New to video making need some advice please at DVinfo.net

Rick Lees · October 19th, 2005, 06:50 AM

Hello

Im new to video making and need some advice please. I have just brought my self the Sony camcorder and I would like to know a few things.
If I am only using the 1 camera how can I cut to another seen with out cutting the audio off? What i mean by that is say im recording a water fall and i want to record something next to the water how do i cut from the water to the other object without losing the sound of the water in the background? Do i need a box for just recording the audio stream or something?

Tim Borek · October 19th, 2005, 09:06 AM

Just record more waterfall footage than you need. In your editing program, you can split the audio from the video clip and trim the waterfall video clip where you need it to end. Then, just place the next video clip immediately after the waterfall clip. The waterfall audio will be heard for the duration.

I'm assuming that you're using a multitrack video editor such as Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc. I don't know if you can do this with storyboard-based video editors like Ulead VideoStudio.

Hope this helps!

T.J.

Rick Lees · October 19th, 2005, 03:00 PM

Hello I appreciate your advice on this one

So basically what you are saying is put both clips on the timeline and have the main picture i want to show playing and have the audio from the other clip playing in the background?

the other thing i am also interested in is knowing once im happy with my results how do i then get the footage off my pc/mac onto a dvd? Can I bounce the edited video back to the camera using a firewire cable and record it back onto the tape and do it that way? Then once onto the camera i can connect it up to a dvd recorder?

Bob Costa · October 20th, 2005, 09:27 AM

Rick, you really need to invest in a book on basic video. No one here minds answering questions, but you will get frustrated with your pace of learning if this is your source for such basic info. It is comparable to trying to learn to walk taking only one step a day. I have 35 books in my video library, and add more all the time.

You want to make a DVD direct from your computer. You will also need a DVD authoring program in addition to your NLE. That program will let you create DVD menus and other things depending on its capabilities. SOMe programs like Sony Movie Maker (?) bundle this iwth the NLE. Going thru the DV process you suggest works but results in a big loss of quality and takes way too long. It also leaves you without any menus on the DVD.

James Bridges · October 20th, 2005, 09:48 AM

Here's a great book.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

There are tons of books out there for you to learn. Also think about taking a crash course on technique. Good Luck!

Bob Costa · October 20th, 2005, 10:33 AM

That DOES look like a good book, but I bet it is too advanced/specific for Rick's needs. I was thinking something more basic like "Digital Video for DUmmies". Come to think of it, I would sell my barely used copy of you want...

Dylan Couper · October 20th, 2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Costa

That DOES look like a good book, but I bet it is too advanced/specific for Rick's needs. I was thinking something more basic like "Digital Video for DUmmies". Come to think of it, I would sell my barely used copy of you want...

Someone gave me a copy a while back as a joke (I HOPE), I leafed through it. It's really a very good beginners book. I'd reccomend it (or sell mine!).

A. J. deLange · October 21st, 2005, 11:49 AM

If you are on the Mac platform the included application iDVD will allow you to transfer videos to DVD. The documentation (such as it is) which comes with the application has the step by step instructions.

Rick Lees · October 24th, 2005, 05:30 PM

Thank you for the books and the advice

Just one more thing

connecting via the component to a HD ready set is this the only way to connect them together? is it not possible to use the iLink out on the camera to connect them?

October 19th, 2005, 06:50 AM	#1
Rick Lees Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	New to video making need some advice please Hello Im new to video making and need some advice please. I have just brought my self the Sony camcorder and I would like to know a few things. If I am only using the 1 camera how can I cut to another seen with out cutting the audio off? What i mean by that is say im recording a water fall and i want to record something next to the water how do i cut from the water to the other object without losing the sound of the water in the background? Do i need a box for just recording the audio stream or something?

October 19th, 2005, 09:06 AM	#2
Tim Borek Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 353	Easy Just record more waterfall footage than you need. In your editing program, you can split the audio from the video clip and trim the waterfall video clip where you need it to end. Then, just place the next video clip immediately after the waterfall clip. The waterfall audio will be heard for the duration. I'm assuming that you're using a multitrack video editor such as Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc. I don't know if you can do this with storyboard-based video editors like Ulead VideoStudio. Hope this helps! T.J.

October 20th, 2005, 09:27 AM	#4
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Rick, you really need to invest in a book on basic video. No one here minds answering questions, but you will get frustrated with your pace of learning if this is your source for such basic info. It is comparable to trying to learn to walk taking only one step a day. I have 35 books in my video library, and add more all the time. You want to make a DVD direct from your computer. You will also need a DVD authoring program in addition to your NLE. That program will let you create DVD menus and other things depending on its capabilities. SOMe programs like Sony Movie Maker (?) bundle this iwth the NLE. Going thru the DV process you suggest works but results in a big loss of quality and takes way too long. It also leaves you without any menus on the DVD. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

October 20th, 2005, 09:48 AM	#5
James Bridges Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 113	Here's a great book. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846 There are tons of books out there for you to learn. Also think about taking a crash course on technique. Good Luck! __________________ James out------ Check out the Southern Winds Film Festival. Call for entries is now open! http://www.southernwindsfilmfestival.com http://www.phigmentphilms.com

October 20th, 2005, 10:33 AM	#6
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	That DOES look like a good book, but I bet it is too advanced/specific for Rick's needs. I was thinking something more basic like "Digital Video for DUmmies". Come to think of it, I would sell my barely used copy of you want... __________________ You are either growing or dying.

October 19th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#3
Rick Lees Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Hello I appreciate your advice on this one So basically what you are saying is put both clips on the timeline and have the main picture i want to show playing and have the audio from the other clip playing in the background? the other thing i am also interested in is knowing once im happy with my results how do i then get the footage off my pc/mac onto a dvd? Can I bounce the edited video back to the camera using a firewire cable and record it back onto the tape and do it that way? Then once onto the camera i can connect it up to a dvd recorder?

October 21st, 2005, 11:49 AM	#8
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	If you are on the Mac platform the included application iDVD will allow you to transfer videos to DVD. The documentation (such as it is) which comes with the application has the step by step instructions.

October 24th, 2005, 05:30 PM	#9
Rick Lees Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Thank you for the books and the advice Just one more thing connecting via the component to a HD ready set is this the only way to connect them together? is it not possible to use the iLink out on the camera to connect them?