Just a random rant. Hopefully this will be fixed in iOS 5 whenether it comes out.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Dear iPod.
Just a random rant. Hopefully this will be fixed in iOS 5 whenether it comes out.
Friday, 12 August 2011
HD Camcorder coming soon.
My new HD Camcorder has been ordered! Hip hip hooray! So, what camcorder have I ordered?
I've ordered the Sony Handycam HDR-CX110B from a shop based up in Queensland. It's Sony's entry level HD camcorder. There are a number of reasons as to why I ordered it.
(1) It was one of the 4 HD Camcorders I was considering. The others were the JVC Everio GZ-HM445, Panasonic HDC-SD40 and the SamsungHMX-H300. All of which are under $500 AUD.
(2) Unfortunently all of them seemed to have an achilles heel. The JVC for instance has heaps of features and is the best value for money but I read that the video sensor is only 1.5 megapixels so whilst it will be recording in a HD resolution it won't be recording in proper HD quality (A camcorder needs at least 2 megapixels to properly record HD quality).
(3) The Panasonic seemed to offer better video quality than the JVC and has an awesome telemacro mode and like the JVC it comes with a little LED light so you can record in the dark. Unfortunently thats all it has. It has no features at all. No touchscreen, only 16x optical zoom. Pathetic.
(4) The Samsung all seemed good on paper and in practise with heaps of features and good video quality. Unfortunently I own a Samsung camera (ES65) and I can't say that it's been smooth sailings as I've had a couple of problems with it. It works fine though...right now...
(5) The Sony seemed to be a mix of all of these camcorders. Touch screen, 25x optical zoom, good video quality.
(6) Seen a couple of train videos filmed with this camera and the quality was really good. Filming trains is the main thing i'm going to film using this.
(7) Price. In retail stores it usually costs $500 but I managed to get it for $395 with full manufactures warranty. Bargain!
Hopefully it will arrive soon so I can start filming some trains with it on my weekends :)
I've ordered the Sony Handycam HDR-CX110B from a shop based up in Queensland. It's Sony's entry level HD camcorder. There are a number of reasons as to why I ordered it.
(1) It was one of the 4 HD Camcorders I was considering. The others were the JVC Everio GZ-HM445, Panasonic HDC-SD40 and the SamsungHMX-H300. All of which are under $500 AUD.
(2) Unfortunently all of them seemed to have an achilles heel. The JVC for instance has heaps of features and is the best value for money but I read that the video sensor is only 1.5 megapixels so whilst it will be recording in a HD resolution it won't be recording in proper HD quality (A camcorder needs at least 2 megapixels to properly record HD quality).
(3) The Panasonic seemed to offer better video quality than the JVC and has an awesome telemacro mode and like the JVC it comes with a little LED light so you can record in the dark. Unfortunently thats all it has. It has no features at all. No touchscreen, only 16x optical zoom. Pathetic.
(4) The Samsung all seemed good on paper and in practise with heaps of features and good video quality. Unfortunently I own a Samsung camera (ES65) and I can't say that it's been smooth sailings as I've had a couple of problems with it. It works fine though...right now...
(5) The Sony seemed to be a mix of all of these camcorders. Touch screen, 25x optical zoom, good video quality.
(6) Seen a couple of train videos filmed with this camera and the quality was really good. Filming trains is the main thing i'm going to film using this.
(7) Price. In retail stores it usually costs $500 but I managed to get it for $395 with full manufactures warranty. Bargain!
Hopefully it will arrive soon so I can start filming some trains with it on my weekends :)
Saturday, 6 August 2011
The Claude Game! And updates.
My suprise project is now up, The Claude Game!
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRWrW4Knwo&feature=channel_video_title
Magical download link: http://www.box.net/shared/6kbmnp7fyir10a5lznxa#/shared/6kbmnp7fyir10a5lznxa/1/95281512
Backstory:
The game is based in the Lego town of Legona Brickville.
Claude has decided that enough is enough and has finally decided that he will get his petal (Alex) by using any means necessary.
Claude has built some Claude bots (robots) throughout the town so that he can capture Alex all for himself.
Alex finds out and has to escape the town so he can get away from Claude and his Claude bots.
This project was done for my ICT class at school. It took an entire school term to make and a lot of effort was put into it so I hope yous all enjoy it. If you have any questions leave a comment or message on youtube.
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I've also uploaded the latest Legona Brickville town update for the 2nd of August.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si670VxBTL0&feature=relmfu
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0jTfI-b2Y&feature=relmfu
In good news I've gained some of my entusiasm to make Lego videos, mostly because I've finally solved my stupid audio problems. Thanks to Virginbluepilot27 (even though he doesn't know how he helped me). In bad news though I'm not going to make any lego videos for a little while. Reason being is that I want to make some more episodes of the MSTS Melbourne Cronicles on my second channel. It won't be long before I made Lego videos though as I have to start making my entry for the school's talent show.
I also plan soon to buy a HD Camcorder. I've seen one that I like at a price I can affoard. The only thing stopping me from getting it is that it's an online purchase and I need my brother to put the money into the Paypal account.
Also my part of the Comengerg site is now complete. I hope to have the site ready within the next week or so.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRWrW4Knwo&feature=channel_video_title
Magical download link: http://www.box.net/shared/6kbmnp7fyir10a5lznxa#/shared/6kbmnp7fyir10a5lznxa/1/95281512
Backstory:
The game is based in the Lego town of Legona Brickville.
Claude has decided that enough is enough and has finally decided that he will get his petal (Alex) by using any means necessary.
Claude has built some Claude bots (robots) throughout the town so that he can capture Alex all for himself.
Alex finds out and has to escape the town so he can get away from Claude and his Claude bots.
This project was done for my ICT class at school. It took an entire school term to make and a lot of effort was put into it so I hope yous all enjoy it. If you have any questions leave a comment or message on youtube.
___________________________________________________________________________
I've also uploaded the latest Legona Brickville town update for the 2nd of August.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si670VxBTL0&feature=relmfu
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0jTfI-b2Y&feature=relmfu
In good news I've gained some of my entusiasm to make Lego videos, mostly because I've finally solved my stupid audio problems. Thanks to Virginbluepilot27 (even though he doesn't know how he helped me). In bad news though I'm not going to make any lego videos for a little while. Reason being is that I want to make some more episodes of the MSTS Melbourne Cronicles on my second channel. It won't be long before I made Lego videos though as I have to start making my entry for the school's talent show.
I also plan soon to buy a HD Camcorder. I've seen one that I like at a price I can affoard. The only thing stopping me from getting it is that it's an online purchase and I need my brother to put the money into the Paypal account.
Also my part of the Comengerg site is now complete. I hope to have the site ready within the next week or so.
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