Help with HD vs. Normal TV.

[Tampico_ED]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone could help me. I'm planing to buy a HD camcorder, but then the question is...if I shot HD it can not been seen on a normal TV right? Have to convert? How does the broadcasting stations have the same shows apparently in two formats HD/MiniDV.

Thanks

 

[PerroneFord]

How does a radio play FM and AM?

And no broadcasting happens in miniDV. You have analog broadcast and digital broadcast.

If you buy an "HD Camcorder", you will have to capture it to a computer unless you buy a satellite uplink. So you can take care of the conversion right there.

 

[Tampico_ED]

Hi,

Thanks for the explanation. I've heard thing there and here,but nothing for sure. I just need a good software.

Ed

 

[PerroneFord]

I think Adobe Premier Pro can do this. I have regular Premiere (older version) and it doesn't have it, but my Sony Vegas does have it.

 

[CompuDude]

You will need an HD TV (or computer monitor) to view your HD footage. Broadcast companies send out both signals, and your hardware determines which you view. Bear in mind that unless you have BluRay or HD-DVD, you're not going to have any way to see the footage you shoot in true HD without connecting a computer or your video camera directly to the HD-capable set. If you want to burn DVDs of your stuff, you'll be downconverting the HD source material into the lower-resolution DVD format... it won't be Hi-Def anymore.

Note that if you don't have a HiDef TV to view on, you'll (hopefully) be using an S-Video cable, which will carry a DVD-resolution signal at best. Your camera will automatically down-convert the source material to fit the thin pipe.

Until BluRay and/or HD-DVD units start shipping in measurable numbers, this is the conundrum anyone who wants to play with HD is stuck with.

As for software, buy a Mac. There's nothing easier to get started with in the world of digital video. And HD-capable software (iMovie) comes free with every new Mac sold today.

 

[PeaceDog]

It should be noted, however, that SD footage down-resed from HDV-shot footage will still look abundantly and dramatically better than even the best 3CCD native SD camera.

I'm personally going HDV this year because I want to be ready for when everything switches over in a few years, and also because of the fact that the overall quality of the down-resed stuff is just so much better. That quality is quickly becoming not only the norm but the requirement in this particular niche end of the business.



wanna back me up on this one, sharksdelight? =)

 

[Tampico_ED]

I was debating weather to get an HD or a 3CCD (can not get both for less than $4000). I just got a JVC HD1 and I will get an Ikelite housing since I already have my two Ikelite lights.

Ed

 

[PerroneFord]

Don't buy HD cameras yet. The standard isn't even ratified yet. And there are no, I repeat NO, solid HD camcorders on the market for less than $8k yet.

It'll be 2-3 years before HD stuff is mainstream, including the TVs, consumer cameras, HD-DVD, etc.

 

[ronrosa]

Don't buy HD cameras yet. The standard isn't even ratified yet. And there are no, I repeat NO, solid HD camcorders on the market for less than $8k yet.

It'll be 2-3 years before HD stuff is mainstream, including the TVs, consumer cameras, HD-DVD, etc.

I don't agree with you, but everyone has an opinion. :11doh:

If you are like me and already have a lot of money invested in a good system, then yeah, don't upgrade yet.

Most people on this board are hobbyists and if they post a question about which camcorder to buy, odds are they are going to buy something soon and not wait 2-3 years.

Why buy a mni-dv camcorder when HD camcorders are available for under $1500 and the picture quality blows away mini-dv ? I've seen footage shot with an HD camcorder downconverted to DVD and there is no comparison.

Just my 2 cents. :14:

 

[xSandman3]

Gotta agree with ronrosa...my HC1 is pretty friggin' cool, and way less than $8k.