Syncing Dual System Audio in Final Cut Pro
Sunday, October 17 Filed in: digital media
Syncing Dual System Audio in Final Cut Pro from Shawn Harrel on Vimeo.
The main problem with today’s HDSLR cameras is the poor quality audio they capture. This is a small obstacle to overcome with the super-affordable, high quality-audio-capturing Zoom H1
. The problem then becomes syncing the two sources in post production.
Assuming you’ve used a slate or hand clap to give a solid point to align the two audio waveforms, the method I describe here is basically broken into three parts:
- Mark an In point on the precise subframe for both audio only and video by shift dragging and releasing the playhead to achieve subframe editing.
- Align all video and audio In points in separate tracks in the Timeline then delete the unwanted audio tracks and link the remaining video and audio (Command-L or Modify > Link).
- Drag the newly linked video and audio into an organized bin in the Browser to create a new master clip that will keep the linkage you’ve just defined.
I find it to be a relatively fast process -- as long as I’m not making a screencast about it while I’m doing it. ;-) Eventually I might find myself syncing dual system audio enough to justify the purchase of PluralEyes. As it is now, I kind of enjoy the marking, linking, and organizing process.
A Hitch in my FCP Workflow
Sunday, September 12 Filed in: digital media
I’m still trying to find the perfect workflow that
fits the bulk of the editing I do on a regular basis.
As unexciting as it is to admit, that editing job is
simply taking footage from my
Canon T2i
and turning it into, well...a home movie.
A perfect workflow scenario for me would look something like this:More...
and turning it into, well...a home movie.
A perfect workflow scenario for me would look something like this:More...
Zoom H1 Wind Noise Test
Thursday, September 02 Filed in: digital media
Here's a test in 3 versions, all recorded in what I
would describe as a light to medium wind.
The first is with no windscreen. Results are poor as expected.
The second is with a homemade dead cat -- thanks to my neighbor for sewing it together for me! I think I'll keep my eyes peeled for different fake furs and see if I can find one that isn't so conspicuous. On second thought, the T2i with the H1 mounted on top may as well have a leopard print windscreen. It's not like I'm sneaking around anywhere with it.
The third is with a standard issue windscreen.
I know they also make a windscreen that's built specifically for the H1, but it doesn't look like it's anything too special and I don't really need the rest of the goods that come with the $25 accessory kit.
The first is with no windscreen. Results are poor as expected.
The second is with a homemade dead cat -- thanks to my neighbor for sewing it together for me! I think I'll keep my eyes peeled for different fake furs and see if I can find one that isn't so conspicuous. On second thought, the T2i with the H1 mounted on top may as well have a leopard print windscreen. It's not like I'm sneaking around anywhere with it.
The third is with a standard issue windscreen.
I know they also make a windscreen that's built specifically for the H1, but it doesn't look like it's anything too special and I don't really need the rest of the goods that come with the $25 accessory kit.
Zoom H1 Wind Noise Test from Shawn Harrel on Vimeo.
A Look at the Zoom H1 Recorder
Monday, August 30 Filed in: digital media
My impressions of the Zoom H1: I like the size, but
it does feel a little flimsy. It’s 100% plastic,
which doesn’t bode well for its durability. I discuss
that and more, with some audio samples included at
the end. Visit the Vimeo page for more information.
Overall impression: if you need a portable recorder,
and you can take care of this, it’s probably the best
bang for your buck. Go ahead and get it.