Taking The Plunge With Camcorder And Audio For Future YouTube Videos
idbruce
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As some of you may be aware, for many years I have been promising various videos, but have never delivered. Well that is all about to change, due to needs versus wants. Spring is definitely here and it is about time to release and promote my metal melting products, as well as a few other items. Most of the things I create, definitely require some type of explanation and proof of concept, and I figure that video productions are about the best avenue available to accomplish these tasks.
With this in mind, I have recently purchased a Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder, and I will also be investing in a Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 camera mount wireless microphone system. Although I have not yet used the camcorder, it has plenty of good reviews on YouTube, and it really puts out some awesome looking video, as well as having outstanding zoom capabilities. I really look forward to using this camera. The Sennheiser wireless mic system also has plenty of good reviews on YouTube, and this system is quite capable of producing quality audio in close proximity to the camera or at a fair distance from the camera. With the camcorder and mic system, I should at least have the tools to make some nice videos. Now I wonder if one of my friends will make a good camera man
The Sennheiser wireless mic system is available in three different frequency ranges, Range A 516 - 558 MHz, Range B 626 - 668 MHz, and Range G 566 - 608 MHz, which work along the TV band. I am still unsure which range is best for the Chicagoland area, so I will have to do a little more research, to find the best fit for my use. There is a frequency finder available, which lists all the TV stations and their operating frequency, but applying this information to a microphone selection is a bit over my head, and I believe I will ask Sennheiser for some guidance.
Although I am not in a rush to make a bunch of videos, because of my priorities, I will eventually make videos of my following various custom made creations and processes. Please note that the following list will most likely be in chronological order:
Portable Metal Melting Furnace And Hand Tools - I will most likely be creating several videos pertaining to products that I will be offering and the use of these products. This video will be made soon.
Hot Wire Foam Cutting Bow - This video will demonstrate a bow dissecting a block of foam. This video will be made soon.
Hot Wire Foam Cutting Table - This video will demonstrate the dissection of a block of foam, on a table.
Label Dispenser (Currently controlled by a BASIC Stamp) - This video will demonstrate use and features.
PCB Saw - This video will demonstrate use, construction, and accuracy of cutting.
Manual PCB Driller With Webcam - This video will demonstrate use and features.
CNC Wire Bending Machine With Packaging Machine (Currently controlled by 3 Propellers) - This video will show machine operation, as well as the product produced, although the packaging machine still needs finishing.
3D Printer Extruder - This video will show various aspects of testing the extruder.
*Please Note - There are other videos that I would like to make or will be making, pertaining to my creations, but at this point, they are still confidential.
Any comments/advice pertaining to the Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder and the Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 wireless microphone system will be greatly appreciated.
Bruce
With this in mind, I have recently purchased a Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder, and I will also be investing in a Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 camera mount wireless microphone system. Although I have not yet used the camcorder, it has plenty of good reviews on YouTube, and it really puts out some awesome looking video, as well as having outstanding zoom capabilities. I really look forward to using this camera. The Sennheiser wireless mic system also has plenty of good reviews on YouTube, and this system is quite capable of producing quality audio in close proximity to the camera or at a fair distance from the camera. With the camcorder and mic system, I should at least have the tools to make some nice videos. Now I wonder if one of my friends will make a good camera man
The Sennheiser wireless mic system is available in three different frequency ranges, Range A 516 - 558 MHz, Range B 626 - 668 MHz, and Range G 566 - 608 MHz, which work along the TV band. I am still unsure which range is best for the Chicagoland area, so I will have to do a little more research, to find the best fit for my use. There is a frequency finder available, which lists all the TV stations and their operating frequency, but applying this information to a microphone selection is a bit over my head, and I believe I will ask Sennheiser for some guidance.
Although I am not in a rush to make a bunch of videos, because of my priorities, I will eventually make videos of my following various custom made creations and processes. Please note that the following list will most likely be in chronological order:
Portable Metal Melting Furnace And Hand Tools - I will most likely be creating several videos pertaining to products that I will be offering and the use of these products. This video will be made soon.
Hot Wire Foam Cutting Bow - This video will demonstrate a bow dissecting a block of foam. This video will be made soon.
Hot Wire Foam Cutting Table - This video will demonstrate the dissection of a block of foam, on a table.
Label Dispenser (Currently controlled by a BASIC Stamp) - This video will demonstrate use and features.
PCB Saw - This video will demonstrate use, construction, and accuracy of cutting.
Manual PCB Driller With Webcam - This video will demonstrate use and features.
CNC Wire Bending Machine With Packaging Machine (Currently controlled by 3 Propellers) - This video will show machine operation, as well as the product produced, although the packaging machine still needs finishing.
3D Printer Extruder - This video will show various aspects of testing the extruder.
*Please Note - There are other videos that I would like to make or will be making, pertaining to my creations, but at this point, they are still confidential.
Any comments/advice pertaining to the Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder and the Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 wireless microphone system will be greatly appreciated.
Bruce
Comments
The low light level performance of this camera is rather poor, so I will do most of my first videos outdoors, or at least until I can afford some lighting and backdrops. Luckily the first videos for the furnaces must be done outdoors.
Lighting has always been a problem for me, at least several decades. Back in the day of 35mm SLRs, I was going to invest in some NovaTron lighting, but any good quality lighting is pricey. Hopefully the first videos will lead to sales
My dream camera for both stills and video is the Canon 5D MKII or later. I have the original 5D and a few of the L-series lenses but I need a later model for video.
Yep, that is a very sweet camera, and I wouldn't mind dreaming about it myself. If my lenses were not outdated, I would think about a new camera body. I have a couple Tamrons laying around just collecting dust. If they were digital, I probably would have gone in that direction.
Over the last several years, I have discovered that to be true. Back in the old days, I did quite a bit of shooting in open shade, and I always liked the outcome of the photos. I tend to believe that may be the way to photograph reflective shiny metals, but I could be wrong. I think it might be worth a try anyway.
I always look at your comments to forum threads.
I also check out the novelsolutionsonline.com website that you have as footnote to your posts.
It would be very good to see some videos of your projects either here, for electronics related stuff or
on your website for your other projects.
I'm very interested in your metal foundry things.
I'm more of a lurker than a participant in discussions, but I follow threads and your website when I get the
chance.
I'm hoping to see some videos etc. either here or on your website.
It's good to hear you now have some capability of doing some Video recordings.
I'm looking forward to seeing some, when you get around to it.
Thanks Again Bruce
Garyg
Thank you for your kind support.
Having the capability for making videos is long overdue, especially for experimentation with various processes, as well as new product development and marketing. Even for the older projects, it would be very cool. Watching the wire bender in slow motion, would be very cool to see
Many of my projects are electronically related, either containing Parallax products or just generally related to electronics, such as the CNC stuff, PCB work, working with stepper motors, working with various sensors, etc... I believe there will be many people that will enjoy and benefit from these future videos. However the metal casting videos should not be strewn by the wayside, just because they are not electronically related. Metal casting can be utilized to make a wide variety of robot parts, including but not limited to robotic arms and ping sensor mounting brackets. The possibilities are endless.
I am really looking forward to making the metal melting and casting videos, because my new tools should make it more enjoyable for me, as well as others. Making something from molten metal is just too cool, and I have many things that I want to accomplish with casting. I still have a little more work to do, before making the casting videos, but I am close to being ready.
In addition to novelsolutionsonline.com, I have been building a new website specifically for the metal casting and foam cutting products, because of the associated hazards. Although this new website is very close to completion also, it still has not been published on the internet, because I have been waiting for the videos. It is still occasionally cool outdoors, so I still have a little time, before the weather is perfect for launching my new venture and website, complete with product and how to videos.
Once again, thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement.
Bruce
EDIT: After some further investigation, I have determined that the Sennheiser wireless mic receiver does in fact come with a belt clip, so I should still be able to use the Sennheiser system, which is good news