Home Made Fishing Video's

[GLF]

I have seen several home made fishing video's. I would like to make some of my own.

What are you using for a video camera?

What are you using for software on your computer to make and edit them?

[JWheeler]

I have a good friend from college that has opened up his own production studio. If anyone would be interested let me know, I am certain he would be down with filming & then editing some footage.

[GLF]

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[Hot Reels]

My cam is a Panasonic mini DV, I'll have to check the model for you. It has pretty much top of the line last year. I have a mini tri-pod and a wireless remote which comes in handy if you want to set it up on the hard top.

http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=19618&CID=129157

For software I use Windows movie maker which was already installed as part of Windows XP . It is very simple to use once you have the basic understanding of how it works.

Dave

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VN Dave.

[GLF]

Thats a GREAT video Dave. I am interested in the model number. I have seen good reports about Panasonic's picture quality. Does it record onto a tape, cd or a memory card?

[Billy V]

When do the boats go back in the water again?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

[Hot Reels]

I did some research before I bought it and that model was very well reviewed.......except for the Panasonic Manual which is not of any use to anyone other than maybe a tech at NASA.

I will check it when I get home for you.

Dave

[Hot Reels]

Panasonic

Model # PV-GS150

3CCD Leica Lens

2.3 mega pixel still camera built in.

It records to mini DV tapes. At the time I was adviced to advoid the dvd type or the hard drive models due to moisture concerns of extended use on a boat??? Not sure maybe it was BS but I bought it and love it.

It's actually pretty amazing how mild a wire diver hit appears on video, cause most of the time on the boat it feels like there are going to rip the side of the boat off.

Any questions?? Ask away.

Dave

[GLF]

What format does it record....wmv? How do you get the video from DV tape to your pc?

[Hot Reels]

I simply plug it into my lap top and Windows movie maker does the rest.

WMM is fairly simple to use, I could help you if you needed it. Do you have Windows XP?

[GLF]

I have worked the last 3 out of 4 weekends, and gotten behind on some projects. Give me a chance to get caught up with some of the other work, and I would love to learn how to use it.

I do have windows xp.

[Hot Reels]

GLF, did you ever get a camera?? Springs comming soon!!

[GLF]

GLF, did you ever get a camera?? Springs comming soon!!

I did not pick up a camera yet. I am not sure which way to go with one. HD, DVR, or tape???????

[Hot Reels]

Do some research on line. I used Google and went through various Camcorder web sites and forums. At that time the one I purchased seemed to be very highly recommended, but that market changes real fast with ever changing technoligy so it's hard to say now. Do some homework first and buy one you'll be happy with. The only compliant I seen on the Panasonic was the soft ware and I can see why.... but I am not using it so it doesn't matter.

Good Luck.

[GLF]

I went looking yesterday. I am going to go with a HD model. Instead of spending the $$$ on batteries, I was hoping to find a plug that would would plug into the cigarette lighter on the boat. I was not able to find one. I guess I could plug an inverter into the cigarette lighter and try that with the AC plug.

What does everyone else do for power for their video cameras?