Jan
30
2009

Start a Video Blog: The Tech Behind the Scenes

I have been getting a bunch of questions lately on what type of gear I use for the video blog and the live streaming segments. So… I decided to do a video showing you the different hardware and software we use to make it happen.

In case you are to lazy to watch the video, here is what I use:

Cams
Canon XL1
Canon Elura MC2

Mics
Audio Technical Pro88 wireless
Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone
Rocketfish USB Gaming Headset

Software
Adobe CS3 Masters Edition
Adobe Photoshop/Premier Elements Package (used to use, but great for price)
Camtasia Studio 5

PC Rig
Dell XPS 420 Quad Core/ 4Gb ram / Radeon 8600GTS Pcix8/ Radeon 6200 pci
3x Dell 228WFP

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  • Great stuff JJ. Though now I have confirmation of what I suspected previously — I am a novice when it comes to online video production. I just started doing some video I guess about two months ago, initially using my Canon SureShot 6mp camera (yes, for video), and directly uploading with no edits whatsoever. I thought I made a big leap when I stared about one month ago using a Flip Video HD camcorder, and editing with iMovie. Guess I was wrong :-) Anyway, again, good stuff, very helpful. Do let me know if you come over to Beijing this summer, we can get together and chat.

  • Nah. Your stuff looks great. I’ve already checked it out.

    Most of what I have is from the other side of the business. People expect the fancy stuff when you are charging them $50k for a marketing program :) It’s really overkill for a blog unless you are one the big guys.

    Content is what really matters, and you showing us cool new places and people in China is a lot more interesting than looking at my fat ass talking any time, any quality.

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