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Here is a list of basic equipment that should start assembling if you want to market using videos on the web.

1. There are many cameras or video cameras video that will serve well. However, do not just go out and buy the first nice hits your eye. You have to look far to find a video camera that has a MIC IN.

Why is it so important? Your videos will sound more professional. If you do not use an external microphone, the microphone of the camera collect ambient noise, echoes of the room and probably sound like you're inside a barrel when you make your videos. That's very disturbing to the listener.

2. If you check carefully, you can find great video cameras on eBay Video Camcorders, make sure you have a camera that has an external mic in Jack. (Lo I mean, do not make the mistake of having a camera without one.) Begin with an affordable used camcorder, if necessary. There are numerous digital video or Mini DV cameras available that fits the bill. Find the PV-GS300 digital video camera. If you look carefully and consistently, is that they are available for auction on eBay. It should be in the range of $ 300 to $ 600.

The Canon GL2 camera I use is more than satisfactory. It is a 3CCD mini DV camcorder. There are new about $ 2,000 and used for about $ 1,500 bhphotovideo. Also available for less on eBay.

I would avoid the new AVCHD type video cameras, for now. Most video editing software do not work with this format yet. You want your camera to record in the Mini DV tape.

Check Bhphotovideo an assortment of video cameras new and used. You can get a warranty with most of their purchases, too.

3. To record the sound professional, a lavalier microphone is the best option. A lavalier microphone which is very affordable is the Audio-Technica ATR35s Omni directional. It works very well and has a long cable so you can run up your shirt and down the pant leg.

Time Microphones on eBay you will find one for around $ 25. Works great, too. (Remember, that's why we were smart and bought a video camera with a connection external microphone.)

4. Do not forget, video lighting is important for success in video production. We have all seen many videos that were sparked little on YouTube and many other video sharing sites. The most common errors are: * Not enough light – too many shadows * Back lighting a window, causing his face to be in the shade * blurred images because the aperature is wide open and there just is not enough light to do the job * No tripod used to help with image stability * color accuracy of the poor poor because the color temperature of light. Room lights look yellow many videos

You can fix the lighting problem quite simply and inexpensively. Here is an affordable light system that works are fantastically well. Be careful not accidentally buy a lighting system designed for photography. You want a steady light for video. Again, on eBay you can get these lights: light box Photography – Video Photography PhotoBox umbrella 2 tripods, 2 Light Holders, 2 Photobox, 2 Bulbs, 1 case approximately $ 150 to $ 180. The mine is StillShot2 and are an excellent value.

We are almost done with the list. Hold on.

5. Then you should have a tripod. While you're at it, get a fluid head type tripod. It helps when framing a scene. This tripod type is not much more expensive than a tripod conventional, but is essential to make good videos.

OK, this is the last element.

6. Sony Vegas Video 8 or 9 software is fantastic. (You can probably not for the Pro version.) It is easy to learn and very rewarding. Will be able to do much more than you probably need – certainly in first.Here is a logical comparison for you to consider. If you use Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word, you probably use 20% of the total capacity of Excel or Word. This also is true of Sony Vegas Video. You do not need all the features of the software, but as time passes, you can actually use the capabilities of others. If you are a Mac users, Final Cut Express is the way to go.

Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

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The HVR-HD1000U was created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. This camcorder features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDV1080i recording are the main features of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums. Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000U is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder.

Features

  • Enhanced mobility and professional aesthetic with this shoulder-mount design and black matte body
  • HDV1080i recordings can be captured on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV
  • Built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions
  • Easy viewing with this large, freely rotating 2.7-inch LCD screen
  • Features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom
Canon FS300 Flash Memory Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom (Silver)
Canon FS300 Flash Memory Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom (Silver)

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The Canon FS300 Flash Memory camcorder is among the most affordable ways to get stunning video in a light, compact and very user-friendly package. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, flash memory has numerous benefits. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Quick Charge – which reduces the recharge time for the FS300’s battery and Pre-Record which gives you a head start on capturing the action. With the FS300’s Canon Exclusive features such as Canon 41x Advanced Zoom and our DIGIC DV II Image Processor, combined with a 2.7 Widescreen LCD, Quick Charge and our new Dynamic IS – you’ve got a flash memory camcorder that’s both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

Features

  • Records video directly to removable SD memory cards
  • Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz)
  • Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
  • Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  • Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion
Aiptek 3D-HD High Definition 3D Camcorder (Black/White)
Aiptek 3D-HD High Definition 3D Camcorder (Black/White)

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Aiptek’s new 3D-HD camcorder is the most powerful on the market today. Utilizing powerful, dual-HD sensors allows you to capture 3D stills and videos that can be converted with the included software to work with most major brand 3D televisions. The 3D-HD has a built-in 3D LCD for instant playback, or you can connect it to your PC via USB, or to your HDTV via HDMI. It also has the ability to shoot video and capture still photos in standard 2D. Open up a whole new Dimension of video with Aiptek’s 3D-HD camcorder.

Features

  • Capture 2D and 3D Videos and Stills
  • Dual HD CMOS Sensors
  • Built-In 3D LCD Playback Screen
  • USB and HDMI
  • 32GB Expandable SD Card Slot
VT 12-Inch Touch Screen Graphic Pen Tablet (White)
VT 12-Inch Touch Screen Graphic Pen Tablet (White)

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Vistablet 12″ (12×10 dimensions), the New Standard in graphic tablets. Pen tablets have been around for some time. Not until recently have they become affordable to the general public. These tablets are ideal for professionals in the Graphic art and Photo industries, students, and general needs for handwriting recognition on your MAC or PC. VisTablet allows you to explore the internet, draw, paint, write, highlight and do professional or home photo editing. Vistablet ahs incorporated all the latest features and benfits needed and expected from a graphics tablet and made it affordable for everyone. The VisTablet has 1,024 levels of sensitivity to the pen-pressure you apply to the surface for superb recognition. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP (SP 2) Apple OSX (10.3 and later) Please note that the VisTablet graphics tablets are designed to take advantage of built-in features in Windows Vista and MAC OS. Some capabilities will not be available to all users. Mouse capabilities are universal with all compatible operating systems. Always be sure to download the latest drivers available for your operating system.

Features

  • Most Affordable Tablet On The Market
  • Thinnest and Most Portable Tablet On The Market
  • 1024 levels of sensitivity to the pen-pressure
  • Mac and Windows Compatible
  • No stand-alone power supply required
Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera
Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera

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Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera Super simple HD video, right in your pocket! Become an instant celebrity or paparazzo! This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video-there is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD! Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you’re ready to share the fun on YouTube. Edit, add music, and personalize your flick and easily share with your adoring fans. There?s no such thing as you should’ve been there with the Zi6. Save the planet-one battery at a timeGo green with included pre-charged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger   Features: Take stunning HD videos (720p at 60 fps) Easy upload to YouTube with built-in USB Record hours of video-up to 32 GB worth View on any HDTV with the included cables Edit and share videos with the included software CD Rechargeable batteries and charger included Specifications: Sensor type 1 / 4.5-type 1.6 MP CMOS Lens 4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus Zoom 2X Display 2.4 in. LCD Storage 128 MB internal memory, SD/SDHC card expansion slot Focus modes normal, close-up Focus range normal: 27.6 in. (70 cm)-infinityclose-up: 2 in. (5 cm) White balance auto Video capture H.264 (MOV), AAC LC Video quality HD60: 720p at 60 fps-16:9HD: 720p at 30 fps-16:9 (default)VGA Still format JPEG Picture quality 3 MP (stills, interpolated) Microphone mono Speaker yes I/O interface USB 2.0 (high speed); component output; AV output Tripod mount 1/4 in. standard Power (2) AA batteries (Ni-MH recommended) Dimensions 64 x 114 x 23.5 mm (2.5 x 4.5 x 0.9 in.) Weight 107 g (3.8 oz) without batteries US Kodak’s Warranty one year

Features

  • Record High Definition video (720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
  • Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
  • Vibrant 2.4-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
  • Edit and share videos with included software CD
Ectaco C-Pen. 3.0 Multilingual Handheld OCR Scanner Pen (Supports 238 Languages)
Ectaco C-Pen. 3.0 Multilingual Handheld OCR Scanner Pen (Supports 238 Languages)

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The C-Pen 20 is an affordable and reliable handheld data entry alternative to fixed desktop scanners. Letting you capture the exact segment of the text you need, it instantly inserts scanned data into the desired field within your applications. Seamlessly integrating with the software you are already using, you can now scan from curved, laminated and patterned surfaces – something standard scanners just can’t do. Significantly faster and more flexible than a desktop scanner it connects easily with your laptop or Win XP based handheld device and is lightweight and extremely portable. You can use the C-Pen 20 in the library, at the office or even on a plane. Able to read printed text in over 238 languages it lets you send a phrase or a whole paragraph from foreign books or documents to your PC for phonetic pronunciation or to speed up translation and learning. Now you need never again copy-type long sentences or number combinations from contact sheets, business cards or any other printed surface, eliminating the costly and time-consuming mistakes which often occur during manual data entry.

Features

  • The C-Pen 20 is an affordable and reliable handheld data entry alternative to fixed desktop scanners.
  • Letting you capture the exact segment of the text you need, it instantly inserts scanned data into the desired field within your applications.
  • Seamlessly integrating with the software you are already using, you can now scan from curved, laminated and patterned surfaces – something standard scanners just can’t do.
  • Significantly faster and more flexible than a desktop scanner it connects easily with your laptop or Win XP based handheld device and is lightweight and extremely portable.
  • You can use the C-Pen 20 in the library, at the office or even on a plane. Able to read printed text in over 238 languages it lets you send a phrase or a whole paragraph from foreign books or documents to your PC for phonetic pronunciation or to speed up translation and learning.
Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit
Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit

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We’ve all heard of the wonders of using Green Screen for video, but for the first time ever, we teach how simple and easy this technique really is. Play live at a rock concert, conduct an interview in front of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy a day at the beach–the possibilities are endless. The Westcott 402 comes complete with everything you need: Lighting, Green Screen, Educational DVD, Digital Video DVD and free trial of Adobe Premiere Elements 7 software.

Features

  • Easy set up; soft boxes are collapsible and set up and tear down in seconds
  • Constant lights allow you to see lighting patterns instantly
  • Can use with any point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera
  • Educational DVD covers all aspects of set up, lighting and posing
  • All-inclusive kit allows you to start shooting right away
Canon XF100 Professional Camcorder with 10x HD Video lens, Compact Flash (CF) Recording
Canon XF100 Professional Camcorder with 10x HD Video lens, Compact Flash (CF) Recording

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Compact in size, light weight and fully featured, the Canon XF100 Professional Camcorder can be tailored to fit a wide range of individual needs. While sharing many of the capabilities of the Canon XF305 and XF300 Professional Camcorders, including the Canon XF Codec and Compact Flash (CF) recording, the XF100 offers some exciting new features of its own.

Whether used as a companion to the XF305 or XF300 or as a standalone camcorder, the XF100 is geared for a wide range of applications where high image quality, extreme portability, and efficient workflow are of the utmost importance. And with infrared recording and true stereoscopic 3-D production capabilities, the XF100 allows users to explore new creative outlets and emerging markets.

The XF100 utilizes Canon’s XF Codec – a file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper that ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. The codec’s 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest image quality needed for advanced post production processing.

The XF100’s newly developed Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens along with a Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor delivers exceptional image quality. The XF100 also offers multiple recording bit rates, resolutions and variable frame rates to expand creative flexibility, allowing users to work in virtually any production environment.

Features

  • MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)
  • Record to affordable Compact Flash Cards
  • 4:2:2 Color Sampling 60p/60i, 30p, 24p MXF File Format
  • Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
Tripp Lite UPS 8-Outlet Affordable Line-Interactive Protection For Pcs And Workstations
Tripp Lite UPS 8-Outlet Affordable Line-Interactive Protection For Pcs And Workstations

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Tripp Lites AVR550U line-interactive UPS offers complete protection for PCs, workstations and other sensitive electronics in an ultra-compact, mountable housing.Prevents data loss and system downtime by providing battery-supported AC output during blackouts and Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) during brownouts and overvoltages.8 output receptacles, 2 of which are widely spaced to accommodate large transformer plugs without blocking outlets.

Features

  • Tripp Lite UPS 8-Outlet 550VA/300Watt Affordable Line-interactive Protection For PCs And Workstations.
  • System overview – Ultra-compact line-interactive UPS, 4 UPS supported outlets with surge suppression and 4 surge suppression only outlets, single-line TEL/DSL surge suppression and HID compliant USB monitoring port.
  • BATTERY – Full load runtime-3 minutes , Half load runtime-10 minutes , DC system voltage – 12 VDC , Typical battery lifespan- 3 to 6 years, depending on usage , Battery recharge rate- 2-4 hours to 90 percent.
  • Built-in single line Tel/DSL line surge suppression protects modem, fax machine or cordless phone.
Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100BP(S) 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100BP(S) 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

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Already used for film and TV program production as well as news gathering, Panasonic’s DVX100 series has now evolved further with the AG-DVX100B. The AG-DVX100B debuts as the industry’s first DV camera-recorder to allow camera-to-camera time-code synchro and user-settable file transfer. This allows the AG-DVX100B to be used for simultaneous multi-camera recording techniques often used in video production. Additionally, the new model offers remote focus and iris control for easier operation when mounted on a jib arm or tripod. The Black Sapphire AG-DVX100B offers the acclaimed performance and multiple functions of previous high-end DV camera-recorders models. In addition to superior image quality, high sensitivity, 24P/30P Cinema mode, and manual operation, it has the specifications needed for full-fledged professional video production.

Features

  • Allows synchronous setting of time code values among multiple cameras
  • 3 CCD image system; 24P/30P cinema mode; manual operation
  • Wide-angle zoom lens perfect for small-room shooting, close-ups, and self-recorded interviews
  • High-sensitivity slow shutter (in cumulative) function
  • Professional digital video camera
  • 3 CCD image system; 24P/30P cinema mode and manual operation

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