Re: Subject: [Harp-L] recording youtube videos & Zoom Q3 video recorder

[rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Elizabeth,

Thanks for the response. Yeah, that's me at the left. Maybe I'm like a
vampire - I don't register on film.


 <EGS1217@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Hey Rosco...long time no see ...   I had no idea where you were in any of
> these videos! Finally figured out you might be the guy with the cap in
> silhouette playing the great harp. :)
>

Unfortunately, the band is usually at the mercy of soundman/lightman types
who also often don't realize or care  there is a harp player in the band! :(


> While the sound quality was good, you have two choices: either to add a
> heckuva lot more light to the stage so each one of you is illuminated, or my
> preference - have a human behind the camera to film your band a lot closer
> to the stage using the telephoto capability to come in on each of you. It's
> never going to be as effective trying to capture the band in toto....the
> distance is just too great. It puts you all just too far away for any
> impact. The camera needs to be down in front. It'll also improve the sound
> quality..just don't have it directly in front of a speaker or amp...
>
>

I need to set up any camera/audio rig so that I can start at the beginning
of the set and not think about it again.
I guess if we want decent videos for youtube, which seems to be a necessity
these days, we'll probably have to hire the filming out.


It's a lot more effective a technique to focus on individual
> vocalists/players, especially if one uses the backlight on most cameras (in
> a dimly lit space). I'm no pro, but using a foot-high tripod on a stationary
> surface as well as judicious use of closeups has enabled me to get some
> choice footage of some of my favourite performances. Unfortunately for them
> I'm still far behind in my promise to dupe them to send out to the
> performers.
>
> My latest videocamera (already 3-4 yrs old) uses mini dvd's, cost under
> $400 new, is a Sony and has everything I think you're looking for. It's a
> Sony DCR-DVD 610. Has 40x Optical Zoom lens, and is considered a 'hybrid'
> videocamera since it uses either mini-dvd's or a memory stick. I'm sure it's
> been updated since then with even better applications. Does come with
> something called  'nightshot plus' which gives you better lighting in a dark
> room such as in your band's performances.
>
> (I just checked online...it can still be bought new for the mid-$250 range,
> and the updated version - the 650 (60x zoom - also Carl Zeiss lens) is
> selling for $249 through Amazon).
>
> The mini dvd's are great (not as fragile as tapes), and I bought a device
> which copies them to full-size dvd's (which can be played on any DVD player
> as well as in a computer). This also prevents the wear and tear on the
> camera caused by the mini-dv's (tapes). My aim was to dupe full-size copies
> onto dvd's for the artists I'm filming. You might prefer simply downloading
> straight to a computer via the memory stick (which has to be purchased
> separately). I've had 3 cameras before this one and am very happy with the
> audio quality of this Sony since I primarily use it at Spah or for JR&NB
> shows/ other music performances. It has the best sound by far.
>
>  I'm simply not very proficient technologically speaking, although I also
> have a Zoom audio recorder. Now if I could only figure out how to work both
> simultaneously, or learn how to edit, my videos might be of far better
> quality.  ;)
>
> Elizabeth
>
> "Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:35:38 -0500
> From: rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] recording youtube videos & Zoom Q3 video recorder
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hey list,
> I uploaded a couple of our more harmonica-centric vids from a recent show.
> I
> bought a Zoom Q3 video recorder because it was advertised as having great
> audio recording quality. The audio is only OK...... HOWEVER, the video
> sucks! Needs A LOT of light!
> Anybody know a good program for editing/brightening .mov files?
> Or a good under $500 video camera with audio input capabilities? I have
> really good recording mics and my Zoom H4n audio recorder is fantastic.
>
> songs are Dear Carissa and Burning Out:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/user/roscoharp#p/a/u/2/r8YyuoS4jAU
>
>
> --
> Later,
> Rosco
> www.maybeaugust.com
> www.myspace.com/maybeaugust
>
>
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Later,
Rosco
www.maybeaugust.com
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