28 Jan 09 Quality Video Always
One of the things that [WellcomeMat] has always been known for is quality of video playback. You haven’t caught us jumping on the “HD” bandwagon because, well, the term/phrase “HD” is being used as marketing speak, without much substance behind it. Sure, playing a flash or H264 file in a 16:9 aspect ratio is cool, and making sure that the videos are quality is even cooler. We applause high quality, but let’s all take a deep breath and realize that true HD would a) not play without stuttering on the average end users’ machine and b) would be very difficult to transmit given the limited connection speeds that all Americans have.
Rest assured, WellcomeMat is still chugging along on the quality train, and we are doing so without forgetting that videos need to be watched for quality to be realized by the average internet user. Quality lovers, [WellcomeMat] has your back! Layne Freedle posted this video months ago, and I immediately was thinking that it could play a fitting role as a 007 scene. Check it out, and if you can’t watch it without seeing the video stutter, that’s because when the limits of quality are pushed, there is a cost:
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What are your thoughts on the new Flip HD camera? I use the regular Flip for my video blog and it works great for what I do, but I’d love to go HD.
Thoughts?
Good question(s) and we definitely think about this a lot. Flip does one thing really well: ease of use. Canon and Sony are pushing out the best cameras, but again, Flip has them beat on the ease of use front.
If the goal is quick, then Flip the way. If the goal is to progress on the video quality and editing front, then go Sony or Canon.
My only concern with HD is that it will be too good. Alot of what I shoot is my face and I have been told that for TV presenters they have to spend a lot longer in make up. Am I being silly to have these concerns?
Thanks!
PS I will probably go with the Flip camera, I hate too many features and only do one long take. No editing!