Easiest model video camera setup, etc,...to use for simple "quality" convenient, home Video & stereo direct sound ,
easy upload to you tube, etc, of performances videos.

i use a zoom camera with the mix coming from my board. the reason
i seldom post a video is copyright concerns and it takes soooo long for my videos to up load to my you tube account or here. it ties up my system too long. still learning. i do post a couple instructional videos on my account regarding styles . but like i said it takes alot of time. i have other things i need to do.i do get a good result from the setup.

Wrinkles would love to see & hear the quality of your system..link?

I have looked at many solutions but preferably sometimes I like to read the book and let my mind wander then see the movie version
if you get my drift..

my you tube is
wrinkles124
there should be a video of me doing soul man (which sucks cause cant remember words and i lost my voice) but it gives you an idea. i was using yamaha psr 1000 and a korg micro arranger. i was testing the system.

Wrinkles124 I love that song!!!....great job...
now I can associate the name with a face
Thanx for sharing ...More more more!!

Nice! You sing and play well and have a good balance. I noticed the Logitech system controller. Still have one in my office/studio.

I enjoyed using the GoPro Hero, which is about the size of a package of cigarettes, mainly because it's ultra-wide angle lens is never our of focus, and while the audio is mono only, it just a matter of placing the camera where you wish, pressing a single button, the begin performing. The real time audio is more than acceptable for You Tube.

Gary

Gary did you ever figure out how to adjust the fisheye view
on the Go pro.....and does it have stereo direct inputs?

The fish eye can be adjusted to a large degree using their video program. It will not completely eliminate it, but it will reduce it by a substantial degree.

The basic Hero model, which is what I have, does not have external audio inputs, therefore, you must rely on the built in mic, which is mono only. The newer, and more expensive models, record in stereo and with 360 degree audio, which is something I never knew existed.

Additionally, it appears that the Hero8 has a video monitor, which the inexpensive model that I have does not have. There is several lens selections that can also be utilized that would eliminate fish eye while shooting, but then you would not have the ability to see everything that you would with the ultra-wide angle lens.

Take a look at GoPro Hero8

Thanx Gary....I am not that keen on video..but its always good to know.
I am sure things will improve regarding vidcams down the road.

Wow Wrinkles! You had my feet tappin' and my legs kickin'! You ARE the SOUL MAN! You owned it! Way to rock out W! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work (err...playing and singing)!

Gary, I've had the Hero 8 Black for about a month now, and 2 earlier model GoPro's before that. It's a great little action cam if you take time to learn all it's capabilities but it would not be my first choice for recording musical performances. My Hero 8 cost $399 but I have $200 conventional consumer camcorders that do a better job. Best bang for the buck (IMO) if you DON'T need pristine video but still want good audio from the internal mic (in a pinch), has got to be the ZOOM Q2N. I believe Zuki has the upscale model which is even better. These things are purpose-built which gives them a leg up on the competition. JMO.

chas

BTW, no 'fish-eye' on the Hero 8 (unless you want it). It's adjustable in the camera settings. It also has the best image stabilization of any camera in it's class (no gimbal needed, EVER).

I've had the Kodak Zi8 for years. It is super for both video and sound, with line inputs.
You can probably find one for a bargain since they haven't been made in a few years.
There are probably later models, but this one is super for my needs. Which are not many.

Keep the suggestions coming... And the video demos... Only way to really get an idea of what it is...

Edited: going to change videos.

Great Don
can't wait to hear it on the overpriced Genos!

Good rendition, Don, though the audio sounded a bit overdriven and distorted on my end.

I'll try the same same song with my Go Pro Hero and see how it sounds - gotta compare apples with apples.

Gary

Gary that would be awesome can't wait buddy.

Yes it was over driven. My bad. Should have posted a better one.

I struggled a bit with this song, didn't connect my supplemental O2 line or use the rescue inhaler, but I did sip a bit of Jim Bean Honey to loosen the vocal cords. The camera is perched aboard the custom console directly over the keyboard and within six inches of the top of the keyboard. No edits, just a straight shot recording and then uploaded to You Tube.



Sounded pretty good to me for a tiny camera that cost me about $100. The main reason I purchased the Go Pro Hero was for use while sailing. It's waterproof down to 30 feet, which is deeper than I could dive at the time using a snorkel rig, I could mount it just about anywhere on the boat and not worry about damage from damp weather, and I didn't have to worry about focusing. The batteries seem to last forever, it can be easily charged with any USB connection, and I found a complete accessory kit for under $30.

Have fun,

Gary

Gary wowwwww is right.... Fantastic..

GREAT JOB Gary.

Here's another recorded with the Go Pro Hero tonight, figured I would give it a shot while I sip on the Jim Bean Honey. I used the T2 Irish Dance style, the OTS voices associated with the variations and just played songs I remembered from my youth that I heard on the radio.



Note: I used the multi-finger fingering technique, which allows fingered and single fingered with the same setting - I didn't want to think about the chords - just wanted to play the songs and have fun, which is why I continue to do this. When it's no longer fun, I'll use the keyboard for the Chesapeake Bay artificial reef program.

All the best,

Gary

Thanks Ed, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you and Carol had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Gary

It was good...the best of both worlds: Two hour dinner set at a new A/L facility then home to stuff myself and nap zzzzzzzzzz.

Gary- Enjoyed your vocal about Marie - the amazing Voodoo Queen of N.O., and the Highland Medley too. Thanks for posting and happy holidays!

Don- Wow your PA3X has "voodoo" in them keys! Great work and thanks for sharing your expert musical execution!

Gary, Marie would be proud! Nice work, I enjoyed both!

https://youtu.be/SMMT5hk8QrQ

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[video:youtube]https://youtu.be/5z-AJuj9qGM[/video]

Impuls

dont get the screen ??

"don't get the screen" ??

Impuls you must have done something wrong?
did you follow my instruction and diagram?
it worked for me.... nice job!

what video camera did you use and does it have
direct input audio or?

Impuls, what kind of video camera, etc did you use for the recording?

Gary

I use my Phone ( Samsung S6 ) as camera with the Droid cam app , for audio i use the Focusrite Scarlett 8I6 interface , recorded in Movavi video without editing

Impuls

There has to be an easy quality model..
I'll just look online.

I told you about one. I'm sure there are many others.

Ditto!

Hey Impuls - great work on both songs! Think the Beatles would be "most happy" with your version of "All My Lovin". Thanks for sharing!

Thanx for the response , On my other recordings i have used a
Runcam 2 camera ( with usb cable on Pc) and the Focusrite Scarlett8I6 audio interface
I used the runcam also on my RC planes and Drones

[video:youtube]https://youtu.be/d9JboJzIu6M[/video]

Nice work Impuls on both tunes!