Video camera but no pictures?!!

why can't the new nano take pictures.......?!:-(

The video picture quality isn't dazzling but at least its way ahead of most phones. I would not be surprised if people have a problem keeping the lens clean. Just how you really see the lens & clean it hasn't been explained especially as a grain of sand would block everything.

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I do video productions for a small local TV station. I use Final Cut Express to edit. I need a new video camera but am at a loss as to what to buy. I know I will get a digital camera but do not know the difference between just digital and digital HD.

I do video productions for a small local TV station. I use Final Cut Express to edit. I need a new video camera but am at a loss as to what to buy. I know I will get a digital camera but do not know the difference between just digital and digital HD. Also, I can not afford an expensive camera and need some advice on which of the available cameras would be best and also work well with a Mac. One last issue, I currently use a Panasonic #CCD camera that takes a tape. When I load video to Final Cut the audio and video are out of sinc. Go figure. Can anyone help with these questions. Karen

Hello Karen,
If you are using Final Cut Express, then look for camcorders that are AVCHD camcorders. Look especially for the AVCHD logo and specific mention of AVCHD in the specs. Most of the major manufacturers produce good quality camdcorders - Canon, Sony, etc.
Also, be aware that there are a lot of "not quite AVCHD" camcorders on the market (sometimes they say they record video as MPEG4-H.264/AVC) - buyer beware!
Most everything you are going to find on the market today is HD, which stands for "high-def".
Regarding your question about the Panasonic camcorder, it's best if you post that as a separate question, and please identify the specific model camcorder and the Easy Setup you are using in FCE.

IPhoto 2 recognizes camera but not pictures that are on it

I just purchased a Casio Exilim S-600 digital camera. It came with its own PhotoLoader software and it recognizes the camera but does not recognize the photos. The PhotoLoader also works with OS 9 so I would prefer to use iPhoto. When I plug the camera into my computer, iPhoto 2 opens and recognizes the camera but says that there are no pictures on it. I have a SD 512 MB memory card in it and there are photos on there but they're not being picked up by iPhoto. Is there some way that I can get these photos off the camera and into iPhoto?
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hi, Jezabel. Since there are two places where the camera can store pictures — the SD card and its own small built-in storage memory — it stands to reason that there may be a way for you to select, on the camera before connecting it to the Mac, which location is presented to Image Capture. If this is true, then the camera's manual is the place to find out about it. If it isn't true, then that is undoubtedly why the camera isn't listed as compatible with iPhoto: Casio's own software may be specially designed to import photos from both sources at once, but Image Capture and iPhoto don't expect to see two undifferentiated sources of pictures on the same connection at the same time.

Video camera and texting pictures

Is there an app available to create video's using the Iphone? Also, is there an app to allow pictures to be sent via text? Over 1000 app's and apple can't figure out the basics?????? This is pathetic!

No and no.
I highly doubt that they can't figure it out. They simply have chosen no to include these features. If these are critical to you, then the iphone is not the phone for you.
You can E-mail to others MMS and they can MMS to your e-mail.
If you still wish to whine about this, you may do so to Apple at:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Problems using FW-7344 with Fire Wire Video Cameras

Is it a bad idea to use the FW-7344 with other devices on the same fire wire bus?
We are trying to use an FW-7344 with a fire wire video camera but we tend to get packet errors that force a reset of the controller. We suspect that the problem is related with the camera and controller being on the same fire wire bus.
We instantly see problems when we connect two FW7344s and one video camera on the same fire wire card.

The NIMax program reads Packet Error. I can't recall the first error that our program reads, but I think it typically says something about not being able to communicate return values from the controller to the host computer.
This makes me think that the NI driver on the host does not retry after failing to get return data from the controller. This assumption may be valid with the PCI version, but probably is not with the FireWire version.
It only takes one camera for this problem to happen, but the problem is intermittent.

Why is my video cam NOT working again after it had been sent in to get fixed already

Model Number: QE024UA
Model Description: HP PAVILION DV6-6169US NOT
Serial Number: 5CH1430SD9
I had my computer sent to get the video cam working... they sent it back and it worked for about 2-3wks and is not working again also when I call someone elses computer I can hear and see them but they can no longer see or hear me. Cant see due to video not working again again on my part but they used to be able to at least hear me.. Now neither works. I have written plenty of messages to HP (at least 3 that I remember) but with no reply. Not a happy camper right now about this. When I bought this computer It had everything I thought I needed and more for my basic use. I chat on facebook Play their game and browse the web.. watch my netflix. I never really needed a video cam but now since family life has changed and I live so far away from them I specifically ordered this computer cuz of its high quality in video plus I liked the fact it played Blue-Ray. I used to have a Dell that lasted me a good 5yrs of usage. I have had this less than 3mnths and twice the cam has gone out on me.

I'm avoiding buying anything else to use my iMac and had the same problem. I have PC headset with mic and headphones and also a Motorola bluetooth headset, neither worked how they should, no mic function:
I can use the pc headphones that I already had (just didn't input the mic jack part), and the iMac built-in mic together as I chat.
Just go to System Preferences and make the Sound settings for Output to built-in Headpones and Input to Internal Microphone -select "Use ambient noise reduction.
Its a get-around, but it works.

What type of video camera do people use to edit professionally these days?

I use to own a Mini DVC camcorder that I would edit video with in Final Cut Pro. Now since my Mini DVC camcorder broke I'm shopping for a new video camera but found myself really confused on what I need to buy for a good professional video camera at this point. It seems like DVC camcorders have been turned obsolete and now my options is a camcorder with a hard drive or a sd card in it, unless there are other options I'm not seeing at the local best buy.
I'm a little hesitant with the SD and hard drive cameras just for the fact that I would think they would be compression the video when saving it to these new formats, and I also don't know what compression scheme there using. With a DVC all I had to do is shoot the video and then hook it up to my computer via firewire and capture it, this would allow me to compress the video while I was capturing it.
With these new cameras I have no clue on what compression scheme they use and if there even a good option for good professional video editing. I'm not looking to spend to much money, I was hoping I could get something between $200 - $400 tops, but I wouldn't spend this type of money till someone gave me a little advice on what format is right to use with computer video editing these days.
Any advice or recommendations would be very appreciated. If the price is right I would take standard definition (just for the fact that my Mac is a G4 and I don't really think it can do HD video that well), but if I could have an option to later shoot in HD that would be very helpful to.

With a DVC all I had to do is shoot the video and then hook it up to my computer via firewire and capture it, this would allow me to compress the video while I was capturing it.
DV video, recorded onto DVC (Digital Video Cassette) tapes, would NOT be compressed during capture. DV, DVCam and DVCPro (all varieties of the DV25 codec) is compressed 5:1 when recorded to tape. When you capture, all that happens is a straight digital transfer of 1s and 0s from the tape to your computer. No further compression was taking place.
What type of video camera do people use to edit professionally these days?
All types. Everything from Flip cameras to HDCam SR.
I'm a little hesitant with the SD and hard drive cameras just for the fact that I would think they would be compression the video when saving it to these new formats
You'd better get over that ... tape-based recording is going the way of the audio cassette.
I also don't know what compression scheme there using
Now you've hit upon what I consider to be the main problem with non-tape cameras; many manufacturers have taken to using codecs that were originally designed for final delivery, like H.264. So they need to be converted to an editable format PRIOR to editing. That's probably the reason that Apple developed the ProRes family of codecs. It's definitely a change in workflow. The other real issue I have with non-tape recording is the lack of a decent archive method. With tape you had a built-in archive medium; the tape itself. But with the new card-based recording, your archive options are limited and more expensive than tape.
If the price is right
And what price would that be? What's your budget?
-DH

I need help on finding the right video camera

I am a high school student and I make short films. I use final cut express. I'm getting ready to do a short film for a film festival. I really want a new video camera but i don't know what to get. The price range is under 2000. If anyone knows what would be the best i would really appreciate the input.
Thanks

At the moment i have been using a Sony GC1 for small stuff but other videos i use a panasonic, im not sure of the name i don't have it with me.
The quality is really bad on the sony mainly because its just a net sharing cam and the panasonic is not mine so i dont have full access.
I really want something with good quality, 24p, can work with my macbook, just an overall good camera that will endure a lot of use.

Video camera suggestions, please

Hi all,
I'm looking to buy a video camera, but want to ensure that what I purchase will be compatible with my Apple TV. I don't mind doing some conversion (using HB 0.9.3), although ideally I'd rather not.
What specs or models should I be looking for? Which should be avoided?
My budget is pretty limited, too. Ideally, I'd like to spend ~$300.
Sorry for the vagueness of this, but I'm very new to the video thing. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Message was edited by: Maggot

There are very few video cameras that will produce content which is compatible with the tv without performing a conversion of some kind. Bearing in mind your budget I think you may want to look at tape based mini DV cameras, which one is another question. You may want to import it into something like imovie for final export where you may or may not want to do some editing (although imovie 08 now makes it very quick and easy to do basic editing).
However if you have or intend getting a new macbook mini DV will be a problem since this mac does not support firewire.

How do I mute the sound from the video camera when burning a DVD

Hi there. I'm a new user of Elements 8. I have compiled some clips and added a soundtrack to the movie, When you preview the file you don't hear the sound from the video camera but when I burn it to a DVD you still hear the video background. How do I burn the DVD without the background sound from the video camera? On the DVD I only want to hear the soundtrack I added.
Thank you,
Doug

Thanks guys. Both options worked. Dowside to deleting audio (option I went with) appears to be that you lose the audio forever. So if I ever wanted to bring the audio back I wouldn't be able to.
You are partially correct in that the Audio is no longer on your Timeline. It is still in your Project Panel, and you can move it back to your Timeline if ever needed. The complete removal from the Timeline is why I work with the Audio Mixer in cases like this. Also, on could alter the Gain on a Clip by Clip basis.
With using the audio mixer it appeared I had to mute each clip separately. When I highlighted all the clips and selected mute for audio 1 it wouldn't mute all of the selected clips.
The Audio Mixer works at the Track-level, and not at the Clip-level. That is why I use it so often - one click, or slider adjustment affects the entire chosen Track. If it did not work at a Track-level for you, something is wrong. Now, if one has Clips on different Tracks, then Muting of all of those would be required, or one would have address things on a Clip-level basis.
Any way to use the audio mixer to mute the clips in mass?
See above for how it should work, and also the exceptions - Audio on several Audio Tracks.
Good luck, and remember that your Audio still resides in the Project Panel, should you ever need it again.
Hunt

Connecting a Panasonic MIni DV Digital Video Camera

Hi, I hope someone can help. I am new to MAC and Imovie was the main reason I bought this laptop. I tried to connect my Panasonic NV-GS35GN video camera but after following the instructions I can't import any clips. This is what I did:
Plugged in the camera to the computer with USB cable
Camera is on set on PLAY
Moved import/editing switch to the left
Thank you.
Gabriel

Hi Gabriel
iMovie only works with firewire, so you will need to use a Firewire cable rather than a USB cable. Panasonic don't supply them, so you'll need to buy one (and they don't tell you this in the instructions!). When you buy the cable, tell them what it is for as there are a couple of types.
When you get the cable, plug the small end into the DV outlet on your camera (on mine it is behind the LCD monitor). Plug the other end of the cable into a firewire outlet on your computer. Open iMovie, switch your camera on and make sure it is tape playback mode.
iMovie will then find your camera, then just press the Import button. iMovie will rewind the tape and then import.
Hope this helps. If you have any more questions, please write again.
Cheers
NikkiG

Connecting a Panasonic SDR-H80 video camera

Hi,
I bought a Panasonic SDR-H80 video camera but can't get it connected to my iMac over USB. I turn on the camera, connect the usb-cable and selects "PC" from the camera menu, but nothing shows up on my mac to indicate any new device or drive have been added.
Anyone been successful at this or have any tips?
Thanks,
..Johan

Based on the Amazon specs, it may be possible to load the videos onto an SD Memory card, and load that in a Mac compatible SD card reader that you can plug by USB. MPEG-2 playback component can be bought from the Apple Store for Quicktime, and MPEG2Streamclip can playback said MPEG-2 video free.

Cannot see video without video camera connected, already imported Video

I imported my Video from my Video Camera, but after Editing my Video, when I try to share the video, or create a file, a message appears that says "This Item cannot be shared while referancing media on the camera". Ive made made many movies with prior versions of IMovie, now I updated to 10.0.3, If I disconnect the camera, all the Clips have a Question Mark. Seems like the file is not saved to my Hard Drive.

I can't even see the VPs in order to play them.
Try placing the podcasts in a test playlist and resync your iPod. If neither the playlist nor the files appear on the iPod, they were likely not copied.

What video camera will work with my macbook pro

I want to buy a video camera but I am not sure which camera is compatible with my MBP, do you know a camera that allows me edit my home movies without converting them first?

ATI HD 3870 - but I don't know that it will work with the new 2008 Mac Pros.
http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_XLR8YourMac.cfm?ID=10876&Item=ATI100435928
http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonhd3800/macpc/index.html
http://www.barefeats.com/harper15.html
http://www.barefeats.com/harper18.html

When downloading from a Sony minidisc video camera, the picture is downloading but without sound. Previously, it had downloaded successfully both sound and picture. I have subsequently upgraded to Lion X (10.7.4). Is there some problem with the driver?

When downloading from a Sony minidisc video camera, the picture is downloading but without sound. Previously, it had downloaded successfully both sound and picture. I have subsequently upgraded to Lion X (10.7.4). Is there some problem with the upgrade which is affecting the transfer? Is there a way of resolving this?

When you have kernel panics, the pertinent information is in the panic report.
These instructions must be carried out as an administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.
Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad and start typing the name.
In the Console window, select
DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION ▹ System Diagnostic Reports
(not Diagnostic and Usage Messages) from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar.
There is a disclosure triangle to the left of the list item. If the triangle is pointing to the right, click it so that it points down. You'll see a list of reports. A panic report has a name that begins with "Kernel" and ends in ".panic". Select the most recent one. The contents of the report will appear on the right. Use copy and paste to post the entire contents—the text, not a screenshot.
If you don't see any reports listed, but you know there was a panic, you may have chosen Diagnostic and Usage Messages from the log list. Choose DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION instead.
In the interest of privacy, I suggest that, before posting, you edit out the “Anonymous UUID,” a long string of letters, numbers, and dashes in the header of the report, if it’s present (it may not be.)
Please don’t post other kinds of diagnostic report.
I know the report is long, maybe several hundred lines. Please post all of it anyway.

Video camera but no pictures?!!

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