that as a wee lad 8mm.
Currently using a Canon XL H1 and XL2 with a variety of EOS lens, 100-400mm, 600mm, 180mm macro, Sigma 300-800mm. Arrow / Miller 925-55 fluid head tripod, Fostex Field Recorder and various gun mikes. Editing - Final Cut on a Apple Mac.

Always willing to give any advice, although I'm working and filming on Natural History in the professional end of the subject and not much up on camcorders at the lower end of the price bracket.

As for Johnny K - don't knock the guy, I know him well a good decent down to earth chap that's brought something to the box that was much needed. Over the past few years we've seen so much from the more remote and exotic areas of the world its good to get back home. I myself have had numerous opportunities to travel and film , but prefer to stay on home ground where there is still a magnitude of down to earth subjects to film - as Mr K has shown.

[AndySwinden]

A video thread would be great....I have been taking stills for many years, and just decided to take the plunge and get myself a second XL2 from a well known auction site......The quality is amazing, but those things dont half have a lot of buttons

[tigger]

I agree Andy... I've read the entire help manual and I still don't know what one of the buttons does!

Jane

[davetee]

I'm just about to take up video and would also like to see a section for it here.

[Deer Hunter]

Seems very strange in this day and age that there is not a video section.
I know after my last posting on this thread I received several PM's from people wanting advice on Wildlife Filming ----- always willing to give advice.