#16
|
|||
|
|||
I just bought a Blue Digital Spark for recording into my Ipad, made my first Utube incorporating pictures in IMovie. Looked to me it would do video as well and sinc it. I have a small HD video camcorder and will try it. So much power for so little money in these program and doing it all on a Ipad. Now I have to fiquire out why on earth someone would actually like to see me play guitar? LOL
It may end there.
__________________
Steve 2020 McKnight Grand Recording - Cedar Top 2005 McKnight SS Dred 2001 Michael Keller Koa Baby 2014 Godin Inuk 2012 Deering B6 Openback Banjo 2012 Emerald Acoustic Doubleneck 2012 Rainsong JM1000 Black Ice 2009 Wechter Pathmaker 9600 LTD 1982 Yairi D-87 Doubleneck 1987 Ovation Collectors 1993 Ovation Collectors 1967 J-45 Gibson 1974 20th Annivers. Les Paul Custom |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Isn't there some software that will allow you to simultaneously record audio and video without having to muck around synching them up? What about recording on a DVD stand alone recorder, with a camera and external mics and mixer, then importing the DVD and compressing it to a format compatible with YouTube?
__________________
Warren My website: http://draudio56.wix.com/warren-bendler "It's hard...calming the Beatle inside of me." |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
There are a few point-and-shoot type cameras with mic input and HD video that may give you audio quality you find acceptable. Or save up and get a video camera with excellent audio quality, XLR inputs, p48 phantom, 1080p HD video, and good low light performance. You should be able to find something in the $2000-$5000 price range. Honestly, combining audio and video in post just isn't that hard. It's easier than learning to play guitar, for instance. Fran
__________________
E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi Slack Key in California - www.kaleponi.com My YouTube clips The Homebrewed Music Blog |
#19
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Synching audio and video is really so easy that I'd prefer it. If you're on a Mac and use Final Cut X, the sync is built in, just toss as many video and audio clips in as you want, and Final Cut will line them all up. For other programs, there's PluralEyes, which will line up multiple tracks for you. It does cost $100, making it perhaps more attractive to just use Final Cut X. Not sure if there's a window's version, but probably. Of course, a clap and a few seconds spent slipping a track is free :-) and also works just fine with a little practice.
__________________
Music: Spotify, Bandcamp Videos: You Tube Channel Books: Hymns for Fingerstyle Guitar (std tuning), Christmas Carols for Fingerstyle Guitar (std tuning), A DADGAD Christmas, Alternate Tunings book Online Course: Alternate Tunings for Fingerstyle Guitar |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
If it is just me doing a single track, I use a Zoom Q3HD for both the audio and video. That way I don't have to bother with syncing, and can get straight to editing. The built-in stereo mics on the Zoom are plenty good for my purposes, especially when the end game is YouTube.
For video editing (trimming, fades, etc.) and final output, I use OpenShot on Ubuntu Linux, which is free. Hope that helps, GC |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
I have a Windows 7 box, although I might use our XP machine because it's upstairs in my music room.
__________________
Warren My website: http://draudio56.wix.com/warren-bendler "It's hard...calming the Beatle inside of me." |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
BTW, it was mentioned above that the Q3HD is out of production. However there are still a few available on Amazon. This link is to a bundle including the camera and accessory kit. I'd highly recommend the accessory kit because it includes the AC adapter. It also includes a case, a mini tripod, and a windscreen for the mics. Without the AC adapter, it does go throu batteries pretty quickly.
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-ZQ3HD-Kit...&keywords=Q3hd GC |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
I use a Canon FS 200 (2007 vintage).
Canon consumer video cameras usually take an external mic. via a 3.5 mm port. That's a necessity for musicians. You can naturally sync your audio with your video. Unfortunately, my external mic port never functioned out of the box. I didn't return it because the internal mic was surprisingly good. So I always had to sync my video. Still do. I'll probably buy another consumer-level Canon video camera one of these days. Or maybe a SONY. But a functioning external mic port is an absolute prerequisite.
__________________
Ceci n'est pas une pipe bebe. Youtube France (Film Musique & Fantomas) --- Guitars: (2007) big Vietnamese archtop; (1997) Guild F65ce, (1988) Guild D60, (1972) Guild D25, two other Vietnamese flat-tops and one classical. |
#24
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
Warren My website: http://draudio56.wix.com/warren-bendler "It's hard...calming the Beatle inside of me." |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Even with the internal mics of the Zoom I've often used an external preamp and mic setup, because a camera position that frames the whole guitar and my head puts the camera too far away for good audio. I've gotten caught up in Camera Acquisition Syndrome to some extent, these days my main cam is a Lumix GH3 which has a mic input and gain control for the audio, but even with this rig I have to manage incoming audio levels very carefully to avoid triggering the limiter and squashing my audio, and under the best conditions the audio quality isn't as good as a Zoom H2n. So when I'm looking for good quality I'm back to syncing audio and video in post. Fran
__________________
E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi Slack Key in California - www.kaleponi.com My YouTube clips The Homebrewed Music Blog |
#26
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I can't say if it's adequate or not. I can say that the quality of the internal mic on the Canon absolutely astonished me. It's probably the best-sounding mic I own.
__________________
Ceci n'est pas une pipe bebe. Youtube France (Film Musique & Fantomas) --- Guitars: (2007) big Vietnamese archtop; (1997) Guild F65ce, (1988) Guild D60, (1972) Guild D25, two other Vietnamese flat-tops and one classical. |