Fecn News recommended video gear and software
Welcome to Fecn News. Recommended video gear of value that we use that is low cost and gets the job done well for online and offline video productions. We will also in the near future put up some Youtube links to videos we have done using this equipment. We are Amazon Associates. All the links in the listings below are via my Amazon Associates account. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through a commission earned on qualifying purchases made via the links below. | |
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Videos can take a LOT of space on your computers hard drive. Putting
them on a portable USB flash drive saves your machines space while
allowing you to KEEP your content safe. It also makes them very
portable as virtually
ALL computers today have USB drives in them.
I have a couple of dozen of these as they are inexpensive and they work perfectly for me. PNY 32GB Turbo Attache 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 3-Pack (P-FD32GX3TBOP-MP) |
I have 2 of these and they work
perfectly for my Cannon Vizia camcorders to capture whatever the screen
shows into my computer (like a webcam). This is an HDMI type device to
USB so if your camcorder has an HDMI port
it will likely work on your machine too.
BlueAVS HDMI to USB Video Capture Card 1080P for Live Video Streaming Record via DSLR Camcorder Action Cam - Capture 1080P@30Hz (Metal-Gray) |
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This is a pretty amazing video light setup. Sturdy, requires little power from your outlet and very adjustable.
Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit Includes: 3200-5600K CRI 96+ LED Panel with U Bracket, 75 inches Light Stand for YouTube Studio Photography, Video Shooting |
If you get the above Neewer
video light, the included power pack cords are pretty short. You may
wish to consider this one below - it is what I use.
2 Pack 12V 6A AC to DC Power Supply Adapter, Input - 100-220V, Output - 12 Volt 6 Amp 72 Watt, UL Listed, 20 ft Cord, Flexible LED Strip Light, LCD Monitor, Security Cameras, Portable Electronics |
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The above Neewer video light is
an LED type light. It requires little power to operate and stays COOL
which means Gel type filters will work fine. You will need to cut these
to size but that is simple using a pair of scissors. I use the Green
filter a LOT because I do a lot of 'Green Screen' shooting and the
green filter makes it easier to Chroma Key when aiming it at my Green
screen.
Neewer Correction Gel Light Filter Transparent Color 12x8.5 inches/30x20 centimeters 18 Sheet with 9 Colors: Red Blue Pink Cyan Purple Orange Green Yellow Black for Photo Studio Strobe Flash LED Light |
IF you use a webcam that has a
tripod mount this would make a good addition for your desk. Very
sturdy, fully adjustable for angle and tilt and priced right for
anyone.
Webcam Tripod Stand Extendable Desktops Tripod for Camera/Phone/Webcam, Desk Tripod Mount Holder Compatible with Logitech Stream Webcam C925e C922x C922 C930e C930 C920 C615 /Camera/iPhone/Ring Light |
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This is actually a pretty good
green screen as long as the LIGHT in the room where you shoot is also
pretty good of course. This is always going to be a truism in video and
photography.
AFHT 10 x 12 ft Green Screen Backdrop with Stand,Green Screen Kit with 8.5 x 10 ft Stand,Chromakey Green Screen Background |
A webcam or even most
camcorders Microphone is not particularly good. This one is a USB
powered mic and very stable on your desk. It includes a pop filter and
a screen you can put in front of it as well.
I use this one all the time when shooting some video content in my home
office, or when doing voice overs for prerecorded video media.
TONOR USB Microphone Kit, Streaming Podcast PC Condenser Computer Mic for Gaming, YouTube Video, Recording Music, Voice Over, Studio Mic Bundle with Adjustment Arm Stand, Q9 (Q9) 0 |
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This is small and portable with its own bag to put it in for travel.
The included remote allows you to put your phone on the tripod mount
holder and take pictures or record video
without ever touching your phone.
Phone Tripod, Torjim 50-inch Extendable and Lightweight Aluminum Tripod Stand with Wireless Remote Shutter |
A webcam or even most
camcorders Microphone is not particularly good. This one is a USB
powered mic and very stable on your desk. It includes a pop filter and
a screen you can put in front of it as well.
I use this one all the time when shooting some video content in my home
office, or when doing voice overs for prerecorded video media.
TONOR USB Microphone Kit, Streaming Podcast PC Condenser Computer Mic for Gaming, YouTube Video, Recording Music, Voice Over, Studio Mic Bundle with Adjustment Arm Stand, Q9 (Q9) |
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This is actually a pretty good
green screen as long as the LIGHT in the room where you shoot is also
pretty good of course. This is always going to be a truism in video and
photography.
AFHT 10 x 12 ft Green Screen Backdrop with Stand,Green Screen Kit with 8.5 x 10 ft Stand,Chromakey Green Screen Background |
A webcam or even most
camcorders Microphone is not particularly good. This one is a USB
powered mic and very stable on your desk. It includes a pop filter and
a screen you can put in front of it as well.
I use this one all the time when shooting some video content in my home
office, or when doing voice overs for prerecorded video media.
TONOR USB Microphone Kit, Streaming Podcast PC Condenser Computer Mic for Gaming, YouTube Video, Recording Music, Voice Over, Studio Mic Bundle with Adjustment Arm Stand, Q9 (Q9) |
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This is actually a pretty good action cam. I have two and have used
them underwater, riding around on my ATV in the mud, Hunting, and other
such things. Here is some short footage taken by me using this Action
Cam. Short ride on my bike
AKASO Brave 6 Plus Native 4K30FPS 20MP WiFi Action Camera |
This kit contains just about everything and anything you would ever need for your Akaso or even a GoPro action cam.
AKASO Outdoor Sports Action Camera Accessories Kit 14 in 1 for AKASO EK7000/ EK7000 Pro/Brave 4/ Brave 7 |
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This is a very versatile, heavy duty tripod. Super Lightweight and
Reliable Stability, Ball Head Tripod Detachable Monopod with Carry Bag.
MACTREM Professional Camera Tripod with Phone Mount, 62" |
Anker 2-in-1 USB 3.0 SD Card Reader for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card
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Video Software we generally use here includes:
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- OBS:
This is free software and does a very nice job for doing video how to
content. It is NOT a video editor as it functions solely as a Live
camera and effects studio. It works excellent as a screen capture as
well. This is available for Mac, Linux, and Windows. There is a lot of on line support and training available for this one.
- ACDSee Luxea:
Also a free video editing system. Easy to learn, easy to use, and
pretty powerful for a free editor. If you do not currently have a video
editing program, this one would make a good addition to your computer
and will work fine for adding one of our video intros and downloaded
footage from your camcorder to combine them and then output the whole
thing to a finished produced video you can use anywhere. There is
a lot of on line support and training available for this one.
- DaVinci Resolve:
Also a free video editor full of power and features. This one has a
steep learning curve to it. There is a lot of on line support and
training available for this one.
- Pinnacle Studios: This software is not a freebie but is a nice video editor. It has a steep learning curve but is powerful and once you use it a while, it gets much easier to do anything you need in a video.There is a lot of on line support and training available for this one.
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