The Evolution of the camcorder Danielle Bagger EDUC 515 Evolving Education Technologies Azusa Pacific Orange County Regional Masters in Educational Technology and Learning Instructor: Jeff McKendricks Fall I, 2009 Danielle Bagger EDUC 515 Evolving Education Technologies Azusa Pacific Orange County Regional Masters in Educational Technology and Learning Instructor: Jeff McKendricks Fall I, 2009

History of camcorders Video Tape Recording (VTR) was invented by Charles Ginsburg. It captured live images from TV cameras and transfered the electric signal to a magnetic tape. CBS used VTR first, and many shows were no longer filmed live because of the editing abilities the tape offered. However, the sound recorder and video were connected by a wire, which made it a two man job Video Tape Recording (VTR) was invented by Charles Ginsburg. It captured live images from TV cameras and transfered the electric signal to a magnetic tape. CBS used VTR first, and many shows were no longer filmed live because of the editing abilities the tape offered. However, the sound recorder and video were connected by a wire, which made it a two man job.

History of camcorders 1971 The first Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) was sold by Sony After JVC’s VHS (Video Home System) beat out Sony’s Betamax, the race was on to build a smaller, affordable camcorder Sony released Betacam which had combined the video and audio of recording The first Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) was sold by Sony After JVC’s VHS (Video Home System) beat out Sony’s Betamax, the race was on to build a smaller, affordable camcorder Sony released Betacam which had combined the video and audio of recording.

History of camcorders 1995 Sony, JVC & Panasonic launched DV (Digital Video) and soon were using MiniDV cassettes. This technology offered superior color and image quality Sony released a camcorder called XDCAM which used a tapeless recording format. This also led to CD and DVD technology. Now with features like LCD screens on most camcorders, easier ways to download and edit video, and a price on average of $500, camcorders have become very accessible to consumers Sony, JVC & Panasonic launched DV (Digital Video) and soon were using MiniDV cassettes. This technology offered superior color and image quality Sony released a camcorder called XDCAM which used a tapeless recording format. This also led to CD and DVD technology. Now with features like LCD screens on most camcorders, easier ways to download and edit video, and a price on average of $500, camcorders have become very accessible to consumers.

Camcorders in the Classroom Record lessons: professional improvement, student review Enhance learning and synthesis of information Skills in planning, filming, editing and presenting video Presentations to stake holders: post on website, or play at Open House Record lessons: professional improvement, student review Enhance learning and synthesis of information Skills in planning, filming, editing and presenting video Presentations to stake holders: post on website, or play at Open House

Future of Camcorders The invention of YouTube and video podcasts have put the amateur videographer up on the world’s main screen. iPhones ($199 & $99)and iPod nanos ($179) are equipped with a digital video recorder. Great for class projects! The invention of YouTube and video podcasts have put the amateur videographer up on the world’s main screen. iPhones ($199 & $99)and iPod nanos ($179) are equipped with a digital video recorder. Great for class projects!

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