13 Things to AVOID when Shooting Guitar Videos

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  • I'm looking for guest musicians to feature on the show, and so far, the video from the submissions has been HIDEOUS! Here's 13 Mistakes every beginner makes when shooting video... Think you've got what it takes to be on the show? Head on over to / discord
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    0:00 This is very bad.
    2:02 Wrong Frame Rate
    4:33 Wrong Shutter Speed
    6:23 Wrong White Balance
    7:34 Wrong Exposure
    9:22 Bad Light
    12:48 Bad Color Settings
    16:05 Low Quality Settings
    16:39 Shooting Wide Angle
    18:18 It's NOT the Camera's Fault!
    20:03 Small Sensor Camera
    20:55 It's NOT the Lens!
    22:26 Bad Composition
    24:10 No Flip Screen
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  • @Trustyfilms
    @Trustyfilms 6 місяців тому +21

    Thank you for doing the frame rate/shutter speed rant. Usually you have to go to movie nerds to hear it despite it being relevant for ALL VIDEOS!!!!

  • @riptanionAF
    @riptanionAF 2 роки тому +475

    You neglected to mention a big mistake that I'm sure many bass players make when shooting video: forgetting to take off the lens cap. 😝

    • @ditmarvanbelle1061
      @ditmarvanbelle1061 2 роки тому +26

      I don't have that problem. One day I put my blunt in what I thought was the cutest ashtray ever and, well, long story short my camera doesn't have a cap whiiiiieeeeee kinda bummed out about the beerstains but whatev

    • @theguythatlikeslegos7708
      @theguythatlikeslegos7708 2 роки тому +1

      @@ditmarvanbelle1061 lol, sounds like something I would do

    • @ShawnTheBassist369
      @ShawnTheBassist369 2 роки тому +3

      and for all so caled guitar geniuses dont for get to turn it on 🤡

    • @unduloid
      @unduloid 2 роки тому +5

      Their biggest mistake is thinking that anybody would care.

    • @Modeus_Moon
      @Modeus_Moon Рік тому +3

      @@ShawnTheBassist369 Called* happens to the best of us friend, don’t worry

  • @DickTruth
    @DickTruth 2 роки тому +195

    It's amazing all the comments over the years saying how worthless or stupid Glenn's videos are. Like, mindblowing. Are they watching the same fucking videos I am?! This increased my admittedly minimal knowledge of shooting footage 10-fold, and while watching a metal music channel, no less. Thanks for everything, Glenn!

  • @johnwallace2319
    @johnwallace2319 2 роки тому +77

    "Who are we kidding, we are talking about musicians, the single laziest.." oo oo oo, he's talking about me!

    • @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
      @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t 2 роки тому +4

      I could clean up my own garbage, but I have more important things to do.
      *plays video games in thigh deep pile of crud*

    • @bkbinj6320
      @bkbinj6320 2 роки тому

      Not just musicians.

    • @kingkrollinvention
      @kingkrollinvention 2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad I didn't work A&R. Trey's song contest is just one example of great musicians that can't write their own song or follow instructions or understand how various websites work.

    • @raywellmanmusic
      @raywellmanmusic 2 роки тому

      I just put a shit ton of filters on my shitty videos, so they look like what they are, shit.

  • @LevitatorMusic
    @LevitatorMusic 2 роки тому +138

    I agree with things looking "too realistic". Because of that it looks fake. It's a weird thing but it is what it is. Great tips man, thanks.

    • @BasSk8arist17
      @BasSk8arist17 2 роки тому +8

      Agreed. Refresh rates do the same thing. I feel like they make regular movies look like soap shows or novellas.

    • @ulor5939
      @ulor5939 2 роки тому +4

      @@BasSk8arist17 I don't agree with it at all, I like faster frame rates, they make you feel like you're there. I don't watch TV or movies, I think that has something to do with it. I see a smoother video, nothing else.

    • @vicentebravocabezas
      @vicentebravocabezas 2 роки тому +8

      Faster frame rates make it harder for movies to hide their production, you notice more things like camera shaking and cgi tends to look worse, that's why it looks more realistic at the same time it looks fake; but really the whole 24fps thing is there because of old technical limitations, it just stuck around as an industry standard, like 2.40 aspect ratio. None of this applies to Glenn's show, its just a preference of his that he wants to use 24fps, nothing more than that. Nobody tell him that a lot of music videos of, for example, Judas Priest are shot and shown at 30 fps XD

    • @dakotaboker
      @dakotaboker 2 роки тому +3

      The first time I saw a movie at a high framerate, like 60 i hated it. Still doesn't look right to me faster

    • @noesunyoutuber7680
      @noesunyoutuber7680 2 роки тому +2

      If you've ever watched a Berried Alive video, you've seen exactly what happens when you shoot guitar playing at too high a frame rate. It always looks like sped-up footage because it lacks the choppiness of fast motion at 24fps. Sure, it shows off how fast the playing is, but in the process it makes you look like you're trying to pull a fast one.

  • @EytschPi42
    @EytschPi42 2 роки тому +46

    LOADS of really great information in this video!

  • @LuisVasquezMusic
    @LuisVasquezMusic 2 роки тому +23

    I was one of the musicians that submitted and had terrible use of my camera. You pushed me to get my shit together and I got way better results but still had room for improvement. Then I saw this video and took it to heart. I applied everything on a video I shot yesterday and got the best results of my life. In the end I had the tools just lacked knowledge.
    Thank you Glenn, you help us be better each day. Whoever doesn’t improve after something like this just doesn’t want to improve at all.

  • @vladv5126
    @vladv5126 2 роки тому +63

    Yes! Thank you! My eyes roll so hard every time I hear people gushing about "moar framerate!!" That's the gamer community spilling over into other sectors.

    • @dashcamcalifornia5003
      @dashcamcalifornia5003 2 роки тому +4

      120 fps or nothing.

    • @gautrstafr
      @gautrstafr 2 роки тому +10

      same goes for resolution... for most media consumption 720p is more than enogh! Sure, if you are watching a movie with amazing video composition, then 4k can make a difference. But for youtube videos, 1080p is more than enough for watching. Though I agree to always store the raw project in as high resolution as possible.

    • @Yezu666
      @Yezu666 2 роки тому +7

      For some videos it makes sense to shot at higher framerates, including music performances. But then you go for 60fps or higher. 30 is indeed a weird in-between.

    • @dirkmaes3786
      @dirkmaes3786 2 роки тому +5

      It's consumer conditioning by the tech-industry in general. The only reliable constant on the market is the incremental increase of processor and memory bandwidth; so manufacturers in every sector keep trying to find new applications for it despite diminishing returns and marketeers keep overselling its significance.

    • @klinkov6393
      @klinkov6393 2 роки тому +2

      As an avid pc gamer and wanna-be film maker I feel your pain.

  • @MiguelMakesMusic
    @MiguelMakesMusic 2 роки тому +22

    Glenn, as a working videographer this advice is SPOT ON! this tutorial is actually way better than most of the "tutorials" aimed at beginning videographers because it gives concise, real world advice on how to immediately improve your footage. especially the advice about shooting with the built in picture profiles. so many newcomers immediately obsess over the technicalities like which log profile is the best so they end up spending more time fiddling with colors and LUTs in premiere than actually making good content.

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Miguel! I speak as someone who has made many, MANY mistakes in video :)

  • @rpgaleksy
    @rpgaleksy 2 роки тому +114

    I strongly disagree on the frame rate discussion.
    It really depends on the look you want to achieve. If you insist on having a cinematic look for you videos, accepted. That explains why the movement in your videos always looked like everything had more weight to it.
    Anyways, for videos with fast action I stand by high frame rates.
    For my videos, I never film under 60fps since the fast movements being performed can get blurred out and become unclear.
    Well done >24fps video can look totally fine if done right and in the right context.

    • @nevereveravailable
      @nevereveravailable 2 роки тому +3

      also, recording in 60fps means you can render your final product to 24fps. The other way round, not so easy... Although I don't know if 60 -> 24 fps looks different to native 24fps...

    • @JTroskaTV
      @JTroskaTV 2 роки тому +7

      Agreed. I don’t think there’s anything inherently magical about 24fps. What you need is for all the footage to match. If you decide on 24fps, the other contributors should conform. Otherwise converting 30fps down to 24fps is what makes it look bad. Likewise, if you decide on 30fps, 24fps will look worse when it has to be converted.

    • @WavePotter
      @WavePotter 2 роки тому +14

      Agreed! No disrespect to Glen because I really respect his experience, but I don’t give a crap what Hollywood does. I want to see the detail of the movements when I’m watching a musician play. 60fps at 125 shutter speed is my preference. Especially for filming drums. I’d rather be able to watch the musicians subtle techniques clearly than look “cinematic”, because let’s be real, it’s not “cinema”. But that’s just my preference.

    • @joaquinodriozola4963
      @joaquinodriozola4963 2 роки тому +3

      He crearly says its ideal to use higher frame rate for outdoors stuff like sports. But not so in an indoors controlled enviroment

    • @MrMansionIV
      @MrMansionIV 2 роки тому +1

      @@nevereveravailable Motion blur (shutter speed) will vary. You can add it in post, but the render times will explode and at native 24fps 180° shutter it would still look better.

  • @DommoDommo
    @DommoDommo 2 роки тому +25

    This is what they should teach in film school 101 classes, but believe it or not they don't lol.

  • @thesadwolf
    @thesadwolf 2 роки тому +8

    As a former video engineer, turned video editor, turned internet job guy, this video hit the spot.

  • @DieselWeazel
    @DieselWeazel 11 місяців тому +8

    I’m not even a metal guy but I’ve been watching all of your production videos. These have been great for understanding how to make great music and videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us.

  • @dwerggalago
    @dwerggalago 2 роки тому +8

    This is absolutely the video I never knew I needed, but that was insanely helpful. Some things seem like being the obvious, yet cannot be emphasized enough. Thanks a lot!

  • @vicentebravocabezas
    @vicentebravocabezas 2 роки тому +60

    Great video! I do wanna offer some criticism for the "wrong frame rate" part though... 24 frames per second is not really the "sweetspot" for anything, it's a compromise due to older technical limitations that kinda just stuck around. Nowadays it's nothing more than an aesthetic choice. Its harder to make a film look good with high frame rate sure (camera jitter becomes more noticeable, mistakes become more obvious, CG tends to looks worse), but if we are talking about youtube videos where you are just talking to the audience and where the camera is completely steady, then high frame rate doesn't really look worse; unless it makes you remember the actually bad looking 30 fps stuff you used to watch as a kid I guess... I actually think your show might benefit from using 60 fps, specially for when you're capturing your screen to show a plugin or something, it's your choice obviously, the point is that 60 fps (or 30) is not a "wrong frame rate" on its own by any merit... What people SHOULD watch out for is being consistent with the framerate (shooting at 30fps and then editing at 24fps is gonna fuck up your video, 23.976 to 24 can also fuck you up), but other than that, there is no such thing as "wrong frame rate" if we are talking youtube videos! The real lesson here is that if you want people to send you footage at a specific framerate, you need to tell them to use that framerate!

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +10

      If someone wants to appear on my show, 30fps is most definitely the erring frame rate.

    • @vicentebravocabezas
      @vicentebravocabezas 2 роки тому +25

      @@SpectreSoundStudios Fair enough; its your show and you are in control of how you want it to look like. But its nothing more than a personal aesthetic choice at the end of the day. I guess to me it just felt you were arguing for more than that, but whatever.... Also The Hobbit is a terrible looking film (and terrible film in general) at any framerate imo xd. I think that a better example of a film looking like absolute ass because of high framerate is Gemini Man. Its horrible, you should look it up if you havent hahaha.

    • @dewdmcman4321
      @dewdmcman4321 2 роки тому +2

      No there is definitely a 'wrong frame rate' & that is 24 or less. 24 doesn't evenly divide into displays at 30 & 60, which is pretty much every 'consumer' display on Earth, & slower than 24 gets 'jerky' in the other direction = from lack of information vs 'telecine pull down gaps'.

  • @DonnieDistortion
    @DonnieDistortion 2 роки тому +4

    Absolutely LOVE this video, Glenn. I watched countless videos on how to shoot video but I do not remember any of them having all the necessary information in one single video, until this one came up. Also, I believe the most important aspect of shooting video is to just start doing it. No matter what gear you have, expensive or not, it is a learning process and the best way to learn is to actually do it and make mistakes. I have been doing it for almost two years now and I still miss a few details, but I still upload them so I remember to not make the same mistakes! Thanks!

  • @LonnyEagletonMusic
    @LonnyEagletonMusic 2 роки тому +8

    Amazing advice Glenn! As somebody who has always used auto mode on my Sony mirrorless, and currently trying to learn proper camera settings for guitar/bass content, I found this video very helpful. Thank you!

  • @BrianBower
    @BrianBower 2 роки тому +8

    Man I remember not knowing camera settings and then figuring out frame rates and being blown away how good it works. There are lots of great video creation channels to check out.

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes 2 роки тому +7

    Some very nice riffs and tones, it's really hard to find someone who knows about lighting and editing, I've been learning but there is so muchhhh to learn. Nice video dude.

  • @JerryBaezAlchemus
    @JerryBaezAlchemus 2 роки тому

    This is probably one of the most informative videos I've seen in a while! I don't have much experience with how to setup cameras correctly, and therefore, my videos don't look the best. I'm definitively taking a lot of notes from this video to try to step up my game. Thanks so much for putting all this info together, Glenn!

  • @MikeyLeeWillis
    @MikeyLeeWillis 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, I have been watching a lot of videos on U-Tube on this subject from all of the so-called Video experts over the years. Never seen such well-explained examples. Learned a lot just now watching this. A wealth of info here. You need to teach more of this! Thanks Glenn.

    • @Anvilshock
      @Anvilshock 2 роки тому

      What's this "U-Tube" you speak about?

  • @Bring_MeSunshine
    @Bring_MeSunshine 2 роки тому +3

    This is a really interesting and informative vid. You clearly learnt a great deal in your evolution as a content producer. I will definitely be coming back to this for reference

  • @MichaelSnidaro
    @MichaelSnidaro 2 роки тому +27

    Thank you so much, Glenn! You answered a lot of questions I've always been afraid to ask on dedicated communities for the fear of being ridiculed. Oh, those gatekeepers...

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +5

      Happy to help, Michael!

    • @MrMansionIV
      @MrMansionIV 2 роки тому +1

      Ask away, if something's open. There's always nice well educated people around - just remember to not buy into the equipment craze :D The camera is not as important as proper lighting, story and audio.

    • @dewdmcman4321
      @dewdmcman4321 2 роки тому

      ​@@MrMansionIV Oh U must also B a 'wood doesn't matter' guy =)) Camera is EXTREMELY important. If it has great color accuracy, that's most of the battle right there =) U can compensate 4 the rest. A $30 Sanyo VPC CG10 4 example = over saturated & the gamma is a mess, but fixable, & the end result is very 'high end', except they're mono LOL. It's not like if U get some fancy Panasonic where it takes some advanced color tweaking 2 fix the errors in it. There is a certain 'cheap junk DSLR' that has accurate color 2, better than N E of the stuff Glen is using, but don't want 2 jack the used prices =)

    • @MrMansionIV
      @MrMansionIV 2 роки тому

      @@dewdmcman4321 I'm not sure how to respond to this... Of course a camera is important. But even with great color accuracy you still need to work with light and if audio, story, location is bad, it won't matter. Similar to a solid foundation to build that good wood on.
      I know more than one person that bought a BM URSA or even Red Scarlet. Used up their whole budget, with just enough left for one 50mm prime, a battery, one card and a tripod. Obviously that stuff lost 70% of it's value three years later.
      Mics, lamps and modifiers don't cost much anymore and will give you a much better ROI. Even on large hollywood sets the camera is only 5-10% of the budget.

    • @dewdmcman4321
      @dewdmcman4321 2 роки тому

      ​@@MrMansionIV A Red or Arri or whatever else does not do better video quality than a cheap (name withheld 2 avoid jacking up used prices) camera off Fleabay for under $200 =) The Sanyo VPC CG10 has colors just as accurate, but need to desaturate after & apply a reverse 'S-curve' 2 compensate 4 the 'black crush', & make sure 2 set the exposure down a bit otherwise will blow out the highs. Pretending 'cameras don't matter' because if it's the ONLY thing U spend your budget on is like saying 'wood doesn't matter' because U spent ALL your money on an SG & play it through some $hit pedal, instead of getting a sub $200 knockoff from Asia that sounds as good or better, & spending the rest on some nice tube gear =) The most important thing in a camera is color accuracy. The rest is relatively easy to fix. Odd random 'error salad' in the colors is beyond the capability of a lot of the freeware out there, & also harder 2 figure out what 2 do. There R other cheap cameras with accurate colors. Go check out the 'charts & graphs' in review sites =D
      BTW: The '180 degree shutter' thing is retarded 4 many reasons but 1 of them is forces about half the exposure, so have 2 open the hole 'apperature' more & lose 'depth of field'. Also Glen pretends U need 'blurry background', which is insane. When U R in a room looking at somebody the stuff behind them is not blurry. N E hole bigger than your eye goes in daylight is retarded, & NOT realistic, but an 'artistic effect' that often makes things look MUCH WORSE! It's like fools who want 2 make their kick drum sound like a sack of rice hitting the ground = WTF? Let it ring out! =)) Oh so U can't play 'tuckatucka' without it 'resonating' = OH the horror. Play slower & it sounds better than a fast 'tuckatucka' fart machine gun N E way LOL It's like trying 2 play 32'nd notes on a B string on a bass? What's the point? U don't have time 2 HEAR N E thing interesting! U can just say 'WOO I'm 'fast'... like a guy who shoots his load in 30 seconds after they start fuking? LOL

  • @Timjohnrob
    @Timjohnrob 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for putting this out, I've had a hard time getting basics going.

  • @aquabot
    @aquabot 2 роки тому +1

    I like your down to earth approach, Glenn. Keep up the good work!

  • @someonewhohasanarmpitfetis7975
    @someonewhohasanarmpitfetis7975 2 роки тому +7

    14. Don't cup the camera.

  • @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185
    @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185 2 роки тому +3

    I feel like I've learned more from this than I have on channels that solely focus on photo and video production. Everything was explained in a way just about anyone could understand and just in depth enough to get the point across. Very well done good sir! 👍

    • @josephmcmanus476
      @josephmcmanus476 11 місяців тому

      He's dumbing it down for us Bass players lol

  • @payneasylum469
    @payneasylum469 2 роки тому

    This is a video to keep on hand. Great info Glenn!! I've been wanting to make some videos for a few years, glad I waited lol.

  • @RobertWJackson
    @RobertWJackson 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video Glenn! I admit, despite doing UA-cam for several years now, I’ve never been very well educated on how to set up my cameras. I’ve watched several videos from the camera and videography channels, but didn’t understand most of them. You have FINALLY explained all of this to me in novice terms. I’m putting these pointers to work in my next video tomorrow! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @F0nkmaestro69
    @F0nkmaestro69 2 роки тому +6

    Great tips. Remember back in the forum days when engineers would say, “if you dont know how to ___, send it to a pro” but also “you learn from doing” 😜
    You’re right about the low contrast thing, they’re trying to imitate Log footage in post and it just ends up lowering the overall clarity

  • @nejih1323
    @nejih1323 2 роки тому +4

    Hey Glenn! I literally don't know anything about video recording so this was really helpful! I was wondering if the settings described in the video would work in an open air situation with natural light. Keep the good content!

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +2

      Sure... natural light is wonderful, but you still can't overexpose. Get those zebras working!

  • @DabsnDeathcore
    @DabsnDeathcore 2 роки тому +1

    man this is all amazing information! i just started doing videos of my playing and have no idea what im doing! this video is going to help with all the issues ive been having! thank you glenn!!!!!!!

  • @DarkShaman667
    @DarkShaman667 2 роки тому +1

    So much useful information in one spot! Thanks, Glenn!

  • @thesisterfister2984
    @thesisterfister2984 2 роки тому +8

    The reason why a lot of people send videos in at 30fps instead of 24fps is probably because most people who send videos in record on their phone instead of a camera

    • @jimthethirdprobably
      @jimthethirdprobably 2 роки тому +1

      exactly, the only cameras i have are my ipad camera and my gopro hero 2 from 5 million years ago

    • @thesisterfister2984
      @thesisterfister2984 2 роки тому +1

      @@jimthethirdprobably lol I think there are camera apps that unlock that stuff though

    • @xxEzraBxxx
      @xxEzraBxxx Місяць тому

      an iphone can be set to record at 24fps

    • @thesisterfister2984
      @thesisterfister2984 Місяць тому

      @@xxEzraBxxx true but does everyone do that?

  • @musicindustrialcomplex
    @musicindustrialcomplex 2 роки тому +23

    I'd really like to see Glen 'Cecil B Demille' Fricker do a blind test of 24, 25, and 30 fps video and see if he can pick the difference.

    • @Super8Rescue
      @Super8Rescue 2 роки тому +3

      Trying to make an edit with content at different frame rates is no fun.
      If everything is at a standard frame rate ie: 24fps, then the edit will look a lot nicer.

    • @soulsphereproductions7009
      @soulsphereproductions7009 2 роки тому

      Probably not except 30 is a little more over realistic

    • @chnacr2
      @chnacr2 2 роки тому

      Pretty easy to pick the difference. Most people can tell the difference between movie frame rate (24 fps) and TV frame rate (30 fps).
      Picking between 24 or 25 fps is mainly for editing reasons. It's easier to work with clips that are all in the same frame rate.

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +4

      30fps is as obvious as a fart in a car.

    • @soulsphereproductions7009
      @soulsphereproductions7009 2 роки тому

      @@SpectreSoundStudios fart jokes

  • @waynenicholsonmayo
    @waynenicholsonmayo 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another helpful video Glen. I never record any of my playing, just don't have an idea how to get it looking good, only have a phone to record with. I'll look into some cheaper options and might start doing it now. Clear and concise as always🤘

  • @eleno9151
    @eleno9151 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this info, Glenn! I'll keep all this in mind when I'm able to afford a decent camera. You're doing God's work

  • @wagzzzz
    @wagzzzz 2 роки тому +6

    Also, if you’re recording audio on a separate device, make sure you are recording at 48hz not 44.1. Video cameras record audio at 48hz . They need to match otherwise the sync can drift apart

    • @doublepedaler
      @doublepedaler Рік тому

      I just switched to 48khz from 44.1khz. in my studio. I'm glad I did. with all the videos I make.

  • @jordanshreds747
    @jordanshreds747 2 роки тому +3

    Man, Glenn.... where was this when I tried starting a little UA-cam Channel for my acoustic covers and singer songwriter stuff...? Took me years to get the point where I was happy with the audio quality, but the videos are boring, poorly shot, poorly lit, and I never could find the solutions to fix it. This has been immensely helpful and you have inspired me to take another crack at it. I've had one video where I said to myself, "Okay, maybe I could do something with this" but I think it was just dumb luck and to a trained eye, was probably still objectively bad. Now I hope to continually improve, as I have with recording and mixing. It has to be said, a large part of the credit for that goes to your channel, Warren's channel, and many others. Thanks for what you do

  • @brotherdoom2406
    @brotherdoom2406 2 роки тому +2

    It’s awesome people took your advice to heart and worked to improve their videos. The results truly speak for themselves.

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому +1

      It's really not that difficult once you have a grasp of the basics.

  • @michaelsnydermusic
    @michaelsnydermusic 2 роки тому +2

    This is a great video Glenn. Despite being a photographer (but not a videographer) this was still super informative. It also demonstrates how much goes into making this series. Obviously, you’ve made quite an investment and it shows.

  • @DigitalM00nlight
    @DigitalM00nlight 2 роки тому +18

    I disagree with the blanket statement of 24 fps. While it may be perfect for your show if someone is playing fast technical passages the extra frames help a lot when you slow it down for learning material. I think it’s important to at least mention that certain applications you may wish to shoot at 60 or even 120 fps (120 allows for smoother slow motion in the editing phase)
    30 fps on the other hand has several benefits over 24 on the internet, since displays are generally running at vsynced 60Hz you want the framerate to be neatly divisible to maintain a consistent frame rate. 30 fps video on 60 Hz displays is simply frame doubled. 24 on a 60 hz displays is converted using a variation on 3:2 pulldown where in five frames you’ll get a duplicated frame at 30 fps which is then frame doubled. This causes a characteristic stutter on displays that don’t support or did not receive a signal to switch to a 24 or 48 Hz refresh such as viewing a video in a browser window. Modern encoding is pretty good at hiding these frames but you can still catch them once you know what to look for or on a particularly bad conversion (like the conversions done by the intel 4000 series integrated graphics).
    I’ll edit this if I happen to have other disagreements, however, I doubt that I will have any worth posting because they’ll probably be pure opinion rather than having any actual merit.

    • @dewdmcman4321
      @dewdmcman4321 2 роки тому

      I C I'm not the only person who notices some of Glen's more absurd lies like 'shoot at 24 to play back on a display that's stuck at 30 or 60 HAHA =))

  • @obeyerii1186
    @obeyerii1186 2 роки тому +3

    I agree with everything except the first point, i think framerate really depends on the eye of the viewer and how accustomed they are to different framerates, also the Refreshrate of the Monitor.
    I used to have a 30Hz Monitor i used for quite a while so anything less kinda looked yaggity as the buffer time screw some frames up and obviously some frames get more "screen time" then others, maybe you even get frame skips, if it got any higher i would also get some weird frame times. 2 Years ago i jumped to 120Hz and now i actually prefeer the look of 120Hz (i maybe should add that i also game on this system and use vsync to actually stay on 120 FPS ingame) youtube kinda looks weird some times.
    Science is kinda split on this topic, some say the Human eye can only see up to 24"FPS" others say anything up to 60 goes and others claim they have proven that some people can tell the difference between 30-60-120-144 up to 240Hz which if i judge by the perception i have in games and actuall high frame rate footage would agree with.
    If we want to go into a biological description it may even differ from person to person by quality of the nerves itself. Some People have really quick response time due to good myelin insulation while others can get over 25ms delay which would be in the territory of nerve damage from a disease like multiple sclerosis which i would think also affects perception of fluidity in Videos.
    I would say it comes down to own preference and ones own capabilities in actuall perception and not a golden rule of 23-25Hz, but if that is how you like your videos i aint go a problem with it as it is totally subjective.
    The rest was actually quite informative and i think a lot of people can take some of it as good advice.

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому

      So, every Hollywood movie is wrong?

    • @obeyerii1186
      @obeyerii1186 2 роки тому +2

      @@SpectreSoundStudios Not saying they are wrong, just that it is a matter of preference and biology. I look at 720/1080p content below 30fps and it looks kinda weird to me, not saying bad, just not as good as maybe stuff in wqhd with 60fps. Like you said it becomes "too realistic" at some point and while you and others may dislike it, there surely are people that prefeer the opposite side of the spectrum.

    • @vicentebravocabezas
      @vicentebravocabezas 2 роки тому

      @@SpectreSoundStudios what part of the comment even implies that "every hollywood movie is wrong"?

  • @mk7073
    @mk7073 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Glenn! This is REALLY useful.

  • @ryanAcumming
    @ryanAcumming 2 роки тому

    Very nice! First camera video I've seen where these functions are explained well to the common people. You went over a lot of information that makes sense in a short amount of time. I've watched a lot of camera tutorials, they never get to the point and are boring as heck!

  • @crnkmnky
    @crnkmnky 2 роки тому +32

    As a bass player, I thought all of the “bad” guitar videos looked “reasonably decent.” Sure they all could’ve been better, but I liked the “improved” versions even less. 🤷🏿‍♀️
    That said, I really appreciate _all_ of the tips in this video! I struggle with analysis paralysis before every video project, because I know enough to know that I don’t understand any technical aspects of photography. Who knew that my best filmmaking tips would come from a “metal” channel. Thanks a lot!

    • @bluestringmusic
      @bluestringmusic 2 роки тому +4

      I’ve watched several UA-cam videos on this (like maybe 50 of them) and I felt the same. A metal channel is what had the best information. None of the other “experts” have such a to-the-point video.

  • @brandimakesmusic
    @brandimakesmusic 2 роки тому +3

    I've been shooting music videos for my covers for years and that no flip screens section spoke to me on a SPIRITUAL level. My personal camera is a Canon Rebel SL2 and, though it only shoots in FHD (1920x1080), it has a flip out screen and the auto focus is AMAZING! Planning on upgrading to the SL3 when I get the money since it shoots in 4K!

    • @tgm2tgm137
      @tgm2tgm137 2 роки тому +1

      BRANDON, I SORT OF solved that problem with a clip on a small mirror. I mounted another mirror on a pop filter gooseneck & it allows me to hook it into the tripod so I can see myself. I have also experimented with bath vanity mirrors that enlarge the image reflected but it is a personal preference to what I use where. Works best on a still camera on a tripod but have done some moving camera work as well... Hope this helps a bit!

    • @SpiritCrusher89
      @SpiritCrusher89 2 роки тому +1

      Keep in mind that when filming 4K with the SL3 you get a crop factor of 2.64 instead of the usual 1.6. There are also some autofocus limitations in 4k. I don't film much/at all so I'm not saying you should get something else, just put attention to this little details before you buy anything. If you only shoot pictures, the SL3 is a neat little camera, I can assure you that.

  • @rubberplant6375
    @rubberplant6375 2 роки тому

    Excellent video Glenn. Looks great :)

  • @terryvoorbij6260
    @terryvoorbij6260 2 роки тому

    This is such an incredible video. I wish I had this sooner, but I am really happy this comes at the right time now I am wanting to start. Thank you!!!

  • @ciaran762
    @ciaran762 2 роки тому +4

    Damn I needed this video, awesome stuff!

  • @ArloTarr
    @ArloTarr 2 роки тому +3

    I was checking the Black Magic. A buddy of mine uses them but I noticed no flip screen. Deal breaker. I’m going to go Panasonic. Thx for reaffirming my feelings on this Glenn. Come on Black Magic

  • @kazukihiratani
    @kazukihiratani 2 роки тому

    Yoooo! Perfect timing! I was really hoping you'd do a video covering this! Thanks brother!

  • @Recovery_Station
    @Recovery_Station 2 роки тому

    Thanks Glen for making it simple and informative for beginners. It really helped me in understanding basics of shooting videos.

  • @phunniguy
    @phunniguy 2 роки тому +14

    You missed a very important thing to watch out for when collaborating with other people - do not mix and match different framerates! The shooting resolution and framerate should be determined beforehand. Additionally, 24 and 25 fps are absolutely not interchangeable, it's one or the other. Mix them together and you get a 4% speed drift, a plethora of sync issues and a very pissed off editor.

  • @vadeking
    @vadeking 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of the best "how to get started recording" videos Ive ever seen.

  • @cupladjs
    @cupladjs 2 роки тому +1

    holy shit, perfect timing!!! i'm shooting my first video for youtube tmrw and i was clueless how to use my 90D... i had every single setting wrong lol. gonna have to watch this a few more times. thank you Glenn, this is great stuff as usual

  • @marcelo2564
    @marcelo2564 2 роки тому +1

    Best video I've seen on practical advice on recording videos, and you're an AUDIO channel. I've been watching you since 2018. This was awesome, Glenn.

  • @KumongaStrikes
    @KumongaStrikes 2 роки тому +3

    😅 Looks like I got some work to do......
    Thanks Glenn!

  • @SHARt_murmur
    @SHARt_murmur 2 роки тому

    This has been one of my favorite vids you’ve made, thanks!

  • @georgespencer3973
    @georgespencer3973 2 роки тому

    Those are excellent tips, Glenn! Thank you!

  • @roosky203
    @roosky203 2 роки тому +3

    I'd rather see a demo video in 60fps tbh but what do I know

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  2 роки тому

      Video in 60fps is slow motion. Because the timeline is Usually 24 FPS. We’re not making a video game.

  • @cederickforsberg5840
    @cederickforsberg5840 2 роки тому +6

    14: FILM YOUR REAL TAKE, DON'T MIME! ***
    I try to always film my real takes... It will result in lots (!!!) of retakes to get that "perfect" performance, but you will learn to become more fascist to your own playing this way and in the end more reliable in a live situation etc.
    The best thing with filming real takes instead of "filming afterwards" is that you will allow yourself to IMPROVISE GUITAR SOLOS!
    Good luck improvising a guitar solo and then trying to learn that + film it. Hehe
    *** However, I'm admitedly a big hypocrite because sometimes I DO fix 1-2 notes in post if I have already spent a lot of time filming and start to get frustrated and that never helps. In the end it's just a fucking guitar playthrough video that max 100-500 people will watch anyway.
    (my guitar videos are on another UA-cam account, if anybody enters this account to see anything you aint gonna find much xD )

  • @xxNeosxx
    @xxNeosxx 2 роки тому +1

    I really needed this video, thanks Glen!

  • @lazloaluisa1906
    @lazloaluisa1906 2 роки тому

    Hi Glen. I am gearing up to do a music talk show using an 8 Channels Video Switcher that I have. I am, of course, trying to work on a tighter budget in the beginning. I have a few Canon Vixias from the HF series that I could probably use in a pinch. But I am thinking about using those for some of the far off angles and shots and getting something a little better for myself and my main guest. If I were to go with the Panasonic Lumix DNC GH2s that you suggested, would there be a way that I could get live video output that would run into my switcher's hdmi inputs? Do they have any kind of hdmi outputs or is there something that would adapt to these? Any insight would be most helpful. Cheers!

  • @KaiDown
    @KaiDown 2 роки тому +3

    180 degree shutter rule is muuuuch easier in the UK, because we shoot at 25fps and EVERYONE offers 1/50 shutter 😇

  • @usarrr
    @usarrr 2 роки тому +3

    "I bet my beard it's the camera's fault" - 19:37 guy

  • @revevague6256
    @revevague6256 2 роки тому

    Great tips! I’m still learning these basic filmmaking techniques but good stuff here!

  • @monstrok
    @monstrok 2 роки тому

    This is going immediately into my favorites folder. Such great advice for ANY UA-camr!

  • @craigsi16
    @craigsi16 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, a lot of us needed this video!
    Could you do a series where you go more in depth on each topic? It was hard to tell exactly was good/ bad about each thing you mentioned, because I'm not much of a camera person and simply don't know enough about what to look out for when judging different video looks

  • @TheFlipsterGoodfella
    @TheFlipsterGoodfella 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video, Glenn.

  • @psychoticfrogsings
    @psychoticfrogsings 2 роки тому +2

    Hey great tips in there, and not just for guitarists! Cool stuff Glenn!

  • @ryancummings8436
    @ryancummings8436 2 роки тому +1

    This was actually really helpful. Thank you!

  • @maximyegorov1474
    @maximyegorov1474 10 місяців тому

    Awesome content, thanks for your videos!!!

  • @Fadetoz
    @Fadetoz 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks so much Glenn! I watched a bunch of videos after getting my camera and they just left me confused. None cut through all the BS like you. This is going to help me so much.

  • @stratnut
    @stratnut 2 роки тому

    Glenn, such a useful video. I learned so much in such a short space of time. One of your best videos. Many thanks

  • @zanzeroth
    @zanzeroth 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for mentioning magic lantern. I have an old cannon rebel t6 that could really use this tool. Also what would you recommend for filters on the lens, if you use any filter at all?

  • @TySutherland
    @TySutherland 2 роки тому

    Super helpful. Thanks!

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos
    @johnsguitarmusicanddemos 2 роки тому

    I really appreciate the information and your videos always help me progress with my own videos. Thank you so much for sharing your information with all of us who need it.

  • @lilian896
    @lilian896 2 роки тому

    Thank you Glenn!🌹I've learned so much🎸

  • @channeling05
    @channeling05 2 роки тому

    I just applied this advice for instant results. Thanks Glen!

  • @markcall1982
    @markcall1982 2 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this video. As someone who does photography and editing. You are spot on! And Lights are the Keyyyyyy. OMG how it changes everything in the shot. I knew a bunch of what you said and also learned a lot. Rock on!

  • @wncguitaracademy
    @wncguitaracademy 7 місяців тому

    Hi Glenn, I have a quick question. I am getting ready to video record guitar instructional videos that are synced to Soundslice/Guitar Pro tabs. Should I shoot in 60fps since students can slow these videos down to practice and play along with or should I stick to the 24fps that you recommend?

  • @clintgordon5488
    @clintgordon5488 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. Very helpful

  • @PK-wq8ni
    @PK-wq8ni 3 місяці тому

    Hi Glenn. Thank you for this video. I want to learn how to shoot guitar videos to document my progress and share what I’m learning. Do you have a tutorial on how you synch your video and audio? I’m using cubase 12 for audio. I haven’t purchased a camera yet and don’t know what gear I need. Do you use a capture card?
    -Patrick

  • @ezestudiosvegas
    @ezestudiosvegas 2 роки тому

    Great Job Glenn. Also hilarious. Keep up the good work

  • @kshitijk14
    @kshitijk14 2 роки тому +1

    This was interesting and very helpful!!

  • @twinsprucestudios
    @twinsprucestudios 2 роки тому

    Now THIS is what I'm talking about..!!! Many thanks for info.

  • @RoccosModernPiano
    @RoccosModernPiano 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tutorial! I had no idea there were all these factors in making a proper video!

  • @spkoftdvl
    @spkoftdvl 2 роки тому

    I just get here randomly and I absorb a lot of amazing info, thanks!

  • @santoclemenzi
    @santoclemenzi 2 роки тому

    Watched, liked and bookmarked. Seriously. This is gold.

  • @michaelgallegos8811
    @michaelgallegos8811 2 роки тому

    great video perfect cause iam looking at doing some video, drums and guitar and maybe some big game video Deer mostly missed out on some nice deer action this past fall ,I learned alot watching this Thanks Bud !

  • @ChadKirk
    @ChadKirk 2 роки тому

    Man Glenn this was a real interesting video! I have been making UA-cam videos for about 15 years now and I’m semi interested in cameras etc. Your tips taught me a lot of cool stuff! Thanks!

  • @miyannaable
    @miyannaable 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this video - just what I needed!!

  • @ZonkerRoberts
    @ZonkerRoberts 2 роки тому

    Photography professor here. This is probably the best, simple and basic video tutorial I've seen on UA-cam. Real world tips on how to get the job done and get it done well without a lot of hassle. Yeah, pedants and whiners will find nits to pick. Ignore 'em. If you're starting out, following down-to-earth tips like these is how to get started on the right foot. Bravo.

  • @worksofein6449
    @worksofein6449 2 роки тому

    This was really interesting and useful. I'll be applying this to my own stuff when I next record video.

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY 2 роки тому +1

    Actually lots of great tips here. With a great rise of passionate players and content creators, this set of overlooked basics is gold.

  • @GodsUnrulyFriends
    @GodsUnrulyFriends 2 роки тому

    This video is really full of very useful information! Thanks!

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 2 роки тому +1

    I had a few minutes to fill at work and my God this was helpful! Thank you thank you thank you, Glenn. I almost made the mistake of purchasing a Black Magic unit and I’m glad I watched this. I’m definitely going to pursue a Lumix GH4. I just wish the facility I shoot at had better lighting but for our circumstances it is what it is for now. Awesome video.

    • @MrMansionIV
      @MrMansionIV 2 роки тому

      Go for the GH5. HDMI A, IBIS, better color science, higher frame rate, 10 bit 422, dual SD etc. - I did not like the GH4, but the GH5 I love (even better with a speed boosted and EF lenses). With the upcoming GH6 the market will be flooded with well maintained used ones as well.

  • @SadBstard
    @SadBstard 2 роки тому +1

    Glenn!! Finally, a 30 minute video!! It was great. But did you know you sometimes sound like Tom Hanks when you're angry?? Is he Canadian?

  • @SteveKozak36
    @SteveKozak36 2 роки тому

    GLEN thank you!!! This is an awesome video!!!! Great information.