Looking for some feedback Youtube Blog

[imidis]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdXx1LWqqBv7yO8wRYCJv-A

Hi, just looking for some feedback see what you all think 

[imidis]

I could have probably picked a better day to post this, I have a feeling like mine, lots of eyes were glued to something else. 

I'll also post some more videos soon, any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[Brumby]

Yes - even in Australia we were getting US Election coverage all day on all the TV networks.

I must apologise for not leaving any comment at this point.  I rarely have the time to check out a channel.  I'm hard pressed at times to even watch a mailbag segment from Dave.

[Mafex]

i think its a good channel, you should keep it going! would you tell me, which camera you use? 

[imidis]

Thank you Mafex, I'm going to probably do a couple videos on some things I've learned for recording. So keep an eye.

The camera is an iPhone 4s recording at 1080p. Still working on lighting, need to soften it up, getting too much glare.

And no worries Brumby, understandable

[imidis]

I saw this and just couldn't resist.

https://youtu.be/bIYAe-GmHiE

[imidis]

Audio Consistency, Screen Capture & Setup
 
https://youtu.be/F1S1EZ3eSuc

[imidis]

I try a new video editor for the first time... I'm not superstitious,  but video 13 did give me problems, that is the 3rd video 13. 

https://youtu.be/e8wO-HhvTWc

[imidis]

Looking at Cyberlink PowerDirector in search of a decent budget video editor with some advanced tools.

https://youtu.be/mTtE706MOuA

[imidis]

I think the audio should sound better on this one I hope....

https://youtu.be/tuevTKA-OMQ

[Brumby]

I have PowerDirector.  I chose that because I had an urgent project in a short timeframe - and the free download was full function, even if only for 30 days.  I would not have spent more than an hour in research before downloading it.

I found it pretty intuitive - but then, when you already have an understanding of a few basics, that's not too hard.

I will say that I do not use it very often, but I have been able to do everything I wanted to - as undemanding as it is.  I'm still on V14.  I haven't gone to V15 and have no immediate need or plans to do so.

[retiredcaps]

I initially watched your fake Samsung charger before all the recent changes and I think you implemented most of what I was going to suggest which was

1) better light
2) higher audio gain
3) better framing/composition - the charger video was too far zoomed out and hard to see any detail.  You have much better framing/composition in the latest soldering pcb video.

Care to redo the Samsung charger video with the 3 suggestions above?

[imidis]

Brumby yeah, I love it. I can shoot in my normal work area now, the background noise that was bothersome to me I can remove with audio director (denoise doesn't do it) so I am thrilled with this purchase. It's a VERY capable tool.

Sure Retired caps, thank you I will re-shoot. Now that I'm in my normal space I'm much happier cause of the overhead lighting and I can add more in that room easier. Makes a world of difference! I am learning a lot that is for sure.

That will make a great comparison video!

[imidis]

OK, got that done. Interesting, thought I had some chromatic aberration going on, but it's the darn codec on this pc.  Glad to find that out!

https://youtu.be/u5q78F4zytQ

[retiredcaps]

Re TTE #17, starting at 2:50pm, it is much better with the lighting and frame/picture composition. I can actually see the components and silk screening.

The only other suggestion I have about this video is that you probably need to get a pointer/chopstick/plastic thin tool to do the pointing.  Your finger takes up to much of the frame.  See screenshot.

Thanks for the redo.  I understand it is hard to keep up the same enthusiasm as the first video.  It would be interesting if you take apart a real Samsung charger for comparison.  Also, if you have a website, it would be interesting to see high resolution side by side photos of the two.

[imidis]

Good point on the pointer, pun intended.

I am going to try and get a hold of the charger that they are copying to take apart. There's quite a few different Samsung chargers out there, but I do know the one they are copying does exist.

Yeah, I learned some lessons for sure. I didn't look at the previous video until later, definitely a difference and didn't help I had to redo it due to technical difficulties, I didn't get it on the fist shot. So I think it would probably be better if I just waited a while to reshoot to keep the enthusiasm up.

 

Thank you, the feedback helps tons. 

[ez24]

I have a little problem with the audio, harsh.

But if this is done on a phone then probably nothing can be done.

Have you seen Dave's latest video on making videos?  You may find some hints there.

He shoots at a angle and you straight down.    I compared the two methods and I think he is right. 

[retiredcaps]

So I think it would probably be better if I just waited a while to reshoot to keep the enthusiasm up.

I did a lot of presentations in the past and often did the same one to multiple groups.  So by the 2nd or 3rd time, I had pacing, jokes, enthusiasm, participation all down to a science.

I do appreciate your videos.  I hope you are making them because you like to.  Making them for $$$ or at people's requests are difficult.  Even with a small audience at your stage, you will find haters.  Grow thick skin and ignore them.

[imidis]

So I think it would probably be better if I just waited a while to reshoot to keep the enthusiasm up.

I did a lot of presentations in the past and often did the same one to multiple groups.  So by the 2nd or 3rd time, I had pacing, jokes, enthusiasm, participation all down to a science.

I do appreciate your videos.  I hope you are making them because you like to.  Making them for $$$ or at people's requests are difficult.  Even with a small audience at your stage, you will find haters.  Grow thick skin and ignore them.

Thank you. I am  & will try my best to ignore the trolls. I have a lot of spare time so it's something I can do for fun and to keep occupied. I've had some health problems and on disability. I'm trying to find extra ways to make income but not through videos, I'm going to try and put some kits together with documentation for electronic newbies and sell them on ebay see how that goes (not even going to promote that), the videos are sharing experiences and things I've learned. I can't afford to send stuff to Australia so it gives me a chance to share some teardowns I would be unable to send in. I'm doing this on a pretty low budget so I know it will be far from perfect.

I do occasionally do some part time work fixing print production machinces or print production related things (cutters, stitchers etc), often without service manuals so I get to figure out how to fix them and how they work. Which I really enjoy.

Thank you for the encouragement as well!

[imidis]

I have a little problem with the audio, harsh.

But if this is done on a phone then probably nothing can be done.

Have you seen Dave's latest video on making videos?  You may find some hints there.

He shoots at a angle and you straight down.    I compared the two methods and I think he is right.

I do have a couple options, I can try and use an external mic on the phone or record the audio on the computer instead. I've watched some of it, I'm trying to get a couple things nailed down. I also need to get a phone holder I can attached to my tripod.

To pinpoint, I know I don't have the best voice, is it my voice, particular words or more of an electronic mic affect? I can see if I can somehow soften it up. I'll work on it. Is it bad enough to keep you from watching?

I'll experiment a bit, I just need to get an idea on what I need to focus on about it. I sort of hear somethings there, but I'm not sure if it's just my voice needing softening.

And thank you for the help.

[Brumby]

The audio doesn't bother me - in fact, I would suggest to you that if you do want to explore alternative audio options, don't discount the current setup.  The sound is clear - and that is what is important.

Exposure issues are, indeed, a pain for cameras that 'automatically adjust'.  They seek an 'average' which does not always work.  To properly set the exposure - especially in a studio environment - you need to set up your lighting so it gives a fixed amount of illumination and then set the exposure settings based on this.  Note: the subject matter - whether it be dark or light - is not relevant to this setting unless there is compelling reason  (If you do have reason, then things can get challenging).

For general shooting, fixed lighting (sounds easy when you say it fast) and fixed exposure will be the best way to go.  I think you will find that this is what Dave does.

The same goes for white balance.  Automatic or preset white balance options are a bit of a crap shoot.  The only way to get it right is with a camera that allows manual setting of white balance.  You will also need a test panel to set the white balance.  A piece of white paper is not too bad, but I use an 18% gray card from Kodak.  Care must be taken, however, that whatever you use for setting white balance is, in fact, neutral - ie. it has no coloured 'tint' to it.  Using grey items is not safe, unless you know they are neutral.  A lot of grey coloured items have other tints that you will only notice when held against a truly neutral grey.

This video did not have any noticeably distracting colour balance issues - so what you are doing is OK for now.


+1 on getting a pointer.

[ez24]

Is it bad enough to keep you from watching?

No, not at all.

Here is a link to Dave's video on editing, study it and the comments.  The biggest surprise for me is that he looks at the camera during recording.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-943-how-eevblog-does-video-editing/?topicseen

Notice that he works off of the audio line.  Do not watch the video nor listen to it to find out where to trim.  Look at the audio tracks.  Dave uses pauses to find them,  I use a dog clicker to put in a vertical line in the audio track.  If you cannot use pauses (I could not), use anything that puts in a spike on the audio track that you can see easily.  You could tap a wine glass or tap a pen on the table.


Here is a mic that is in my Amazon cart.  I am sure it came from someone here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D2S7HA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Recording the audio off the camera is not recommended.   I did it once because the camera was 10 feet from me and picked up a lot of noise.  It was easy to sync with the clicker.  But this was a last resort.

[Brumby]

Recording the audio off the camera is not recommended.   I did it once because the camera was 10 feet from me and picked up a lot of noise.  It was easy to sync with the clicker.  But this was a last resort.

I missed this - but yes ... avoid separate audio.  It can be done, but it is an extra step in the work flow that can be avoided in most cases.  For ez24, an external mic with a long cord or a radio mic plugged into the camera would have been on my list of suggestions.

[imidis]

Thank you, I will try and improve as much as I can as I move along. I'll see if for now I can tweak the audio a little more and play with lighting. And glad to hear it's not that horrible. To me it sounds tinny, or emm phone like I guess the best way to put it. It may be from pushing the background noise removal too much. I'll play with it. Really do appreciate it. I'll have to peck away as I can on the suggestions. 

[ez24]

For ez24, an external mic with a long cord or a radio mic plugged into the camera would have been on my list of suggestions.

I was recording an electric piano so I found that I could record the sound to a good quality MP3 field recorder.  My camera did not have a mic jack.  The main reason I had to do this is my dog likes to make all kinds of sounds that the camera would pick up.  So external recording is a last resort when everything else fails.

I did not know my iphone could take a mic 

Check this out - this is what I hear in your videos, his mic sounds really good



Mic:

https://www.amazon.com/Giant-Squid-Audio-Lab-Omnidirectional/dp/B00HWMG44U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427690250&sr=8-1&keywords=giant+squid+lav+mic

I am going to take the other one out of my cart and add this one.

Thanks for letting me know about this