Jeff Pierce
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I used to direct newscasts… it’s called either a split-screen or a cross-talk depending on the shop you’re in.
What you do is create the background without the talking heads. Build boarders (even drop shadows) into it where you would want the heads to be. Then you just shoot your interviews straight up, and squeeze them back (cropping if necessary) into position.
As a matter of style, you want to be sure your interview subjects are addressing the camera, (not an interviewee off camera, as you would normally do).
Good luck.
Jeff Pierce
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It’s a product of the Voiceover Deregulation Act of 2004. Since then, multi-national VO conglomerates — like Dick and Jane — have been gobbling up the little guys.
What’s more, they’ve been moving all this VO work offshore. Now there are VO sweatshops in China where 14 year old girls are paid pennies an hour, and forced to speak into microphones for 16 hours a day.
It’s a sad state of affairs!
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Adam,
I agree, it would be sweet. I searched high and low for a way to do this through FCP, and came up with nothing. I then asked on the other FCP forum and the response was simple: No, you can’t do it through FCP, but whoever makes your mouse should have have the ability to do it through their driver. You should be able to find instructions on the internet on how to map the wheel to whatever function you want.
I think mine’s a Logitec. If I get around to doing it, I’ll post back with how. (you do the same)
jp
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how do I save this – as Include Source Audio or Reference Source Audio?
Neither… I save them as AIF files, and then import them like any other audio file into FCP.
I’ve never quite understood the workflow for the “Send To ST Pro”. I’ve tried it to use it, and it seemed to be more of a hindrance than a help. My guess is that it just isn’t designed for what I’m doing… which is short-form spot production. Frame for frame, my production tends to be rather sophisticated, but it’s only in 30 second increments… so what works for me may be problematic for someone else.
And how can I apply this same EQ effect on all 5 of my VO files without having to open each one in ST PRO?
If I catch an audio problem prior to editing, then I will do the processing to the original file(s). But if the need for processing arises after editing, I generally export the portions I’ve used, and apply the effect to each of them.
You can save the effect while you have the EQ interface open, then simply apply that effect to the other clips. But yes, you would have to bring them all into ST Pro.
On a related note, saving the effect can be extremely useful if you regularly use the same voice person/people. If you find that “Dick” needs a little low-freq boost & mid-freq reduction, and “Jane” needs a high-freq boost… then you can save the EQ settings for each of them, and recall their effect every time you get a VO from Dick or Jane.Good luck.
Jeff Pierce
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I’d pull the file into Soundtrack Pro, and take a whack at it with the EQ.
The one you want is through this path: Process > Effects > MacOS > GraphicEQ.
Once it’s open, select the 31 band.
When you play the file, you will hear your adjustments in real-time. So though trial and error, you can isolate the problematic frequency(s).
The ability for this to work depends on the frequency of the voice, the frequency of the echo, the extent of the echo, and your threshold for what is acceptable. At the very least, it’s a good first step.
Good luck.
Jeff Pierce
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Go the the Effects tab.
Enter the desired transition duration in the “Length” column.
Right click on the transition.
Select “Set Default Transition”
Now that transition — with that duration — is your default audio transition, which is selected by right clicking within the timeline.
FYI: same procedure works for setting your default video transition.
Hope that helps.
Jeff Pierce
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Thanks Jerry.
I’ll investigate that further.
Have a great day!
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I have a Logitech MX510 mouse — not the same as the Revolution, but it does have programable buttons. But how do I program them? I assumed it would be in the System Preferences… but it’s not. What’s the process for your mouse?
TIA.
Jeff Pierce
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Tom & Chris,
Thank you gentlemen. I guess it’s time to delve deeper into Motion.
Cover me… I’m goin’ in.
jp
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I concur about simply doubling or quadrupling the tracks. The problem I sometimes encounter with this is that because your signal to noise ration is so low, boosting gain can sometimes accentuate a nasty hum or hiss.
If that happens with this clip, take the original single clip, and export it. Then open in Soundtrack Pro, highlight the clip and click Process – Effects – Mac OS – Graphic EQ. This will give you a 31 band EQ that will give you 20 db of gain, and allow you to isolate the unwanted sound from your clip.
Good luck.
jp