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It was pretty cool filming down in Iowa with you. It would of been great to make a show out of it. Next time, I will turn your mic on... just kidding...
It was pretty cool filming down in Iowa with you. It would of been great to make a show out of it. Next time, I will turn your mic on... just kidding...
A big question commonly asked is how to record underwater footage from your Marcum or other underwater camera.
First, you need to locate the video out on the underwater camera. This is usually located on the back of the monitor and is a yellow female port, just like the ones you find on your VCR or DVD players.
Second, recording devices, such as your home video camera (especially the newer ones) will not be able to record by connecting it to the video out port on the monitor. This is due to recent copyrighting laws. However, if you have a video camera that allows (through a breakout cable - usually has a 1/8" addapter on one end and 3 male cables on the other - yellow - red - white) you can connect the yellow cable to the back of your underwater monitor.
Third, you need to go into the menu options of your video camera and turn ON the AV to DV option. What this allows is for the camera to receive Analog Video in and it then converts it to Digital Video which your video camera can now record onto miniDV/Hi8/8mm/etc tape.
Keep sending in your questions. There are other options for recording underwater footage. If you have specific questions about your camera, let me know.
Quote: However, if you have a video camera that allows (through a breakout cable - usually has a 1/8" addapter on one end and 3 male cables on the other - yellow - red - white)
The easiest way to tell is if the camera has a video in port??
James is right. You will usually be able to find a female connection on the video camera with a yellow color to it and will also say "audio/video" or "AV" (audio video). The video camera will also come with the appropriate cables for this, commonly called the "AV" cables or "breakout" cables.
Another way to tell is to check the cameras menu options. If you do not have the option of "AV to DV" then your camera may have the "AV" connection, but it is "output" only and can not receive information into the camera.
Nope. I guess the best way to describe it is like reversing the situation. Asking a pro fisherman to grab a camera instead of fishing to capture the excitement. They wouldn't be interested.... I love to film and capture the excitement / or create the excitement through the angles, effects, time-changes, color and lighting.... It is just my thing....
In the last show you had shots from the same boat, a different boat, and from shore. I would imagine that that all takes some time and adjustment. Is James patient while you are getting set up?
It does take time to get those types of shots. Just moving gear from one location to another takes time and effort let alone finding the right angle to tell the story.
As far as James being patient... well lets just say he tolerates it okay.
Sampson, what about a guy that is just getting into filming his own stuff. I'm looking to do some editing. What kind of software do you suggest for a begginer???
Thanks Lip.
PS Have you ever been towed in a 2nd boat while filming to get another angle????
Maybe I should have worded that better. I wasn't insinuating that James is impatient. I know that I would have a hard time waiting to fish while stuff is being set up. But I would assume there is no point in catching nice fish on a film shoot when nothing is getting filmed. Thanks for the reply sir!
The first level I'd recommend for editing is to invest into a apple computer. Anyone will do at this point, but I would lean more towards a desktop version and lean away from laptops.
Believe it or not, Apple's entry level computers have ALL you need to edit a television show. iMove is going to be your editing platform.
Medium level - Final Cut Express Advanced - Final Cut Pro
The only thing you should spend extra money on (if extra money is an option) is ensure to have at or above 2GB of RAM, and a good Graphics card. However, the additional RAM and Graphics card is not needed until you are in the medium or advanced editing platforms.
Yes, I have been towed in another boat for filming. Thanks for the use of your boat Ripper!
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