Want to create a great video? Even without a lot of video editing experience, anyone can create a professional-looking video if they just follow the right principles. Here’s a checklist of a few of the most important principles to follow when you’re creating your video. 1. Start with the End in Mind Have a mental [...]

Video Editing Checklist & Tips is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

NOTE: Comparison chart was created based on available information at time of publishing and features are subject to change.     Camtasia Studio 7 CamStudio Adobe Captivate Jing Screenflow Price Medium Free High Free or subscription Low Open Source? No Yes No No No Operating System Windows & Mac Windows Only Windows & Mac Windows [...]

Screen cam software comparison is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

NOTE: Comparison chart was created based on available information at time of publishing and features are subject to change.     Panasonic HDC-TM90K 3D Compatible Camcorder Panasonic HDC-SD80S HD SD Card Camcorder Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder Sony DCR-SX85 Handycam Camcorder Size 1.99 x 2.48 x 4.67, 2.2 pounds 2.02 x 2.32 x 4.29, 2 Pounds [...]

High end video camera comparison chart is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

NOTE: Comparison chart was created based on available information at time of publishing and features are subject to change.     Flip Ultra HD Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Toshiba CAMILEO® S30 1080p HD Sony Bloggie Touch Samsung HMX-E10 1080P Pocket Camcorder Size 1.2 x 2.2 x 4.2 inches, 6.1 ounces 2.4 x 1 x [...]

Low end video camera comparison chart is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Ready to create your own screencast? The first step is to select which software you want to use. There are a number of different screen capture programs out there to choose from. This checklist will help determine which is right for you. #1 – Your Price Range Screen capture programs can range from free (CamStudio) [...]

Checklist for choosing screen capture video software is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Buying a new video camera can be daunting, with all the thousands of different options available to you. How do you make your choice? Your final pick comes down to what you intend to use your camera for. This checklist will guide you through a few of the most important points to take into consideration. [...]

Checklist for buying a video camera is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Most digital compact cameras have a fancy zoom that automatically pops out of the camera while SLRs can have telephoto lenses which are nothing else than large zoom lenses. These are the type photojournalists use to try to capture an original shot including the celebrity of the day. Camera specifications zoom lenses with factors such [...]

Zoom, zoom is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Do you have a zoom lens? Wide angle lens? Telephoto lens? You can achieve amazing shoots if you do. You can swap lenses with your DSLR. It is possible the lens in your compact camera has some of these features. Fixed lens - this is the kind of lens the less expensive, very simple models [...]

The lens is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Kids can take wonderful snapshots if given the chance. They only need a camera that matches their size and a few pointers. Find below some suggestions to engage your kids with the art of photography. Choose a small, easy to hold camera that’s not to expensive to start with Buy or make an album just [...]

Photography for kids is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

The viewfinder is the device that enables you to see the area the lens will photograph. It will look like a small window, usually on top of the camera, but the viewfinder carries out a slightly more complex task. There are two main types of viewfinders. Optical viewfinder Looking through an optical viewfinder to see [...]

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The LCD screen is the tiny TV-like screen at the back of the camera. Use it to adjust the way your camera behaves subject to what you are photographing. The LCD screen will show what you are about to shoot and you can make any changes to the camera modes before shooting. Sounds like paradise, [...]

The LCD screen is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

While sometimes it would be nice to have one of the all-inclusive, high power cameras to “play” with, the truth of the matter is that some people just can’t afford the high prices which accompany these perks and gadgets. The following are the top three digital cameras we have found under $150. All three are [...]

Best reasonably priced cameras is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

It was common practice in the past for people to take pictures, have countless copies of a certain pose made and follow that step with mailing them to family and friends. This entire process has been made easier by the number of people currently using digital cameras. They can take pictures, upload them to a [...]

Photo sharing websites is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Photography during the vacation season follows the same basics of all general picture taking. Framing the subject properly, not cutting the top of their heads or being too close to those you are photographing are all still important. It’s better to stand back and take in more of the event, allowing you to see what [...]

Holiday Photography Tips is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

At photo editing time is when you can correct faults and apply cool effects. It is really easy. When it comes to editing images, it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Most digital cameras now come with some sort of basic software which can easily help you to make corrections and minor edits. Even the [...]

Easy Photo Editing Tips is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

There’s nothing more precious than a collection of family photos in an array of different poses and situations. Get some tips to take the best family pictures. Before you get started snapping away, there are a few things you need to know about framing your shot, using your digital camera’s settings and how they can [...]

Family photography is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Framing your subject is on the art side of photography. You need to view your subject in order to frame it properly. You can use a LCD screen or the viewfinder. With a digital camera, you will most likely use the LCD screen. Virtually every digital camera comes equipped with a Liquid Crystal Display screen. [...]

Frame your subject is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Discover what your digital camera can do, from the most basic functions to the most advanced. Learn how to use the modes of your camera to select the best settings every time. Once you understand how the camera works, you will be ready to get into action. Let’s prepare the camera. There are some general [...]

Tour around your digital camera is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

A digital photo frame will let you, and everyone else, view your photos. You can view your photos immediately as you will be able to plug the memory card directly and just scroll through your pictures. Pictures are shown in a high definition screen and you can set up a photo show, a slide show [...]

Digital photo frames is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

You can view your shots in the little screen at the back of the camera, of course, but that will not make them justice. How to view photos You want to see them with a bigger screen than the one your camera has so as to see the fine detail. You can either plug the [...]

Viewing your photos is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

You have taken the picture and the camera has a beautiful image in the viewfinder. That image now has to be stored somewhere. The image sensor can capture pictures but it cannot store them. The film is the medium to store pictures in conventional photo cameras, but digital cameras do not have film. They need [...]

Storing digital images is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Digital image files carry a great deal more information than just technical data to reproduce the image. When the camera shoots the image pixels are stored, but also information such as the date, type of camera and camera settings. Knowing the settings for a particular image is useful to take other photos of similar quality [...]

File compression is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

Your digital camera stores the image data in a file and, just like computer files, there are different file formats. it is good to have a notion of what each one is. Your camera might allow a choice of formats to save the pictures. The most popular formats are: JPEG – Joint Photograph Experts Group [...]

File formats is a post from: Digital Camera in Action

The terms pixel and megapixel pop everywhere when talking about digital photography. Surely you know by now about the direct relationship between megapixels and price – the more megapixels, the higher the price – and camera manufacturers seem particularly keen on giving you more megapixels for the price. So what is in a pixel? A [...]

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