Cheap voiceover solutions?
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Hi,
Just managed to get my first voiceover video done. It was harder to do than I thought. Ran into problems with p- and s-sounds. I use a videopad editor, that doesn´t have de-essing audio edit options. Just used some compression to make the voiceover clearer, and mixed it a little bit louder on the mix than I would´ve done without the problem. Does anyone have any (budget)hardware ideas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcjcXQMSBs
Just managed to get my first voiceover video done. It was harder to do than I thought. Ran into problems with p- and s-sounds. I use a videopad editor, that doesn´t have de-essing audio edit options. Just used some compression to make the voiceover clearer, and mixed it a little bit louder on the mix than I would´ve done without the problem. Does anyone have any (budget)hardware ideas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcjcXQMSBs
Edited by Finlandese on Tuesday 30th December 12:45
Finlandese said:
Hi,
Just managed to get my first voiceover video done. It was harder to do than I thought. Ran into problems with p- and s-sounds. I use a videopad editor, that doesn´t have de-essing audio edit options. Just used some compression to make the voiceover clearer, and mixed it a little bit louder on the mix than I would´ve done without the problem. Does anyone have any (budget)hardware ideas?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNR5r2BPxnhoGdAO...
I always use a pop shield for singers (or talkers)... stops the plosive 'p's You can get cheap foam ones to cover the mic - kinda' does the same.Just managed to get my first voiceover video done. It was harder to do than I thought. Ran into problems with p- and s-sounds. I use a videopad editor, that doesn´t have de-essing audio edit options. Just used some compression to make the voiceover clearer, and mixed it a little bit louder on the mix than I would´ve done without the problem. Does anyone have any (budget)hardware ideas?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNR5r2BPxnhoGdAO...
Simpo Two said:
Not sure which one has the VO (first two seem to be music only) but what microphone did you use? Mr Get is your man for pro sound recording.
Sorry, wrong link. Here´s the right one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcjcXQMSBs
I used a confrence call headset, as when I tried to use my Audio-Technica PRO24-CMF, the sound levels were too low to be of any use.
Edited by Finlandese on Tuesday 30th December 12:51
Finlandese said:
Simpo Two said:
Not sure which one has the VO (first two seem to be music only) but what microphone did you use? Mr Get is your man for pro sound recording.
Sorry, wrong link. Here´s the right one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcjcXQMSBs
I used a confrence call headset, as when I tried to use my Audio-Technica PRO24-CMF, the sound levels were too low to be of any use.
Edited by Finlandese on Tuesday 30th December 12:51
You'll never get decent results with that kit I'm afraid. You need a decent mic.
Oh, and shoot whoever wrote the music.
Nice visuals though.
GetCarter said:
Finlandese said:
Simpo Two said:
Not sure which one has the VO (first two seem to be music only) but what microphone did you use? Mr Get is your man for pro sound recording.
Sorry, wrong link. Here´s the right one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcjcXQMSBs
I used a confrence call headset, as when I tried to use my Audio-Technica PRO24-CMF, the sound levels were too low to be of any use.
Edited by Finlandese on Tuesday 30th December 12:51
You'll never get decent results with that kit I'm afraid. You need a decent mic.
Oh, and shoot whoever wrote the music.
Nice visuals though.
I´ve noticed that nothing divides opinion as much as the music selections! The headset wasn´t cheap (the best my wifes emplyer could afford), just completely unsuitable, I see...
Thank you for your comments. I shot it with a DriftHd Ghost-S, which is a very handy camera for car rigging.
Simpo Two said:
In my semi-retirement I joined a local moviemaking club for the entertainment value. They can talk for hours about '4K', the latest editing software and spend ££ on cameras - but nothing on microphones. Sound is always the last thing an amateur videographer thinks of!
I feel that the sound is where the emotion is, so pretty crucial for end result. THis video hobby has been an attempt to resurrect the photography hobby of my youth. It´s quite fun, and I am learning new things on every video. Finlandese said:
:-)
I´ve noticed that nothing divides opinion as much as the music selections! The headset wasn´t cheap (the best my wifes emplyer could afford), just completely unsuitable, I see...
Thank you for your comments. I shot it with a DriftHd Ghost-S, which is a very handy camera for car rigging.
(I'm rubbish when I listen to music, ignore me!) As for the mic, It depends what you mean by cheap. First decent one starts at about £700 - proper decent ones cost £2,000+ each. I´ve noticed that nothing divides opinion as much as the music selections! The headset wasn´t cheap (the best my wifes emplyer could afford), just completely unsuitable, I see...
Thank you for your comments. I shot it with a DriftHd Ghost-S, which is a very handy camera for car rigging.
Finlandese said:
I feel that the sound is where the emotion is, so pretty crucial for end result.
Absolutely. I can't offer specific help because when I wanted sound I went to London and paid people to record it for me. Stump up for a decent mic and learn how to use it (s/h on eBay is worth considering) and learn about the different types. I think your voice is not bad if you can get rid of that saliva, or edit it out. A little technique and 'self-feedback' will fix it I'm sure; you have potential. Watch the levels and enjoy 
Not much improvment on the plosives, but IMHO better tone. I changed the mike and re-recorded in the living room (instead of basement) and paid a lot more attention to editing out the saliva..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2psd5ihTkBs
Now I need to get rid of this flu.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2psd5ihTkBs
Now I need to get rid of this flu.
Edited by Finlandese on Friday 2nd January 09:03
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