Budget "Video" Camera

Phaser

Phaser

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Right, first off, I don't know anything about video/digital cameras.

I have a digital camera which I use for the odd flick here and there - nothing special.

I am wanting to make a few "music videos" - I know this sounds a bit Channel U ish but basically there are a few DJ's involved and we'd like to record our sets/events, add a few interviews etc and make a DVD.

I was looking at the Panasonic NV-GS17B - a certain high street store have got it at £139.99 reduced from £299. Would this be any good?

I guess the camera would have to do videos at a certain resolution, for them to not be pixelated on big screens?

What software would I need? Something to edit the clips, cut bits and pieces out and mix them with music would be good...Also some effects might be nice..

Like I said I have no experience with this sort of thing, but i'm willing to learn as a few fun projects could be had with this.

Any suggestions/advice appreciated. Thanks.
 
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How would I transfer it to the computer? Any preference over S-Video or USB? Is it just a case of drag and drop?
 
Cheers mate - some top info there.

You might want to edit the PC shops links out though - no mention of competitors are allowed.

Panasonic NV-GS17B - Is that not any good then? Seems to going for about £250-300 but like I said a certain shop has an offer on. It also supports DV.

It says it comes with an AV cable (4 pin) - I guess I would have to buy a seperate firewire cable? Like I said is it just drag and drop, or do you have to open software, import it, and then save?

What sort of file size am I looking at for an hour-90 min long good quality "film"?
I take it the tapes are compatible...I won't find myself struggling to buy them in say a year or 2 years time?

What is the best file format to save it as? Is movie maker any good for resaving/converting?

Thanks for the help so far.
 
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