Steve Kownacki
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Assuming that’s Pacific time?
Steve
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Oooooo! Use the green, I like green.
If not green then definitely Belden 8451.
https://www.markertek.com/Cables/Bulk-Wire-Cable/Bulk-Audio-Cable/Belden-CDT-Inc/8451-010100.xhtmlSteve
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Ty nailed it with the need to monitor the whole signal chain. I’m using Senneheiser G3s to an EX1, here’s my setup.
G3 transmitter with Countryman B6 standard capsule, input gain on xmit set to -18 or -21 depending on source SPL. With orig Senn mic, input set to -24. This is for general speaking, not music, but each mic requires input adjustment on the transmitter.
If going straight into camera, output of rcvr set to 0, input of camera set to -35 mic level input, input level control knob set to 5- that gives me some easy adjustment. The receiver cannot generate anywhere near enough output to use line input.
I use an older Sennheiser ME80 supercardioid with K3U pow supply, cam input set at -59 (if I remember) with the level control on 5.
Most of the time I use a mixer in between, but the settings above took me a while to figure out to get stellar sound with no distortion. I find the EX1 to be extremely finicky and even on all manual control there seems to be some auto attenuation at higher levels that can throw off the metering vs what you hear.
Another thing to do is plug headphones directly into the output jack of the receiver and listen to the quality of sound before it enters the camera.
I also noticed on the Lectro manual “Important Note: Before using transmitters with the UCR100 Receiver, make sure they are set to
100 Series Compatibility Mode. Refer to your transmitter’s Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to change compatibility modes.” Not sure what that refers to but another source of unsatisfactory sound.Steve
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On a side note Roderick, I have a question about the NX5. Can you contact me off-list steve at finalfocusproductions dot com.
Thanks!Steve
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I agree with all Mark’s remarks. Bring in a light or 2 and put marks on the floor to keep the presenters where you want them – they’ll still walk in front of the screen anyway.
How about finding out what frequency their mic is and simply tuning yours to that? One transmitter with multiple receivers is fine and we do it all the time. You’ll need to do that ahead of time, not the day of the shoot and test, test, test.
Is the AC too noisy because of closed off vents? Make sure they are fully open to allow gentle flow. You may need to ask for the facilities guys for help.
It can become awkward to request these things of your client, but they are hiring a professional to make them look and sound their best. You are not Uncle Joe with a camera. By coordinating with them and showing how their personnel can look and sound their best you are offering a great value and show concern for them. If you can adjust the projector, see if you can change the color temp to 3200 or tape a clean piece of CTO gel in front of the lens to match your lights.
Have fun.
Steve
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That’s a pretty broad request as you’re not asking for specific kinds of effects – motion graphics, greenscreen, titles, in-camera? I’d start here on the COW reels section https://reels.creativecow.net/ you’ll see some quality work.
Steve
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Hi Justin
I’m not versed in the PC world, but yes, Movie Maker will do this. Can you give more details?Assuming:
Single camera via firewire to PC.
Simply record the sermon in HD.
Add a pre-recorded graphic or introductory clip (may be audio and video).
Export for Youtube.
Are you doing any true editing like adding titles, shortening segments, adjusting audio?
Still simple in MovieMaker. (Obviously easier with something more pro, but these tools will work.)
The longest part is exporting your final video.The most simple way I would do this on a MAC (and may be the same for PC) is to use QuicktimePRO, $29. Simply record and save your sermon, record and save the introduction. Open the sermon movie; open the intro movie; “select all” in the intro; copy the movie to clipboard; click on the sermon movie; put the playhead at the beginning and paste in the intro; no transition between the 2 clips, but done. (You can trim the beginning and end of each video as needed before you combine them.) Do a “save as” and choose settings that match where you are uploading; YT settings are here https://bit.ly/vnMSXt . IF you are doing no editing,simply record in the upload format to begin with and save the encode step.
Steve
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I like that mattress idea Nick! How about some bedspreads/comforters thrown over a coatrack just off camera? Don’t have your interviewee face directly at a wall, point them to the furthest wall at an angle. Keep the mic close.
Steve
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous new year to all of you! Thanks for all the sage advice, wit and wisdom, I appreciate it.
Steve
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Nice advice here and I agree it’s all a starting point. One LD used the phrase “key the 3/4 side of face” – like in Todd’s blue-shrirted guy, the full side showing to the camera is where the shadow falls. I tend to go for where the natural light would fall, and in that case, would have more light keying from the rear window.
I like the hot backlight on the guy in the tie suggesting light from the rear door, but I probably would have keyed from the left too – personal pref. And ya gotta love the speed you can gain with a single instrument!
Steve