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    The word "camcorder" is a combination of "camera" and "recorder". In the early days of portable television production, the video camera and the VCR (Video Casette Recorder) really were two pieces of equipment. The videographer or a person who operates a video camera or camcorder would carry the video camera on his or her shoulder.

    The VCR--about the same size as the VCR you may have at home--was attached to a strap and carried on the shoulder, too. The two items were connected by a video cable, and often an audio (sound) cable too. Early versions of this setup (camera and VCR) weighed 25 pounds or more and even the later versions (around 1992) were still very heavy. Often videographers would carry a tripod and put the VCR on a media center cart.

    Now, of course, a high quality camcorder fits in the palm of the hand. Even a kid can hold the combined video camera and VCR with no problem.

    Even though the size of the equipment has changed over the years, the basic functions are still the same. Light and sound enter the camcorder are converted into electrical signals and recorded onto a magnetic videotape. The signal is also sent to a tiny TV and speaker, so that videographers can see and hear what they are videotaping.

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