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Post by michka on Mar 7, 2015 21:51:31 GMT
I need help. (That's what my wife says all at he time anyway.)
I really want to get started making videos for YouTube. What I'm looking for is both advice on making good videos, and information as how to get them loaded onto my channel. It seems I already have a channel, but there's nothing on there. If this has been covered before, just point me in the direction of where to look. If I posted this in the wrong spot, let me know and I'll move the thread. I just need to get the lead out.
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Post by michka on Mar 7, 2015 22:28:42 GMT
I'll be focusing on sculpting with Super Sculpey to begin with. I just learned how to do this, and I want to help other learn. I'd like to start off with a 'How To Make Stone Giants'. I just got done making a group, but more are needed for my game. That's probably how I will decided what gets made in what order.
Oh, I just put in my request to join the group. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 7, 2015 22:39:36 GMT
Videos on youtube is harder then it looks, musics for instances need the coyright permissions. first thign i suggest is that if you use musics, dont use anything used in big shot movies.
the rest is doing the video, you will need a good software for making videos.
i have... Sony Vegas 8.0 can't say its the best as it has its quirks, still would need to update to higher versions.
for special effects... Adobe After effects CS 5.5 Best software period, they are now at CS 6 though which is just better.
now if SFX isn't your stuff, thats fine, you still need a compsiting software. there are a few. Vegas as mentionned is one of them, on windows there is already Windows Movie Maker which you can use right out of the box on any windows machine. after effect can also serves as composition software. but its harder to use. adobe premiere is also a good software. mind you except windows movie maker, none of the others are free, and most cost a shit load of money.
so basically what you need for starting out...
- Good camera, or good webcam, anything that can do at least half-HD is good enough, anything below is just weird. - Compositing software, anything that actually can make a big video out of your smaller ones. it can also simply create the video for youtube which you'll then only need to upload.
thats pretty much the only stuff you need. Rousseau is more of an expert then i am, so i'll leave the comments and advice on how to do stuff to him.
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Post by thedmg on Mar 7, 2015 22:40:00 GMT
There is lots I can help you with in the group.
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Post by michka on Mar 8, 2015 2:39:14 GMT
My camera is a Canon T2i. Not new, but it will make video. As for light, I will have to invest in that. I'll probably go with a bunch of clamp lights with daylight balanced LED bulbs. If this isn't enough light, or it throws the colors off I can change my plans. I don't have any editing software at the moment either. I will probably do some test video soon. As you say, if I don't start I'll never learn.
This is all new to me. I know quite a lot about photography, from the mid 90's. That's when I had a small business as a part time wedding photographer, while working at a professional photo lab. Needless to say, some of those skills transfer and some of them confuse me to no end.
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Post by thedmg on Mar 8, 2015 11:45:01 GMT
Before investing any money you should test the limitations of your existing equipment. This will help you determine what it is worth investin in. I find people often spend money in the wrong areas. Try filming first with what you have. Use a desk lamp or a standing lamp for light. See what is possible before spending any money. Often times working within limitations yields better results. Also, once you define what those limitations are, you will know where your money is best spent.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 9, 2015 19:52:09 GMT
one of the thing i have problems with is lighting, i have bought 500w garage lamps... but the yellow inside the thing portrays tot he camera too much. and my space doesn't allow me to put them far away. so i do have problems with lighting a bit. i'd suggest that you use white spots from the get go if possible.
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