Video is the technology of electronically manipulating still images that represent motion.
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How can I crop a video with ffmpeg?
I have an MP4 file of a screen recording that I need to crop down. How can I accomplish this without using expensive tools like Adobe Premier or Final Cut? I prefer ffmpeg because I have used it ...
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What is the best way to capture PC footage?
I'm trying to capture footage from a Desktop PC, I don't want to use FRAPS as the quality isn't good enough for what I need and it adds a load of overhead.
I've tried a BlackMagic H.264 but when I ...
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Can I charge to view videos of other people performing?
I want to start out by saying I am not doing this now or in the very near future. however, it is something I would like to do and wish to do.
I tried google but found nothing.
Can I video record ...
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How can I extend the ten minute video limit on a Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS?
This question addresses the fact that DSLRs have limits on video recording time and provides some speculation as to why the limit exists. It mentions that Canon has a 30 minute limit.
I am recording ...
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Panasonic's AVCHD video format: questions about quality, compatability, conversion
I've just bought a Panasonic Lumix TZ25 to replace my sadly defunct Lumix TZ3. This new camera is excellent, but I'm a bit confused over the video recording formats available. The user manual states:
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Audiotrack (for video) - workflow from Ableton Live to Adobe Premiere
I'm creating audio in Ableton Live that will be muxed with edited video footage in Adobe Premiere. The audio is everything from (Foley) effects to background music, and it must be in sync with events ...
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create video from hand drawing
I have a hand drawn image. How can I create a video out of it like this?
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Recorded video changes dimensions while play
I have recorded a video of a blackberry simulator using Cam Studio and i use Nero for playing.
I used fixed region dimensions of width 454 and Height of 762 inorder to capture simulator dimensions to ...
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Video tutorials: how to add labels, comments, arrows etc
I'm planning to make a video tutorial about one application. I would like to make it without speaking, but I would like to add comments to video.
Is there a video software that allows you to add ...
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What tool should I use to animate text on an EXTREMELY high resolution “screen”?
I need to make a video with extrodinary dimensions.
The "screen" will have to be large enough to hold a very large amount of text and diagrams.... say 20,000 By 20,000 pixels. The text is going to ...
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What codecs/formats are appropriate for full motion video recording for youtube?
I'm recording video game footage via lossless methods, after which I need to compress them and upload them to youtube. I'm not sure which format and/or codecs are best for this. I've been ...
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Capture video of the Notebook Desktop and send it via HTTP (video streaming) [closed]
I am just wondering if there is any application for MS Windows that can convert MS Windows Desktop to video streaming that can be captured via some Media Player (for MS Windows) over Internet.
So I ...
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Tricky full body video conferencing
I'm trying to setup a way to do video conferencing between two individuals. The tricky part is that the users need to be able to touch the screen and have the other user see their hand on their end. ...
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Creating effects/transitions in AviSynth or Lightworks
I'm very much an amateur video maker, but I am trying to broaden my skill set a bit and start creating my own effects and short video clips to supplement the recordings I make in a more substantial ...
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How does the “AUTO TAKE” feature on the Panasonic WJ-MX12 work?
How does the “AUTO TAKE” feature on the Panasonic WJ-MX12 work?
Also, what is the purpose?
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Is there a decent computer based, multiple video stream capture solution out there?
Recently, on a trip home to my dad's, I experienced some great conversations between him and my grandmother. I really wanted a way to record them.
Here's my thinking: using a laptop connected to two ...
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Canon DSLR that changes aperture in Video
I purchased a 1100D/Rebel T3 as a starting DSLR.
I like the video aspect the most, but its quite limited.
I have some low aperture lenses and I like them very much, but they make it difficult to ...
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Fix timecode in merged vobs
I use mpeg streamclip to fix the timecodes in merged vobs. I would like a command line utility that does this without having to recode if possible.
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Advantage of converting GoPro video files with GoPro CineForm?
Having worked with GoPro cameras for a few years, I had originally ignored the GoPro CineForm Studio software. Probably out of the usual disregard for packaged software, but also due to it being ...
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What is a circular motion around a object called when filming?
You know that camera technique when the camera operator usually have a steadicam and runs/walks around a person.
I'm trying to learn how to do that with my homemade glidecam but it is so hard. it ...
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Will a lower resolution while rending cut down rendering time
Currently I am recording screencast in fullscreen and my resolution is 1920 x 1080, which means I can render in 1080p.
For me 720p is already acceptable if this means that this will cut down in ...
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How to make a Camera Slider with bearings?
I wan't to make a camera slider with bearings that is very smooth. I haven't come up with a good idea yet.
I wan't it to be able to be placed on a tripod. Can you please show me som links and tips ...
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.Mov file corrupted after QuickTime Exporting for web
I recently attempted to export a large video file to the web through QuickTime Pro in hopes of uploading it to my web storage account and put on my website. However, when I encoded this .mov file, ...
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Video Editing/After Effects Forum To Ask For Help
I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good/active forum for Adobe After Effects/Video Editing in general.
I require the forum to ask for help in editing a file/some HD video or finding someone ...
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Making a gif from a video
I have a video clip that I want to convert to gif. I used this app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gifbrewery/id435989461
But I couldn't figure out how to make a gif that's the proper speed. The ...
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Adding a time stamp to a video
Anyone know of a program that will add a visible date and time stamp to a video file? Preferably, I can just put in the start time of the video and it will just keep incrementing the time as the video ...
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Any way to batch stabilize video files?
I have a lot of videos that need stabilization... is there any way to batch stabilize them?
edit: I'm on Windows 7 64-bit. I don't think that what kind of software and footage do I have... I'm just ...
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Video stream with delay
I need to capture a video stream from a web cam and then show it non-stop with a delay of 30 seconds or more.
A server side linux software would be the best but a Windows GUI application will be ok ...
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Is there any plugin for After Effects to create a 'kinetic typography' video?
I was looking at some kinetic typography videos - like the one below - and wondering whether there is a plugin for Adobe After Effects CS4 that can help with this. If not, then is there any other easy ...
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How to easily insert frames at the end of a video?
I need to insert a still image for several seconds at the end of my 1080p video. I can't find how to do that with Virtual Dub. Tried with Microsoft Movie Maker but it messes the resolution, changes ...
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What is the name of this minimalist film genre?
There is a category of film and a contest I read about some years ago. The rules were:
sixty seconds or less
black and white
no cuts fades or edits
stationary camera
no sound
the idea was to ...
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What does a phantom technician do on a production set and why would a director need one?
I just saw a video and in the credits is listed "phantom technician" ?
What are this person's duties, and why would a director need one on a production set?
Here is the video reference:
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Tool to clip segments of a video
newbie here,
I want to remove some segments of an MP4 video I have. Which easy to use tool would you recommend. Preferably free.
I'm using Windows.
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Simple software program for converting H264 video in to flashvideo flv for website?
my question is:
Which simple, lightweight, straightforward, easy to use software for Win7 can do the following:
A) import/convert on the fly MP4 (H264) movie into FLV (Flashvideo) and apply ...
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Software for video cut automation / scripting
I am very new to a/v editing and need to automate a simple process. Basically what I need is a way for my mom to capture video from her camera and input a series of numbers like
1:02 1:30
1:55 2:34
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how to convert a video to black and white color without any shades
How can a video be converted to black and white color. It should not have any shades of gray color. Only two colors - black and white.
There are many options to convert colored video to grayscale - ...
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Is there any way to play corrupted .MOV video file
Today I recorded presentation I gave to my development team, part of this recording was screencast. Right after I finished, screen capturing tool that I used collapsed and I was left with corrupted ...
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video recorded with Mac's Photo Booth doesn't match session length. Can this be fixed?
A while ago I recorded a video with a friend which I didn't examine or watch until today. Upon opening it, I realized that the whole 15 minute video session had somehow only saved four seconds. We ...
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What is the name of that color test in video production with the beep?
What is the name of those colour test screens at the beginning of videos? I've used it before in Final Cut Pro but I forget what it's called.
Thanks.
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Converting DVD to still images
I have a DVD. Its basically an hour long video that is just a collection of photos that rotate to a new photo every 5 seconds or so. What I am looking for is a program that will convert the entire ...
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Recording 2-4 live video feeds in sync
I would like to video record my (and my friends') soccer match. I've bought a Chinese mini DV cam that I attach on top of the door and record on an SD card. But I want to do more: I would like to ...
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Livestreaming Youtube
I have a Vlog on Youtube that I would like to stream live via LiveStream, but the quality looks like complete garbage. It's blocks and just all around not what it looks like in the browser. Does ...
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Canon DSLR home-video. Need advice
I own a Canon 1100d/T3i with very decent lenses (85mm/f1.8 and 35mm/f2). I really like shooting movies at home with it as the depth of field and the clarity of the subject are really beautiful.
The ...
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How do I create a zoom transition in Premiere Elements 9?
Could you tell me how do I zoom in Adobe Premiere Elements 9? And I mean a slow zoom transition, not a non-transitioning zoom that "jumps" into zoom from one frame to the other.
Thanks
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How can I add fade in and fade out effects to a video?
I tried searching for freeware on Google which can do this. But I have not been able to find a software which clearly mentions fade in or fade out in its specifications.
I wanted to have a scene with ...
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How good is a DSLR video? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the minimum camera characteristics required to record a movie for cinema?
Can one send Nikon D 3200 or Canon 550 D video to any major film festival (after ...
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Software for editing audio for video [closed]
Which software is best for editing the audio of a video?
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How to export footage and burn a 16:9 PAL DVD for playback on television
I have searched everywhere and consulted many people yet no one seems to know how to solve this problem.
I have created a large project in After Effects in 16:9 format:
1280x720
Square Pixels
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Clip quality severely degrades when imported into Premiere Pro CS5? (appears interlaced)
I have a clip which is 720p30 and plays back perfectly smoothly when opened outside of premiere. When I import the clip into premiere and play it back it looks awful: http://imgur.com/JHVbl
If I ...
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Video Subtitles Specification [CHK and PAC]
I'm wondering if any of you have experience dealing with CHK and PAC subtitles.
I'm working on a project (from a software point of view) and we need to open these subtitles and convert them into a ...
