Joined: Jul 2009

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From: Maryland & Arkansas

Well my crappy sony picture camera gave out on me two weeks ago and Ive been wanting to get an HD camera for quite some time, so Im seeking advice from the forum elders and video shooting gods...

Objective:
I want to make my own Youtube videos that aren't cheesy or filled w/ gay techno music in the background

Budget:
No more than 400 including shipping

What Im looking for:
An HD camera that will last
Good video quality
Something w/ crystal clear sound
Water/rain resistant (if possible)
Something that can handle outdoor/freeway driving
A good movie editing software* (I'll buy sepreate if I have to)

Why you ask?
I have alot of free time and need something to do, I live on the forums and I visit youtube quite frequently

I know expensive @ss equipment was used, but i want to make videos similar to these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Sls3delI4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGGt_BsY5j0

Im thinking about purchasing this:
http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-Motor...673212&sr=8-10
^^^Along w/ the tripod and seat mounting bracket

Forgive my ignorance as i am a noob when it comes to movie editing

I am well aware that skills like the ones on the videos dont happen overnight and probably take more $ than I am willing to spend. Ill try my hardest to deliver a video worth watching.

Please feel free to point me into the right direction

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Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 5,217

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From: Maryland & Arkansas