Digital video

Reviews

Dropcam Echo

Dropcam Echo review: A live streaming camera and app that are easy to set up and access

Canon Legria HF S21 FUll HD camcorder (preview)

Canon's new flagship Full HD camcorder

Millennius Full HD Waterproof Seacam

Millennius Full HD Waterproof Seacam review: a flash memory camcorder for underwater use

Freetalk Everyman Webcam

Freetalk Everyman review: We really like the sleek lines of this webcam

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100 Full HD waterproof camcorder

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100 review: a Full HD waterproof camcorder for $549

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In pictures: Panasonic KWN Awards 2010

Primary and secondary school students from across Australia congregated at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum yesterday for the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) awards. KWN is a video competition that encourages school students to shoot, direct and star in their own short movies covering topics such as sports, culture and the environment. The annual event is held globally, with more than 630 primary and secondary schools competing last year.

BenQ storms video market with entry-level 3D camcorders

This year, BenQ plans to break into the Australian camcorder market with a range of affordable, self-branded digital video cameras. Each model in the BenQ camcorder range features Full HD video recording (1080x1920p), plus unique features such as dual SD card slots and 3D capabilities on select models only.

8 geek videos that aren't viral -- yet

These videos deserve to be internet cult classics.

Best video cameras for Father's Day

If your dad is anything like mine, he probably thinks he's a dab hand with a video camera (apparently it's a middle-aged male thing; like operating the remote on a VCR). Whenever the family gets together, it always seems to be dad who's in charge of movie-making duties, while the rest of us waste time preparing, cooking and serving the lunch.

News about digital video

JVC launches 3D camcorder

JVC has launched its first Full HD camcorder: The JVC Everio GS-TD1. The GS-TD1 will be available in April, but no pricing details have been revealed. The camera is capable of using its 5x optical zoom while shooting 3D footage and features a touchsc...

News Mar 09
Canon reveals ultracompact XA10 professional camcorder

Canon has announced what the company describes as its smallest professional digital video camera ever. The Canon XA10 is a Full HD (1080p) digital camcorder with a HD CMOS Pro 1/3in sensor; according to Canon, the sensor is 260 per cent larger than t...

News Jan 14
BenQ launches budget pocket camcorders

BenQ Australia today launched two new budget digital camcorders. The BenQ Camcorder S11 is a pocket Full HD (1080p) video camera that has an integrated LED-based pico projector for playing back footage. The BenQ Camcorder S21 is also capable of 1080p...

News Jan 12
Director shoots movie with iPhone

Amateur filmmakers have no excuses now--film director Park Chan-Wook has just finished shooting a major motion picture with an iPhone.

News Jan 12
In pictures: Panasonic KWN Awards 2010

Primary and secondary school students from across Australia congregated at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum yesterday for the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) awards. KWN is a video competition that encourages school students to shoot, direct and star in...

News Oct 22

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Tutorials about digital video

Viral video: A DIY guide

Now that YouTube officially supports 15-minute videos, Andy Warhol's dictum that we'd all be famous for 15 minutes has proven more than a little prescient. Viral video is nothing to scoff at. There's more than just page-view bragging rights at stake-...

Tutorials Sep 18
Video formats explained

The whole video format situation couldn't be more confusing if it was intended as a practical joke.

Tutorials Jun 22
Create, share, and play video in Android

Whether you're a videophile or a casual videographer looking to capture life's precious moments, your Android phone can help you grab plenty of footage and share it with the world. And, with the help of a few choice apps, you can even carry and play ...

Tutorials Apr 23
How to: Animate a dance-off for a music video in After Effects

In this tutorial we’re going to create an animated echo effect, not using the built-in Echo filter, but taking advantage of transparency mattes from keyed footage.

Tutorials Feb 09
YouTube expert tips: Easier ways to enjoy Web videos

YouTube is a great place to watch the funny viral video du jour. But it can be a lot more than that. If you love preparing and sharing your own video creations, for instance, YouTube has lots of tips and tools to help you do it with ease. Even if you...

Tutorials Jul 22

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Features about digital video

In HTML5 war, Microsoft guy slams "President of the United States of Google"

Microsoft and Google are fighting yet another public relations battle, this time over the HTML5 video standards to be used in the next generation of Web browsers.

Features Jan 13
8 geek videos that aren't viral -- yet

These videos deserve to be internet cult classics.

Features Aug 20
Best video cameras for Father's Day

If your dad is anything like mine, he probably thinks he's a dab hand with a video camera (apparently it's a middle-aged male thing; like operating the remote on a VCR). Whenever the family gets together, it always seems to be dad who's in charge of ...

Features Aug 18
15 amazing Lego videos

Lego is one of the icons of modern civilisation. The colourful Danish-produced blocks have been voted the toy of the 20th century twice: by Fortune Magazine and the British Association of Toy Retailers. Although videos with a Lego theme are not a new...

Features Jun 30
Smartphone video camera smackdown

With ever-improving sensors, on-board editing tools, and wireless sharing features, smartphones are a popular option for capturing video on the go. But not all smartphone camcorders are created equal: In my head-to-head tests, I found that certain ph...

Features May 20