HDCAM vs. XDCAM

HDCAM  HDCAM is a version of Betacam. Digital Betacam, or Digi Beta, is a video digital recording format in standard definition, while the HDCAM is the high definition version of it. HDCAM was introduced in 1997, and it was the first HD broadcast format at the time. HDCAM SR (Superior Resolution) is a newer version of HDCAM, introduced in 2003. The HDCAM SR is more commonly used in HD television news today as a master recording format, although television shows across the world still use HDCAM for shooting. Like other Betacam tapes, the HDCAM is colour coded – they are […]

Why Producing Real Estate Sales Videos Is Important

 If you’ve already got a website and blog for your real estate business, you may still be missing something: video.  Any business can benefit from an online presence that includes video, but this is especially true when it comes to real estate.  Online sales videos on your real estate website can help you reach a wider clientele base and help you show off your listings in a whole new way:  Old-fashioned real estate listing photos simply don’t show enough of a home, or adequately convey the flow, size or set-up of a home or individual room. As well, a video […]

Occupy Wall Street (OWS): Media Control

News & Media in Toronto written by Ian Chow: It has been brought to my attention that many people believe that Occupy Wall Street is a bunch of poor people complaining that they can’t make money and that they’re trying to find blame on someone – the blame falling on the richest corporations and banks that are “screwing” them over. Understandably, through no fault of our  own (well, a bit), that many of us would accept that the protests are about just that – to varying degrees. “A bit” because we are all capable of doing more research to try and learn […]

How to Transfer Film to DVD

Transferring film to DVD yourself is possible, although it is time consuming and requires additional equipment you may not have, such as a film projector. In actuality, the majority of fly-by-night companies or individuals who sell film to DVD transfer services do it this way too. Do-It-Yourself Film to DVD Transfer You will need: A piece of paper (preferably matte photo paper) A film projector (preferably a variable speed projector, but these can cost several hundred to a thousand dollars)Camcorder Tripod Scotch tape Tape the piece of matte photo paper to the wall. Aim your projector and digital video camera […]