I'm pretty discouraged... (quality issues.)

[Camille Montpetit]

I did think about downloading the free trial version, but I feared that most of that time would be spent by me trying to get a hold of how to use it- rather than taking advantage of the time and actually being able to use it. Some trials are just 30 days whether you use it or not, and some are 30 separate sessions spread out. Ya know?

but thanks for letting me know that you don't have "the best camera" It makes me feel better because I've watched some of your videos everytime you post on a thread I'm reading, and your videos are pretty cute and not bad at all. ^_^ I like them. You look like you're having fun and it makes me smile

Don't worry. It took me 5 minutes to understand the basics of it. It is really really simple ! And if you know how to use WMM, then youre almost set to go.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-NIKKOR/dp/B0073HSI6Q
This is my camera. Pretty basic as you can see

Aww your comment made my day :') Im glad that you enjoy them. It is one of my goal to make people smile and I'm really happy it makes you smile.

 

[filmfoolsproductions]

I have lots of good ideas. They are popping in my head more and more- and starting out, THAT was my main concern. Not being able to deliver. Now that my brain is beginning to cooperate with me- I've realized another issue. QUALITY. This is an issue that has been bugging me and making me less productive. I have some pretty good ideas, but there's a voice in my head that tells me not to waste a good idea when I can't do it RIGHT and I find it difficult to get my butt up and do something because there is a small part of me that says "Really- what's the point?"

What is a great video concept when it is unwatchable?
I use windows movie maker to edit my videos because I can't afford to buy any super expensive video editing software. FREE is where it's at right now. My camera- it's an Olympus sz-12 not HORRIBLE, but maybe not entirely ideal for making videos. I don't know, I'm pretty much clueless. I don't own a tripod, and I don't have super lighting equipment (just a lamp that stands up that I take the shade off and I also have a desk lamp)

Are there any tips that you can give me to better the quality of my videos with what I have now? Are there any free video editors that have better and more features than WMM? I was told about KDEnlive and was excited about it, but I can't use it because I have Windows 7. Not Linux. I also can't do the whole flash drive thing because I can't find mine.
Sorry if this seemed kind of depressing. There's a video on my channel that I think is pretty good- but it is 7mins long and I screwed up the editing so it's just a lengthy piece of crap. It would be funny- if it were watchable. It's just disappointing. I know it's not the end of the world. lol I just really need a little help.

I know what you mean, but what I've learned is that youtube is all about trial and error so as long as the video idea doesn't require amazing special effects or a huge budget just do the video to the best of your abilities.