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| Creating great video starts with having great gear. The list of gear that follows is gear that is recommended to produce enjoyable live streaming video. These are not your only choices. These items were chosen for a balance of price and quality. |
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 with Built-in Noice-Cancelling Microphones
This little webcam is really all you need if your computer or laptop does not already have a built-in camera and dual noice-cancelling microphones. This one is actually much better than the typical built-ins that come with most computers.
The exact shade of brown in your grandson's eyes. The dimple in your mom's cheek. Everyone's excited about HD. Logitech was the first to bring HD-capable webcams to the market. And the Webcam Pro 9000 makes being together online more real than ever. Whether you make a live video call to faraway family and friends, or record and upload your HD videos to YouTube, Logitech makes it easy to be there in crystal-clear detail.
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Sony Camcorder HDR-HC96 MiniDV
This is a great little camcorder that can easily serve a dual purpose for both live video streaming and high-quality video recording for use at seminars. This camera uses the popular MiniDV tapes giving you 60 minutes of recording time per tape.
- Capture high-definition video to MiniDV
- 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor
- 10x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom; Digital Zoom Interpolation
- Capture still images up to 6.1 megapixels
- HDMI connection; USB 2.0 terminal
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Azden Wireless Lapel Microphone
This wireless mic is great to use for both live video streaming and for live seminars, and it has multiple channels so it will work great wherever you travel. We use this model for interviews when taping testimonials of our clients.
- Compact Camera-Mount System
- 91 User-Selectable UHF Frequencies (566.25-589.75 MHz)
- New, Pivoting High-Gain Antenna
- New Case Design with Attached Shoe-Mount
- 3.5 mm Mini-Jack Output with Supplied Mini-Cable
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Tripod with Fluid Head
This small format tripod offers a fluid head to allow for smooth panning and tilting of the camera. It's also sturdy enough to hold your camera stable when you're streaming live video. It's also light enough to take with you when you travel.
- Three-way ultra-smooth photo/video fluid-effect panhead with quick release plate and bubble level (two plates included)
- Geared center column with tension adjustment, plus second 1/4"-20 mount at bottom of column
- Oversize 1.26" (32mm) leg diameter / Asymmetrical leg design for added strength and rigidity
- Heavy-duty articulated rubber leg tips with retractable spikes
- Maximum Height: 75" / 190 cm -- Folded Length: 29" / 74.5 cm -- Weight: 6.2 pounds / 2.8 kg -- Supports: 11 pounds / 5 kg
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Firewire Cable
This is the cable you'll use to connect your camera to your computer. It's always a great idea to have more than one handy because they can and do fail.
The Belkin 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable attaches a device with a four-pin port, such as a digital camcorder, to your computer's six-pin port at a rate of up to 400 Mbps.
The cable is compatible with all Apple FireWire and Sony i.LINK devices. It complies with IEEE 1394 standards for reducing radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, uses molded-strain relief and PVC overmolding to enable error-free transmissions, and has twisted-pair construction for the highest possible transfer rates.
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On-Camera LED light
This new Litepanels Micro is a great addition to your video or still camera. Utilizing color corrected LEDs, you are assured a even balanced output for perfect video or images every time. This LED technology runs cool yet still gives a bright soft light, perfect in all situations.
A built in filter holder allows for additional diffusion or color correction filters for special effects. 4 AA batteries are all that are needed to power this unit for up to 2 hours (alkaline) or a ac power supply is available when super long run times are needed. the built in foot fits in most camera and video accessory shoes for easy set up.
A 1/4 -20 socket is also included for mounting on light stands or tripods. The on/off knob also has a dimming feature for the ultimate control of your output giving you a "key Light" or subtle fill effect to brighten the eyes. This lightweight, flicker free compact unit is the perfect choice for your camera bag.
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Sample Background
This is just one idea you can use if you're not able to shoot your video in a nice-looking location. You can either pin up this kind of background to your wall, or better, use the background stand system below.
Brand new seamless muslin backdrop that is finished on all sides. Our backdrops are made from a high quality muslin material with excellent durability and portability. It could be draped or hung straight and could be used with variety of lighting and gel to create professional looks.
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Background Stand System
If you're looking for a neat way to hang a background cloth for green-screen (Chromakey) work, this one is affordable and will get the job done.
This backdrop support system comes with everything you need for a portable, dependable backdrop support. The 2 stands setup quickly and easily with adjustable heights to suit your needs.
Height is adjustable from 32 to 9ft ; Width is adjustable from 4ft to 9ft 6in; Cross bar is a single telescoping bar, making setup quick and easy; allowing you to use the cross bar on any light stand;
Light stands use quick release levers, allowing full and smooth height adjustments; Light stand footprints are 2ft 6in to provide extra stability; Light stands are made from aluminum alloy with a professional black satin finish; Holds muslin or canvas; Disassembles quickly and easily.
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Blue Muslin Background 10' x 20'
Some people like green, some like blue. I've used them both and prefer the blue screen to the green screen. It just seems to be much easier to knock out the background when using a chromakey effect.
- Made from high quality muslin material/ 100% cotton
- completely seemless( ONE piece )
- Stitched edge for durability
- Plated 3-4" Pocket for Hanging
- Machine washable
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Firewire Card
If your computer (PC) does not havea firewire port, you can use this card to add a firewise port to your computer. It's a much cheaper solution than having to buy a new computer.
Harness the power of FireWire with StarTech.com's PCI1394_2 digital video editing kit that allows you to connect FireWire (IEEE-1394) and i.Link capable digital camcorders, portable drives, scanners and printers to your PC. The PCI1394_2 includes everything you need to get started including a 2 port IEEE-1394 FireWire card, a 6ft. cable and digital and video editing software.
Guaranteed to work with any PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE, it is easy to install and use thanks to a step-by-step instruction manual and its Plug-and-Play connectivity. It works with all leading brands of DV camcorders including Sony, Panasonic and Canon.
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