Trucks Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I am trying to put together some bits to whack on youtube. So am playing around with a new Web Cam (Logitech Sphere/Orbit MP). When I record it (in 640x480 to .wmv) the quality is fine on my HDD, but when I upload it, it goes pretty s$$$y. Some other people have uploaded videos with the same camera which are much better quality?? Anybody have any suggestions? When I put the resolution up, it goes too jerky... Ignore the playing, Its just a test :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs4bRweyEYo Also, do you have any suggestions on software to use with it? The Logitech stuff is pretty shonky. Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd1965 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 That's some fine fingerpicking there TOL. Shows me how much I have to learn. (I can't figure out why I suddenly have an urge for a Guiness after watching that...) I don't have any insight on the camera, just wanted to pay a compliment. I'm on a brand new mac with one of those cameras that are built into the monitor and the overall video quality seems similar to yours. Most of the videos I've watched on youtube seem to be about the same as or of much worse quality than your vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I thought the quality was fine. If you are getting "jerky" video, and you know your computer is fast enough to handle video recording, then you probably need to defrag and shut down anything that's running. Wait, I misread, you're saying that it's fine on your comp, but choppy after you upload it? I know that YouTube compresses the videos when they are uploaded. Could be that you are using the wrong FPS etc. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hey Trucks....I think I KNOW THAT SONG..........isn't it called; PINT O GUINNESS??? I like that open tuning, good feel....atmospheric. And, I like the tone of your guitar. Effects??? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 great stuff trucks, and the Guinness is a nice touch. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 great stuff trucks, and the Guinness is a nice touch. Hey Zan....I'm pissed off that he didn't invite US!!! The nerve............ Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 really, he should have poured a few more. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Solid playing and tone. What model Taylor is that? The webcam video is decent too...I mean, what can one really expect from a desktop webcam? I enjoyed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks Guys.. I enjoy messing around in Open tuning. Don, the guitar is recorded through an SM58 (which I just randomly sat in front of, no placement setup) which goes into a little mixer, I then put the left channel of the mixer through my Boss ME-50 with just Reverb on and ran the ME50 straight into the comp.... It sounds complicated im sure.. But beleive me... It was what was in front of me, I put little thought into the sound. The mic in the camera sucks. Warthog, its a Tanglewood TW-28/12STR-DLX, I wish it was a Taylor :-) The camera though, I was expecting more from.. This was recorded with the same Cam I obviously have to use a lower res than that guy because I am moving around... But still, the quality was not much worse than his is there, when it was on my HDD... I might try some different software, Im not really a fan of saving things in windows media format.. So I may give AVI a go. If this is the best I can get out of it though.. i'm thinking of sending it back and getting a cheapish digital video recorder. Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Great! Just needs a bit more volume. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 i could see myself playing with that cam abit. i am easily ammused. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumblyfingers Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Looks great TOL...nice pickin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Great! Just needs a bit more volume. Thanks, yeah I noticed that... The software that comes with it, doesnt allow any editing whatsoever (hence the guiness lol). Does anybody know if you can record directly into something like Adobe Audition with a webcam and sound? Cheers fumbles :-) Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 I was goign to start Youtubing for a bit of fun anyway, but the reason I decided to do it now is this.. there is a competition to do a cover of John Butlers "Ocean" put it on Youtube, then the one John digs can have a jam/lesson with him. so i thought id stick up something. I went the route of playing it my way, so a little more bluesy than he plays it.. he does the playing really fast to a climax at the end thing.. I did a kind of rambling up n down thing which comes to a slow stop. (I was also a bit mashed) Anywhoooooo check it out, because I think it also gets judged on how many views, comments etc you get http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKkvCQ3bpwQ All the other cats either did exact copies of how he played it one time (he improvises it) or, another dude, did what looks like a "best of", where he learned all the best bits out of a bunch of versions and put them together (but he is a guitar teacher ffs). So i think my way is unique, at least, if not the best :-) Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big G Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hi trucks, nice one mate, its a great take on it mate, easily better than a lot of the direct copies mate.Good one, you play nice mate. G Love life, some twists and turns are more painful than others, but love life..... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Cheers G I didnt realise I moved around so much when I played, until I watched :-) Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big G Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Yes video is always a shocker in a few ways mate. We play 5 a side each week and it has video cameras and we watch the game back after it having a pint and god i am so slow and i think i am running at full tilt and covering a lot of ground. How wrong am I.... Lucky you dont pull too many stupid guitar faces, I like a big grimace when concentrating hard on the guitar, my other half laughs her t!ts off at me, thankfully no video record of it !!! G Love life, some twists and turns are more painful than others, but love life..... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I think the camera does a great job! and nice playing too!! That cam is a keeper! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 I think the camera does a great job! and nice playing too!! That cam is a keeper! Cheers mate Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Great job Lee! I've got my fingers crossed. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 haha thanks. Check out Burlot2's rendition... Nearly flawless execution (apart from an edit halfway through, which I think is cheating a little). But this guy can play. I guess it will depend on what they are looking for, perfect reproduction, or adaptation and interpretation. I can play it the way JB does (albeit not as well), no doubt about it (ADDED: I mean I can, if I sat down and learned to ), but I decided to do it my way. We will see if I made the right decision :-) Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Madness Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKkvCQ3bpwQ Hey Trucks, congratulations on your version of Ocean: very enjoyable, indeed!!! And good luck with the competition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Good stuff T The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Good job Lee. I'm not much of an acoustic player myself but I love to listen to those who do it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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