Comments on: Using iPod Nano for video interviews

By: maccolar

maccolar — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:47:32 +0000

You may refer to this step by step guide, it’s about how to transfer recorded video from iPod Nano to computer, Windows Movie Maker, YouTube, Facebook, Myspace, etc. It’s easy to understand and works pretty well for my iPod Nano 5 Gen (with video camera).
http://www.ipod-transfer-copy.com/how-to-transfer-ipod-recorded-video-to-computer.html
Hope it helps. Contact me if you have any other question.

By: Nano for video « newstraining

Nano for video « newstraining — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:06:11 +0000

[...] Posted by mroberts8 on November 2, 2009 Apple’s new iPod Nano comes with many new features, including the ability to record video. Reviewers feel this may be Apple’s attempt to match the popularity of the little Flip video cameras. Mindy McAdams took a new Nano out for a test drive and recorded 10 short interviews under different conditions to see how it works. See the results at her post, Using iPod Nano for Video Reviews. [...]

By: Jeff Achen

Jeff Achen — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:20:04 +0000

Thanks for the test run. It’s important for journalists to recognize how technology becomes an enabler to the practice of journalism. As more people get comfortable using video in their lives, it won’t be just the TV cameramen shooting newsworthy videos!

By: Mindy McAdams tests iPod Nano video « MN VIDEO PRO

Mindy McAdams tests iPod Nano video « MN VIDEO PRO — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:18:30 +0000

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By: Mindy McAdams

Mindy McAdams — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:44 +0000

Robb, I agree with you on image stabilization. I use my Canon PowerShot SD700 IS for a lot of video, and it has IS (you can see that in the model number). Of course if you buy a real video camera, it needs to have IS.

You also need to know when to turn IS off. Yes, OFF. Close-up interviews + tripod + IS = disaster.

Tim, thanks for that real-life tip. I know what you’re saying, coming from the freelance side — a news organization that pays for multimedia features expects the quality to be very good (at least). You can’t give them some shaky junk from a Flip or a Nano.

You could, however, give them something suitable with a Flip Mino (HD) and a good digital audio recorder such as a Zoom H2.

By: Tim Shisler

Tim Shisler — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:58:12 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to put this together Mindy. I can’t help but look at both the Flip and Nano and wonder when consistency with editors will win out over cheap price. As a multimedia journalist, I have to produce consistent video and audio for my editors who expect a certain level of quality. Both the Flip and Nano are cool and cheap, but when it comes to really producing something that doesn’t scream amateur I can’t believe you can use these. For instance when I approached the New York Times, they looked for solid audio, strong lighting, use of a tripod and consistent production quality. I just can’t believe these will help young journalists produce this level of work.

By: Robb Montgomery

Robb Montgomery — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:37:14 +0000

Flip and Nano – neither have the critical chip inside them to reduce hand shake.

The key to handheld video is a technology called Optical Image Stabilization. My three-year-old Lumix LX2 has it and has been filing usable HD video interviews from all kinds of tight spots around the world.

My Sony A1U Video camera also has Optical Image Stabilization.

I just won’t recommend a video camera without O.I.S.

Who cares if you can order it in pink if you can’t hope to make watchable video?

By: Bill Dunphy

Bill Dunphy — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:18:19 +0000

Thanks for this Mindy – this test is especially revealing vis a vis sound. There are a number of the Flip vs Nano comparisons being posted now: two worth checking are the NewTeeVee.com piece ( http://bit.ly/Sy1rB ) and this detailed comparison between the Nano, Flip, Kodak and iPhone that MacWorld did http://bit.ly/pifPP.
It’s clear that, notwithstanding the simple truth that the best camera is the one you have with you,the Nano is not a terribly useful video choice for the journalist’s tool belt. But it surely is another step on the road to that point in time when any time something happens there will be people ready to record it on video.

By: Mindy McAdams

Mindy McAdams — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:14:57 +0000

@Matt Busse – I can’t help but agree with you. I have not run extensive tests with a classic Flip or a Flip Mino, though.

I carry my Canon PowerShot SD700 IS with me wherever I go, and it does a great job with video, a well as being a fantastic small camera for hi-res stills.

The iPod Nano is very much smaller than any of these. For some, that would mean the difference between having video and not having it.

By: Matt Busse

Matt Busse — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:42:31 +0000

I just can’t help thinking a Flip HD would be better, because of the video quality. Also very portable and easy to use.

If Apple makes an iPod with an HD video camera – now that would be worth checking out.