subject: The Easiest Way To Make Videos For The Web [print this page] When you're running a video blog, especially those showcasing scenes taken from the road, nothing beats the convenience of using a Flip video camcorder. Requiring no more than a few minutes to plug your camcorder onto a PC, run the software and upload the recording onto the web, getting your video up online requires very little time, allowing you to focus your efforts on other things.
Of course, a FlipVideo camcorder is not your only option. In fact, you can use most any type of video capture device and software to do the same. Using a Flip Video recorder, however, gives you plenty of advantages, including:
* Unrivaled ease of use
* Near-automatic, single-step process from your camera to YouTube
* Great quality for outdoor recordings
* Perfect resolution for web use - no need to fiddle to find the right settings
On the flipside, of course, there are a few caveats that come with using a Flip Video camcorder. It's a very basic device designed for a very specific need. As such, one or more of the following may be an issue, depending on your needs:
* Lack of a sophisticated editing tool
* Lack of an expansion memory card (which means, you'll need to unload video to your PC regularly)
* Lack of effects and advanced recording features
* Slow panning is necessary (if you move the camera too fast, your videos will suffer in quality)
Even with the negatives, there's still no easier way to make videos for the web than a Flip Video camcorder. While advanced needs may require a more progressive solution, the Flip Video should handle straight-up web content better than anything else.
