http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » User Favorites: ophelia en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:53:17 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74246 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:41:52 +0000 pseudosafari 74246@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have an Olympus WS-500M that I can hide in my pocket or elsewhere (out of the view of the camera).  It does a fair job and it was cheap compared to the more versatile and probably overall better Zoom mics.</p> <p>I try to record directly to the camera whenever I can, but when I can't, this does a good job for me.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74234 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:31:29 +0000 Shaun 74234@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>what external digital recorder do you guys use?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74207 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:42:06 +0000 Weddingmaster 74207@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I use several, I use the camera mic an external digital recorder (set to 48k :0) and a wireless that will transmit directly to the camera for recording or to a PA in the case of an outdoor wedding. I try to keep all the mics seperated to record on their own tracks for mixing in post/editing. Thats where the sony NX5 shines for audio. If you just want to use an external get it close to the sound and make sure the level will not overshoot (digital distortion is nasty and non repairable). I would shy to a mid level and boost in post editing. Just use a sound to sync like a click,bang,clap from there they should stay in sync.</p> <p>Harry</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74206 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:22:17 +0000 Shaun 74206@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>48K got it..  what do you guys to for audio during shoots?  </p> <p>Do you record into the camera as well as a seperate device?  I dont have xlrs on my cameras, so I was looking at some of the Zoom portable audio recorders with 2 xlrs, but I'm very concerned about preamp noise.  </p> <p>Anyone have experience with these?  What do you use?  Do they work well in environments where noise can't be that controlled?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74186 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:29:57 +0000 Weddingmaster 74186@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> and...make sure your audio device is set to 48khz. and not 44.1 which is the standard cd rate. Video standard rate is 48 here in USA. If you rip audio from cd make sure to convert to 48khz.</p> <p>Harry</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74179 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:05:51 +0000 Shaun 74179@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks, i sorta do that when i'm filiming artists in the studio, I was more wondering if there's any specific format I should use and it sounds like wav is the way to go.  Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74177 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:44:06 +0000 Mike Wilhelm 74177@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You'll want to go with an uncompressed format. .WAV works well. When you're recording audio on a second device, a good habit to get into is to use a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clapperboard">clapperboard slate</a>. The idea behind them is at the beginning of the take you have someone say the name of the production followed by the scene and the take, then clap the board. When you start editing, you simply match the audio and the video, and you'll see in the waveform of the audio track a big spike where the clap was. Line that up with where the clapperboard claps in the visuals and the rest will be aligned with it.</p> <p>If you don't have the budget for a clapperboard slate, just write the info on a whiteboard and then have someone clap on camera. You'll still get the loud clap to help you line things up. Just line the sound up with the visual of the person's hands coming together.</p> <p>Hope this helps!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74176 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:41:21 +0000 Shaun 74176@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Um, my own stupid here.  Used the WRONG video file with the RIGHT audio.  This does bring up a question though.</p> <p>What is the best format of audio to use when combining audio up with video content that was recorded from a different source?  </p> <p>Is there any specific trick to use to ensure this happens smoothly?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/issue-syncing-audio#post-74175 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:27:08 +0000 Shaun 74175@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey all,</p> <p>  I recorded someone in my singing a song in my recording studio and then when I mixed down the audio in my Audio Editor software and put it in Vegas along with the video file, they don't match up.</p> <p>  What can I do to 1)fix this now, and 2) correct for this in the future so it doesn't happen?</p> <p>   The odd thing is that I've done two songs for her and the first one, which is longer and mixed down the same way, fit fine once I lined it up.  but the 2nd song, which is shorter, didn't fit correctly.</p> <p>   Any thoughts?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/placing-powerpoint-into-training-video-help#post-73228 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:46:18 +0000 Rocky 73228@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Including a PPP into an edit recently proved a problem, if all slides had been still JPEG, then no problem. The problem we experienced is illistrated with one moving slide that commences at 1min 50sec in the attached video timeline. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KVNmPs53ds">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KVNmPs53ds</a></p> <p><img src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KVNmPs53ds" alt="PPP into Adobe Premiere ProCS4" /></p> <p>Attempting to use the latest $299 version of Camtasia Studio7 proved useless, resulting in an extreme loss of PPP resolution, using all optional settings, after the event my poor Camtasia resolution problems were caused by -nil provision in Camtasia for Australian PAL 25fps -Cantasia works 100% with FCP on a Mac but hopeless with Adobe Premiere ProCS4/Elements9 &amp; Sony Vegas9 on a PC. From scanning various forums it would appear similar problems do not exist in NTSC or SECAM environments. </p> <ul> <li>In the end I obtained best results by:- </li> <li>obtain a disc copy of the PPP at conclusion of presentation </li> <li>source the PPP AV output feed from PC  ..and.. </li> <li>feed direct into a Sony HVR-A1 HD camera &amp; record as normal </li> <li>importing recording into edit as normal.</li> </ul> <p> Trust the above may assist someone. Rocky</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-in-new-studio-is-horribleany-ideas#post-73086 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:58:27 +0000 Tony Koretz 73086@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Just a couple of points to add here: </p> <p>a) be aware that generally the thicker the acoustic foam or tiles, the lower frequencies it will absorb. </p> <p>b) Dense acoustic foam is far more effective than standard foam</p> <p>c) Rigid fibreglass such as used in duct lining is very effective</p> <p>d) Corners build up bass frequencies so placing your thickest absorbers there can help</p> <p>e) ordinary egg cartons (as opposed to the egg carton shaped acoustic foam) are absolutely useless except for absorbing very high frequencies.</p> <p> </p> <p>f) avoid totally square enclosures with parrallel walls if at all possible</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/digital-audio-recorder#post-72995 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:25:14 +0000 MediaFish 72995@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been the route of the cheap recorders - I now only use Zoom H4N's for any remote recording.  Yes, they are pricey however just remember you get what you pay for.  </p> <p>Just my two cents for whatever that's worth.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/digital-audio-recorder#post-72994 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:16:24 +0000 Manuel 72994@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I think that a good relation between price and performance in digital recorder is the ZOOM H2. it's very popular and cheap, have 4 built that you can use in many ways and you can record in different formats with different resolutions (Mp3, Wav)</p> <p>I use it for sound effect and music recordings in some cases and i think is great.</p> <p>Manuel</p> <p><a href="http://www.royaltyfreepianos.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.royaltyfreepianos.com</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72965 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:18:08 +0000 Jackson Wong 72965@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>There is good advice already being provided here, I'd like to just add a couple resources that you may already be familiar with.</p> <p><a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14564/">http://www.videomaker.com/article/14564/</a> - Here is an article on the 180 degree rule, which is quite applicable for your dialogue scenes</p> <p><a href="http://www.videomaker.com/learn/production/cinematography/camera-angles/">http://www.videomaker.com/learn/production/cinematography/camera-angles/</a> - this link is a click or two away from plenty of reading on angles</p> <p>and try checking out some video examples with this video on angles - <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-and-tricks/">http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-and-tricks/</a></p> <p>I wish you the best with your zombies</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-card-for-hd-editing/page/2#post-72964 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:23:01 +0000 Charles Schultz 72964@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Nvidia 4000 for Mac really boosts render speed in Premiere Pro.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-card-for-hd-editing/page/2#post-72960 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:11:49 +0000 vproducer67 72960@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a 2008 8 core mac with 12 GB 800mhz DDR2-FB Dimm.Running Mac OS10.I edit with FCP6 and am learning Premiere Pro.Im looking to take advantage of 64 bit and would like a graphics card that would be a good choice for both editing systems.I currently have a Ati Radeon HD2600 with 256 mb ram.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72942 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:53:55 +0000 Joshua Strazewski 72942@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;I see, thanks for the info.&nbsp; The only time I've ever seen those A's is when I paste text into the reply box.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72938 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:09:08 +0000 Tony Koretz 72938@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> What's with the A's showing up in my post?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72937 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:07:23 +0000 Tony Koretz 72937@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Headphones are good only to a point. Monitoring via good headphones while you are doing the voice over is fine. Be aware though that consumer hi-fi grade headphones are designed to "flatter" the listener rather than give a true picture of the recording. Studio heaphones are designed to be flat, true and give you exactly what is there and so not disguising any flaws.</p> <p>You still ultimately need some decent monitor speakers to listen to all your audio. Computer speakers, hi-fi speakers don't give an accurate representation. They can miss things that show up later in the final product that is immediately evident to anyone who is listening on high quality speakers.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72936 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:44:47 +0000 Joshua Strazewski 72936@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;I use bose head phones to listen to&nbsp;my play back.&nbsp; Is that a good way of checking it?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72934 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:34:22 +0000 Tony Koretz 72934@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> To give a +1 to the above poster on the choice of mics. The Rode NT1A is  a good condensor mic for the price. It does ofcourse require phantom power to run it. The Shure sm7B is a very handy dynamic mic. It does need a good preamp with lots of gain to drive it though. I wouldn't skimp on the quality of a mic preamp either as this does make a big difference.</p> <p>Treatment of the room/booth is  a good start. It will make a big difference if you have a good mic-in a good room-into a good preamp-interface. Also you need good monitor speakers to really hear clearly what is going on. Skimping on any of these things will compromise the results.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/digital-audio-recorder#post-72933 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:24:41 +0000 Tony Koretz 72933@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Really "Cheap" sound recording options are to be avoided. Your sound is just as important as your picture. Getting a good stand alone sound recording device with a built in mic preamp that uses an XLR connection is a good investment. There are many suitable ones out there. I have and use a Marantz PMD661 and find it works well. A good quality mic is also important.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72926 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:41:54 +0000 Kenkyusha 72926@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;+1 for The Five C's- it is an invaluable resource.&nbsp; Also, you probably already know this, but storyboarding can help you with ideas before you are on set, so if, for example, you know that you want an establishing shot of your environment, a master of your cast interacting and which close-ups you plan to use, you can plan your coverage to match the natural light most closely (continuity can be a pain when shooting outdoors).</p> <p>Also, you will probably need to supplement the light around, so don't forget some bounce boards (even foam core is fine for this) and some reflectors.&nbsp; Remember to white balance your camera to the environment.</p> <p>Finally, sound is a major factor- no matter how 'pro' something may look, folks will generally give more of a chance to anything with good sound capture.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72901 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:03:25 +0000 jackwolcott 72901@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Buy, read and re-read Josheph V. Mascelli's The Five C's of Cinematography  (<strong>C</strong>amera Angles, <strong>C</strong>ontinuity, <strong>C</strong>utting, <strong>C</strong>lose-ups and <strong>C</strong>omposition.)  It doesn't get any better than this!</p> <p>Jack</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72900 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:06:17 +0000 BruceMol 72900@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>google - blocking actors for video</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-web-series-how-to-on-camera-angles#post-72894 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:53:34 +0000 Orionsbelt1128 72894@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey guys,</p> <p>This is my first post on here so bear with me. I hear doing forums is always a good way to get advice and answers on topics, so here goes:</p> <p>My wife and a friend of ours have started a new web series to be posted on video sites such as youtube, etc. We have experience with acting having worked on real movie sets, as well as script writing (which is what I went to school for), but none of us have any real experience with filming itself. My question is, to make the movie come out as professional as possible, what are some camera angles/transitions, etc. to use to get the right effect? Or rather, the most efficient effect? </p> <p>The movie contains zombies and will be fast paced. We are filming in the woods and most of the footage will be during the day. The first couple of episodes are background, so its mostly discussion between two characters. I just don't want to shoot the film from one angle the entire time and thus make it boring. Any advice?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/placing-powerpoint-into-training-video-help#post-72890 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:12:48 +0000 cfxcorp 72890@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I figured I should learn how to do this in Vegas, so...</p> <p>This link shows how to crop the PPT then animate the motion if desired:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/video/video.asp?vid=81">http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/video/video.asp?vid=81</a></p> <p>This link shows you how to position the PPT slide, similar to Picture-in-Picture:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/video/video.asp?vid=82">http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/video/video.asp?vid=82</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/placing-powerpoint-into-training-video-help#post-72879 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:59:57 +0000 cfxcorp 72879@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I also have Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9.0, but find it cumbersome for a novice like myself.&nbsp; They are right to use the Pan/Crop tool, though I find it non-intuitive and I have trouble matching my overlay and video tracks to the same 16:9 format.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/placing-powerpoint-into-training-video-help#post-72878 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:23:22 +0000 cfxcorp 72878@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry, I was away for a few days eating turkey and stuffing.&nbsp; I used 2007 PPT, I Save As and choose JPEG as the format.&nbsp; Select a save to location.&nbsp; WHen you save it asks Current Slide or All, select All.&nbsp; With this choice it saves all of the slides as inidividual JPEGs in a folder with the PPT filename.&nbsp; I have on occasion edited the slides to make sure the text is near the top of the slide so I can show as little as necessary in the video overlay.</p> <p>I don't put alot of time in the camera work nor the editing as you can tell.&nbsp; The AVS4You editor allows the overlay to be resized and&nbsp;transparency set to 20.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/voiceover-booth-question#post-72633 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:27:06 +0000 Shaun 72633@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks, yea It's key for my set up as I do hour long sessions of spoken word and need absolute quiet.</p> <p>As for vocal gear stuff.  My theory (now after buying cheap for a few years) is, now, to buy once.  That NT1A will be a great mic for your needs, or if you want a more broadcast sound, you can get the <a href="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM7B">SM7B</a> from Shure, it's not a condenser, but its a great great mic for VO, you DO need a strong preamp to push it though as it requires quite a bit of gain...  and actually come to think of it, if you're using it primarily for VO, I'd get that one.. if you were doing other recording, like music, etc.. then I'd go for the NT1A, but just VO, the SM7B is great.</p> <p>As for a preamp, well, your choices are very wide.  Here are two that I'd recommend when you're ready:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TubePRE/">Presounus Tube Pre</a> - super clean and clear pres, with the ability to add some 'color/warmth' to a voice if need be and super easy to use</p> <p><a href="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VTB1/">Studio Project VTB1</a> - solid state means, very very clean pre, what you put in means what you get out, again with the option to dial in some character</p> <p>Stay away from ART and Behringer... and at the risk of sounding like an audio snob... toss your usb mic :)  </p> <p>Can't wait to see your vid of your booth..  def. save up a few hundred for the SM7B and a Preamp like one of the ones above and you'll be psyched...  add the noise reduction stuff and your booth... and you're golden.  </p> <p>This stuff is too much fun :)  Good luck!</p> <p> </p>