This is my first video clip with the Canon ZR800. It’s going to take a lot more practice before I can get really good with it.

I also need to learn more about encoding videos taken with this camera. I had a routine with the footage from my old camera. Just need to learn what works best with the footage from this one.

This was with manual focusing. I had the exposure too low. I thought it was right looking at the LCD screen. The video looks really great on my CRT television but on my LCD computer monitor it’s really dark.

The Canon ZR800 was a gift from an anonymous donor. Thanks so much to you, it is greatly appreciated! I will make sure to create some awesome videos with it. Thanks!

First video with Canon ZR800 (MP4) (31.2 MB)

First video with Canon ZR800 from andymelton on Vimeo.

I’ve recorded a bunch of random clips in the past couple of weeks and thought I’d post them. In the video you can see one of the four cats running around here, Brownie (my dog) and a couple of views of trees and grass. The piece isn’t meant to be the absolute best piece on the planet. I’ve been taking sample footage and trying to figure out the best possible recording and rendering options for future projects.

The music in this video is “Pseudologia Fantastica” by Grapes. I could be wrong on that, it could be reverse. I have been unable to find a link to the music. I downloaded it from CCMixter several months ago. The audio became a bit overmodulated when I transcoded the file. Not sure why, sorry for the inconvenience. Also, I realize the song does not match the video in any way. As I said, I’ve just been playing around and I needed a song. It was handy, I liked it, so I used it.

Out Back (MP4) (60.7 MB)

Out Back from andymelton on Vimeo.

I didn’t really eat anything. I just needed some sample footage. My sister is the one who keeps the cereal in the fridge. I personally think it’s really silly but whatever.

I have several add-on lenses for my Sony Cyber Shot (DSC-P93A). I have one that is wide angle (0.45x). I got to wondering if I could create wide screen videos using it. I’ve always liked the look of wide screen video footage and really wanted to try it out for myself.

I know it’s not the professional way to get wide screen video but I like it and had fun creating it. I also love getting even more and more out of my little point and shoot camera. I know it’s also very n00bie, but, whatever.

This is just sample video footage. I am going to play around with this some more. If you have any suggestions (resolutions, encoding, etc) you’d like to offer please feel free to add them in a comment. Thanks!

3AM Feeding (MP4) (6.7 MB)

3AM Feeding from andymelton on Vimeo.