DVD MovieFactory 4

June 12, 2008 | By Doug In Digital Camcorder |

DVD MovieFactory 4
Customer Review: Highly Recommended
I only got into Ulead products after my Pinnacle Studio kept crashing and I gave up with it. After finding Videostudio, I found this, and it is a very helpful piece of kit. Easy to use, and packed with loads of features. The only problems are that if you want to copy or “Tweak and Fit” etc. you have to use a self made DVD-R/+R/RW disc, or rip the disc first. Then again, Ulead are just being legal.

Customer Review: Veryyyyyyyyyy slow to render.
I felt quite optimistic about this product to start with.
The ability to remove commercials and unwanted items from DVDs recorded on my DVD recorder, and being able to include quite impressive menu’s and other similarly impressive extras was the reason for me purchasing this programme.
Unfortunately this all fell flat when it came to the rendering stage.
My first project was only 30 minutes long and quite simple, but I had to cancel the render after about 1 hour as it had only progressed by 20%.
Other attempts have been equally unsuccessful.
Although it didn’t give me any fancy menu’s and other extras I was able to remove the commercials using the freebie DVD Shrink, and the whole process only took about 30 minutes from start to finish.
I will persevere a little longer with Movie Factory because it does look a potentially useful programme, if it was quicker. But if the rendering speed does not improve then I will give up on it.
It’s no point having a project which looks good on screen but is almost impossible to transfer it back onto disc unless you leave your PC running all day.
Very disappointed.

Power Battery for Canon DC100, LiIon, Li-Ion, Lithium Ion Technology, 100% fits, properly matching, Batteries, Camcorder, Video, Digital Camera
You will receive one Power Rechargeable Battery. This Rechargeable Battery 100% fits and is properly matching !

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (originally packaged factory-new merchandise)

This high capacity rechargeable battery definitely disposes of more power than the original rechargeable battery included in delivery of the unit. This rechargeable battery can be used instead of the original rechargeable battery without any problems and can be recharged with the available standard power supply. The rechargeable battery is protected and secured against overcharge and short-circuits.

Features of this rechargeable battery:

safety due to heat and overcharge protection
real lithium-ion rechargeable battery, more power than the original rechargeable battery
no memory effect ? recharge your battery whenever you like
excellent fitting accuracy, certified quality merchandise, not an original accessory
the standard battery charger can still be used

Power Battery for JVC BN-V428, LiIon, Li-Ion, Lithium Ion Technology, 100% fits, properly matching, Batteries, Camcorder, Video, Digital Camera
You will receive one Power Rechargeable Battery. This Rechargeable Battery 100% fits and is properly matching !

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (originally packaged factory-new merchandise)

Features of this rechargeable battery:

safety due to heat and overcharge protection
real lithium-ion rechargeable battery, more power than the original rechargeable battery
no memory effect ? recharge your battery whenever you like
excellent fitting accuracy, certified quality merchandise, not an original accessory
the standard battery charger can still be used

Canon DM-XM2 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, 100x digital zoom)
The XM2 MiniDV digital camcorder from Canon is packed with all the latest innovations and technologies, and it has a number of high-performance functions and settings for capturing optimum video and sound footage. Its high-sensitivity tri-CCD sensor reaches a horizontal resolution of up to 540 lines and allows you to film even in low-lit surroundings. The new pixel shift system provides a wider dynamic range for videos, reduces vertical smear, and has a high 1.7-megapixel resolution for digital photos. Meanwhile, the clarity of your images is ensured by the optical image stabiliser, which eliminates the effects of camera shake.Excellent quality images deserve excellent quality sound, which is why the XM2 has a directional microphone, recording ambient sounds in stereo and reducing mechanical background noise. The XM2 exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding videographers!The XM2 has a number of manual commands that allow you to control the colour and lighting settings, not to mention professional-calibre functions (such as Zebra pattern, interval timer and Clear Scan).Ideal for film fans, the XM2 guarantees perfect results each and every time!
Amazon Price: ?1,499.99
Customer Review: Canon Triumph
I started a few years ago with the Canon XM1, and was taken with its simplicity of operation, and its outstanding results. When the XL1s came out I bought that too, based on my happy experiences with the XM1. Though I use the XL1s much of the time on production shoots, I have a new ‘baby’ with the XM2. This camera is a ‘no nonsense’ high performance tool with almost no vices. It is capable of doing about 95% of the work I do with the XL1s, and as a number 2 unit to my XL1s, it has relegated my old trusty XM1 to the ‘back up box’ (not that has since been needed). The XM2 has to be the best ‘under ?2000′ camera buy I have ever made. The XM2 is noticably sharper, more stable and even easier to use than the XM1.
Customer Review: An outstanding prosumer MiniDV camcorder
Ever since the digital revolution began i have been waiting for a camcorder like this one. The previous model by canon(DM-XL1s) was good but this on is absolutely stupendous and even though i believe that digital camcorders can get better than this, at this point of time , there are very few prosumer camcorders that can beat this particular model in this price range. The DM-XM2 is a professional 3ccd camcorder meant for the budding filmaker or semiprofessional and not for the average home user unless u are a home user who can afford this baby. This cam has excellent colur fidelity and the image quality is beautiful. Throw in with that extensive manual control, a fabulous 20x optical zoom, canons reliable optics, 2 channel audio control and a very light body that makes making professional quality movies a painless task. The flip out LCD is large and very clear, the EVF is clear and helps in getting a clear idea whether ur subject is in focus and the zoom switch is a dream to operate(smooth and very controllable). The still capapbility is also commendable but it cannot be compared to that of a dedicated digital camera. There are however a few negative points that i have come across but not significant enough to shadow this marvel. Firstly the included battery is a weak one and you had better buy a higher capacity battery. The included mic is not unidirectional and tends to pick up too much of surrounding noise so be ready to spring for a better mic, also i miss a manual zoom control as can be found on the sony vx2000(the closest competitor to this camera). Overall i find this a better camera than the Sony VX2000 because it costs less, gives u better optical zoom range, and according to me has a more precise autofocus and autoexposure and is relatively lighter than the sony. I also found the low light picture quality of the canon to be exceptional. I would recommend this camcorder to anyone looking for a semiprofessional MiniDVcam, unless u want changeble lenses, if so go in for the Canon DM-XL1s.