tech578 wrote:
> ship wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > We are thinking of filming a short "how it works" video clip and
> > putting up on our website.
> >
> > The idea is to explain how our (rather complex) business model works.
> >
> > We are total newbies and have never done videos before and don't
> > really know where to start.
> > The idea would be start with a simple talking head explaining how it
> > all
> > works - and then later we may need something more sophisticated.
> >
> > It obviously would need to be quite short in length (1-2 minutes)
> >
> > Any post-processing advise on:
> > - Best video editing software - ("Final Cut Pro" ??)
> > - Where to host (could we just embed a youtube clip?)
> > - What about compression? (or does youtube do that for you?)
> > - What pixel dimensions should we use for the final output?
> >
> > - And what about lighting? Our offices have rather small window.
> > Should we buy special light-bulbs? Or realistically should we bite
> > the bullet and buy special lights - if so which ones?
> >
> > - What about software to capture mouse-movements on a screen?
> > - Do we need a special microphone or will the Cam Corders suffice.
> >
> > ... all rather daunting. Particularly as we are an up-market brand
> > but we only have a minimal budget for this!
> >
> > All thoughts much appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ship
> > Shiperton Henethe
>
>
> You have to be kidding, but for what you are doing:
>
> > - Best video editing software - ("Final Cut Pro" ??) Windows movie maker
>
> > - Where to host (could we just embed a youtube clip?) yes or embed your file in your page
>
> > - What about compression? (or does youtube do that for you?) no need
>
> > - What pixel dimensions should we use for the final output? about 480x480
>
> > - And what about lighting? yes the more the better.
>
> > Should we buy special light-bulbs? most likely no
>
> > - Do we need a special microphone or will the Cam Corders suffice. depends on what you are trying to record.


You have to be kidding, but for what you are doing:
> - Best video editing software - ("Final Cut Pro" ??) Windows movie maker
> - Where to host (could we just embed a youtube clip?) yes or embed your file in your page
> - What about compression? (or does youtube do that for you?) no need
> - What pixel dimensions should we use for the final output? about 480x480
> - And what about lighting? yes the more the better.
> Should we buy special light-bulbs? most likely no
> - Do we need a special microphone or will the Cam Corders suffice. depends on what you are trying to record.