I'm still researching what gear I'm going to need to continue with my guitar site and I'm not really knowledgeable on video. There are a lot of HD webcams out there that are r
But I doubt I'll be able to connect a guitar amp to a smart phone to record it, plus a mic for vocals.
Surprisingly enough, the microphone is quite good. You just might have to insulate the area as to reduce the echo.
I have to use DI for the guitar amp as I am surrounded by elderly residents, so I can't make too much noise. So I need two sound inputs, one for guitar and another for vocals. I'm sure the image quality is perfectly fine with a phone, it's deciding which will work best due to the audio aspect of the project.
I completely understand.
You might want to google it or even see if there is an app that you could use.
I'm sure you are not the only one that is attempting something like this.
If you got a new mobile phone, you have a video camera. That will do. Just make sure it is on a tripod. Also, many people make youtube videos using their laptop video camera. The gear doesn't matter as much as the content. Just be sure to smile. :)
I'm not sure a mobile will do, because I have to connect the output of a guitar amp plus a microphone for vocals. It isn't that straight forward when working with music based video
There are many choices. I do my videos with my Samsung S6 ad at times my cannon power shot, 200si. But if money is no issue the skies is the limit. Look and experience.
Cheers.
The budget friendly option is a canon or sony point and shoot. You can usually find one at Wal-mart for under $100. It takes stills and video. I have used a nikon digital camera to record video for my website. Just have it on a sturdy surface.
When the budget allows - an awesome choice is a GoPro camera :)
I'd prefer to record direct to PC due to the audio side of things, is this possible with the suggestions you've made?
to record directly to your PC you would need to use a webcam. Using a point and shoot you would need to load the video with the USB connection which comes with the camera. That's how I did mine. Recorded on the camera, connected to PC, upload video to PC then upload to my YouTube channel. In your YouTube channel you can set the privacy settings to unlisted. This way you can still embed the video on your site but it can't be located through search.
You have some editing functions included in your YouTube account but it is limited.
I use my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the video quality is excellent. Then I use camtasia studio to edit the video. Cheers Kev
I need to join the modern world, I am baffled with all this new phone technology and what they're capable of :)
They can do anything a computer can do. As far a the camera goes it can make shooting videos very easy. Google phone cameras, how to use, the best ones etc and you will find heaps of info. Cheers kev
any mobile camera will do.. Honestly, camera's have come so far and they all have superior quality.
I'm behind the times obviously. I've not really kept up with the progress in a long time. I don't even use a mobile phone lol
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What kind of camera is suitable for making youtube videos?
I'm still researching what gear I'm going to need to continue with my guitar site and I'm not really knowledgeable on video. There are a lot of HD webcams out there that are r
We just released a list 45 cameras under $200 that will do the trick. 20 of these cameras are under $100. If your audience is a casual one you can even get by with a camera phone. The format is smaller but the average person can't tell the difference. As a personal recommendation I would recommend the Canon SX 150 IS. It's surprising high quality for a low-cost camera. It takes still and high definition video. You can take it on vacation and take very decent quality pictures of your family. I do also believe it has Wi-Fi access which means you can post directly to social media if you wish. I can give you several options if you wish. All cameras are not the same.
Personally I own several Cannon Nikon and Kodak physical cameras. Only the Kodak is a low end. The others are $1,000 Plus.
I need to be able to record directly to PC due to the way I record guitar. Although I've read many cameras work as webcams which would work :)
I have an 8-year-old Canon Super Zoom that does it that way. However mostly all Point and Shoot and Bridge Cameras made in the last 2 years work basically like a smartphone but not with the small format that smartphones use so pictures are much better. Opps... I am using Jargon... let me explain
Point and Shoot... These are Simple cameras that are set to infinity... kind of like a smartphone. They allow no creativity and require no skill.
Bridge Cameras... These are the go between from simple to professional quality cameras. These are the ones that I prefer because you do not have to spend thousands of dollars on lenses. Because you are a tech guy, This is what I would recommend for you. After 6 months or so the average person would not be able to tell your shots from a professional. ALL bridge cameras can shoor movies in HD, some in 4K.
DSLR... KING of the hill. These cameras take the BEST images possible. You would need a microscope to tell the difference between the Best of these and the Worst. You can freeze motion or blur as you need effect... such as show a flowing stream or freeze a person jumping in the air.
Being the person that you are, you will want to get the BEST out of your camera. With a Bridge or better you even have another income source if you wish.
WHAT YOU PHOTOGRAPH MATTERS. Any camera can take a great picture of landscapes... Sunrises, trees, etc... Faces and motion are the most difficult.
UNLIKE COMPUTERS BRANDS MATTER...
Sony... better circuitry
Canon Better stabilization
Nikon Better lenses
BUT you are only talking the difference between 100 and 95.
YOUTUBE REQUIRES NOTHING SPECIAL. ITS DESIGNED TO COMPENSATE FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW NOTHING. If you buy a camera, you will have it for 10 to 20 years. Get something that you can use and be proud of.
But I doubt I'll be able to connect a guitar amp to a smart phone to record it, plus a mic for vocals.
Surprisingly enough, the microphone is quite good. You just might have to insulate the area as to reduce the echo.
I have to use DI for the guitar amp as I am surrounded by elderly residents, so I can't make too much noise. So I need two sound inputs, one for guitar and another for vocals. I'm sure the image quality is perfectly fine with a phone, it's deciding which will work best due to the audio aspect of the project.
I completely understand.
You might want to google it or even see if there is an app that you could use.
I'm sure you are not the only one that is attempting something like this.
If you got a new mobile phone, you have a video camera. That will do. Just make sure it is on a tripod. Also, many people make youtube videos using their laptop video camera. The gear doesn't matter as much as the content. Just be sure to smile. :)
I'm not sure a mobile will do, because I have to connect the output of a guitar amp plus a microphone for vocals. It isn't that straight forward when working with music based video
There are many choices. I do my videos with my Samsung S6 ad at times my cannon power shot, 200si. But if money is no issue the skies is the limit. Look and experience.
Cheers.
The budget friendly option is a canon or sony point and shoot. You can usually find one at Wal-mart for under $100. It takes stills and video. I have used a nikon digital camera to record video for my website. Just have it on a sturdy surface.
When the budget allows - an awesome choice is a GoPro camera :)
I'd prefer to record direct to PC due to the audio side of things, is this possible with the suggestions you've made?
to record directly to your PC you would need to use a webcam. Using a point and shoot you would need to load the video with the USB connection which comes with the camera. That's how I did mine. Recorded on the camera, connected to PC, upload video to PC then upload to my YouTube channel. In your YouTube channel you can set the privacy settings to unlisted. This way you can still embed the video on your site but it can't be located through search.
You have some editing functions included in your YouTube account but it is limited.
I use my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the video quality is excellent. Then I use camtasia studio to edit the video. Cheers Kev
I need to join the modern world, I am baffled with all this new phone technology and what they're capable of :)
They can do anything a computer can do. As far a the camera goes it can make shooting videos very easy. Google phone cameras, how to use, the best ones etc and you will find heaps of info. Cheers kev
any mobile camera will do.. Honestly, camera's have come so far and they all have superior quality.
I'm behind the times obviously. I've not really kept up with the progress in a long time. I don't even use a mobile phone lol
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I'm a total novice in the video creation area and I'm hoping to buy a laptop soon, but due to financial constraints it will be a very basic one. But it will be a whole lot bet
You will be surely ok, just buy directional microphone for it if the sound isnt very good, good luck.
Jay you might want to touch base with Paul Goodwin he has made several youtube videos lately. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/paulgoodwin
Tim
The sound quality using a built-in mic is usually terrible. You'd get better results using your mobile phone.
Yes, I realise, but when forced to stick to a budget one has to make do with the best they can afford. I need a new PC more than I need a phone so I have to go that way.
Good endeavor. Here are some ideas: http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/computer-for-video-editing.html
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Video creation and computer requirements?
I'm a total novice in the video creation area and I'm hoping to buy a laptop soon, but due to financial constraints it will be a very basic one. But it will be a whole lot bet
You will be surely ok, just buy directional microphone for it if the sound isnt very good, good luck.
Jay you might want to touch base with Paul Goodwin he has made several youtube videos lately. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/paulgoodwin
Tim
The sound quality using a built-in mic is usually terrible. You'd get better results using your mobile phone.
Yes, I realise, but when forced to stick to a budget one has to make do with the best they can afford. I need a new PC more than I need a phone so I have to go that way.
Good endeavor. Here are some ideas: http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/computer-for-video-editing.html
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For me, real life has been a major obstacle the last few months. I'm considering going through the classes right from the beginning again, simply to refresh my mind because I t
My biggest obstacle is my schedule and balancing it to achieve my goals.
I've not yet been able to "cut ties" with my 9 to 5, so to balance that, home, family, and all the other things that require my "due attention" is not only an obstacle, but a challenge as well.
There is no training or manual for it, so I have to wing it. LOL! But incorporating common sense and some time management has helped a bit.
Greg
I've been dealing with self doubt my entire life. I now realise I'm just a genius waiting to discover myself ')
I would have to say time management. I think I have a chunk of time and then I get interrupted or diverted by something else. I am trying to really push myself to create deadlines and work harder when I'm "in the zone" and have momentum.
NOTHING is holding me back. EVERYTHING used to. Then I realized... there is no "Everything". Only me. I'm the only thing that could hold me back, now. And I'm not going to allow myself to stop me this time.
Hal out
mic drop
Oh, I still have many moments of doubt about many things in the course of a day. But I'm clear on my goals.
Mine is also time. The way I work I don't get much time during the week to work on my website. Except on weekends and then I have other obligations I have to take care of.
Dale
The biggest handicap I have is that I can spend a lot of time behind the computer, but it's shredded time.
There are here a lot of kids running in and out, and although they do not need the care anymore of being bottled or a clean diaper, they do ask attention, so I do most of the serious work on the weekend and in the holidays.
On working days, there is always someone calling "Mum, Granny, or Loes could you please....."
Yes, I have constant distractions and struggle to work like that. I like to sit in quiet so I can gain my thoughts. I get irritable with too many distractions.
I think time management is holding me back! I jump around and get distracted and drawn into something else, when I need to focus on my current task. Really need to get organised and set a schedule of tasks I can stick to! Regards, Lisa
The dreaded rabbit trails. I often find myself reading an article and before I know it, I've clicked so many links I've forgotten what I was originally doing! I try not to go to links now until I've finished my current research. My reasoning is, if I can learn to apply that trail of thought to all aspects of my business I'll get a lot more accomplished :)
Hahaha. I'm sure we can all relate. But I consider those rabbit trails part of the learning process and counts toward your end result. Never stop learning, Jay.
I never do stop learning, but I have aspergers. i have to keep myself in check otherwise I burn myself out.
In that case, I admire your self discipline. But if it helps, you should know that those rabbit holes have the ability to confound anyone. Fortunately, it usually helps advance our knowledge, even if we do venture too far into the labyrinth at times.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the rabbit holes, but they can get pretty deep. If I'm trying to get an article done, they can completely steal my precious time and before I know it it's bed time!
I actually have a folder in my favorites now called rabbit holes, so I just save them for a latter date. I realise that might seem a bit odd, but i find by doing that it helps me realise why I saved this site.
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What obstaces are holding you back?
For me, real life has been a major obstacle the last few months. I'm considering going through the classes right from the beginning again, simply to refresh my mind because I t
My biggest obstacle is my schedule and balancing it to achieve my goals.
I've not yet been able to "cut ties" with my 9 to 5, so to balance that, home, family, and all the other things that require my "due attention" is not only an obstacle, but a challenge as well.
There is no training or manual for it, so I have to wing it. LOL! But incorporating common sense and some time management has helped a bit.
Greg
I've been dealing with self doubt my entire life. I now realise I'm just a genius waiting to discover myself ')
I would have to say time management. I think I have a chunk of time and then I get interrupted or diverted by something else. I am trying to really push myself to create deadlines and work harder when I'm "in the zone" and have momentum.
NOTHING is holding me back. EVERYTHING used to. Then I realized... there is no "Everything". Only me. I'm the only thing that could hold me back, now. And I'm not going to allow myself to stop me this time.
Hal out
mic drop
Oh, I still have many moments of doubt about many things in the course of a day. But I'm clear on my goals.
Mine is also time. The way I work I don't get much time during the week to work on my website. Except on weekends and then I have other obligations I have to take care of.
Dale
The biggest handicap I have is that I can spend a lot of time behind the computer, but it's shredded time.
There are here a lot of kids running in and out, and although they do not need the care anymore of being bottled or a clean diaper, they do ask attention, so I do most of the serious work on the weekend and in the holidays.
On working days, there is always someone calling "Mum, Granny, or Loes could you please....."
Yes, I have constant distractions and struggle to work like that. I like to sit in quiet so I can gain my thoughts. I get irritable with too many distractions.
I think time management is holding me back! I jump around and get distracted and drawn into something else, when I need to focus on my current task. Really need to get organised and set a schedule of tasks I can stick to! Regards, Lisa
The dreaded rabbit trails. I often find myself reading an article and before I know it, I've clicked so many links I've forgotten what I was originally doing! I try not to go to links now until I've finished my current research. My reasoning is, if I can learn to apply that trail of thought to all aspects of my business I'll get a lot more accomplished :)
Hahaha. I'm sure we can all relate. But I consider those rabbit trails part of the learning process and counts toward your end result. Never stop learning, Jay.
I never do stop learning, but I have aspergers. i have to keep myself in check otherwise I burn myself out.
In that case, I admire your self discipline. But if it helps, you should know that those rabbit holes have the ability to confound anyone. Fortunately, it usually helps advance our knowledge, even if we do venture too far into the labyrinth at times.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the rabbit holes, but they can get pretty deep. If I'm trying to get an article done, they can completely steal my precious time and before I know it it's bed time!
I actually have a folder in my favorites now called rabbit holes, so I just save them for a latter date. I realise that might seem a bit odd, but i find by doing that it helps me realise why I saved this site.
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I notice many sites these days have opt in pop ups that cover entire posts the moment you land on the page. You often have to wait for the close box to appear or for a countdo
There is another spin as well. Some have an ad which is not full size and interrupts your view. But when you click the X to remove it, it says "ad does not cover this page" and will not remove.
It's been a bugbear of mine for a while too Jay but it seems to be the way that the industry has moved and the way that the big earners build their lists so successfully.
I definitely don't like having a full page popup appear instantly but if I get a smaller floater showing itself after a little while, it doesn't seem so intrusive and I don't mind just clicking the "x" and carrying on with the content.
Mark
I'm currently testing a new Hellobar popup on my site. It only shows when the person goes to exit, but then fills the page. This means it doesn't interfere when the visitor is trying to read my content, but the moment they try to leave it grabs their attention.
It's getting a high percentage of clicks - 14% actually, which is the highest out of all the types of Hellobar popups I've tried. Of course, the text on the popup makes a different too.
Fair play Marcus, that doesn't sound so bad as the viewer only gets it when they attempt to leave meaning it doesn't interrupt their website viewing experience. That wouldn't annoy me.
Mark
The industry has moved that way because a lot of the big boys at the top want to sell us their products. So it's in their interest to convince us that they are an important and effective marketing tool.
Just read through the comments right here, the majority of replies hate them and leave sites that use them. How can that be beneficial if we are encouraging people to leave our sites?
I totally agree. The only popups I tolerate are the "intention exit" popup that appear when you try to leave the page.
I came across an exit popup recently that didn't have a close box. In the end I had to cntrl/alt/Del my browser to get rid of it!
Agree with you. There are also some social share buttons that appear in the left column on some sites, same thing. And the arrow or X you must hunt for to make them go away is small and frustrating, They also reappear if you go to another page and come back to the original - that is really frustrating.
I totally agree with you. The one on the left that follows you as you scroll down, making it difficult to read the contents. That’s just freaking annoying.
I've come across these a few times, they end up chasing me all over the page literally blocking the content. Most infuriating!
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I hate opt in pop ups, anybody else feel the same way?
I notice many sites these days have opt in pop ups that cover entire posts the moment you land on the page. You often have to wait for the close box to appear or for a countdo
There is another spin as well. Some have an ad which is not full size and interrupts your view. But when you click the X to remove it, it says "ad does not cover this page" and will not remove.
It's been a bugbear of mine for a while too Jay but it seems to be the way that the industry has moved and the way that the big earners build their lists so successfully.
I definitely don't like having a full page popup appear instantly but if I get a smaller floater showing itself after a little while, it doesn't seem so intrusive and I don't mind just clicking the "x" and carrying on with the content.
Mark
I'm currently testing a new Hellobar popup on my site. It only shows when the person goes to exit, but then fills the page. This means it doesn't interfere when the visitor is trying to read my content, but the moment they try to leave it grabs their attention.
It's getting a high percentage of clicks - 14% actually, which is the highest out of all the types of Hellobar popups I've tried. Of course, the text on the popup makes a different too.
Fair play Marcus, that doesn't sound so bad as the viewer only gets it when they attempt to leave meaning it doesn't interrupt their website viewing experience. That wouldn't annoy me.
Mark
The industry has moved that way because a lot of the big boys at the top want to sell us their products. So it's in their interest to convince us that they are an important and effective marketing tool.
Just read through the comments right here, the majority of replies hate them and leave sites that use them. How can that be beneficial if we are encouraging people to leave our sites?
I totally agree. The only popups I tolerate are the "intention exit" popup that appear when you try to leave the page.
I came across an exit popup recently that didn't have a close box. In the end I had to cntrl/alt/Del my browser to get rid of it!
Agree with you. There are also some social share buttons that appear in the left column on some sites, same thing. And the arrow or X you must hunt for to make them go away is small and frustrating, They also reappear if you go to another page and come back to the original - that is really frustrating.
I totally agree with you. The one on the left that follows you as you scroll down, making it difficult to read the contents. That’s just freaking annoying.
I've come across these a few times, they end up chasing me all over the page literally blocking the content. Most infuriating!
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I'm hoping to get hold of a better PC soon which will allow me to make videos, I've done a bit of research regarding software for recording open windows (similar to what Kyle w
I use screen-o-matic and it allows you to record up to 15 mins of video and it's free. There is a paid option, but the free option should be fine
Hope that helps
The Screencast-O-Matic upgrade version costs $15 per year. There are so many benefits (multiple file handling, editing capability) that the cost is really trivial for the benefits you get.
Yea I agree with you, Bob! It's definitely worth the money. I actually purchased it for 1 year last year, but then didn't do as many videos as planned. So for now, I'm sticking to the free plan. It's fine for me at the moment, but when I plan on making more videos, I'll most likely upgrade. At least the option is there.
You could also consider doing a youtube video have a look at this How to Youtube Yourself to Success!
Screen cast o magic is free . Create videos of what you do on screen. It gives that ' over the shoulder' kind of view...with voiceover. You might need a microphone too.
Sweet. I didn't know you played banjo too. Yes withe screencasyomayoc you can record the screen or turn the webcam on yourself.
I use a Mac and it has its own capability. I also have Monosnap which offers a recording program...........Marty
This better last as I don't know were another will come from............Let's get these businesses going. Then we can go top of the line...........Marty
Hi Jay, I use Camtesia now, let me look up the older one I use, it was free :)
Will pm you in a bit::)
J*
Found it
I was using Jing, still have it. I was going to upgrade, then a friend gave my a copy of Camtesia.
I know I needed to upgrade, because if memory serves me, I could only record 5 minutes at a time. You might have to check that out though, I could be wrong.
However for a free app, it was great :)
If you need any help when you get going, just pm me
J*
That looks perfect for a video newb like myself. Thanks a lot mate. Give me a year to learn to use it and we'll be rollin :)
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How to record the computer screen?
I'm hoping to get hold of a better PC soon which will allow me to make videos, I've done a bit of research regarding software for recording open windows (similar to what Kyle w
I use screen-o-matic and it allows you to record up to 15 mins of video and it's free. There is a paid option, but the free option should be fine
Hope that helps
The Screencast-O-Matic upgrade version costs $15 per year. There are so many benefits (multiple file handling, editing capability) that the cost is really trivial for the benefits you get.
Yea I agree with you, Bob! It's definitely worth the money. I actually purchased it for 1 year last year, but then didn't do as many videos as planned. So for now, I'm sticking to the free plan. It's fine for me at the moment, but when I plan on making more videos, I'll most likely upgrade. At least the option is there.
You could also consider doing a youtube video have a look at this How to Youtube Yourself to Success!
Screen cast o magic is free . Create videos of what you do on screen. It gives that ' over the shoulder' kind of view...with voiceover. You might need a microphone too.
Sweet. I didn't know you played banjo too. Yes withe screencasyomayoc you can record the screen or turn the webcam on yourself.
I use a Mac and it has its own capability. I also have Monosnap which offers a recording program...........Marty
This better last as I don't know were another will come from............Let's get these businesses going. Then we can go top of the line...........Marty
Hi Jay, I use Camtesia now, let me look up the older one I use, it was free :)
Will pm you in a bit::)
J*
Found it
I was using Jing, still have it. I was going to upgrade, then a friend gave my a copy of Camtesia.
I know I needed to upgrade, because if memory serves me, I could only record 5 minutes at a time. You might have to check that out though, I could be wrong.
However for a free app, it was great :)
If you need any help when you get going, just pm me
J*
That looks perfect for a video newb like myself. Thanks a lot mate. Give me a year to learn to use it and we'll be rollin :)
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We just released a list 45 cameras under $200 that will do the trick. 20 of these cameras are under $100. If your audience is a casual one you can even get by with a camera phone. The format is smaller but the average person can't tell the difference. As a personal recommendation I would recommend the Canon SX 150 IS. It's surprising high quality for a low-cost camera. It takes still and high definition video. You can take it on vacation and take very decent quality pictures of your family. I do also believe it has Wi-Fi access which means you can post directly to social media if you wish. I can give you several options if you wish. All cameras are not the same.
Personally I own several Cannon Nikon and Kodak physical cameras. Only the Kodak is a low end. The others are $1,000 Plus.
I need to be able to record directly to PC due to the way I record guitar. Although I've read many cameras work as webcams which would work :)
I have an 8-year-old Canon Super Zoom that does it that way. However mostly all Point and Shoot and Bridge Cameras made in the last 2 years work basically like a smartphone but not with the small format that smartphones use so pictures are much better. Opps... I am using Jargon... let me explain
Point and Shoot... These are Simple cameras that are set to infinity... kind of like a smartphone. They allow no creativity and require no skill.
Bridge Cameras... These are the go between from simple to professional quality cameras. These are the ones that I prefer because you do not have to spend thousands of dollars on lenses. Because you are a tech guy, This is what I would recommend for you. After 6 months or so the average person would not be able to tell your shots from a professional. ALL bridge cameras can shoor movies in HD, some in 4K.
DSLR... KING of the hill. These cameras take the BEST images possible. You would need a microscope to tell the difference between the Best of these and the Worst. You can freeze motion or blur as you need effect... such as show a flowing stream or freeze a person jumping in the air.
Being the person that you are, you will want to get the BEST out of your camera. With a Bridge or better you even have another income source if you wish.
WHAT YOU PHOTOGRAPH MATTERS. Any camera can take a great picture of landscapes... Sunrises, trees, etc... Faces and motion are the most difficult.
UNLIKE COMPUTERS BRANDS MATTER...
Sony... better circuitry
Canon Better stabilization
Nikon Better lenses
BUT you are only talking the difference between 100 and 95.
YOUTUBE REQUIRES NOTHING SPECIAL. ITS DESIGNED TO COMPENSATE FOR PEOPLE WHO KNOW NOTHING. If you buy a camera, you will have it for 10 to 20 years. Get something that you can use and be proud of.
Thanks a lot, that's some serious information. Most appreciated :)