On Tue, 2012-04-03 at 15:34 +0000, Waidux wrote:

  If you are plugging any of the devices into different electrical
outlets, that could be an issue. They might be wired to different legs
of your 220 volt electrical entrance. Make sure everything is plugged
into the same outlet.

  Rich...


> Hello, right now I'm using the standard 3.5mm jack (1/8"). As I said
> before I'm just using my laptop - Asus K53E (kinda lame, but I just
> started, guess I need to gear up).
> To make sure that it's not the AC, I disconnect. I also turn off every
> single piece of electrical equipment in my room. I have considered
> getting an external sound card, but most manufacturers emphasize on
> sound output, so finding one is hard (even if I do, there are always
> mixed reviews). As for the USB thing, what difference would it make?
> How do the two compare (quality wise)
>
> --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Vaidas -
> >
> > One thing that would help is knowing what your setup actually is.
> Are you plugging in to the 1/8" jack on the side of the computer?
> Going through a USB audio interface? If you can provide a few details,
> that might help.
> >
> > As for your voice, one thing I suggest is to listen to an episode of
> This American Life, or at least the first part of one. The host, Ira
> Glass, sounds nothing like what a radio host "should" sound like. And
> it's one of the most popular radio shows in America. That's one of the
> things I love about NPR, the people just sound like themselves. Your
> accent may make you unique, and that's a great thing. I get told that
> I have a good voice for radio, and when I hear it, I feel like I'm a
> bit nasal. But that's just me.
> >
> > The more you podcast, the easier it will be to listen to your own
> voice. I wouldn't worry about it. There are enough things in life to
> be self conscious about. :-)
> >
> > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey guys, first off, I'm sorry if I screwed up posting this, this
> is my first time using yahoo groups.
> > > I'm sort of new at podcasting and what not, this stuff is really
> interesting, but I ran into some problems before I could even do
> anything fun. When I record audio, the background picks up a very
> strange buzz (static noise, sounds like I'm next to a waterfall or
> something). I've uploaded a silent sample (no talking, just silence).
> Any idea on what that is? And perhaps how to fix it?
> > > Off-topic question - English isn't my main language, so I have a
> slight accent, and I feel very strange listening to my own voice, any
> tips on how to deal with that?
> > >
> > > Headset:
> > >
> https://rapidshare.com/files/3234387890/Silent_test__simple_headset_.mp3
> > >
> > > Condenser:
> > >
> https://rapidshare.com/files/1919968731/Silent_test__condenser_.mp3
> > >
> > > Thank you for your time,
> > > Vaidas B.
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>

Using the 1/8 audio jacks on your computer is really the worst idea, especially
on a laptop because the cheapest sound cards are used. You should just use a USB
microphone, which completely bypasses your sound card. They have a built in
digital converter, so the signal coming in through the USB is ready to go. I
would recommend the following mic to start with:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/\
B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333471272&sr=8-1
It is an Audio Technica ATR 2100 USB Microphone with both USB and XLR
connections. Additionally it is a dynamic mic which will be better in terms of
not picking up a lot of background noise. The mic cost about $52. Don't get a
USB headset microphone because this will certainly be only an interim step for
you due to sound quality. At least this mic can be used later if you get a
mixer, or alone with USB

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@...> wrote:
>
>
> What kind of microphone are you using?  You said it was a condenser
microphone, and those require a little power (called phantom power) to run. 
It's highly possible that the power being provided by your computer's 1/8" jack
isn't enough to power the mic properly.
>
> 1/8" jacks are notoriously noisy.  They are inside the computer, next to the
hard drive (big noise maker) and every other bit of processing packed as tightly
as possible to get every inch of space and speed.  Basically, they are the
option of last resort, perhaps only slightly better than the built in microphone
on the computer.
>
> If it were the AC, you would have a more static and even buzz, closer to 60Hz.
This is usually from a ground loop, where two pieces of gear are plugged in to
each other, and the power from the wall, in a way that the ground is shared and
makes a circle (hence a ground 'loop').  But again, this is a static buzz, not a
pulsing.  I suspect your 1/8" jack is your problem.
>
> As for a USB card, they are the way to go.  It all depends on your budget, but
there are some fine budget models out there.  I posted an article on what to
look for in a USB audio interface here
(http://www.podgeek.com/2011/04/what-to-look-for-in-a-audio-in-out-box/). I
think you will be much happier with something like that.
>
>
>
> --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, right now I'm using the standard 3.5mm jack (1/8"). As I said before
I'm just using my laptop - Asus K53E (kinda lame, but I just started, guess I
need to gear up).
> > To make sure that it's not the AC, I disconnect. I also turn off every
single piece of electrical equipment in my room. I have considered getting an
external sound card, but most manufacturers emphasize on sound output, so
finding one is hard (even if I do, there are always mixed reviews). As for the
USB thing, what difference would it make? How do the two compare (quality wise)
> >
> > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey Vaidas -
> > >
> > > One thing that would help is knowing what your setup actually is.  Are you
plugging in to the 1/8" jack on the side of the computer?  Going through a USB
audio interface?  If you can provide a few details, that might help.
> > >
> > > As for your voice, one thing I suggest is to listen to an episode of This
American Life, or at least the first part of one.  The host, Ira Glass, sounds
nothing like what a radio host "should" sound like.  And it's one of the most
popular radio shows in America.  That's one of the things I love about NPR, the
people just sound like themselves. Your accent may make you unique, and that's a
great thing. I get told that I have a good voice for radio, and when I hear it,
I feel like I'm a bit nasal.  But that's just me.
> > >
> > > The more you podcast, the easier it will be to listen to your own voice. 
I wouldn't worry about it.  There are enough things in life to be self conscious
about. :-)
> > >
> > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hey guys, first off, I'm sorry if I screwed up posting this, this is my
first time using yahoo groups.
> > > > I'm sort of new at podcasting and what not, this stuff is really
interesting, but I ran into some problems before I could even do anything fun.
When I record audio, the background picks up a very strange buzz (static noise,
sounds like I'm next to a waterfall or something). I've uploaded a silent sample
(no talking, just silence). Any idea on what that is? And perhaps how to fix it?
> > > > Off-topic question - English isn't my main language, so I have a slight
accent, and I feel very strange listening to my own voice, any tips on how to
deal with that?
> > > >
> > > > Headset:
> > > > https://rapidshare.com/files/3234387890/Silent_test__simple_headset_.mp3
> > > >
> > > > Condenser:
> > > > https://rapidshare.com/files/1919968731/Silent_test__condenser_.mp3
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for your time,
> > > > Vaidas B.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Actually, I think I'll be getting the Audio Technica ATR2500 USB
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/\
B004QJREXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333475584&sr=8-1 Would this be enough? It
does seem to be a little too cheap, but the reviews are all good.

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "markk" <markkelleher@...> wrote:
>
> Using the 1/8 audio jacks on your computer is really the worst idea,
especially on a laptop because the cheapest sound cards are used. You should
just use a USB microphone, which completely bypasses your sound card. They have
a built in digital converter, so the signal coming in through the USB is ready
to go. I would recommend the following mic to start with:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/\
B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333471272&sr=8-1
> It is an Audio Technica ATR 2100 USB Microphone with both USB and XLR
connections. Additionally it is a dynamic mic which will be better in terms of
not picking up a lot of background noise. The mic cost about $52. Don't get a
USB headset microphone because this will certainly be only an interim step for
you due to sound quality. At least this mic can be used later if you get a
mixer, or alone with USB
>
> --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > What kind of microphone are you using?  You said it was a condenser
microphone, and those require a little power (called phantom power) to run. 
It's highly possible that the power being provided by your computer's 1/8" jack
isn't enough to power the mic properly.
> >
> > 1/8" jacks are notoriously noisy.  They are inside the computer, next to the
hard drive (big noise maker) and every other bit of processing packed as tightly
as possible to get every inch of space and speed.  Basically, they are the
option of last resort, perhaps only slightly better than the built in microphone
on the computer.
> >
> > If it were the AC, you would have a more static and even buzz, closer to
60Hz.  This is usually from a ground loop, where two pieces of gear are plugged
in to each other, and the power from the wall, in a way that the ground is
shared and makes a circle (hence a ground 'loop').  But again, this is a static
buzz, not a pulsing.  I suspect your 1/8" jack is your problem.
> >
> > As for a USB card, they are the way to go.  It all depends on your budget,
but there are some fine budget models out there.  I posted an article on what to
look for in a USB audio interface here
(http://www.podgeek.com/2011/04/what-to-look-for-in-a-audio-in-out-box/). I
think you will be much happier with something like that.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello, right now I'm using the standard 3.5mm jack (1/8"). As I said
before I'm just using my laptop - Asus K53E (kinda lame, but I just started,
guess I need to gear up).
> > > To make sure that it's not the AC, I disconnect. I also turn off every
single piece of electrical equipment in my room. I have considered getting an
external sound card, but most manufacturers emphasize on sound output, so
finding one is hard (even if I do, there are always mixed reviews). As for the
USB thing, what difference would it make? How do the two compare (quality wise)
> > >
> > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hey Vaidas -
> > > >
> > > > One thing that would help is knowing what your setup actually is.  Are
you plugging in to the 1/8" jack on the side of the computer?  Going through a
USB audio interface?  If you can provide a few details, that might help.
> > > >
> > > > As for your voice, one thing I suggest is to listen to an episode of
This American Life, or at least the first part of one.  The host, Ira Glass,
sounds nothing like what a radio host "should" sound like.  And it's one of the
most popular radio shows in America.  That's one of the things I love about NPR,
the people just sound like themselves. Your accent may make you unique, and
that's a great thing. I get told that I have a good voice for radio, and when I
hear it, I feel like I'm a bit nasal.  But that's just me.
> > > >
> > > > The more you podcast, the easier it will be to listen to your own voice.
I wouldn't worry about it.  There are enough things in life to be self conscious
about. :-)
> > > >
> > > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey guys, first off, I'm sorry if I screwed up posting this, this is
my first time using yahoo groups.
> > > > > I'm sort of new at podcasting and what not, this stuff is really
interesting, but I ran into some problems before I could even do anything fun.
When I record audio, the background picks up a very strange buzz (static noise,
sounds like I'm next to a waterfall or something). I've uploaded a silent sample
(no talking, just silence). Any idea on what that is? And perhaps how to fix it?
> > > > > Off-topic question - English isn't my main language, so I have a
slight accent, and I feel very strange listening to my own voice, any tips on
how to deal with that?
> > > > >
> > > > > Headset:
> > > > >
https://rapidshare.com/files/3234387890/Silent_test__simple_headset_.mp3
> > > > >
> > > > > Condenser:
> > > > > https://rapidshare.com/files/1919968731/Silent_test__condenser_.mp3
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you for your time,
> > > > > Vaidas B.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

There are actually very few reviews of the Audio Technica ATR 2500 or the ATR
2100 which I suggested. They were both only introduced last Fall. The ATR 2500
has zero latency with the headphone jack, which was unfortunately missing from
their other USB Condenser mic. On both mics there are only 2 to 3 ratings due to
their young age; not enough to be meaningful. The ATR 2500 will pick up more
background noise because it is a condenser mic, but this is up to you to decide.
I bought two of the ATR 2100 dynamic mics, but they are waiting for me at my
place in the States (I live and work from Russia) and I won't have a chance to
check these out, along with a bunch of other new toys,including a new mixer,
until I go there this summer, so I can't speak from experience with this model.
I have and use what I feel is the best USB mic., which is the MXL 009 USB, which
you can hear on my podcast here: http://www.markinrussia.com any recent episode
will be using this mic and without any post processing, but the price is higher
at $290 on Amazon.

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@...> wrote:
>
> Actually, I think I'll be getting the Audio Technica ATR2500 USB
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/\
B004QJREXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333475584&sr=8-1 Would this be enough? It
does seem to be a little too cheap, but the reviews are all good.
>
> --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "markk" <markkelleher@> wrote:
> >
> > Using the 1/8 audio jacks on your computer is really the worst idea,
especially on a laptop because the cheapest sound cards are used. You should
just use a USB microphone, which completely bypasses your sound card. They have
a built in digital converter, so the signal coming in through the USB is ready
to go. I would recommend the following mic to start with:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/\
B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333471272&sr=8-1
> > It is an Audio Technica ATR 2100 USB Microphone with both USB and XLR
connections. Additionally it is a dynamic mic which will be better in terms of
not picking up a lot of background noise. The mic cost about $52. Don't get a
USB headset microphone because this will certainly be only an interim step for
you due to sound quality. At least this mic can be used later if you get a
mixer, or alone with USB
> >
> > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > What kind of microphone are you using?  You said it was a condenser
microphone, and those require a little power (called phantom power) to run. 
It's highly possible that the power being provided by your computer's 1/8" jack
isn't enough to power the mic properly.
> > >
> > > 1/8" jacks are notoriously noisy.  They are inside the computer, next to
the hard drive (big noise maker) and every other bit of processing packed as
tightly as possible to get every inch of space and speed.  Basically, they are
the option of last resort, perhaps only slightly better than the built in
microphone on the computer.
> > >
> > > If it were the AC, you would have a more static and even buzz, closer to
60Hz.  This is usually from a ground loop, where two pieces of gear are plugged
in to each other, and the power from the wall, in a way that the ground is
shared and makes a circle (hence a ground 'loop').  But again, this is a static
buzz, not a pulsing.  I suspect your 1/8" jack is your problem.
> > >
> > > As for a USB card, they are the way to go.  It all depends on your budget,
but there are some fine budget models out there.  I posted an article on what to
look for in a USB audio interface here
(http://www.podgeek.com/2011/04/what-to-look-for-in-a-audio-in-out-box/). I
think you will be much happier with something like that.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello, right now I'm using the standard 3.5mm jack (1/8"). As I said
before I'm just using my laptop - Asus K53E (kinda lame, but I just started,
guess I need to gear up).
> > > > To make sure that it's not the AC, I disconnect. I also turn off every
single piece of electrical equipment in my room. I have considered getting an
external sound card, but most manufacturers emphasize on sound output, so
finding one is hard (even if I do, there are always mixed reviews). As for the
USB thing, what difference would it make? How do the two compare (quality wise)
> > > >
> > > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "tapeleg" <tapeleg@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey Vaidas -
> > > > >
> > > > > One thing that would help is knowing what your setup actually is.  Are
you plugging in to the 1/8" jack on the side of the computer?  Going through a
USB audio interface?  If you can provide a few details, that might help.
> > > > >
> > > > > As for your voice, one thing I suggest is to listen to an episode of
This American Life, or at least the first part of one.  The host, Ira Glass,
sounds nothing like what a radio host "should" sound like.  And it's one of the
most popular radio shows in America.  That's one of the things I love about NPR,
the people just sound like themselves. Your accent may make you unique, and
that's a great thing. I get told that I have a good voice for radio, and when I
hear it, I feel like I'm a bit nasal.  But that's just me.
> > > > >
> > > > > The more you podcast, the easier it will be to listen to your own
voice.  I wouldn't worry about it.  There are enough things in life to be self
conscious about. :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hey guys, first off, I'm sorry if I screwed up posting this, this is
my first time using yahoo groups.
> > > > > > I'm sort of new at podcasting and what not, this stuff is really
interesting, but I ran into some problems before I could even do anything fun.
When I record audio, the background picks up a very strange buzz (static noise,
sounds like I'm next to a waterfall or something). I've uploaded a silent sample
(no talking, just silence). Any idea on what that is? And perhaps how to fix it?
> > > > > > Off-topic question - English isn't my main language, so I have a
slight accent, and I feel very strange listening to my own voice, any tips on
how to deal with that?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Headset:
> > > > > >
https://rapidshare.com/files/3234387890/Silent_test__simple_headset_.mp3
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Condenser:
> > > > > > https://rapidshare.com/files/1919968731/Silent_test__condenser_.mp3
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you for your time,
> > > > > > Vaidas B.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Go to your computer's volume settings, find the "line input" setting and mute
it. This is a common source of buzzing.

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys, first off, I'm sorry if I screwed up posting this, this is my first
time using yahoo groups.
> I'm sort of new at podcasting and what not, this stuff is really interesting,
but I ran into some problems before I could even do anything fun. When I record
audio, the background picks up a very strange buzz (static noise, sounds like
I'm next to a waterfall or something). I've uploaded a silent sample (no
talking, just silence). Any idea on what that is? And perhaps how to fix it?
> Off-topic question - English isn't my main language, so I have a slight
accent, and I feel very strange listening to my own voice, any tips on how to
deal with that?
>

Hey folks!

I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
Windows.  Recommendations?  Thanks in advance!

--
------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------

It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes --
Douglas Adams

Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net

Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press and
Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion available
through Wolfsinger Publications.

Blog: shadowhelm.livejournal.com

Have you looked at this as a start?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/movie-maker-get-started

On Apr 6, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Maggie Bonham <skywarrior3@...> wrote:

> Hey folks!
>
> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> Windows. Recommendations? Thanks in advance!
>
> --
> ------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------
>
> It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes
-- Douglas Adams
>
> Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net
>
> Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press and
Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion available
through Wolfsinger Publications.
>
> Blog: shadowhelm.livejournal.com
>
>



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I think that the best you can do is LightWorks http://www.lightworksbeta.com/

This is a very powerful program which was used to make many famous Hollywood
films that you would be familiar with.A couple of years ago the company was
bought and the new owners decided to go open source with the product and create
a community of users. The program is free and does work with Windows.

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, Maggie Bonham <skywarrior3@...> wrote:
>
> Hey folks!
>
> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> Windows.  Recommendations?  Thanks in advance!
>
> --
> ------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------
>
> It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes
-- Douglas Adams
>
> Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net
>
> Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press and
Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion available
through Wolfsinger Publications.
>
> Blog: shadowhelm.livejournal.com
>

The one I'm keeping an eye on is Lightworks <http://www.lightworksbeta.com/>.
It's got kind of a wonky user interface. Be sure to check out the video
tutorials for it on you tube. Also check out the forum and support tabs on
the home page for pointers to documentation etc.

Calvin.

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Maggie Bonham <skywarrior3@...> wrote:

> Hey folks!
>
> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> Windows.  Recommendations?  Thanks in advance!
>
> --
> ------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------
>
> It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with
> potatoes -- Douglas Adams
>
> Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net
>
> Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press
> and Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion
> available through Wolfsinger Publications.
>
> Blog: shadowhelm.livejournal.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> YahooGroups Podcasters Links
>
> ------------------------------------
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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==========
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http://www.calvinpowers.com/


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have some inside info on a cloud based video editor that's about to hit the
market.

It's going to make downloaded software seem silly (think real-time
collaboration, shared originals, etc.). I've seen it evolve over the last three
months.

Check out http://vidmaker.com/

They're pals of mine in the TechStars Cloud program!

--
Michael Sitarzewski
CEO, Callisto.fm, Inc.
http://callisto.fm



Real-time engagement analytics for media creators and distributors.


On Apr 9, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Calvin Powers <calvin@...> wrote:

> The one I'm keeping an eye on is Lightworks <http://www.lightworksbeta.com/>.
> It's got kind of a wonky user interface. Be sure to check out the video
> tutorials for it on you tube. Also check out the forum and support tabs on
> the home page for pointers to documentation etc.
>
> Calvin.
>
> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Maggie Bonham <skywarrior3@...> wrote:
>
> > Hey folks!
> >
> > I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> > Windows. Recommendations? Thanks in advance!
> >
> > --
> > ------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------
> >
> > It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with
> > potatoes -- Douglas Adams
> >
> > Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net
> >
> > Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press
> > and Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion
> > available through Wolfsinger Publications.
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Michael

Challenges with Cloud Editing

-Source Video is big my average 1080p master recording if 8-10 GB.
-Time to upload Source time consuming
-Cost to process multiple output formats expensive

With a Mac Pro it takes me 1 hour to produce 3 master videos.
1280/720 1.8gb
640/360 800mb
320/240 375mb
Total Upload time of 3 mater videos 60 minutes. Total end to end editing
time just over 2 hours. With Cloud computing I would still be uploading
the master file that would be used to edit it..

Cloud editing in my opinion will not replace desktop editing anytime
soon for those with video projects that are more than 10 minutes long.

Todd.


On 4/9/2012 4:37 PM, Michael Sitarzewski wrote:
> I have some inside info on a cloud based video editor that's about to hit the
market.
>
> It's going to make downloaded software seem silly (think real-time
collaboration, shared originals, etc.). I've seen it evolve over the last three
months.
>
> Check out http://vidmaker.com/
>
> They're pals of mine in the TechStars Cloud program!
>
> --
> Michael Sitarzewski
> CEO, Callisto.fm, Inc.
> http://callisto.fm
>
>
>
> Real-time engagement analytics for media creators and distributors.
>
>
> On Apr 9, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Calvin Powers<calvin@...>  wrote:
>
>> The one I'm keeping an eye on is Lightworks<http://www.lightworksbeta.com/>.
>> It's got kind of a wonky user interface. Be sure to check out the video
>> tutorials for it on you tube. Also check out the forum and support tabs on
>> the home page for pointers to documentation etc.
>>
>> Calvin.
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Maggie Bonham<skywarrior3@...>  wrote:
>>
>>> Hey folks!
>>>
>>> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
>>> Windows. Recommendations? Thanks in advance!
>>>
>>> --
>>> ------- "Good tea. Nice House." -- Lt. Worf, ST:TNG ------------
>>>
>>> It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with
>>> potatoes -- Douglas Adams
>>>
>>> Margaret H. Bonham, author of 30 books, www.shadowhelm.net
>>>
>>> Prophecy of Swords. Runestone of Teiwas, available through Yard Dog Press
>>> and Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion
>>> available through Wolfsinger Publications.
>>>
>>> Blog: shadowhelm.livejournal.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> YahooGroups Podcasters Links
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, Maggie Bonham <skywarrior3@...> wrote:
>
> Hey folks!
>
> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> Windows.  Recommendations?  Thanks in advance!

Giveawayoftheday.com has Wondershare Video Studio Express today (Apr. 13th),
although you have to download and activate it before the end of the day.

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They're hitting that 10 minute sweet spot head on.

As technology improves (as does bandwidth) this will be a great solution for the
professional crowd - it's already on their radar.

The trick is in the implementation and the direct relationship between the
browser and the service.

On Apr 10, 2012, at 8:00 PM, Todd Cochrane <geeknews@...> wrote:

> Michael
>
> Challenges with Cloud Editing
>
> -Source Video is big my average 1080p master recording if 8-10 GB.
> -Time to upload Source time consuming
> -Cost to process multiple output formats expensive
>
> With a Mac Pro it takes me 1 hour to produce 3 master videos.
> 1280/720 1.8gb
> 640/360 800mb
> 320/240 375mb
> Total Upload time of 3 mater videos 60 minutes. Total end to end editing
> time just over 2 hours. With Cloud computing I would still be uploading
> the master file that would be used to edit it..
>
> Cloud editing in my opinion will not replace desktop editing anytime
> soon for those with video projects that are more than 10 minutes long.
>
> Todd.
>
> On 4/9/2012 4:37 PM, Michael Sitarzewski wrote:
> > I have some inside info on a cloud based video editor that's about to hit
the market.
> >
> > It's going to make downloaded software seem silly (think real-time
collaboration, shared originals, etc.). I've seen it evolve over the last three
months.
> >
> > Check out http://vidmaker.com/
> >
> > They're pals of mine in the TechStars Cloud program!
> >
> > --
> > Michael Sitarzewski
> > CEO, Callisto.fm, Inc.
> > http://callisto.fm
> >
> >
> >
> > Real-time engagement analytics for media creators and distributors.
> >
> >
> > On Apr 9, 2012, at 12:49 PM, Calvin Powers<calvin@...> wrote:
> >
> >> The one I'm keeping an eye on is
Lightworks<http://www.lightworksbeta.com/>.
> >> It's got kind of a wonky user interface. Be sure to check out the video
> >> tutorials for it on you tube. Also check out the forum and support tabs on
> >> the home page for pointers to documentation etc.
> >>
> >> Calvin.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Maggie Bonham<skywarrior3@...> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hey folks!
> >>>
> >>> I'm looking for free video editing software for vidcasts that works on
> >>> Windows. Recommendations? Thanks in advance!
> >>>
> >>> --
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> >>>
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> >>> potatoes -- Douglas Adams
> >>>
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> >>>
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> >>> and Lachlei available through Dragon Moon Press, and The King's Champion
> >>> available through Wolfsinger Publications.
> >>>
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> >>>
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This looks like it might be ideal for beginning podcasters:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/

Good today only!  (This company has a daily "Stupid Deal of the Day" -
usually it's musical instruments, but sometimes audio equipment.)

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Hello again, you guys have been a great help with your microphone suggestions, I
thought I'd ask for more advice. If it's not too much trouble that is.
I am thinking of getting a digital voice recorder and I am looking for something
that would match my needs.
Would such a thing be suitable for podcast recording? Could I hook up a clip-on
mic to it and use it "on the go"?
It should also be able to record my classes (huge classroom, sitting in a random
location).

The hardware part.
I'm kind of torn between these two, yet I'm no good with audio hardware, so I
don't know which one is better.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ICD-PX312-Digital-voice-recorder/dp/B004SO9604/ref=\
sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336237646&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-VN-8600PC-Digital-recorder-display/dp/B003W296LC\
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411178&sr=8-1

As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned into an X
formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their sides. Which ones
are better for my intended uses?

I have done a little bit of research, but that's not really enough to make a
decision, I hope you could help out with that.

Thank you for your time,
Vaidas B.

On May 7, 2012, at 1:29 PM, Waidux wrote:

> As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned into an
X formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their sides. Which ones
are better for my intended uses?

For myself, I have always recommended to podcasters the following two digital
recorders, built by the people at Zoom:

http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT\
F8&qid=1336412947&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Handy-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001QWBM62/ref=sr_\
1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1336412992&sr=1-1

Both of these devices I swear by. The H2 series is the all-in-one option for the
podcaster as it offers itself as a fantastic portable recorder, but can also
double as a quality USB microphone. The H2n also has the ability to do full
360-degree recording, so you can literally place it in the center of a table and
capture those sitting around the table or everyone in the room.

The H4n differs from the H2n in a variety of ways but the most notable is
expandability. The H4n doubles as a pre-amp so you can plug into the XLR outputs
higher quality microphones. With four channels, you literally have a mixer built
into the H4n, allowing you a variety of recording options. I'm partial to the
H4n for all these reasons, and recommend it if you have the cash set aside. If
not, the H2n will serve you well in the field.

Good luck, and good recording.


All my best,

Tee Morris
author, blogger, podcaster
http://www.teemorris.com

Follow me on Twitter at http://www.teemorris.com/TeeMonster

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I second the recommendation on the Zoom! Mine is golden.

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Tee Morris <tee@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> On May 7, 2012, at 1:29 PM, Waidux wrote:
>
> > As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned
> into an X formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their
> sides. Which ones are better for my intended uses?
>
> For myself, I have always recommended to podcasters the following two
> digital recorders, built by the people at Zoom:
>
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT\
F8&qid=1336412947&sr=8-1
>
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Handy-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001QWBM62/ref=sr_\
1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1336412992&sr=1-1
>
> Both of these devices I swear by. The H2 series is the all-in-one option
> for the podcaster as it offers itself as a fantastic portable recorder, but
> can also double as a quality USB microphone. The H2n also has the ability
> to do full 360-degree recording, so you can literally place it in the
> center of a table and capture those sitting around the table or everyone in
> the room.
>
> The H4n differs from the H2n in a variety of ways but the most notable is
> expandability. The H4n doubles as a pre-amp so you can plug into the XLR
> outputs higher quality microphones. With four channels, you literally have
> a mixer built into the H4n, allowing you a variety of recording options.
> I'm partial to the H4n for all these reasons, and recommend it if you have
> the cash set aside. If not, the H2n will serve you well in the field.
>
> Good luck, and good recording.
>
> All my best,
>
> Tee Morris
> author, blogger, podcaster
> http://www.teemorris.com
>
> Follow me on Twitter at http://www.teemorris.com/TeeMonster
>
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> Winner of the 2011 Airship Award for Best Steampunk Literature
> Now 99¢ for eReaders everywhere
>
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> coming in 2012 from Harper Voyager Books
>
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On May 8, 2012, at 10:05 AM, Sam Chupp <sam@...> wrote:
>
> I second the recommendation on the Zoom! Mine is golden.


I've got an Zoom H2 that I use to record interviews and discussion
panels at Dragon*Con.  Words very well.


Good luck,

Kevin

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I use my iPhone to record lectures and seminars.  The microphone is quite good.

You might also look at www.spreaker.com.  Their iPhone or Android app allows you
to broadcast live or record a podcast on the go.  Again, the sound quality on
the iPhone is very good.  I don't have an Android so I can't offer a similar
opinion about which models have or do not have a good microphone.

Donald

www.thefreecoo.com


--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@...> wrote:
>
> Hello again, you guys have been a great help with your microphone suggestions,
I thought I'd ask for more advice. If it's not too much trouble that is.
> I am thinking of getting a digital voice recorder and I am looking for
something that would match my needs.
> Would such a thing be suitable for podcast recording? Could I hook up a
clip-on mic to it and use it "on the go"?
> It should also be able to record my classes (huge classroom, sitting in a
random location).
>
> The hardware part.
> I'm kind of torn between these two, yet I'm no good with audio hardware, so I
don't know which one is better.
>
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ICD-PX312-Digital-voice-recorder/dp/B004SO9604/ref=\
sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336237646&sr=8-2
>
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-VN-8600PC-Digital-recorder-display/dp/B003W296LC\
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411178&sr=8-1
>
> As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned into an
X formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their sides. Which ones
are better for my intended uses?
>
> I have done a little bit of research, but that's not really enough to make a
decision, I hope you could help out with that.
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Vaidas B.
>

I've been using a Zoom H4 since they first came out and love it.  I've
recorded dozens of interviews at conferences using external mics.

Martin

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On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 11:58 PM, Donald <don@...> wrote:

> I use my iPhone to record lectures and seminars.  The microphone is quite
> good.
>
> You might also look at www.spreaker.com.  Their iPhone or Android app
> allows you to broadcast live or record a podcast on the go.  Again, the
> sound quality on the iPhone is very good.  I don't have an Android so I
> can't offer a similar opinion about which models have or do not have a good
> microphone.
>
> Donald
>
> www.thefreecoo.com
>
>
> --- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, "Waidux" <b.waidux@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello again, you guys have been a great help with your microphone
> suggestions, I thought I'd ask for more advice. If it's not too much
> trouble that is.
> > I am thinking of getting a digital voice recorder and I am looking for
> something that would match my needs.
> > Would such a thing be suitable for podcast recording? Could I hook up a
> clip-on mic to it and use it "on the go"?
> > It should also be able to record my classes (huge classroom, sitting in
> a random location).
> >
> > The hardware part.
> > I'm kind of torn between these two, yet I'm no good with audio hardware,
> so I don't know which one is better.
> >
> >
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ICD-PX312-Digital-voice-recorder/dp/B004SO9604/ref=\
sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336237646&sr=8-2
> >
> >
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-VN-8600PC-Digital-recorder-display/dp/B003W296LC\
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411178&sr=8-1
> >
> > As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned
> into an X formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their
> sides. Which ones are better for my intended uses?
> >
> > I have done a little bit of research, but that's not really enough to
> make a decision, I hope you could help out with that.
> >
> > Thank you for your time,
> > Vaidas B.
> >
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
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>
>
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>


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Hi,

I'm interested in getting a small, inexpensive mixer for my podcast but I want
to get the best bang for my buck. I currently have a Snowball microphone and
work with my co-host via Skype. I also have a laptop with a soundboard that is a
third party via Skype (so it gets recorded and my co-host can hear it). Problem
is, I have no volume control. With a mixer, I could feed my mic and the
soundboard into my PC and record and transmit the output.

I need at least one line input and two mic inputs. If there's an input for a USB
mic, that's a bonus but I'm not against buying a different mic (I could easily
sell the snowball). It needs to have headphone output too. My budget is $200 or
less.

Any thoughts on Mixers or kits?

Thanks,
Joe

Sent from my iPad

Joe, I recommend two brands:  Behringer and Mackie.

Behringer is a bit controversial, because they pretty much copied the
Mackie schematics, and, some say, they use inferior parts in their mixers
(and their mixers cost less).  I've used both with no problems.  Here are a
couple of popular models:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-xenyx-1002-mixer#review

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mackie-402-vlz3-compact-audio-mixer(thi\
s
is the one I use now for my podcasts)

You'll also need to buy an analog-to-usb adapter to connect it to your
computer  I like this one because it comes with a lot of free software:

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA222-U-Control-Ultra-Low-Interface/dp/B0023BYD\
HK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337052420&sr=8-2

Hope this helps!

Best,

---Dan
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http://danhughesbooks.com
http://treasuremanual.com
http://slowpitchbook.com
http://danhughesautographs.com
http://thetreasurecorner.com
http://thesoftballcorner.com
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On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:53 PM, Joe Fusco <jfusco@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm interested in getting a small, inexpensive mixer for my podcast but I
> want to get the best bang for my buck. I currently have a Snowball
> microphone and work with my co-host via Skype. I also have a laptop with a
> soundboard that is a third party via Skype (so it gets recorded and my
> co-host can hear it). Problem is, I have no volume control. With a mixer, I
> could feed my mic and the soundboard into my PC and record and transmit the
> output.
>
> I need at least one line input and two mic inputs. If there's an input for
> a USB mic, that's a bonus but I'm not against buying a different mic (I
> could easily sell the snowball). It needs to have headphone output too. My
> budget is $200 or less.
>
> Any thoughts on Mixers or kits?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>



--


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi, Joe.  I will throw my two cents in here as well.  I was on a tight budget
when I first started podcasting and so it was important for me to find
inexpensive equipment.  I found a powerhouse of a board with a really small
price tag and I love it.

I record digitally with my laptop so I picked up a gently used M-Audio Fast
Track Pro to bring my signal in USB.  All of my inputs, however go into my
board.  I got my mixer brand new from Guitar Center for $69.  It is an Alto
Professional ZMX862.  There are several key features for me on this one.

1) I got 8 channels for a small price

2) It has phantom power for you if you upgrade your mic

3) Most important for me is that it has Aux Send.  This allows me record my
phone interviews, etc. through my iPhone with a simple cable and a couple of
adapters.  The sound quality is amazing and you can't do this unless you have
Aux Send or "mix-minus" settings.

I have a channel for my mic, one for iPhone stuff, one for my external computer
with bumps, etc. and several spare channels.  I feed all of that output to the
M-Audio and then into my computer.

I strongly recommend the Alto Professional ZMX862.  I couldn't be any happier
with the product especially with the low price.  You could find the M-Audio Fast
Track Pro at around $100 used so you could even get both below your $200 price
range.  Hope that helps.


Brian Herbert

Hi Joe,

You cannot hook up a USB mic to a mixer.  You will need a new one.

Take a look a the Mackie ONYX 802i. Its a little more expensive, but has a built
in firewire interface.  Mackie makes higher quality stuff as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-Onyx-820i-8-channel-Recording/dp/B002M3TQ30/ref=sr_\
1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337093204&sr=8-2

Good luck.

James

--- In podcasters@yahoogroups.com, Joe Fusco <jfusco@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm interested in getting a small, inexpensive mixer for my podcast but I want
to get the best bang for my buck. I currently have a Snowball microphone and
work with my co-host via Skype. I also have a laptop with a soundboard that is a
third party via Skype (so it gets recorded and my co-host can hear it). Problem
is, I have no volume control. With a mixer, I could feed my mic and the
soundboard into my PC and record and transmit the output.
>
> I need at least one line input and two mic inputs. If there's an input for a
USB mic, that's a bonus but I'm not against buying a different mic (I could
easily sell the snowball). It needs to have headphone output too. My budget is
$200 or less.
>
> Any thoughts on Mixers or kits?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> Sent from my iPad
>

After asking about a mixer, I went searching for the pieces I would need to
make this happen. I wanted to run it by you guys just in case I needed to
be warned away from something.

Behringer Xenyx 802
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J5XS3C

Behringer UCA222 U-Control USB Audio Interface
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0023BYDHK

CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002EKEHS

I can get these and some assorted cables for $144.97 from Amazon. Does that
look like a good rig?

Thanks,
Joe


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I swear by my Zoom H4N. Very versatile. I've used it to record shows at
night clubs, used it as a preamp for my XLR microphone recording into my
laptop pc, used it as a recorder for output from my mixer and I've used it
to tap into the mixing board at the radio station where I DJ.  The XLR and
1/4" inputs are very helpful. The built in mics should be able to handle
your class. Just make sure you have atuo gain on.

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Waidux <b.waidux@...> wrote:

> Hello again, you guys have been a great help with your microphone
> suggestions, I thought I'd ask for more advice. If it's not too much
> trouble that is.
> I am thinking of getting a digital voice recorder and I am looking for
> something that would match my needs.
> Would such a thing be suitable for podcast recording? Could I hook up a
> clip-on mic to it and use it "on the go"?
> It should also be able to record my classes (huge classroom, sitting in a
> random location).
>
> The hardware part.
> I'm kind of torn between these two, yet I'm no good with audio hardware,
> so I don't know which one is better.
>
>
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ICD-PX312-Digital-voice-recorder/dp/B004SO9604/ref=\
sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336237646&sr=8-2
>
>
>
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-VN-8600PC-Digital-recorder-display/dp/B003W296LC\
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411178&sr=8-1
>
> As far as external features go, some recorders have their mics aligned
> into an X formation, some spread out into a Y, some have mics at their
> sides. Which ones are better for my intended uses?
>
> I have done a little bit of research, but that's not really enough to make
> a decision, I hope you could help out with that.
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Vaidas B.
>
>
>
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