Wan Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi people, I've got to make a few Bass related Videos and I need you help as to how best do it.... I've got a Mac running Logic, an Ipad and an iphone.... What do ya think ? Ta Wan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'd recommend investing in a decent audio interface/sound card so you get a decent enough signal that you can record in Logic. Other than that, any basic HD video recording suffices for You Tube videos and I assume you have some basic movie editing software where you can smack it altogether for your final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wan Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi, Thanks for that.... I've got a really good audio interface so should I record the Video on my ipad and record the Audio through Logic and then sync them together ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 [quote name='Wan' timestamp='1357232055' post='1919519'] Hi people, I've got to make a few Bass related Videos and I need you help as to how best do it.... I've got a Mac running Logic, an Ipad and an iphone.... What do ya think ? Ta Wan [/quote] The way i usually do it is- record your track in a DAW then use the camera in the mac to record. You can do this by opening iMovie and clicking the little camera symbol, about half way down the screen. Then you click capture, it starts recording, and also start recording your bass. You might want to kill the volume input for iMovie, because it will also record whatever sound is being picked up (although not to the same quality as your DAW). You can also record on your iPad and send it to iMove on the mac. or even your iPhone, multiple angles is good, makes it a bit more interesting. Then you simply edit it and line the audio up with it. That can take a little bit of time, but it needs to be right. If you want transitions, make sure you insert them while editing, and not at the end, because that will throw your audio and video out of sync. You can check out a couple of my covers on my YouTube channel if you like, that's how i record them. The link to my channel is the red link in my signature below this post. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wan Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Wicked !!! Thanks Man :-] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 [quote name='Wan' timestamp='1357237949' post='1919655'] Wicked !!! Thanks Man :-] [/quote] Just made a quick video of how i do it if you are willing to wait a few hours to see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1357237626' post='1919647'] Then you simply edit it and line the audio up with it. That can take a little bit of time, but it needs to be right. [/quote] For each take, just before you start playing -clap your hands in front of the camera. This will give you an accurate video/audio sync point that should speed things up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='OldG' timestamp='1357284038' post='1920254'] For each take, just before you start playing -clap your hands in front of the camera. This will give you an accurate video/audio sync point that should speed things up... [/quote] That's a great tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamfist Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='OldG' timestamp='1357284038' post='1920254'] For each take, just before you start playing -clap your hands in front of the camera. This will give you an accurate video/audio sync point that should speed things up... [/quote] Good tip. I do something similar. Also if you mess up during the vid and want to start again, just do some other hand signal for the camera so you'll know where the "new" beginiing is, rather than having to set it all up again. You can obviously crop crop out all the duff footage at the beginning. Just saves time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I just use my digital camera to capture the lot, or my iphone. I was going to invest in some recording equipment but until I upgrade our iMac to a new model I don't see the point. To be honest, 90% of the people will listen to it on a smartphone or through normal computer speakers, so having ridiculously high quality sound isn't hugely necessary. I only did a few, then took them down, but a few people asked how I did it and was suprised that it was just a small digital Sony camera. It actually picks the sound up pretty well, and zero faffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I wrote a little instructional piece in the Recordings Forum - it's been pinned at the top of the forum for at least a couple of years - I need to update it actually but the information is still relevant - have a look: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/87414-how-to-make-a-good-looking-and-sounding-youtube-video/ One tip in terms of synching separately recorded audio - from the camera mic and your DAW is to use a 1-2-3-4- count-in - if you're playing along to a backing track - then just edit this off afterwards. I've recently switched over to using Final Cut X and really love it - but the latest version of iMovie is very good too. Hope that helps M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I used a Lexicon Alpha USB interface for the audio, and recorded the video for it on my phone. I'm going to be using my DSLR for video now though as it does 1080p HD which is always better. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='OldG' timestamp='1357284038' post='1920254'] For each take, just before you start playing -clap your hands in front of the camera. This will give you an accurate video/audio sync point that should speed things up... [/quote] Yeah, it's a good tip, but recording bass through the external sound card, this won't work, because it would just be visual, with no audio. I never need to do that anyway, doing a recording, it will be pretty clear when it is synced up and when it isn't. my other vids, the audio and video are recorded automatically through the same means (the in-built mic and camera in the MBP). These are already aligned, but after a few minutes recording in iMovie, they go out of sync, but i find it is better to save, and restart the recording at that point anyway. It just makes editing easier, and also, if the file got corrupted (unlikely) you wouldn't lose the entire film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1357238841' post='1919691'] Just made a quick video of how i do it if you are willing to wait a few hours to see it? [/quote] i'd like to see this - is it posted anywhere? I can use Logic, no probs, and can record video, but have no idea on how to get the thing together in iMovie - you know, importing audio etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358932910' post='1947129'] i'd like to see this - is it posted anywhere? I can use Logic, no probs, and can record video, but have no idea on how to get the thing together in iMovie - you know, importing audio etc [/quote] Sorry, i completely forgot about this. I'll do a quick tutorial tomorrow, if that's alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Assuming you still need to see a tutorial. Because i have just noticed you posted that 4 days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I do yes please :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1359285964' post='1952400'] I do yes please :-) [/quote] Recorded. Going to edit and upload now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhEOuTw9n4I TAH DAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Ace, thanks very very much. So, can I record my audio into logic, and the video straight into iMovie at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Make sure you record the audio with the same bit rate as the camera or they wont sync up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 and leaving the camera mic audio in adds 'room'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1359413257' post='1954531'] Ace, thanks very very much. So, can I record my audio into logic, and the video straight into iMovie at the same time? [/quote] Yup, that's how i do it. I did this that way- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Gvoa5hips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Good stuff My "day off"daytime lessons tomorrow (although it never ends up being a day off as such, working for myself) so I shall be mostly arseing around on the mac trying to get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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