Pallycow
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So, I have never played with video much. The local band I shoot often hit me up about video, and last time I was hanging out at the show and shooting, I decided to do video and see what it's like.
I'm clueless for the most part, so I'm just starting to read and learn.
I have a Canon 7D. I set up tripod near the sound guy and recorded a song. To my surprise, it didn't sound terrible. Sure the built in limiters or whatever you call them clipped it a bit, but for naked dSLR I was not unimpressed. Video was outstanding, so that's a plus.
My question, as I like to ask those with experience vs. google myself to death, is what is the best source/method for recording live bands.
I have read good reviews on the Rode VideoMic..for on camera mic, and the zoom H4n for off camera recording to syn later. Both are within ideal startup budget, but not at the same time. So if I was to get one, which would be ideal to get? The band is gonna help me get one since they are interested in having good video.
They have a new sound guy who is awesome, set up new boards and stuff like that (I'm not into it so I dunno what it is or called), I'm certain it has the capability to output to the Zoom H4n, so I'm thinking that would be ideal.
What's some of your thoughts or education for me to get pointed in the right direction to learn?
Thanks.
I'm clueless for the most part, so I'm just starting to read and learn.
I have a Canon 7D. I set up tripod near the sound guy and recorded a song. To my surprise, it didn't sound terrible. Sure the built in limiters or whatever you call them clipped it a bit, but for naked dSLR I was not unimpressed. Video was outstanding, so that's a plus.
My question, as I like to ask those with experience vs. google myself to death, is what is the best source/method for recording live bands.
I have read good reviews on the Rode VideoMic..for on camera mic, and the zoom H4n for off camera recording to syn later. Both are within ideal startup budget, but not at the same time. So if I was to get one, which would be ideal to get? The band is gonna help me get one since they are interested in having good video.
They have a new sound guy who is awesome, set up new boards and stuff like that (I'm not into it so I dunno what it is or called), I'm certain it has the capability to output to the Zoom H4n, so I'm thinking that would be ideal.
What's some of your thoughts or education for me to get pointed in the right direction to learn?
Thanks.