Update: Video podcast

dibbkd wrote on 8/24/2012, 9:40 PM
OK - So I took some of the advice from my previous "want podcast advice" thread and did another podcast this afternoon. (the other advice was good too, just haven't gotten around to it yet)

therapyplayground.com/podcastVideo therapy podcast[/link]

So what we did different for this video was:
o Setup some light reflectors in front of the speakers
o Did a better job color correcting (I think)
o Setup an easel for them with a few bullet point notes
o Panned out some for slightly wider shot
o Closed blinds to have less sunlight (used just florescents in the room)
o Removed the big black thing from the background

I think the reflectors helped some with the lighting, but I think I still need an additional light source to help lighten some dark areas.

Will get some an on-person mic when I can, but I don't think the Zoom H2 is terrible, better than the on-camera mic anyway.

The speakers are getting more comfortable with the camera, but far from perfect I know. This will take practice and maybe some coaching.

If you scroll down on this same page you'll see the other 5 we've done.

I appreciate the feedback from everyone earlier.

Comments

ushere wrote on 8/24/2012, 11:57 PM
buy some lights and wire them for sound.

with this type of video it's the content that holds the audience, but it'll make it more pleasant if they were well lit and the audio less 'tinny'.

this is NOT meant as criticism.....
Byron K wrote on 8/25/2012, 5:10 AM
I can see the improvements you've made.

The audio still has some room reverb. If you have an H2 it also has a stereo mic jack so you could get a stereo to dual mono "Y" adapter and connect two inexpensive ATR3350 lavalier mics, and mix the two separate stereo tracks as one mono track.
farss wrote on 8/25/2012, 8:04 AM
Looking better.
I'd get the camera maybe 1 foot higher, might be more flattering.
Replace the tubes in the fluro lights. Go for Daylight or Cool White. Clean the reflectors and diffusers if they need it.

More light would be good, be careful with more lights. The big balls are quite reflective and as you add more hot lights you could get problems with reflections. A small diffused on camera light e.g. Z96, might be good for more fill in the eyes and that light is dimmable. Makeup around the eyes, a shade or two lighter might also help.

The important thing is you've made some basic changes and seen the benefit. You seem to know what else needs to be done so no point going over it.
I'd avoid lapel mics myself, simply because they're another thing for your talent to deal with and to remind them they're giving a performance. Wait until they're more confident before adding a new stress factor. Also their attire and lapel mics are a problem, been there, done that :(

Bob.