Tuesday 11 August 2015

Sync Piano Playing Video To Audio Recording: Lesson 17

Sync Piano Playing Video To Audio Recording: Lesson 17 Sync Piano Playing Video To Audio Recording: Lesson 17 In this video you will learn how to make a great sounding audio recording of your piano playing and sync it to a video. There are two ways to go about this. One is to make a high quality audio sound recording of your playing through an audio interface on your computer (or using something like a Zoom H2), at the same time film yourself, then use video editing software to line up the two files, remove the audio track on your video file, and then product a finished video with the sound you recorded. The other option is to purchase an audio interface that will allow you to record directly on your iPad or iPhone (there are many available) so that as you play the piano for the video (which you record on your iPhone or iPad) you record the sound of your piano or keyboard directly onto the iPhone at the same time and so the video and audio are already perfectly synced. If you watch through I demonstrate how to line the sound and video file up, remove the audio from the video file, then trim, produce and share. For the first example I am using a GoPro to record the video, and my Avid audio interface to record the audio directly on my Windows Laptop. I also show you the result where I have made a video using my iPad, with the same audio interface connected up to record the sound directly. There was no fiddling about having to line up files for this example. The video editing software I use in this demo is Camtasia, partly because I want to record my screen at the same time, but most video editing software will allow you to do these basic operations. This is not a super complicated demo! Whichever you choose to do, you will need to have mastered recording the sound of your digital piano or keyboard. This is the last in a whole video series that shows you just how to do this step-by-step. You can record your keyboard using a simple audio cable and the built in recording capability of your computer or tablet, but for best results I recommend using a proper audio interface. Here are quick links to audio interfaces for sale on Amazon: http://bit.ly/1eysFYj And these specifically work directly on iPad: http://bit.ly/1eT7dx6 You will also need the correct cables to connect your digital piano or keyboard to your interface (or computer if you decide to go the direct route) http://bit.ly/1IgZl0T I'm a big fan of the GoPro for making videos, I love the fact you can use an app to preview the video and set it recording - an absolute must if you are working solo and trying to record yourself! Then you simply connect the GoPro to your computer via USB and the files auto transfer ready for editing. Brilliantly easy (I am no video expert! If I can do it then you can too.....). NB to get the functionality of the app you need the GoPro with wi-fi. I'm using the GoPro Hero4 Black edition, you can do the same thing with the Hero4 Silver which is slightly cheaper. http://bit.ly/1L3S7TX It is also possible, if you have a fast enough computer and good video editing software, to record the sound via an audio interface and the video via a camera connected to your computer, so that the two are recorded simultaneously in video capture software. This process is described here, but it does sound as if you need much more expensive equipment then I have available! http://bit.ly/1ICnVeN If you want to connect and record your keyboard or digital piano to your computer, then please do look at the whole of this playlist, it's a complete how to guide for making your keyboard the heart of your home studio recording. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5P4qB37mqpDxtgPQ_jEAcDXSaIbYeijf Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

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