Comments on: How to Record Live Performances (Concerts, Plays, etc)

By: ricky4502

ricky4502 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:04:14 +0000

what about for the people who don’t have all that equipment and just like to record concerts with digital cameras? how do i get better sound quality with not too much bass?

By: Stuzilla

Stuzilla — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:50:40 +0000

I Study Media(film arts) in college and You should ALWAYS use a Tripod or Some form of rest Even a simple monopod will work this One simple this will improve your Video 10 fold, Another thing to avoid is ZOOM try not to use the Zoom while recording only use the zoom in you have too set the zoom you want BEFORE you record, Also invest in a GOOD Microphone (ME67) and a windsock as this withh vastly improve audio.
And thats my 2Cents

Stuzilla.

By: Batgirl

Batgirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:33:04 +0000

Thanks for covering this, Chris. I was looking for something like this. My friends and I will definitely be using these this week when we record our Harvey Dent Rallies.

By: Tracker

Tracker — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:49:33 +0000

I have the same problem as iowafan4life

I suggest going and using a tripod and no one listens till they have screwed up there video

One other tip would be to use a external microphone if at all possible. Maybe one for each person that will be talking. This will give you a better end result . One other thing would be to take some extra batteries. Dont want it to die mid recording and not get the 2nd half

By: iowafan4life

iowafan4life — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:34:11 +0000

I can’t agree more my Mom wanted to record my sisters show choir and i said take the tripod she goes no i have a steady hand and when she came home she got mad because every few seconds there was a shake. also with my sister she has a school project and i said heres the tripod and she said i don’t want it. then she came home and said i need your tripod. love your blogs and vids chris, e ya later

By: conner

conner — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:51:26 +0000

dont have a IM running will recording !!

By: DJ124

DJ124 — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:02:43 +0000

this is a very good tip list to start off with. to me lights are the top to in your list for live streaming when in a office or even a bedroom (if in a bedroom record some were else) if you don’t have good lighting then you picture/stream look really bad, trust me it happen to me before. when i use to stream in my bedroom i use to have a cheap web cam and a bad mic with crap lighting. before i start with my story i would like to go back to the cheap web cams. Remember cheap web cam = cheap video quality. like Chris always say you get what you pay for, and i know this for a fact. i use to have a really bad web cam for my live streams and the video was yellow and crummy also when i bought the cam it broke within the first month. thats shows that you should not buy a cheap camera. go get a logitech or something there great cams or use a digital camera. the picture /video quality is a lot better then most web cams. And like the list said if you can’t talk in front in you school/office then you sure can talk in front of a camera. you may think that your at home and its nothing but when someone joins your chat then you may get a little nervous when they ask you question or something like that. I remember getting nervous when my first chat opened and people came in. there not many but even one can make a difference. and like BWolf said you have to have a nice mic with good audio stream. “FLAC is the most common” out of all

By: jshads88

jshads88 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:04:58 +0000

Could i smuggle all that into the Iron Maiden and Avenged Sevenfold gig 5th of July?? =p
I like his screensaver =p

By: Ivan Berger

Ivan Berger — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:08:49 +0000

Bring your own lights? What performers allow that? Most have their own stage lighting, or use the venue’s own setup, and don’t want their audience distracted by your lighting. Stage lighting is generally bright enough.
There are exceptions, though, and it pays to check in advance, but for the most part, you can and should leave your lights at home.

By: tigrous4ever

tigrous4ever — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:56:30 +0000

then dont watch

By: michaelat348

michaelat348 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:45:06 +0000

boring.

By: Lafeeu

Lafeeu — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:51:24 +0000

It sounds like a bad idea, but you can always flip the image without losing any quality later

By: DJMattyf

DJMattyf — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:33:41 +0000

Youtube should install a comment number labeller to stop stupid twats like you posting comments like this.
God, watch the video then think of a creative postitive comment!!!

By: BWolf

BWolf — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:20:01 +0000

If you record audio I can’t stress recording in a lossless audio. FLAC is the most common.

By: kbj76

kbj76 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:20:23 +0000

Very good tips. I just wanted to let people know that the Barenaked Ladies do the theme song from The Big Bang Theory, which is my favorite show. Everyone should check it out.