Ken Wilson wrote:
Various problems.
Sound had sufficient noise to be unusable, which was traced to a lead
problem, now fixed with a new lead.
Last month I connected to a wrong output so got no sound.
This month looked OK as I was filming, and it should go up over the
weekend.
Any help on filming appreciated, I am doing it as no one else is, I know
zip about video, and am learning in the dark on SLUG meetings.
Ken
Know, the feeling I once went to the effort of connecting an external microphone
but forgot to turn it on. While audio without video is useful, unless you are
recording Marcel Marceau - video without audio is useless.
As with all these things, getting the formula right is useful. I noticed the
camera was at the back of the room, perhaps those who have viewed the video can
provide feedback on whether this works for them.
I have used a side of room camera position, which worked well. I did try
(without
much success) to pan to members of the audience when they asked questions
- but occasionally randomly panning to the audience - does provide variety
without
affecting the sound quality much. Towards the Front beside the audience reduces
the images of backs of heads and being closer to the speaker the sound is
better.
Sorry, my attendance at SLUG meetings is too erratic for me to commit to helping
out with video capture and production, but thanks for doing it.
My 2c worth.
Marghanita
Martin Visser wrote:
I know that this question comes up from time to time, but I think it
is the
first time that I have asked, so I thought I would kick it out there
again
;-)
I try to get to meetings 2 or 3 times a year, but can't always get there,
mainly because of work and geographic issues. I know many members of the
list are in a similar situation.
As far as I am aware, video recordings of the main talks as well as
slides
are captured every month.
Unfortunately, it seems though that this valuable material isn't being
published. I know that there has been issues with manpower/server
space/broken cameras etc that have been discussed in the past. So I
guess I
am wondering whether there is a plan to get this back on track? I don't
imagine the problem is insoluble, and if people are made aware of what
needs
to be done they can possibly pitch in.
(I am particular interested in seeing Jeff's talk tonight but probably
won't
be able to get there - and I know of at least one person that can't be
there
but would love to see it).
Regards, Martin
[email protected]
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