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Camcorder
You may have an analog (Hi8) camcorder lying around the house, but we recommend upgrading to a MiniDV model. They're easier to work with--an analog model requires another piece of hardware in order to download the video to your PC. And a newer model of any type will likely have better video quality that your old model, and frankly, don't you want Junior's first video appearance to look the best that it can?
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This top-of-the-line, full-featured camcorder produces excellent video and takes decent digital stills.
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Software
You'll need something stronger than those one-click, automatic video assembly packages to get creative, but they'll do if you don't want to manually edit your footage.
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A consumer video-editing package that doesn't skimp on the power features.
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DVD burner
Do you have an older PC that's missing a DVD burner? The latest models are fast and affordable, and installing a drive is easier than you think.
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This Plextor drive has it all: great performance, ample documentation, and loads of software.
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