Tired of using the tiny viewfinder attached to your camera? You can easily use an external monitor with video cameras. They not only can make shooting videos go faster, but they can help to produce better results too.
How do you use external monitors with your video camera? I show you how in this video.
Episode Note: The monitor I show in the video is from Ikan.
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Dave:
In your latest video, I see you are using
and Ikan 7 inch model monitor.
I looked on BH photo, the reviews say it isn’t
sharp, good for framing, but doesn’t reflect
changes in lighting and the cords are cumbersome.
I don’t know if it makes a big difference in
their 8 inch model which is a few hundred in
price difference.
As always, my friend purchased your course and
I used it. His Canon Camera never made it out of
the sealed box. I can say heartedly, your web
university program is THE BEST MONEY and buy.
Not only do you teach the creative techniques
that one cannot learn from watching tutorials
that others provide, but one also learns the
marketing concepts.
Do you plan on an update to this program in
the near future.
BTW: I LOVE receiving these updates.
Your pleasant and knowledgeable style
in infectious (In a good way .. not
like the swine flu!)
Great tip Dave,
This solved another problem for me. I just built and began using a telepromter (thanks to your course) and when I shoot my video I flip the screen on my video camera around to be sure im framed correctly but the ligth from the screen behind the telprompter would make it a bit difficult to read the words being displayed. Now that problem is solved. Also I had to crop out some background because as you said in the video it does not accuratly display whats being recorded.
As always, great tip, simple easy fix. Thanks!
Hi Dave,
Thanks for another great tip of the week. When I plug my camera into the TV and try to record, I get that piercing reverb sound which is probably because the 2 units are too close together, so I was wondering if there are extension cords to make the distance between the camera and the monitor longer. Do you know?
Also, your new ad video is very appealing!!
@JP – You’ll have to spend some time “dialing in” whatever monitor you use…adjusting brightness, color, etc. until what you see on screen matches the actual footage recorded.
@Diane – Yes, you should be able to find longer cables at Radio Shack, online, etc. But the longer the cables are, the bigger the hit you’ll take in quality. If you have an HD camera and HD set, it’s best to use an HDMI cable.
Great Tips Dave!
My eyes are shot. If you were to
buy it today, would you go with the
Ikan 7″ or the 8″ model? SD or HiDef.
Ever think of putting together a live
video training event ?
Probably the 8 inch. And it might vary by specific model, but most monitors can do both SD and HD.
Thank You for the resolution of this problem.
I was having the same issue but I found by buying a small tri-pod and placing it near my 24 monitor, I could split screen the video along with what text I had typed to make a really nice close up with a background.
I will try this technique in the near future as I will be shooting some video outside for the first time.
As in the questions above Dave, after having taken your course – BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT – will you be updating it outside of these podcasts. I know my 1 year ends in a couple of months as I have gone back several times to correct things I did not do, that you said to do. Student not listening to the teacher. You were right and I was wrong. Any updates to the program (Sony Vegas 9 is on it’
s way) would be greatly appreciated.
Take care and as always, Great Podcast!
Jim
Great tips! I really love your program.
Just another suggestion: the Sony DVP-FX930 is a portable DVD player that works very well as an external monitor. It has A/V input (not HDMI), a 9 inch 800×480 swivel screen, 6-hour battery and works great for focus and framing. At $180 it also makes a great DVD player when not shooting video!