M. oliver Watson
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Hey guys,
I thought I read at one point that you can use USB to download video from a P2 card/HVX 200A onto a mac book pro. Is that right? Thanks!
M. Oliver Watson
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Yes, I have solved the problem. Thank you for your help!
M. Oliver Watson
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Daniel,
Soundbooth never opened. It was placed on the desktop waiting for me to open it. I spent hours trying to figure out how I could get that Soundbooth file onto DVD Studio Pro, which rejected it. I realized that I was suppose to drag both the AC3 and m2v files into Studio Pro as one file. I am really new to compressor as well as the whole video world. I sincerely hope that you’ll forgive the novice mistakes and continue to answer my questions. I will pass your knowledge on. Again, thanks a million!
M. Oliver Watson
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Dan,
Thank you for responding to my post and I apologize for not responding back sooner. I wanted to make sure I was doing all that I could do to figure out my problem before I relied on you guys. However, I still can not figure out what Soundbooth has to do with the compression process. Here’s the deal. I’m attempting to author a DVD by exporting it out of FCP as a Quicktime self-contained movie. Then I take it through Compressor using the Dolby Ac3 and m2v settings. My destination is the desktop. I submit it and it comes out in Adobe Soundbooth. No one has ever mentioned Soundbooth in the compression equation, including Lynda.com. I’ve tried to export my movie using compressor, as well as a Quicktime reference movie, and if I remember correctly, the result is the same. Forgive me in advance if I am being completely stupid here, but I am lost! Thanks for any help and/or advice that you can give!!!
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OK, you caught me. I just graduated from a local collage-turned- university at 49 due to a forced career change. I’ve always wanted to write and make movies as an outlet to my unrelenting imagination and drive to change the world. Well–I got my education!
These kids were fast –super fast! Seemed to be born with a camera lens in their eye and a light meter in their hands. Incredible! I, on the other hand, whirled about wondering in utter consternation what the heck it was all about, where did all the technical jargon fit in to my simple, small town “dream” of projecting my world-changing mind-movies onto a screen?
So, here I stand with a fist full of reality in one hand, a Panasonic HVX200 ready to roll in the other and a mind full of questions. All I can say is…Roll Camera…and see where it takes me!
Thanks for your insight and willingness to share it. It really continues to be invaluable.
M. Oliver Watson
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My experience is very limited, and yes I am the audio guy as well as the editor. Part of me says I’m in over my head, but its what I love, so I’ll do my best and have fun learning.
I did a walk through today with the client and took note of several things. Room tone was not one of them, so thank you for that! There will be no music, just the talent talking to her client. The talent’s movements will not be too quick or jerky, so I may be o.k. there, although I hadn’t thought about using a headset mic. And I will take your suggestion about the other forums also.
I guess the only way to thank you guys is to make the best video I possibly can. So I’ll take all of your advise and do my best. Thanks a million!
M. Oliver Watson
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As far as audio goes I purchased an Azden SGM 2X shotgun mic and a 25 Ft cable before I ever got this opportunity. I’ll just tie the mic into the camera jack. I did some research on these shotgun mics and they seemed to be the way to go. I just couldn’t afford a lavaliere mic. The video is a core strength video, which means a lot of moving around by the talent. I am looking into renting a lavaliere mic, which seems to be only option. I’ll be renting lights also — Probably an Arri kit. I know it may seem that I’m not prepared to take on this job and I won’t make much of a profit, but I’ve got to start somewhere. I just appreciate all of your advice. Its been invaluable!
M. Oliver Watson
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Mark,
Oops, I responded before I saw your post. Unfortunately I am just starting out, so I’ll just have to single cam it. But your advise to place the cameras side by side gives me a clearer picture of how it perhaps should, or at least could be done. I will be shooting in HD, but the clients want the end product in HD, so the zoom option in post may not work. What are your thoughts on how to keep any continuity problems at a minimum? As I mentioned, this is my first real paid shoot and there are other potential shoots riding on this one, so I’d really like to do a good job.
Again, Mark, thanks a million for your advice!
M. Oliver Watson
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Todd,
I only have one camera, so I’ll be taking the first option. My question then, is how often do you have problems with continuity? And if so,how do you minimize the chances of that happening?
Thanks Todd, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help.
M. Oliver Watson
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You guys are awesome and I am humbled. I guess that’s why my friend is the Creative Director and I am merely his friend. But I am learning. And by the way, I’m from the seventies and as a disclaimer, I can honestly say that I never wore melon green, elephant bells with purple people all over them maybe, but never melon green.
M. Oliver Watson