Is it time to jump from still images to video? You can start recording the holiday emotion and more important the holiday follies. (You may be thinking to yourself, I have been doing video for years! Read on.) Recently I added a Flip Video to my toolkit. Not only is it great for recording stories about saving servers, it is great for putting together those holiday moments.
I prefer a Flip over a tape based device because it is so easy to use and allows me to quickly record even just a few seconds of video. I carry mine around with me in my coat pocket, so it is always ready to go. Instead of having a camera stuck to my eye, I shoot little 20 to 30 second clips. I then take these clips and edit them together using some simple video editing software. The Flip comes with some to get you started. I prefer iMovie on a Macintosh. (Yeah, I use a Mac to do my personal stuff.) Here’s a link to a video I put together over Thanksgiving.
I really like the minoHD, it is small, has a great battery life and is super easy to use. Recording video is as simple as clicking the red button. Also, there are no cables (just flip out the usb connector!) You can also customize the look of your camera on Flip Video’s website. Finally, posting to YouTube is as simple as clicking on share inside the Flip software.
Stay tuned for more Gift Ideas!
