I think I was in the wrong forum, but I am looking for the best options and want to use this fantastic resource. Here is a brief part of my question. Basically what camera would be best in these situations. Trying to do webcasting but still take the cameras to record good footage and then upload to my servers. Below are the details from my previous posts.
What cams are good to get? DVX .? HVX ..? Thanks.....
Current Equipment:
HD Pro Webcam C910 (2)
Grass Valley ADVC 110 (Quality isn't great imho)
BLUE Snowball Mic (Great quality but processor hog it seems)
PC - Quadcore Processor, unsure of VideoCard at the moment but its quite strong.
Recently Purchased (last week)
Mackie ONYX-1220I (Firewire mixer) (want to add lapel mics and more audio sources analog then converts to firewire)
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Knowing what you know about the cameras what camera would you choose? To help preface that, I am going to be doing webcasting. Streaming mostly through Ustream but will be doing prerecorded work, and a high quality camera is best. I have been looking at a few cameras on ebay to local craigslist. From the DVX 100B to the HVX 200A. I find it hard to get a good features breakdown of the cameras on a chart. Not staying with these two models but am trying to learn as much as I can.
Cameras need to be able to output in firewire. I am using WIRECAST to produce the event live. I plan on doing mobile pre-recorded shows too.
It is for my client she has a show on TLC, but this is something that she wants to do on the side for herself. The web page is www.LittleBIGTalk.com some people may of heard of them. Currently we are using some HD Web Cameras.
I am looking for some input and it would be greatly appreciated. This is an awesome resource. I am new to this and would like to share my experiences as I learn them myself.
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When webcasting we come across some limitations. For example, USB (HD Pro Webcam C910) conflicts come up. Multiple cams, usually have to be on a different BUS to prevent issues. Also running a USB Snowball mic, again can cause a conflict. Thus USB items also seem to be a resource hog on the processor. USB also gives us limitations on distance on USB cable lengths (10' - 15'). Even including proper USB extenders. Have tried a few and sometimes with success but still conflicts arrise.
Running a Firewire system, hopefully will resolve many of these issues. USTREAM highly suggests using the DVX100B but Im willing to step it up to a better cam if it makes sense.
We would really like to pre-record some episodes also and then upload those to the Youtube channels etc.. So being able to go on scene and shoot with a mobile camera will help take things to another level.
Current Equipment:
HD Pro Webcam C910 (2)
Grass Valley ADVC 110 (Quality isn't great imho)
BLUE Snowball Mic (Great quality but processor hog it seems)
PC - Quadcore Processor, unsure of VideoCard at the moment but its quite strong.
Recently Purchased (last week)
Mackie ONYX-1220I (Firewire mixer) (want to add lapel mics and more audio sources analog then converts to firewire)
What cams are good to get? DVX .? HVX ..? Thanks.....
Current Equipment:
HD Pro Webcam C910 (2)
Grass Valley ADVC 110 (Quality isn't great imho)
BLUE Snowball Mic (Great quality but processor hog it seems)
PC - Quadcore Processor, unsure of VideoCard at the moment but its quite strong.
Recently Purchased (last week)
Mackie ONYX-1220I (Firewire mixer) (want to add lapel mics and more audio sources analog then converts to firewire)
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Knowing what you know about the cameras what camera would you choose? To help preface that, I am going to be doing webcasting. Streaming mostly through Ustream but will be doing prerecorded work, and a high quality camera is best. I have been looking at a few cameras on ebay to local craigslist. From the DVX 100B to the HVX 200A. I find it hard to get a good features breakdown of the cameras on a chart. Not staying with these two models but am trying to learn as much as I can.
Cameras need to be able to output in firewire. I am using WIRECAST to produce the event live. I plan on doing mobile pre-recorded shows too.
It is for my client she has a show on TLC, but this is something that she wants to do on the side for herself. The web page is www.LittleBIGTalk.com some people may of heard of them. Currently we are using some HD Web Cameras.
I am looking for some input and it would be greatly appreciated. This is an awesome resource. I am new to this and would like to share my experiences as I learn them myself.
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When webcasting we come across some limitations. For example, USB (HD Pro Webcam C910) conflicts come up. Multiple cams, usually have to be on a different BUS to prevent issues. Also running a USB Snowball mic, again can cause a conflict. Thus USB items also seem to be a resource hog on the processor. USB also gives us limitations on distance on USB cable lengths (10' - 15'). Even including proper USB extenders. Have tried a few and sometimes with success but still conflicts arrise.
Running a Firewire system, hopefully will resolve many of these issues. USTREAM highly suggests using the DVX100B but Im willing to step it up to a better cam if it makes sense.
We would really like to pre-record some episodes also and then upload those to the Youtube channels etc.. So being able to go on scene and shoot with a mobile camera will help take things to another level.
Current Equipment:
HD Pro Webcam C910 (2)
Grass Valley ADVC 110 (Quality isn't great imho)
BLUE Snowball Mic (Great quality but processor hog it seems)
PC - Quadcore Processor, unsure of VideoCard at the moment but its quite strong.
Recently Purchased (last week)
Mackie ONYX-1220I (Firewire mixer) (want to add lapel mics and more audio sources analog then converts to firewire)