I thought everyone might enjoy reminiscing about Snowpocalypse 2008, so I put together this video from the bits I shot during the storm. I've been experimenting with the FlipVideo camera and the storm provided the perfect reason for further experimentation. As I reviewed what I shot, I thought it would be fun to piece the segments together. Here's the result. I hope you enjoy it.
Snowpocalypse 2008 - The Movie from Neighborhood Notes on Vimeo.
I like this camera. FlipVideo is a cheap and easy way to capture video for the web. The camera can easily be carried in your pocket or added to a camera bag. I chose the Ultra because it uses AA batteries. Since I always have rechargeable AA batteries in my camera bag power is never a problem. It will capture and store about 60 minutes of video, and has a built in USB plug that makes downloading very easy.
The picture quality is pretty good, though the 2x digital zoom isn't crisp. It's far better than video captured using a phone, but doesn't match a "regular" video camera. The video can be edited in iMoveHD and GarageBand, making for a quick turn around for publishing.
Convenience, size, and simplicity make this camera fun. How can you go wrong for $150?
