[justin 88]

Hi all,

need to get with it in terms of social media marketing/ uploading videos etc...............i have a HD flip camcorder but i think its a bit to small for doing half decent vidoes..........can anyone suggest a decent HD camcorder and maybe software to easily edit it and upload it (you can probably tell i am a complete novice at this!!)

many thanks in advance

Justin

[Jamie Pearson]

You can use the software on your pc / mac.

Windows Movie Maker or iMovie.

For HD vids you will need plenty power under the hood to save loads of time.

I have a Flip HD and it is decent enough. I also have a Sony Nex5 digital camera that does 1080p vids.

The vids on my YouTube Channel (not the slideshow) www.youtube.com/user/absolutefloorcare are shot using the above 2 and edited with iMovie.

[Mark Slaney]

  I use the serif x5 software, easy use, loads of options on videoing and stills. Options on music and text, there's a demo on there website as well.


   Mark.

[wynne jones]

The Flip and similar cameras are fine. They are only a problem if you haven't got decent light. Sounds like you are lookng for an excuse to buy a nice camera through the business. 

[justin 88]

lol at Wynn.....thought never crossed my mind!!

thanks all

[garry22]

Justin,

If you are making "carpet cleaning2 videos, i.e. close ups of slow moving stuff then you cannot go wrong with something like this...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/full-hd-camcorder-with-12x-optical-zoom-503266?ordercode=B42NG

If you want something better (especially with an external microphone socket - vital for good sound) then you are looking at say Panasonic at £ 350 +

the most vital thing is a tripod.

[Jamie Pearson]

the most vital thing is a tripod.

I love this little beast for onsite stuff.
So easy to just chuck in pocket and attach to something for shooting.

[garry22]

Yep.

Aldi did them as a special a while ago for about eight pounds.