videocameras and drumming

[akdaniel14]

so ya i work at walmart and can get 20% off one item since its the holdays. anyways im looking at getting a video camera. i think it would be helpful in drumming to record myself and listen to how i sound and watch and stuff ya no what i mean. does anyone else do this, or do you think its a good idea. using it for drummings not the only reason id get it but it would be a main reason. also i dont no much about videocameras so like are the ones that have hard drives better then say like the ones with discs. or does anyone recommend any kind or which to stay away from. thanks for the help.

[Josiah]

Dunno bout bout vid cams.

Recording yourself playing is one of the most excellent tools for improvement! It really only needs to be audio however. You can use mirrors to see how you play, and you should actively watch your technique.

[DrumIntoTheNight]

Just look at youtube. Filming yourself drumming seems to be a more popular pastime than actually learning how to drum.

I imagine it's pretty useful to check up your technique and stuff.

[Permanent Solution]

Go to a camera shop and ask any questions you have, they're bound to know :)

[Zebba]

I have video'd myself once and watched it again, sound quality was horrible... so I havnt done it again lol!

[Retarded Chipple]

Stay away from cameras that go straight to hard drives or DVD. They suck unless you want to film your family holiday, then take the disk out and put it in your DVD player to watch on the TV. Uploading a DVD onto a computer is not only difficult to work out but you can't just digitise chosen sections of footage...it has to be everything you've filmed!
Go for a conventional mini DV (tape) camera. They're straight forward, no hassle...you can watch your footage straight from the camera to the TV or you can upload your EDL to a computer with ease.
Another point to consider is that even with the advent of hard drive, DVD cameras and other fancy new technology, the Film and TV industry still use tape as standard...so what does that tell you?

[Retarded Chipple]

I have video'd myself once and watched it again, sound quality was horrible... so I havnt done it again lol!

Was it a home video camera and did you watch it back on the LCD screen? Cos those all in one home video camcorders aren't designed for amazing pro quality sound and they especially struggle to record live music. But, if you watch it back on a computer or decent TV, you'll find the sound is alot better quality than viewing it on the cameras playback facilities!