217 Answered Questions for the topic video production
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04/03/19
Best way to batch rotate 3000+ h.264 videos?
I have approximately 3000 short video clips, each about 3 seconds in duration. I need to rotate each of them 90 degrees. What is the best way to do this? I have Adobe Creative Cloud subscription,...
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04/02/19
Reduce quality percentage wise?
I have several movie files in a `mkv` container.`ffmpeg -i filename` gives me the following output: Stream #0.0(eng): Video: h264 (High), yuv420p, 1280x720, PAR 1:1 DAR 16:9, 23.98 fps, 23.98...
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04/01/19
Video production basics for a noob?
I am an iOS developer who wants to create a mobile app for video editing. But I do not know the basic terminology and functionality of video editing and production. Terms like video scrubbing,...
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03/30/19
Best Digital recorder for use as a ‘body pack’ + good field recorder?
I'm looking at getting something to use as a 'body pack' as opposed to using a wireless setup when using a lavalier microphone.I've looked into Tascam DR-08 vs. Zoom H1 or other.I found a...
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Video Production Video
03/29/19
Shoot moving clouds?
I need to shoot the clouds and how they are moving during the time. I saw a lot of time similar clips on youtube and always shot it is just a set of animated photos. Am I right? If yes, is there...
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Video Production Video Quality
03/29/19
how do 4k or 1080 images look like on a 720p monitor?
I try to display higher resolution images (2400x1600) on my smaller 1366x768 monitor. I've noticed in 'normal view' (without zoom), it looks like *some details are washed out*, however when I zoom...
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Video Production Video Quality
03/28/19
TV resolution/compatibility?
My TV is a Sanyo HDTV, 1080p. I heard that if shoot at 720p the quality of the video is the same. Can anyone explain if there is a difference between the two resolutions, and in which case I use...
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03/27/19
What equipment should I get for starting out making professional quality films?
I want to start two short film projects but I don't know what equipment I need to get a good professional quality result. I've been saving some money so I hope budget is not a problem. Also, what's...
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Video Production Video
03/27/19
how to blur a short scene in a video?
I need a software which can blur a scene from a video file. I have thought about VirtualDub and Adobe Premiere but I am not sure if they provide the desired functionality.My requirement is to blur...
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03/27/19
Is it worth re-encoding GoPro footage to H.265?
Considering that I'm not a professional editor and only record some random skateboard, snowboard or just some travel footage around with my GoPro Session 4, is re-encoding to H.265 to save storage...
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Combining multiple Videos?
Does any one know about any free software for windows with which I can combine multiple videos and create a video like this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm1920zkwOA&feature=player_embedded
03/26/19
Color temperature?
If there is more than one light source, they should be the same temperature, right? If this isn't always the case, when should they be different?
03/26/19
Is there a method (or tool) to convert video from a SWF container to another more portable format (e.g., H.264)?
I have a client who has misplaced the original source video, only has an SWF, and would like to use it in a non-flash environment. Is there any way to do this?So far, I've tried `ffmpeg` but it's...
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03/26/19
Windows Software to record from Webcam & Screen?
I'm looking for software which can simultaneously record video from my computer's web cam at the same time as recording the content displayed on screen.**More Detailed Requirements*** Run on...
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03/26/19
Gapless audio in video?
It's possible to produce mp4/webm videos without sound that loop seamlessly, but if you add sound to the video with matching length it adds a noticeable stutter at the end, even if the audio is...
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Video Production Video
03/19/19
Preventing flicker when recording live presentations?
Say someone's giving a presentation with the projector image next to them. What I see when recording this is the screen flickers, kind of like top-to-bottom scan refresh that's actually visible....
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03/19/19
What's the benefit of Hollywood still using film for most major productions?
As a semi-professional cinematographer and photographer, I've always wondered why large productions mostly always prefer to use Film cameras, even with the development of cameras such as RED and...
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 Creates JPGs Frequently While Shooting Video?
I have a Sony Handycam HDR-CX210, and I shot 10 minutes of footage continuously tonight. When I imported it into my PC, the Handycam's memory also included 80-ish JPG images that were stills from...
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03/19/19
In what aspect ratio shoud one record with a DSLR?
This Question is not about what aspect ratio should be chosen for the final film, it's rather about how to get the biggest "resolution" capable of the cammera.When you take a photo with a Modern...
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03/19/19
Does transcoding always mean quality loss?
Can I transcode video from h.265 to h.264 without loosing quality?My instinct is that it should be fine, that with approximate quality settings the new files will be the same quality but larger...
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Templates for video production?
I am planning to release short and basic videos on youtube. I would like to have a more polished look and feel so I am wondering if there are templates that you can use with, say, adobe premiere,...
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03/19/19
Can Sony Vegas Pro be used or compared to the output produced by Final Cut Pro for professional use?
I am a PC user and use Sony Vegas Pro. I really like it for editing purposes. I do not like Adobe Premier or Avid which work on Windows and believe that the top 3 tools are AVID, Sony Vegas, and...
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03/19/19
1080p60 recording has very strong compression artifacts, default Neat Video not reducing them much?
In attempting to record in the highest quality on a JVC GC-PX100 camcorder, I've been recording 1080p video. Unfortunately, viewing the video upon edit shows very strong compression artifacts,...
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03/19/19
Canon C100 mk1 AVCHD vs MP4?
I recently bought a Canon C100 mk1 after lots of comparing, specs etc.Now I have a question which I cannot really find a final answer for on the interweb.The Canon C100 can record in either AVCHD...
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