Ok.. I give up. This is the best I can do

[seamonster01]

I cannot figure out how you guys are getting your videos to show up on my computer with such stunning clarity. My stuff looks great on dvds though. I have a sony hdr-hc1.Is it in the format? The resolution? Is there a book out there I can get to teach someone with a thick skull about converting formats, encoding, resolution,data transfer rates and whatever else I'm forgetting at the moment?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9L9NMVkETA

 

[robint]

part of the problem may be that you are posting your videos on Youtube.... their compression/resolution, like most free sites, is probably not what you are wanting. I have my videos posted on my own website which costs money but I have control of everything. Its worth the price for me.

robint

 

[meekal]

as ROBINT said, it's youTube that's the limiting factor. if/when you decide to host 'em yourself here's a bit of a primer i did for myself a while back..... might be helpful

http://piddlefish.servepics.com/SCUBA/video-1minTest.html

 

[Jamdiver]

Google video is a bit better than youtube, don't think they compress your videos at all when uploaded.

 

[MarkH]

Yours looks a heck of a lot better than mine on Photobucket.

 

[seamonster01]

Thank you all for your input. anyone care to give a run down on what is involved with having a site. I never have given serious thought to having a site before and am now curious about what kind of commitment it takes. I really enjoy sharing and watching videos.I know of at least three people that credit/blame videos I have made as part of their motivation for becoming divers. I played around with of alot different formats,encoders, and programs but I still dont really understand them.

Really... Thanks alot, it was scuba board that helped me choose the hc-1 when I decided to upgrade from hi-8.Now that thing is almost like my mask. I'll dive without it but I am sure I will regret it.

 

[mislav]

Hey, thanks for posting this video - it's really good!

Regarding your own site: you might check with your ISP, they most likely have it as an option. If you're on a Mac, then .Mac is an easy way to go. I believe it works on Windows too.

You can also check some free online services like Geocities but you don't really need a site to post your videos. All you need is some free space on some server so you can upload your videos and then provide a link. Something like Box might be all you need.