RETRO TECH: CAMCORDER

The JVC GR-C1 Camcorder was the first all-in-one handheld video camera. I trace the history of homemade videos back to the release of this iconic piece of tech and shows how its popularity led to the videos we watch on YouTube today. Fellow YouTube creator Casey Neistat shows me how to film and edit videos on this piece of retro tech. Spoiler alert: It’s not easy.

0:00 The Camcorder
0:59 Unboxing A Camcorder
3:56 Talking Camcorders
6:36 Shooting With Casey
10:40 Home Videos
13:21 Dope or Nope
17:59 Lasting Tech Legacy
20:08 The Casey & Marquez Movie

[DaanBrandt]

This was pure magic.

Casey getting his midlifecrisis, the most terrifying horror performance, just the right amount of retro vibe due to the actuall footage. 100/10

[chosenideahandle]

I was born in 71' and watched my dad sitting for hours at the dining table after work splicing 8 mm film into edits, so on the weekend the family could watch home movies on our projector in the basement. He had several VHS and then DV cameras after that as well. Most of them eventually ended up with me, shooting skateboard videos or stop motion movies with my sister (my action figures and her Barbies). I'm a 3D animator and travel filmmaker now.

[mohammedahmed]

best thing about this series is gonna be the appreciation for all the tech that everyone takes for granted today

[meskin]

I was born in 1984, when I was about 10 my father gifted me a VHS recorder he had been using to film commercials for his little advertising company he started. My brother and I went on to film countless movies, skits and videos. This really brought back memories

[MrRottensalad]

“MKBSD”. My favorite part of this video.

[kushiro]

This is the camera that everyone pulls out when they see a UFO

[brookboussaken]

The last thing I ever expected to see in my life is Marques doing an Aheago face
15:20

[TaylorBlack]

"That's the nicest way someone has ever called me an old guy." Oof, I feel that Casey.

[quinn.mcginley]

Casey: But Marques we’re dressed like its 2019, we need to take this one step further.

Meanwhile: Records the video in front of 12 flat screen TVs.

[stirs-Lnk]

Casey: how many gigs is this?

Marques: gigs, hah!

[bryan.w.t]

I never thought I would hear Marques saying MKBSD

[EvilTwin]

Best tech reviewer.
No extraneous silly goofy crap.
He gets to the point.

He's also very likeable.
*No one knows he juggles kittens at an underground speakeasy in his spare time.

[Mobile_Dom]

"am i just here because im old?"


yes, but we love you Casey

[sifters]

Marques: Dresses like the 1980's, to give that atmosphere

Also Marques: wears Apple Watch during recording

[harleyrobertson]

Imagine how many Christmas home movies were made on this thing

[arunmnair]

so, Rent-A-Friend was just Dora The Explorer for adults

[LuisSantiagodev]

The last part of the video is so beautiful, since a kid you’ve had big dreams, and you already made them reality, thanks for this great series.

[KyAl]

"I might have to look at the instructions." No truer words were ever spoken.

[Kadz]

Don’t: Eat while recording

*Mukbang has left the chat*

[calvindorsey]

This series is one of the dopest series online. They should air these on other tv platforms.