http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: external - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:08:17 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56391 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:06:06 +0000 SargeHero 56391@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I name my files <em>"V1 Name of Project" </em>V standing for version. I keep adding files and the final project I also like naming it "FINAL NAME OF PROJECT" in capital letter so I can differentiated it from the others quickly. I back up my projects along with all the media (videos, songs, pictures) in one folder on a external hard drive (usually copy-paste the project folder from the computer hard drive to the external). I make sure I have all the media in the project folder (even if I have to duplicate the media files) then I delete everything from my computer hard drive and spend some time telling Premiere were are the new files located. When I need to see the project again I open it directly from the external hard drive. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56389 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:28:47 +0000 CraftersOfLight 56389@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> As far as naming the project files, I start my first save with <em>Project_0001</em>. this after i pull in all the resources, clips, audio, etc., I think I am going to need. After that each editing session becomes the next in sequence <em>_0002</em>, <em>_0003</em>, etc. When I get to the point where I think I am done I will save it as the next record number as well as to a Final Version sub-folder under the project folder with <em>Project_YYMMDD</em> (year, month, day) this becomes a golden file and I do not touch it again until I render it to playable file or DVD. </p> <p>I let that sit for a while (a few days at least) and come back to review it with "fresher eyes". I know the last file in both folders are the same so if more edits are required I open the last _00XX file edit and save as next _00xx and a copy to the Final Version sub-folder.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56372 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:29:52 +0000 2ten 56372@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I did the external drive backup for a long time and still do but no longer take the drives offsite.  I use an online based backup that continuously backs up any drive (and/or folder(s)) you choose. I won't mention the name here because I am not advertising for them but I have used it successfully for 2 years now.  If the entire machine dies, or worse, you can simply restore all files to another computer.  They recently even added remote access to the files (since they are backed up continuously) it is like having remote access to your primary computer.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56367 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:32:09 +0000 pseudosafari 56367@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> When you save in Adobe, or any software, really, just save it on the data drive.  For example, I have a folder for Adobe, with subfolders for Premiere, Photoshop, Flash, etc. I save the project files in there.  If I reformated and opened up one of those project files, it would automatically open all the related files and restore all my edits, as long as the data drives and folders are the same.  You wouldn't change folders, but just make sure the drive letters haven't changed, either.  If they do, you can either change the drive letters back through Manage in My Computer or you can "lead the way" for Adobe on each clip to find it.  The latter is kind of a pain.</p> <p>I've actually done it--I had to reformat once because some free software I downloaded screwed up my codecs.  After hours of trying to fix it, I realized it was just easier to reformat.</p> <p>As for file names, I like the "double FINAL" name, and I've seen those, too.  It seems like there was a Videomaker article on naming files.  I could not locate it on this site, but I might not be typing in the right keywords.  Closest I could find was this: <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14192/">http://www.videomaker.com/article/14192/</a>  (which is still a good read but not what you're looking for exactly).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56361 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:21:46 +0000 Orpheus 56361@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for your input!  Along these same lines, let's say that the main HD fails and you have to reformat.  From a fresh install, you load Adobe CS4 back on.  Specifically, how does one go about pulling back into Premiere the project files and assets?  How should these be saved on the secondary HD?  Would I simply go to open a project, browse to the project file and it will all come together? Or do I have to individually pull in the assets again?</p> <p>Also, let's say I have saved many versions / cuts as I've worked on it.  Does anyone have a good naming system that they use?  Such as "Rough Cut 1A Film Festival Project" etc...?  I always seem to end up with names like "FINAL FINAL USE THIS, THIS IS GOLD COPY" or something similarly absurd. Hah.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>-Orpheus</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56358 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:28:37 +0000 pseudosafari 56358@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Put all your OS and software on one hard drive.</p> <p>Put all your data (project files, music, video, photos, etc.) on AT LEAST one other hard drive.  I put music and photos on one, and video on another one.</p> <p>Back up all the data (but not OS files) to the external on a regular basis.  You can simply copy and paste.  I wrote a simple batch file that runs daily and backs up; that verifies the file attributes as it copies them to make sure it's correct.  Google XCOPY to see more about that, or ask me any questions.</p> <p>I swap out my backup drive once a month and store one in a safe deposit box in case of fire, etc.  I figure that if I lose my home backup AND the safe deposit copy, I've got bigger things to worry about...</p> <p>I'm anxious to see what others do, so please don't let me deter others from joining in on this thread.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/workflow-best-practices-project-backup#post-56357 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:18:35 +0000 Orpheus 56357@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I am looking for some advice on not only organizing my project files but also making sure I have everything backed up in the most efficient manner possible.  Right now I am using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and I have two Hard-drives (500GB) and an external Hard-drive (1TB).  I have had to reformat often due to Hard-drive failures and corrupt Windows OS.</p> <p>I would love to know what everyone does to keep their files backed up and organized so that reformatting the Hard-drive that contains the operating system is as quick and painless as possible.  How am I able to easily "re-link" assets and find projects?  My situation doesn't seem that complicated, but please be as specific as possible with your response.  Thank you for your time and advice!</p> <p>-Orpheus</p> <p>P.S. If this is in the wrong forum, sorry!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-55820 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:47:26 +0000 Eventvideoguy 55820@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Is there an eSATA port on it? That is technically a SATA but with a line to the outside.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-55802 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:20:11 +0000 2ten 55802@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I can't speak to the mybooks.  I generally build anything I need including external hard drives.  Can pick up an external enclosure and stick in the drives/sizes you want easier than picking up something at a big box...but that's me and I'm cheap!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-55792 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:04:50 +0000 Don 55792@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>as far as the WD mybooks are concerned... The original ones we bought a few years back are outliving the newest ones we bought last year... quality gone downhill.....</p> <p>g raid and lacie are good.</p> <p>I just set up a dlink323 net as a raid for back-ups, but you'll need a second (go with firewire) raid set up for working on.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-55789 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:51:44 +0000 2ten 55789@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I recommend anything with a Western Digital drive inside.  I have personally had bad luck with Maxtorr, Seagate and never ever buy a DeskStar (nicknamed Death Star they are so bad) drive.  I have had good luck with Lacie drives too.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-55787 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:22:56 +0000 mskvideo 55787@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recommend the LaCie Rugged.  I've used them all over the world, in extreme environments (hurricanes, war zones) and never had a hiccup.  They're MIL-Spec (MIL-STD-810), USB-powered, extremely portable, and pretty much the gold standard for traveling journalists.</p> <p>I've seen them at Apple stores, or:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/558882-REG/LaCie_301371_500GB_Rugged_Triple_Interface.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/558882-REG/LaCie_301371_500GB_Rugged_Triple_Interface.html</a></p> <p>I believe they have a 1T model out now.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-49306 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:22:30 +0000 jans123 49306@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi! Read the post and just had to register to get into this forum.</p> <p>With a similar budget problem I bought a H2 a year ago. Unfortunately my camcorders external mic input only works in editing mode, not when recording video (! yeah, silly!) hence I can't test if I can use it as an external mic on that device, but the H2 has a active line/earphone output making it probably possible to use in conjunction with a suitable camcorder as external mic while recoding on the H2’s SD-card. The benefit is that the audio quality is probably much higher on the sound recorded in the H2 and also you have the soundtrack at the vide recording to chose from.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47735 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:15:39 +0000 cfulton 47735@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've never run into an adapter that will allow you to connect a standard 1/8" or XLR mic to any Sony camcorder with a proprietary shoe. I'm afraid the best way to use an external mic would be to use an external recorder and then sychronize the sound from that recorder to the image on the tape.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47449 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:07:32 +0000 mkoplin 47449@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I bought a used sony handycam dcr hc 96 and really need external mike audio.  I do mostly family video/documentary filming.</p> <p>this camera has a shoe mount, where you can mount a microphone.  can someone recommend a good mike? ALSO, I really would like a lavalier.  </p> <p>is there an adapter for the shoe mount which will receive the lavalier input?  I guess that is 1/8" or maybe XLR?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-47281 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:22:03 +0000 Sterling 47281@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have recorded musical performances and lectures with my Audio-Technica ATR-25 stereo electret mic ($35) plugged into my Canon GL-1 and also to my Panasonic PV-GS350.  The quality is clean.  I use a shielded stereo extension cable going into a right-angle adapting cable, actually a headphone volume control adapting cable from Radio Shack.  As with any low-priced mic, low frequency extension will be limited, but you can hear what you are getting, monitoring with headphones, and the quality may even exceed your expectations.  If you can place your mic on a stand near a sound reinforcement speaker, you will probably get more direct sound and less crowd noise.  Of course, if that area is a mosh pit, it would not be a safe location.  And, the SPL may cause distortion in cheaper mics.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43590 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:48:26 +0000 functionx2ds 43590@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> thanks,</p> <p>yes what you said about not being able to depend on the board is true...</p> <p>i really wanted to get the rode svm but if i go that way i might have to get the beachtek adapter also to control the levels to make sure it doesn't distort..and that would be another $200...the mici has a -10db level that allows to reduce the volume for really loud situations, maybe i can try it out and if it distorts i can allways return it.</p> <p>the zoom h2 i can find even for $150 and it's a good device because but then you have to worry about where to put it and someone can take it if it's not close to you...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43587 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:34:54 +0000 Kemper 43587@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Just a few things to think about. I wouldn't judge any microphone solely by what you hear on youtube or any other site for that matter unless it was done in a controlled environment by an experienced sound professional. For all we know the person shooting didn't know what they were doing.  And I would say that tapping the board is a good idea, but far from ideal. The sound tech will be mixing the sound for the room, not the output on the board. So what you get may or may not be usable. I did a show last weekend and the only thing running through the board were the vocals and acoustic guitars. There were no mics on the drums and all of the electric guitars had their own amps and speakers. The board is good to tap in case, but never count on it for your only source. I can use the board tap to mix with what I got from my own microphones so it will be useful. But if I had relied on the board only I would have garbage. On your budget your best bet might be to use the H2 or another recorder with built in stereo microphones and keep it near the mixing board. I believe that is the sweet spot since that is the point of reference for the board operator. Other spots in the club might be hit or miss. The last I looked the H2 was going for $299. You may find one used for close to $200. I understand restricted budgets but just be realistic on the quality of sound you expect to capture based on a $200 budget. Good luck! </p> <p>Cole</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43580 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:18:36 +0000 Johnboy 43580@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>there's a couple out there made by marantz, but I have no specific recommendations.  Shop around, you'll need to find something that will give you balanced inputs and has the storage capacity you'll need for a show.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43578 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:13:53 +0000 functionx2ds 43578@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> hi john,</p> <p>doy uo have any recommendations on which digital recorder?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43577 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:08:02 +0000 Johnboy 43577@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i would suggest that you get a digital recorder that you can plug into the soundboard at the concert to get the best audio.  You could then use the cameras audio as a background track.</p> <p>John</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43576 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:33:36 +0000 functionx2ds 43576@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I also found this microphone which is less expensive:</p> </p> <p>Sony ECMHGZ1 Electret Condenser Zoom Microphone</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-43575 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:29:23 +0000 functionx2ds 43575@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm a videographer shooting with a Panasonic PV-GS 70, I shoot mostly live bands and loud music concerts. I want to improve the audio quality of my recordings (right now using built in camera mic) but have a dilemma and need your help. I've been researching the different options I have and wanted to know which one you think would be best considreing a budget of $200.</p> <p>1. Buy an External Mic for Camcorder: Like the Rode SVM or Sennheiser MKE400</p> <p>Pro's: Would Probably improve my recordings and have shoe mount to go directly on camera. Also I wouldn't need to synch the audio to the video in post-production when editing and that would save me a lot of time (also sometimes it's hard to synch the drums precisely with  all the cymbols etc...)</p> <p>Con's: My camera doesn't have a manual audio control and I'm scared that at high volumes the sound will clip. I can't afford to buy also a beachtek adaptor to regulate the levels going in the camera.<br /> Also I saw some youtube clips of concerts shot with the rode svm and I wasn't too impressed with the sound quality.  Also wondering if less expensive mics would do the job?</p> <p>2. Other option is to buy a Portable Audio Field Recorder like the Zoom H2</p> <p>Pro's: I can control the levels and adapt depending on the venue size etc...Reviews and audio quality are pretty good. Also have option to record in wav or mp3 format.</p> <p>Con's: Wouldn't know where to put it (doesn't have shoe mount to go on camera). Not sure if I can connect the output of the zoom H2 to my camera mic in (that would save me the editing process of synching audio to video). If it can't be connected to the camera mic in, I would have to edit and synch the audio to video.</p> <p> I know that many of you would suggest that the best audio for concerts would be by getting it from the sound guy mixer. Problem with that is that sometimes the mixer is far from the stage and would be dangerous to get a really long cable to connect. I could connect it via wireless but very expensive. Other problem with that is that some sound guys are not very nice and don't want to help you unless you pay them!</p> <p> Please let me know what you guys think I appreciate your help!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-monitor-editing#post-41428 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:38:31 +0000 RockstarRider 41428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>o ok that makes sense..haha.need to get familiar with abbreviations..ha..why is abbreviation so long..haha..yeah in sony vegas its says if you want to preview video on external monitor...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-monitor-editing#post-41422 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:29:54 +0000 robGRAUERT 41422@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> NLE stands for Non Linear Editor. I use Final Cut Pro, but I know you can connect an external monitor to Adobe Premiere, Avid, and I'm sure you can do it with Vegas.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-monitor-editing#post-41417 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:22:45 +0000 RockstarRider 41417@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>whats NLE?...sorry...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-monitor-editing#post-41392 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:00:31 +0000 robGRAUERT 41392@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote><p> If you connect your miniDV camcorder to your pc via firewire and also connect it to a normal Tv via the video and audio cables could you use it as an external monitor like for watching the video on the tv while editing?</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p> </p></blockquote> <p>Yes. Set up your NLE so that video and audio go out through firewire.  </p> <blockquote><p> also if that doesnt work, can you simply use a tv as a secondary monitor to preview video your editing?...</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p> </blockquote> I don't know, but it doesn't matter because going out through firewire and then to a TV WILL work.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-monitor-editing#post-41391 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:22:50 +0000 RockstarRider 41391@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you connect your miniDV camcorder to your pc via firewire and also connect it to a normal Tv via the video and audio cables could you use it as an external monitor like for watching the video on the tv while editing?.....also if that doesnt work, can you simply use a tv as a secondary monitor to preview video your editing?... </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-40677 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:54:03 +0000 augiecrazy8 40677@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a 20" iMac (with several upgrades), but I use a Western Digital 500GB external hard drive and have never had a problem with it.  Works great, and I got it for $75 at Best Buy.  With Time Machine, my entire hard drive is backed up, and all my projects (video, graphic &amp; web design) are all saved on here with no problem.  It sits on my desktop and is easily accessible... plus it simply plugged in with a USB firewire.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-drives-for-imac-24#post-40675 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:26:00 +0000 robGRAUERT 40675@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Those are all reliable companies. The only comment I have is to get a big hard drive. 1TB may be way more than you need, but hard drive space seems to be so cheap these days; used to be a dollar per gig.</p>