Shooting a LCD monitor at DVinfo.net

Tim Suggs · November 27th, 2006, 04:09 PM

I'm doing a computer tutorial I'll be posting on the web... Any suggestions on how to set the camera up to optimize shooting a LCD monitor in my office?

Thanks in advance.
Tim

Kyle Prohaska · November 27th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Is there a good reason to actually film the screen? There are many free or relatively cheap solutions for capturing whats on your screen into an AVI right on the computer. If your doing some sort of demonstration for the computer, hooking a mic up to the computer and recording the screen directly is the way to go.

-Kyle

Ryan Black · December 7th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Just like Kyle said, using software to record a screen capture from within your OS is usually the best and easiest option. Alternitavely, you could do a line out feed directly to your camera if your video card has a s-video or composite out, and do a line in record on the XL2. If you still want to do a capture of the physical screen, you can. If its a CRT, you will need to match the refresh rate of the monitor by using Tv (shutter priority) mode, or using "clearscan mode". If it is an LCD monitor, you will just have to worry about getting a proper exposure, the refresh rate is not an issue.

All three ways work, but doing a software screen capture is still the fastest and easiest way IMHO.

Ryan

Santos Ramos · August 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM

I used ishow to capture the screen and it looks great but when I bring the file to Final Cut 6 it looks very bad, you can not read the text.

I caprure the video 720X480 and full screen.
I also captured native DV but it looks very bad.

Help!!!

Ryan Mueller · August 28th, 2007, 01:31 PM

If you do have your heart set on capturing via camera, I have done this once before and it turned out superb. I shot 16x9 considering I have a widescreen LCD monitor. I used the stock settings of the XL2, and made sure I had proper exposure. Make sure there is no glare on the monitor, and make sure to shoot the monitor as square on as you can manage.

I showed the end result to one of my film school peers, and he couldn't believe that I shot it with the XL2.

Santos Ramos · August 28th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Ryan,

I did capture the video with the JVC GY-HD110U and it looks very bad,
when I bring it to final cut it look so blurry.
I am not sure if this is a problem with this camera.
last time I did something like this I use a sony camera and it worked well.
Now I am using ishow and I am havin the same problem.
I have the apple 23 in at home so I will test it later

regards,
Jose

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Mueller

If you do have your heart set on capturing via camera, I have done this once before and it turned out superb. I shot 16x9 considering I have a widescreen LCD monitor. I used the stock settings of the XL2, and made sure I had proper exposure. Make sure there is no glare on the monitor, and make sure to shoot the monitor as square on as you can manage.

I showed the end result to one of my film school peers, and he couldn't believe that I shot it with the XL2.

Jack Barker · August 29th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santos Ramos

I used ishow to capture the screen and it looks great but when I bring the file to Final Cut 6 it looks very bad, you can not read the text.

It's actually called iShowU, and it works great - worth the measly $20 they ask for it. Mac only.

http://www.shinywhitebox.com/home/home.html

November 27th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#1
Tim Suggs New Boot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 9	Shooting a LCD monitor I'm doing a computer tutorial I'll be posting on the web... Any suggestions on how to set the camera up to optimize shooting a LCD monitor in my office? Thanks in advance. Tim __________________ NRG.tv

November 27th, 2006, 06:27 PM	#2
Kyle Prohaska Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ransomville NY Posts: 239	Is there a good reason to actually film the screen? There are many free or relatively cheap solutions for capturing whats on your screen into an AVI right on the computer. If your doing some sort of demonstration for the computer, hooking a mic up to the computer and recording the screen directly is the way to go. -Kyle __________________ Online Portfolio \| Feature Film on XHA1

December 7th, 2006, 09:11 AM	#3
Ryan Black New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 11	Screen capture is the answer Just like Kyle said, using software to record a screen capture from within your OS is usually the best and easiest option. Alternitavely, you could do a line out feed directly to your camera if your video card has a s-video or composite out, and do a line in record on the XL2. If you still want to do a capture of the physical screen, you can. If its a CRT, you will need to match the refresh rate of the monitor by using Tv (shutter priority) mode, or using "clearscan mode". If it is an LCD monitor, you will just have to worry about getting a proper exposure, the refresh rate is not an issue. All three ways work, but doing a software screen capture is still the fastest and easiest way IMHO. Ryan __________________ It's nice to get paid to play. www.blacksandstudios.com

August 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#4
Santos Ramos Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 54	I used ishow I used ishow to capture the screen and it looks great but when I bring the file to Final Cut 6 it looks very bad, you can not read the text. I caprure the video 720X480 and full screen. I also captured native DV but it looks very bad. Help!!!

August 28th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#5
Ryan Mueller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 336	If you do have your heart set on capturing via camera, I have done this once before and it turned out superb. I shot 16x9 considering I have a widescreen LCD monitor. I used the stock settings of the XL2, and made sure I had proper exposure. Make sure there is no glare on the monitor, and make sure to shoot the monitor as square on as you can manage. I showed the end result to one of my film school peers, and he couldn't believe that I shot it with the XL2.