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What is MiniDV?
MiniDV is the standard digital recording format used by the Media School. The picture quality is superior to analogue fomats such as Hi8.
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Background
Digital camcorders are relatively new on the broadcast and domestic markets. New digital technology means higher definition in picture quality. New APPLE invention FireWire (IEEE 1934) means you can transfer video and audio between devices without any generation loss. Good news for video editing!

Notes
The MiniDV camcorders are available for booking from the Production Office (P147) and must be booked and signed for 24 hours prior to collection.

Explanation of Links
MINIDV FAQ - The most popular questions and answers regarding MiniDV camcorders
BASIC FEATURES OF MINIDV - A reminder of how to use the camcorder.
PDF DOWNLOADS - All the MiniDV handouts are available for download here as PDF files. Full instructions are in this page.