Is Archiving Film Necessary

by EveNSteveSeptember 2, 2009March 9, 2010

There are two parts to this post: first an HD video for fun followed by an 8 minute thought-provoking discussion on the “need” to archive film in the hybrid workflow- click on the Audio Logo to listen…

Kodak Zi8 Review Part 3: Still Images and Final Thoughts

by EveNSteveAugust 27, 2009April 19, 2010

Kodak Zi8, Indian Hill Imageworks West Entrance

Sample images from the Kodak Zi8 using the 5.3MP still camera mode in both macro and distance setting. Click on the audioblog logo to listen to my thoughts on using the new pocket recorder, features I liked, features I wish it had and my conclusion compared to my previous Kodak Zi6 and Vado HD.

Kodak Zi8 Review Part 2: Audio and Macro Features in HD

by EveNSteveAugust 26, 2009March 9, 2010

KodakZi8WithMicExternal

One of the big features of the new Kodak Zi8 that I found exciting was the macro mode as well as the ability to have an external stereo mic input in with record level adjustment. As far as I know the Kodak Zi8 is the only pocket video recorder that has both of these features as well as 1080p. The video posted here was recorded in 1080p using the macro mode and with both an external mic (see picture) and the internal mic.

I have also decided to show this video from two sources… Youtube as a HD and wordpress as a HD video… you decide which you like and you can switch back and forth from HD to non HD to see the difference. I have to mention that I was wrong about wordpress.com not allowing HD video as obviously it does… try both and see the difference as it is huge. The downside to HD is of course the file size… this short video is a 136MB file so the upload time even with high speed internet is quite long.

WordPress.com HD

YouTube HD