Camera for youtube vids

[lobematt]

I'm looking for a camera to do some youtube vids and I have no idea what I'm looking for! I'm just looking for half decent video and sound quality really, would a webcam and an audio interface be my best bet? Or a camera with a decent mic?

Thanks in advance!

[derrenleepoole]

You need a Zoom Q3 or similar device: http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/q3hd

[bartelby]

I use a Lumic TZ-7. It has surprisingly good sound.
[url="http://www.youtube.com/user/robonimal"]http://www.youtube.com/user/robonimal[/url]
Pretty much all of these were shot with it. (the Pharaoh Overlord video is where I found the limit of the cameras mics. I was about 30" from the bass cabs of a loud PA)

Edited December 27, 2011 by bartelby

[JakeBrownBass]

If you already have the audio recording gear, look for a nice HD video camera & don't worry too much about the audio quality of it because you won't be using it.

I use my iPhone or iPad for all my videos, record into logic or protools then put it all together in iMovie.

[skidder652003]

[quote name='derrenleepoole' timestamp='1324992604' post='1478917']
You need a Zoom Q3 or similar device: [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/q3hd"]http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/q3hd[/url]
[/quote]
yep +1 for the zoom

[Anton346]

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1325003442' post='1479033']
If you already have the audio recording gear, look for a nice HD video camera & don't worry too much about the audio quality of it because you won't be using it.

I use my iPhone or iPad for all my videos, record into logic or protools then put it all together in iMovie.
[/quote]

+1 for JakeBrownBass's suggestions! With an iPhone 4 you can record up to 720p HD and with the new iPhone 4S you can record up to 1080p HD - Great stuff considering they're only phones and optimum video quality for hosting on YouTube or Vimeo. Logic or Pro Tools are great for tweaking your audio and then you could use something like iMovie as JakeBrownBass suggested or Final Cut to edit both parts together.


Also try checking this thread out: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/87414-how-to-make-a-good-looking-and-sounding-youtube-video/

Edited December 27, 2011 by Anton346

[Pentode]

If anyone's interested, I just bought a Zoom Q3HD from GAK and they're currently doing a special offer where you can have the [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/zoom-q3hd/42227"]'Accessories Kit' as a 'Free gift'[/url] saving £29!

[slobluesine]

i have a Flip camera i dont use anymore, got some great video and audio from it, 2 hours of HD, some info here...... [url="http://support.theflip.com/en-uk/home"]http://support.theflip.com/en-uk/home[/url]
pm me if your interested

[The Dark Lord]

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1325006711' post='1479065']
yep +1 for the zoom
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Yarp

[lobematt]

Thanks for the replies, sloblue you gotta pm!