[Peter Groom]

Upload the pictures as a video file and well take a look

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[Peter Groom]

I agree with Bill.

Can you tell us why exactly you feel this is necessary?
peter

I think an editor would have to go to a LOT of trouble sourcing added kit in the edit suite just to read the tc youve stamped across a audio track. The how does he intend using it?
Add to that (and my opinions on the shortcomings of DSLR audio capabilities are quite well documented on this forum) Id expect that youd get so much bleed of tc to adjacent audio track that you probably render the actual audio track useless as well.

Id save yourseelf the bother unless youve a specific tried and tested workflow that really needs that were not aware of.
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

Hi
My personal opinion.
Speaking as a dubbing mixer Id rather receive 4 x tracks with sep mics on them using a mic, such as the omni you suggest) that doesnt “drop” on movement. The picking up of sound from other contributors:-
1) I dont think will be too significant as lavs are by design quite close pickup
2) Not really relevant as Id be mixing on the faders and would drop the faders of mics not being spoken into at any given moment , right down in the mix, maybe even off.
Its ALL in the mix
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

I think it “sounds” pretty interesting. Im always sceptical on a product demo clip, but Im off to IBC in Amsterdam this weekend where theyre launching so will hopefully get a good close look (with some of my own audio on a usb stick)
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

OK
Well the file is pretty low. recorded -15 to -18db below max (not that im suggesting you should try to hit max, but a healthy -5 to -10 should be achievable by increasing the recording gains on the side of the zoom.
Also as its only on 1 channel, fade law means that as you take the panned left track and pan it centre (to come from both speakers) it will decrease by -3db there too, so this will need to be made up.
Phase def isnt your problem tho as its only 1 channel of audio.
How far from the mic is the speaker. More than 5ft? Have you put a fresh battery in it?
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

no i belive “correct” is standalone, although as just about everybody has pro tools, then yes thats where its normally seen.
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

Hello Jason

You asked for comments re your website etc etc.

I too make wedding DVD programmes but here in the UK.

I think for weddings you REALLY should create a new brand and website separate from other genres. The current “vibe” is not right for brides in my opinion.
Look at your site from a brides perspective, and ask yourself this.

“What is there here to make me feel that this person understands and can deliver a beautiful wedding DVD that is everything Id love it to be, for the most special day of my life.”

Do these words or feelings appear anywhere:-
Beautiful, elegant, Love, stunning, fabulous, stylish, emotional, memorable, outstanding. etc etc

Brides don’t care what camera you have, wether you edit on FCP premiere or AVID, what your filmic motivations are. They want BEAUTIFUL. They want to cry they’re so happy.

Id seriously consider doing these things

1) make a new website JUST for weddings and consider a new name.
2) Remove all the techy stuff. No need to show cameras everywhere and edit systems. Ok that might interest you but you’re not the customer. The customer can PRESUME you know what you’re doing with a camera and edit system. That’s why you are there. They want to see the emotion.!!!
3) Make brides fall in love with your product by showing them fabulous imagery that shows you UNDERSTAND the feminine requirements of a wedding film.
4) Get GIRLS to look at your site and critique it from their perspective as a bride to be (even if they’re not) Don’t get a biker babe or a goth to do it. Get girly girls who are looking for love and will spot all the male influences. Remove them, you don’t need them in this product. Only their opinion matters here.
5) Choose fonts carefully . look at what girls choose for their wedding stationary.
6) Go to wedding fayres and look at your competitions reels and offerings, websites, paperwork etc etc.
7) Id strongly suggest you remove ALL the video content from the wedding section. Overall it doesn’t show you or your skill set in a great light.
8) No need for pages of “my background” stuff and how you’re trying to eek a living. That doesn’t present you as a brilliant film maker who loves to deliver fab dvds for brides across the USA. Look at everything from the brides perspective and say “would i hire this guy?”

I hope you don’t find my thoughts too uncomfortable, but you have asked for advice and I think you can generate better sales if you at least consider them.

Ill watch one of your wedding samples and critique it for you, cross referencing it to how we work for a TECHNICAL position, but will email you this direct.

Is there any you would say is your finest wedding work?

Peter

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[Peter Groom]

Did it help at all?
peter

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[Peter Groom]

Is it uploaded?
Peter

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[Peter Groom]

What are the requirements.
Music only?
Microphones to be interfaced and mixed in
Video playback to giant screens
What file types do you need – Pro res etc etc.

itunes and windows media player can playback music. Before anyone can really contribute or help you need to explain what do you need from your system.
Peter

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