Sony hdr hc3 video sample

[rayven2012]

this is cool thanks for sharing

[sfhenson]

VERY CALMING - THANK YOU

[TLionelH]

My friend, your work is beautiful. I've been in the TV news game for more than 20 years. Right now, most of the professional videographers I know don't shoot half that well. So very nicely done. Please keep up the great work!

TLH

[FunBoy15]

very nice. nice music too,.

[Pkrules979]

Wonderful.

Happy filming,

Asa x

[rays2112]

Great, now re-post it in HD

[VisionHD]

Thanks :)

I will do it ASAP.

[rays2112]

That would be great, the HDR-HC3 shoots great quality HD video! :)

[JoeCubicle]

VisonHD,

Nice job, very relaxing. I shoot a lot of nature footage but don't put it up... yet.

It just doesn't look all that good on a mid-low end MiniDV cam. I'm working on a GL1 hopefully by the end of '08.

Your shots look amazing!

[VisionHD]

Thanks :D

Dont forget: its both what we shoot and how we shot that matters :)

[onlikedk]

I cant find this camera any where can you send me a link?

[thegrantlersvids]

how much does it cost

[VisionHD]

I dont know for hc3 now but u can get newer model for less than a 1000 euros.

[bigtime516]

Hey, I have the same camera but I can't seem to get the macro to work right...so how exactly are you doing it?

[VisionHD]

It is very easy. I only used macro for some shots. U can achieve almost the same depth of field without macro. Macro only enables u to shoot from closer distance. In order to get the depth of field u must zoom on something and focus it. Zoom for example 4-5 or more times on some object and then use auto or manual focus to focus on that object. The background will then be blurred. Same applies to macro shooting. Remember: u MUST zoom first. Then u focus on zoomed object.

[andyweinstock]

Please make a tutorial or something. I have the same cam, premiere and can't get those results on the tube... Thanks

[migraneboy2006]

This actually looks quite nice! I own the HC3, but haven´t had the chance to try HD yet! Looks very good even on YouTube ;) Sharpness, colors everything.. makes me want to go out and film something!

[VisionHD]

Im glad my videos inspired u to film something :D

[giriphotography]

Hi thx for the reply. I forgot to add : How does the focus work, with a ring or buttons ?

[VisionHD]

The camera has a small dial on the left side of the lens. U can turn it up or down. It is very accurate. Please, feel free to ask anything u want.

[VisionHD]

It has a small dial on the left side. Its pretty accurate.

[dannysuru]

how did you compose the audio???

[VisionHD]

I make music for 15 years now and i play piano for 20 years now. I used some VST instruments, Reason sound banks, Cubase SX...

First there is an inspiration, Second there is a melody, Third there is a choice of an instrument, Fourth there are chords, background sounds, making a melody alive... :)

[giriphotography]

Great video, nice combination of images and audio ! Just one q : does the camera have manual focus ?

[VisionHD]

Yes it does have both auto and manual focus. You can switch to manual focus any time you want. It is a great camera :)

[roughasgutsfilms]

great footage and use of focus,impressive for web streaming, id buy one.

[VisionHD]

Thanks :D

[roughasgutsfilms]

yes everyone remember a youtubed upload will not give an accurate rendition of any camera above the quality a good camera or sd video camera will produce, you can learn more from the comments.

[Soupman3452]

Does this camera have high speed?

[VisionHD]

Tes, it can shoot at 100 frames per second for 3 seconds, so it gives u 12 seconds of slow motion footage.

[Asiarean]

Damnnn!!! I have HDR-FX1 but when I looked at this sample, the qualities are almost same ... ...

[phantomofopera91]

I have the hdr hc3.. i love it.. amazing quality.. i just need to get a mac so i can edit my videos!!!

[VisionHD]

Please buy at least BlackMagic Intensity HDMI capture card (about 250 dollars) for real resolution and real colours capturing. U can not capture real HD video through Firewire. U can only capture 1440x1080 via Firewire and then software streches your pixels to get 1920x1080 and plus u loose colours.

[TheMagnaOpera]

Can i capture true HD on my MacBook Pro???

[DontShootSam]

Your quality looks awesome. I have the same camera but YouTube compression destroyed my video.

Can you tell me what your production process is. What settings do you use etc. Thanks.

[VisionHD]

It destroyed mine too :( I just captured it in hd format. After editing and cutting i just exported it as windows media video advanced profile with the highest possible quality setting @400x300 res. Then, it was all up to youtube :( I hope i helped a bit.

[skywalker3012]

Amazing camera. Some really nice macro shots there. Makes me want to get one!

[VisionHD]

I used macro only for 2 shots. The rest is not macro, but the simple zooming on and focusing on objects :) I am glad you liked it.

[JDM525]

Beautiful, I enjoy seeing this

[VisionHD]

Thanks again :D

I am very busy lately :( Didn't have time to check my messages or your videos. Nice to hear from you again :)

[VisionHD]

Hey dilliot2k and others. I am glad you liked my work. Please take a look at my second video too. I hope you liked it.

[dilliot2k]

I'd love to do music for your hd videos.

[italovalerio]

Very good to the an first test, stable scenes and good photography. Be welcome to Youtube High Definition Group, join us, put your works in HD there. "../group/highdefinition"

[VisionHD]

Thanks for invitation :)

[BWShr]

people if you think that it's all in the software then go back to 1st grade

[alyssonT]

howd you make it work on the computer?!!!???!!

[VisionHD]

I dont understand. How did i make it what work on computer? Please be more specific.

[alyssonT]

i am trying to put my videos on my computer, but its not working, the computer reconizes its there, but it doesnt show up...

[VisionHD]

Private message me and put in some details of your problem: camera model, software, etc..

[alyssonT]

same camera...

no software came with it.

i had to go buy some...

i fixed it now...

so yeah

[15njcarter]

whered u get the software? i need it!!!!

[alyssonT]

i got it from, staples... its called firewire 1394 PCI controller card.

and then it says

F-152 PCI 1394a card

3+1 ports...

soo yeah...  you have to actually put it into your computer, but its easy... and it comes with the cord and video editing software.

[15njcarter]

whats the software called?

[alyssonT]

thats what its called...?

thats everything on the box...

firewire 1394 PCI controller card?

i assume thats what its called...

do you need a thing to plug into your computer?

is that yuor problem?

or do yuo just need a cord?

im confused

[15njcarter]

i bought the card off ebay so it doesnt have the software but it only cost 10 with shipping see if the disk has a name on it

[alyssonT]

it doesnt have a disc.

theres a video editing program, but tthats it

[sleepyhead666]

whats the price of it and where can i get this camera (i dont use internet to buy things so looking for a store name) thanks.

[VisionHD]

I bought it in Sony store in Montenegro (My Country). I dont know its price at this moment. It should be around 1000 euros, but i am not sure. Its great :)

[LUKAvac]

odličan video... jeli preporučuješ tu kameru? planiram uzet neku a jos neznam koju

[VisionHD]

Preporucujem :) Mada bi mogao uzeti HC7 jer ima opticku stabilizaciju. Znaci uzmi HC7 :) I procitaj private message.

I do recommend :) Although u could buy HC7 because of Optical Image Stabilization. So HC7 it is :)

[DontShootSam]

Awesome. Very nice camera work there buddy.

[VisionHD]

Thanks :)

[ClayAkenFan]

Im stuck. Im getting a HD camcorder but im trying to decide between a HDR-HC7 and this one. Is the footage from this video pretty acurate if you even load it onto say Windows Movie Maker. Lol. I have another but im just wondering? What do you think?

[VisionHD]

I heard that HC7 produces more noise due to higher sensitivity and higher number of pixels and bigger sensor. Dont know if that was true but im pretty happy with my HC3. Both are small lens radius cameras so the picture quality should be almost the same. C ya:)

[VisionHD]

I would recommend for u to get some basic video editing software capable of hd editing like video studio 11 or vegas. U can not make a mistake whether u choose hc3, hc5 or hc7. They are all great. I tried hc7 few days ago. Its good. I didnt understand your question about windowns movie maker. Pls rephrase :)

[amoruah]

This is great! Im plannig on getting a Sony HDR - SR5... Do u recommend it??

[VisionHD]

SR5 is a great camera. But it records on hard disk. Many people think that quality is better on tape because there is no additional compression. SR5 gives AVCHD format so you can expect some mpeg artifacts. Please google a bit to find out more about this. For more info, please contact me :) C ya

[syalala]

does it has a focus lens?

HDR-HC3 HDV

[VisionHD]

This camera can auto-focus and you can focus manually :)

[AdenoidHynkel]

looks AWESOME

[VisionHD]

Thanks :) Please take a look at my other video. It is a different one but...

[swapREEByumyum]

How long does the battery last and how much video *at 1080i* can it film up to??

[VisionHD]

The bundled battery for me was NO-FP60. It records about an hour and a ten minutes in 1080i (HDV) mode when you only use it for recording. If you do rewinding, it lasts shorter. I recommend buying np-fp90 of fp91 if u are planning to take camera with you on a longer trip, walk or whatever :)

[VisionHD]

Someone asked about the song. I made the music for this video and will try to do that for all of my youtube videos. I am glad you liked it :)

[warkilla]

Does this camera shoot in 16:9? Is the 16:9 it's native format? Hod do you like this camera, I'm really interested in getting one :) Oh and does it have an input for a mic? Rated this video 5 stars by the way :)

[VisionHD]

Thanks for the STARS ;) It supports both 4:3 and 16:9 recording and output format. It does not have a classical mic in but you can attach one over accessory shoe at the top of the camera. There are even adapters that enable you to attach, for example, both video light and a mic at the same time. Its a great camera. I will upload a new video by the end of the week so you will see some of possibilities ;)

[JDM525]

A new video? I look forward to seeing it.

Cheers Valdimir

[JDM525]

Absolutely beautiful, I might try making a nature program like that in my back garden too.

ps, I also got the Sony HC3 and its a great little cam.

[jaymhn007]

Hi VisionHD

Man this was an awesome video. Given Five Star Ratings..!

By the way, in the third scene of the dried flowers, you focus on the flower at the background first and then change the focus to the dry flowers on the front. How do you do that when the camera does all the focusing automatically? Or is there a way to manually focus.

Do you have an additional lens fitted to it?

Once again nice video.

Best Regards

Jay

[swapREEByumyum]

Awesome camera thinkin about gettin 1 myself. I like the music too, who is it?

[manateepunch]

very good quality!

[fourthwall1]

I look forward to your project. I am still in turmoil about camera. Maybe you can help. I want Dvx100 because theya re the cheepest 24p camera out there. Does the HDR HC3 have manual controls? White balance, focus, and iris? THANKS!

[VisionHD]

HC3 shoots in 50i mode that 25 fps. It does have manual white balance, iris and focus but does not have manual shutter speed. Its a great camera and its fantastic what it can do with its 30mm optics. I always export to 25 fps progressive to get the film look :) Now how about some ratings? :) Lets make it more than a 4 stars pls :)

[VisionHD]

Manual controls are pretty great. There is super accurate manual focus. There are auto, indoor, outdoor, one push white balance and white balance shift - cooler or warmer video. Shutter speed is locked with exposure settings and there are no manual controls for setting the shutter speed, but u can trick the camera and lock it for example at 50. if u liked the video pls rate it :) Thanks

[fourthwall1]

how are the manual controls for this camera. Focus, iris and white balance???

[VisionHD]

Focus is manual and very accurate. There is auto, indoor and outdoor white balance. And there is one-pust white balance setting - u point camera towards white surface and camer calibrates white balance. There is also white balance shift - lets u pick cooler or warmer tone. Shutter speed is locked to exposure setting. There is no manual shutter speed control but there are some tricks to lock it. Hope u liked the video. If u did - rate it please :)

[PartyAndBS]

I like the video, very artistic!

I own the same camera, check out my shooting vids if you get a chance.  I made them using adobe premiere 2.0

[77Bandit]

Beautiful

[VisionHD]

It is 25p movie converted by youttube. The original movie was 1280x720, 25fps, progressive. This camera doesn't support 24p mode, although there is an effect called something like cine or film effect...

I am glad you liked it.

I am preparing a movie involving people. But I am a newbie in filming :)

[fourthwall1]

can you shoot a quick short story with some people in 24f mode? Thats the selling point I'm waiting for.

[Flyingsheep]

that looks like 24p... if it is, how did you achieve it?

that is nice music you composed there.

[stevenemartin]

Thanks for the sample. I just turned my brand new HC3 on about an hour ago. Unfortunatly it's raining cats and dogs outside and I'm just dieing to try it out and can't today. Isn't that just how it goes. After watching your sample I am even more anxious than ever to get out there. Wow, what resolution! From a YouTube video? Great stuff!

[VisionHD]

Now how about some ratings :)

[lkabird]

Great!

[VisionHD]

This camera is great. I purchased some additional filters. Still didn't use them. UV, ND8 and Polarizer.

I use Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, Vegas, and After Effects and some video plugins for editing. However, none of plugins are used in creation of this video except for brightness and contrast.

The camera is great indeed. U just have to use your imagination, u have to experiment and u have to know how to make a good use of it.

[mouimen]

yea thats it :) i got the sony hdr fx7 and its great

[thompsonc08]

hey looks good. I might buy this camera, how do you like it? what do you edit with?

[Wallenstein]

Very nice sample, thanks :) - I was looking for samples of both the HC1 and HC3 models, and it appears to me now that the HC3 is a better option. And for those who will message me screaming about my decision, trust me-- I've researched both!

Thanks again, sweet footage.

[VisionHD]

Hey i hope you will buy the camera you want. And i am glad my video was at least a little helpful :)

[VisionHD]

Hey i need c&c :)