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Eric
My younger brother is autistic, but high functioning. He's becoming very interested in making films and film making. What would be a good place for him to start?
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Hi Eric:
For starting out, try one of the free (for short projects) online video & slideshow edit sites like OneTrueMedia.com which is very user-friendly and needs no software installation. See my short "features" demo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1fUUAisJGA
And YouTube has a simple online editor function (again, browser-based, so no installation needed).
As for a camera/camcorder, one of the "pocket model" point-and-shoot camcorders that don't have a lot of menus and dials would be best. They tend to have a "one button upload" feature, which makes using an online editor even easier. Even though recently discontinued (still available in some places), the Kodak PlaySport and PlayTouch line of pocket camcorders are rugged, water-resistant, and a good example of a simple to use video recorder.
A visit to a local pawn shop is a good way to try some "hands on" tests of affordable camcorders, and save some money (and find good discontinued models like the Kodaks).
Shy away from models with hinged-screens or other easily breakable parts. The ones that resemble an iPod tend to be the simplest.
Many famous YouTubers started out with (and still use) a webcam & their laptop for making videos. Webcams are pretty hard to "break" and not expensive, compared to a separate camcorder. ($20-$40 can buy a decent webcam, but not a good camcorder.)
You're a better judge of your brother's motor skills and responsibility-level regarding handling & use of an electronic gadget. Budget your purchase accordingly.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi Eric:
For starting out, try one of the free (for short projects) online video & slideshow edit sites like OneTrueMedia.com which is very user-friendly and needs no software installation. See my short "features" demo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1fUUAisJGA
And YouTube has a simple online editor function (again, browser-based, so no installation needed).
As for a camera/camcorder, one of the "pocket model" point-and-shoot camcorders that don't have a lot of menus and dials would be best. They tend to have a "one button upload" feature, which makes using an online editor even easier. Even though recently discontinued (still available in some places), the Kodak PlaySport and PlayTouch line of pocket camcorders are rugged, water-resistant, and a good example of a simple to use video recorder.
A visit to a local pawn shop is a good way to try some "hands on" tests of affordable camcorders, and save some money (and find good discontinued models like the Kodaks).
Shy away from models with hinged-screens or other easily breakable parts. The ones that resemble an iPod tend to be the simplest.
Many famous YouTubers started out with (and still use) a webcam & their laptop for making videos. Webcams are pretty hard to "break" and not expensive, compared to a separate camcorder. ($20-$40 can buy a decent webcam, but not a good camcorder.)
You're a better judge of your brother's motor skills and responsibility-level regarding handling & use of an electronic gadget. Budget your purchase accordingly.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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What are the scientific gadgets and such that paranormal people use?
joezen777
IR camera - detecting temp changes
EMF meter - detecting EMF variance
motion detector cam - Ghost moving stuff?
Frank's box - real time EVP filter
What other gadgets do they use?
Answer
IR camera - detecting temp changes
EMF meter - detecting EMF variance
motion detector cam - Ghost moving stuff?
Frank's box - real time EVP filter.
These are a good to start with.
Well here are a few more items to make your searches easier, first you have to ask yourself, are you searching for paranormal activity, or for a natural cause of things that are accepted as hauntings?
Digital Voice Recorders, they work better than tape, and some from RCA and SONY, have Computer Up link abilities.
A Geographic Compass work well to pinpoint natural magnetic fields.
Digital Camcorders I found work well if they are small, and lightweight. Easier to carry over the hours put in during a search.
A Digital Camera, no film developing needed, and are up loadable to your computer.
2 way radios, for use when using teams.
A Motorola with an 18 mile Range is a good choice. It has a strong signal.
A detailed map and history search of the structure being researched. This may help diagnose natural settling from a deranged ghost smacking on the walls.
Note pads and a basic cassette recorder for note taking.
Stationary Cameras for room and area Surveillance.
And a few basics, plan the event as you would a days outing.
Food, Drinks, First aid, other Necessities.
A planned time frame for the research. Data analyzing, and verification.
Caffine/Coffee or other. if research is done at night.
The list can go on and on, there doesn't have to be a lot of expence put into this hobby, just a lot of Common Sence.
IR camera - detecting temp changes
EMF meter - detecting EMF variance
motion detector cam - Ghost moving stuff?
Frank's box - real time EVP filter.
These are a good to start with.
Well here are a few more items to make your searches easier, first you have to ask yourself, are you searching for paranormal activity, or for a natural cause of things that are accepted as hauntings?
Digital Voice Recorders, they work better than tape, and some from RCA and SONY, have Computer Up link abilities.
A Geographic Compass work well to pinpoint natural magnetic fields.
Digital Camcorders I found work well if they are small, and lightweight. Easier to carry over the hours put in during a search.
A Digital Camera, no film developing needed, and are up loadable to your computer.
2 way radios, for use when using teams.
A Motorola with an 18 mile Range is a good choice. It has a strong signal.
A detailed map and history search of the structure being researched. This may help diagnose natural settling from a deranged ghost smacking on the walls.
Note pads and a basic cassette recorder for note taking.
Stationary Cameras for room and area Surveillance.
And a few basics, plan the event as you would a days outing.
Food, Drinks, First aid, other Necessities.
A planned time frame for the research. Data analyzing, and verification.
Caffine/Coffee or other. if research is done at night.
The list can go on and on, there doesn't have to be a lot of expence put into this hobby, just a lot of Common Sence.
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