Putting the Xacti VPC-CG10 camcorder to work DIY style

For all you filmmakers w/ $25k budgets, this is what NO-budge... on TwitpicAs I’ve blogged before, I’m having a blast using my Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 palm-sized HD camcorder. I’m starting to hear about other videographers who appreciate the CG10 not just for its cost, size and HD, but also for its manual control over exposure and focus.

I just read a quick post at the Frugal Filmmaker about writer and actor Curtis Hendley using some great DIY lighting techniques to shoot video on his CG10. Frugal Filmmaker Scott Eggleston even points out the CG10’s manual controls. Also, make sure to take note of the fact that the CG10 in the photo is on a tripod, which is the best way to make sure your video comes out better and more polished.

I’m actually working on a blog post discussing how to put the Xacti camcorders’ manual controls to good use in just about any setting, and how that will make your video look just that much better than anything that comes from a Flip-style camcorder, or even a shiny new iPhone 4.

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One Response to Putting the Xacti VPC-CG10 camcorder to work DIY style

  1. Magnus August 13, 2010 at 4:19 pm #

    The GC-10 is a really good camcorder. I bought four units for work – we use them for behind-the-scenes videos for the intranet. I’m interested in testing them as cams for live streaming broadcasts – the battery compartment has a slot for a cord to AC-adaptor, any ideas on how to make this work?

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