Paul Rosen asks:
<<I've been browsing through the archives for discussion of recording
equipment, but can't find any definitive answers about digital video (many
thanks for all the comments on digital sound recording, though!). Does
anyone have recommendations for the best recorder to use without breaking
the bank (UK or EU sourced)? I want to video interviews in order to create
short clips for dissemination - I won't be analysing the videos themselves.
Compactness and easy conversion into mpeg or similar format is my main
requirement.>>
Hi Paul
I'm not a technical expert on this, rather a researcher who has produced a
research video with the aid of technically qualified people! It seemed to me
that there were two main options for our project, if my memory is working
correctly: DVC Pro and Mini DV [theer may be others].
The DVC Pro kit was heavier, over-the-shoulder and more expensive, and Mini DV
was easy to hand-hold, compact and cheaper (I think!). I guess it depends on
what you need to capture - is it just talking heads? In which case, Mini DV
might be better/easier.
I'm pretty sure any digital format can be converted into an mpeg file. I found
our EIMC/Film School very helpful; failing that, the AV/IT/teaching support
people.
Not being funny, but how about the local branch of Jessop's, the camera people,
as a source of advice? They usually know their stuff, and can help with the
option appraisal.
Best wishes
Daragh O'Reilly
Bradford University
School of Management
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