If you want to capture audio with the camera, that is use it for
interviews , you really need to get a mike. With some cameras, this
requires an additional adapter. If you don't, the interviewer really has
to get in the subject's face to get a loud enough sound input. Another
purchase should be an extra battery or two. Some cameras have a separate
charger, and some charge the battery only when it's in the camera. You
might want to look into a separate charger. I bought one for my car so I
can charge as I drive on extended trips when I want to use the camera but
live out of a tent during the journey. A filter set might be helpful and
as many extra 60 minute tapes as you can afford. You'll use a tape per
group or more. Otherwise, the footage you'll want to save will get taped
over. Keep a tape or two to export the iMovies for archiving. A tripod
will help if you want to do step animation(claymation) . These don't need
to be expensive. You'll and a good carry case. Many come wtih that.
The "Black Belt" videographer series VHS tapes one and two are excellent
tutorials for basic and advanced camera techniques.
School Information Technology Discussion <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>We are also about to purchase a camcorder, which we will use with our
>Macs.
>Does anyone have advice, warnings, and/or other information about best
>brands/models, and software to use with them, etc.?
>
>Christopher Kibbe, Principal
>Saxtons River Elementary School
>
>> From: Jeff Wallis <[log in to unmask]>
>> Reply-To: School Information Technology Discussion
><[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:22:41 -0400
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Educational Pricing for Camcorders and Advice on Model to
>> purchase
>>
>> Before purchasing software you may want to check out Windows Movie Maker
>> 2.0. This is a free download for Windows XP (version 1.x comes
>> installed). It allows you to add titles, trasitions, credits, audio
>> tracks, title overlays, etc. One possible drawback is that you can only
>> save the file as a Windows Media Video. But you can also send it back
>> to the camera, then to a VHS.
>>
>> We have Pinnacle's Studio DV, but I think the new 2.0 version of
>> Windows Movie Maker is easier for kids to use and has the same
>> capabilities.
>>
>> We have a Canon ZR series camera - it works great and is easy to use.
>> It has a built in firewire port so all you need to purchase is a
>> firewire card and cable. Many new computers come with firewire cards
>> built in as well.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
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>> We have just received a small grant from our PTO to purchase a digital
>> camcorder and basic software and accessories. Given that we have the
>> summer to research, purchase, and then learn how to use the camera
>> before the kids return in the fall, I thought I'd ask all of you for
>> input on this decision.
>>
>> Based on information we collected several months ago, the camera we
>> were
>> considering was the Cannon ZR45 series. We were advised to purchase a
>> tripod and microphone as accessories for use with students. We are a
>> Windows platform environment, so we would use one of the Windows based
>> movie editing programs. We are considering also purchasing Pinnacle
>> Software package that includes an editing program and a card/software
>> solution which allows conversion of analog video to digital. This
>> would
>> allow us to include older clips into new movies we might make. We
>> plan
>> to use the camera as part of a computer multimedia course we will
>> offer
>> next year. I should also mention that we are a K-12 school, so
>> elementary students through high school student may end up using this
>> camera for various projects.
>>
>> Any recommendations on the items we are considering purchasing? Also,
>> any recommendations on best prices on these items? Phil, anyone else
>> with the State - does the State of Vermont have any contracts with any
>> reseller of this type of equipment?
>>
>>
>> Lisa Wright Garcia
>>
>> Technology Coordinator
>>
>> West Rutland School
>>
>> West Rutland, Vermont
>>
>> [log in to unmask]
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