Wedding Video Tips & Tricks

Great Camcorders For Wedding Videos

by Patricia on December 14, 2011

Creating a great wedding video starts with the camcorder. You don’t have to have the most expensive equipment to record a memorable wedding, but you do need something that can record good images and sound. If you’re just starting out, having a camcorder that is easy to use is also a big plus.

According to this guide you can get a high quality camcorder for under $600. These have good resolution and are pretty user-friendly. Below are some camcorders listed on the guide, so hopefully the information will at least give you a starting point before you go shopping for recording equipment.

The Canon ZR300 has a 22x optical zoom, 2.4 inch LCD display and wide screen recording capabilities. This would be a nice starter camcorder for anyone and get the job done.

Another good pick would be the Sony DCR-HC21. This camcorder would work well for wedding videos with its 20x optical zoom function, 2.5 inch LCD touch screen plus SteadyShot stabilization feature.

The Panasonic PV-GS150 has a 2.5 inch LCD display, 10X Lecia optical zoom lens and fantastic color images, according to the guide.

With the Sony DCR-HC42 you get a 2.7 inch LCD touch display, 12x optical zoom lens and it has easy-to-use functions and menus.

The JVC GR-D250 is a small camcorder but good for simple videos. It comes with a 2.5 inch LCD display and 25x optical zoom.

With the Panasonic PV-GS31you get a 26x optical zoom function, 680,000 pixel CCD, 2.5 inch LCD color display, low-light MagicPix feature plus Electronic Image Stabilization system.

When you buy the JVC GR-D93 you get a camcorder that has a 2.5 inch LCD display, 10x optical zoom and image stabilization system.

The Canon Elura 70 is a great camcorder that features an 18x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display, wide-angle lens, digital and M-JPEG movie mode options plus direct print option.

The Hitachi DZ-MV730A comes with a 16x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display and direct to DVD option.

Finally, the guide lists the Panasonic VDR-M50. This camcorder has an 18x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display and removable 8cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs.

These are just a few of the camcorder options available out there for recording wedding videos yourself. You can check these suggestions out in more detail online or at a retailer and find the one that works best for you.

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Best Weding Video Editing Software

by Patricia on November 30, 2011

Now that you have your wedding video all filmed and ready to edit, how do you do it? It may seem overwhelming if you have never done any type of video editing before, but there are some programs available that make it pretty easy for just about anyone.

According to the reviews in this article, the top five best video editing programs are listed below.

1) The Corel Video Studio program is easy enough for beginners but also has quite a few professional features. You can easily add titles and create smooth scene transitions.

2) The Movavi video editing program is also great for novice users. It has all the features and tools you will need to complete your wedding video.

3) The Adobe Premiere Elements program allows you to either do a simple edit or add special effects and create a one-of-a-kind DVD. There are plenty of editing tools on this program for both beginners and more experienced users.

4) With Nero Software you also get access to standard editing tools and features that can polish your wedding video plus some great special effects options.

5) Pinnacle Studio is probably the most complete program on the list. It enables you to create a basic video with easy scene transitions and titles or go a few steps up to make a more elaborate video with more effects like stop action, slow motion or chroma key, according to the review.

The article also states that if you are looking for a top notch wedding vide editing program, you might want to try Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premier Pro. These programs are for more advanced editing and can really make your wedding video look professional.

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