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#496274 - 05/03/20 09:08 AM Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video
john smies Offline
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Registered: 05/05/00
Posts: 1384
Loc: koudekerke, Holland.

In reply to Donny's question in another thread I thought it wise to start a new one as the subject is different.
This is how I have proceeded over the last few weeks Donny:

Requirements:
1. arranger keyboard or other instrument.
2. Audio interface ( e.g. Steinberg, Behringer, Focusrite)
3. DAW, in this instance MIXCRAFT 9PRO
4. decent and fast computer, desktop or laptop
5. Recent smartphone e.g. Samsung S,6,7,8,9,10 or Tablet.

How to proceed:
1
get your keyboard ready to record song X
2
get your smartphone ready to start filming song X
3
Start both ,either simultaneously if someone is at hand or first the video and then the audio. Recommended to do a vocal
count in for later ( 4,3,2,1....).
The Audio is being recorded via the sound interface into MIXCRAFT on tracks 1 and 2. ( full PAN, left and right)
4
Do your thing
5
Store the video (probably an mp4 file) on your smartphone.
Transfer the video to your computer or laptop , if possible by cable, if not send yourself an email via Wetransfer.
6
In Mixcraft add a Video Track then add the Video to this video track.
7.Now SYNCHRONIZE the sounds of the audio tracks with the sound of the video track. Once that is done MUTE the sound of the video track and proceed to: Mixdown as.......
Mix it down as an mp4 ( or avi) track and the deed is done !!

Obviously you can still alter lots of stuff once you have done the above and befor mixing it down as a complete final video,but anyone using Mixcraft will know that......

Instead of using a two track audio recording you could opt for a three track recording ( provided you have a four track audio interface like my Behringer 404) in which you lead the vocal tracks seperately. Advantage being you can afterwards adjust the balance between keyboard and vocals as well as fine tuning the vocals with EQ, reverb, etc.

Hope this makes sense,

regards
John

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#496280 - 05/03/20 09:28 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: john smies]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By john smies

In reply to Donny's question in another thread I thought it wise to start a new one as the subject is different.
This is how I have proceeded over the last few weeks Donny:

Requirements:
1. arranger keyboard or other instrument.
2. Audio interface ( e.g. Steinberg, Behringer, Focusrite)
3. DAW, in this instance MIXCRAFT 9PRO
4. decent and fast computer, desktop or laptop
5. Recent smartphone e.g. Samsung S,6,7,8,9,10 or Tablet.

How to proceed:
1
get your keyboard ready to record song X
2
get your smartphone ready to start filming song X
3
Start both ,either simultaneously if someone is at hand or first the video and then the audio. Recommended to do a vocal
count in for later ( 4,3,2,1....).
The Audio is being recorded via the sound interface into MIXCRAFT on tracks 1 and 2. ( full PAN, left and right)
4
Do your thing
5
Store the video (probably an mp4 file) on your smartphone.
Transfer the video to your computer or laptop , if possible by cable, if not send yourself an email via Wetransfer.
6
In Mixcraft add a Video Track then add the Video to this video track.
7.Now SYNCHRONIZE the sounds of the audio tracks with the sound of the video track. Once that is done MUTE the sound of the video track and proceed to: Mixdown as.......
Mix it down as an mp4 ( or avi) track and the deed is done !!

Obviously you can still alter lots of stuff once you have done the above and befor mixing it down as a complete final video,but anyone using Mixcraft will know that......

Instead of using a two track audio recording you could opt for a three track recording ( provided you have a four track audio interface like my Behringer 404) in which you lead the vocal tracks seperately. Advantage being you can afterwards adjust the balance between keyboard and vocals as well as fine tuning the vocals with EQ, reverb, etc.

Hope this makes sense,

regards
John


John, thank you for the in-depth review of the process you use
I understand how you did it now.
That said my head is spinning confused2 with all this stuff
& all the steps....
I would entertain an ALL IN ONE video/audio recorder
with great quality on both if it exists but for what reason
I don't know.confused1
and that is why I don't like to record music videos.........
then again when I ask myself "do I need video?" the answer is No.
I think for now I will just stick to what I have always done
and that is sing, play arranger KB, make tracks, etc,
and record & mix with my DAW. There is just too much involved that takes up too much time.

Stay safe..

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#496284 - 05/03/20 09:48 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: Dnj]
john smies Offline
Senior Member

Registered: 05/05/00
Posts: 1384
Loc: koudekerke, Holland.


Was afraid you would say that Donny...But why not give it a try?
you have ALL the gear and the program ( Mixcraft). It may not be an All in One solution but the results are very good, notice my
"Mexican Girl "video done in this way.....and I am sure that in time when you do give it a try you will be knocking yourself for not having given it a try right now. You have the time, the gear and fortunately the health to do so now, so I would definitely give it a try. Any further assistance you want just holler !!

regards
John

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#496285 - 05/03/20 10:02 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: john smies]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Thank you again John
for the help...

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#496286 - 05/03/20 10:03 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: john smies]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
Buy the Kodak for less than 50 bucks, plug in audio, push record and you have everything.
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#496287 - 05/03/20 10:23 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: DonM]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By DonM
Buy the Kodak for less than 50 bucks, plug in audio, push record and you have everything.


Don I agree that's the best way to go for a
decent low cost option.....
Zi8

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#496288 - 05/03/20 10:26 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: john smies]
Uncle Dave Offline
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
Here's an all in one recording that needs no sync. Macbook pro webcam, audio sent via USB mixer. It's a stripped down SD7 16 beat style - just bass, drums and piano. I might have some very soft strings in the background - don't remember. Enjoy!

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#496297 - 05/03/20 10:45 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: Uncle Dave]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Thanx Dave but I have decided Video recording is not for me ..

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#496299 - 05/03/20 10:47 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: john smies]
Uncle Dave Offline
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
This Tascam is amazing for audio, and solid as a rock. mounts on a tripod too.
(under $200)

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#496310 - 05/03/20 11:25 AM Re: Quality Recording for youtube - Audio plus Video [Re: Dnj]
tony mads usa Offline
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
I find these video threads interesting ... I would want to do some vids, not for ME, but as a legacy for my heirs ...
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