I am on youtube with my new HDR-HC7
 

Finally, I got the imprt video part work. This is how I did:
- Purchase a Firewire card and install into my Dell PC
- Then import the file from tape to PC.
- Download the Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 Trial (for 30 days) and play with it.
- I use the Rode Videomic for test recording.
My question is: Is there anyway I can make the video quality sharper and crispier? Or because you loose quality when you post on line, ie Youtube.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Krb6EmGUbU

What can I do to make it better next time.
Really appreciate all your inputs.
--JT

John, you will lose picture quality on Youtube. You might do a search of the archives as there have been a few threads on the best approach.

Your video could be improved generally in a couple of different ways. First, better lighting would make a big difference. Second, if you put the mic close and recorded for sound only you would have a better soundtrack to work with.

Third, if you recorded a couple more takes from different angles and with closeup shots you would have more to work with and could produce a more interesting video.

Keep at it! Good work!

Curt