Making Films & Videos/analog editing

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Expert: Alessandro Machi - 3/6/2007


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Is it possible to edit video tape from an old analog film camera on digital video editing software? I was thinking of learning the process with the analog camera before I buy a good DV camera.  

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Your question..."Is it possible to edit video tape from an old analog film camera"...is not a possible scenario since film cannot be directly put into a VCR.

A film camera's footage has to first be developed by a film lab, then transferred to a videotape format before any type of video or digital editing can be done. If you meant to say "old analog video camera" then you'll need to provide me with the videocassette type that your camera uses and then I can probably help you.

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25 years of Film & Video Production & Editing Experience including low budget film and video production & quality control. I enjoy filming in Super-8 and also with broadcast quality video cameras.

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Founded Action! Film and Video Production Club while in College.

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Four Year College Program majoring in RTVB studies emphasis on film, was one or two classes short of graduation.

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Regional Emmy Winner, 8 Time Vision Award Winner, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Internship Winner, numerous Film Festival Winner for several different Super-8 Films,

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