By: Doug Thompson

Doug Thompson — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:21:57 +0000

Fred, Vimeo is the preferred service for those who are serious about video. You can have a free account but it has limitations. The Plus account ($59 a year) allows unlimited embeds and plays and has a host of good features. The Pro account ($199 a year) is for those who are into serious marketing of their work. I use a Plus account and currently have 83 videos on display.

https://vimeo.com/dougthompson

As for editing, I’d start out with iMovie and/or Adobe Premiere Elements. Each approaches editing differently but provide an upgrade path to Final Cut Pro X or Premiere Pro CS6. Final Cut Pro X changes the traditional linear editing paradigm and that’s a problem for those used to traditional editing software. For someone just getting into editing it is probably faster to learn.

Video requires patience to master and produce. The general rule of thumb is that every minute of final product represents 60 minutes of production and editing time.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:52:07 +0000

So good to hear of Gandy’s evolution into a “great dog and companion.” On another topic, Allen just bought the tiny Sony HX30V camera, and it is just as good for videos as it is for stills. His DSLR is so heavy that he wanted a real small pocket camera to have with him all the time, and after much research, bought this one. It can take 30 minutes of video at a time, and of course you can start another video if you need more time. Check it out! Less than $400.

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By: Doug Thompson

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