Posts from — December 2006

When buying or considering a camcorder, there are different ccd levels. The ccd is the “charge-coupled device”. It’s basically the sensor that captures the light (i.e. the image). If you have a bigger ccd, you can pick up more light. The ccd is the like the film in a film camera.

The two basic types are the 1ccd or 3ccd. The panasonic GS300 is a good 3ccd camcorder. And there are tons of inexpensive 1ccd camcorders.

If your into film and movies, like me, I ‘d spring for a 3ccd. It’s digital though, so a 1ccd isn’t crap. It’s really about what kind of an investment you are willing to make. If you’re a parent, and just want to film your kid’s play, then a 3ccd is a bit excessive. But some people only want the best.

Personally, I’m on the market for a 3ccd.

More info on CCDs at How Stuff Works

This is a blog about movies and how digital camcorders relate to them. At times, I will simply reflect on the uses of camcorders and other technology in filmmaking. In other posts, I might go on a rant about a movie, and how I’d re-do a particular scene, with a digital camcorder. Like if I had a Canon DC40 Dvd Camcorder, I’d easily be able to shoot a new ending to Da Vinci Code. That ending kinda sucked. And with a DVD Video Camera, all you need are some blank discs. It can’t get any easier than that. (Oh, yeah and I’d need a ticket to France. But that’s beside the point.)

Isn’t technology grand? It gives you the power to create. And with camcorders these days, almost anybody can make and re-interpret movies. Just look at You Tube. Internet gold.

Basically, this blog will be about technology & film. And what I want to create or pastiche or critique.