By next week, my configuration will be this: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Directional-50-Camcorders-Advanced/dp/B00005... , which is a shotgun mike designed to interface directly onto my Canon HG10's hotshoe (which both powers it and interfaces the audio), so I should have no need for a lapel mike (that was one option).
I never thought of doing the voiceovers directly in Elements. That might not be a bad idea. My typical workflow involves gathering all of my elements together ahead of time in one folder, then, once everything is in there, starting the editing process.
I'm also looking into getting a cheap 10x20 green screen. As it is now, I have a small green screen and in fact I had to zoom in in the software in order for it not to be cut off. I want to be able to be further away from the camera and be able to see more of me (and other items) on screen while still having the option of things going on in the background.
*************************** Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
*************************** Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
By next week, my configuration will be this: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Directional-50-Camcorders-Advanced/dp/B00005... , which is a shotgun mike designed to interface directly onto my Canon HG10's hotshoe (which both powers it and interfaces the audio), so I should have no need for a lapel mike (that was one option).
For voiceover recording, I have this: http://www.amazon.com/Samson-CO1U-USB-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000AP1RE8... , which is a USB condensor mike. I also have something similar to this to avoid pops: http://www.amazon.com/Nady-MPF-6-6-Inch-Clamp-Microphone/dp/B0002CZW0Y/r... . I'm very happy with that hardware, and, outside of my reading personality, I think I can achieve quality results given the proper software tweaking.
I never thought of doing the voiceovers directly in Elements. That might not be a bad idea. My typical workflow involves gathering all of my elements together ahead of time in one folder, then, once everything is in there, starting the editing process.
I'm also looking into getting a cheap 10x20 green screen. As it is now, I have a small green screen and in fact I had to zoom in in the software in order for it not to be cut off. I want to be able to be further away from the camera and be able to see more of me (and other items) on screen while still having the option of things going on in the background.
***************************
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
***************************
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.