Very informative. Showing up to an unfamiliar location, setting up and working through the challenges can be difficult. Thanks for showing us your process.
@@scottmckenna The BTS episodes are great as are the product reviews. If you could go into more detail on how a particular product helped you solve a problem or streamlined a process, that would make a great video.
Really glad to see the bts content and how you work it’s really cool seeing how video production company runs its very informative and hoping you do more!
Awesome. I use color tape on set, put tape on floor where customer stand, where furniture shoud be etc. Also use different color of tape to make different cable or equipment for faster setup on site.
You could get a Bubblebee mic holder with stickies that would allow you to properly hide a lav mic inside a shirt - that way you don't have to use the clip and can place the mic in the center of the chest (rather than clip it on the collar line where it's an audio dead spot). One thing I noticed is you put the key light on the opposite side of the windows that are in the shot - visually that doesn't make sense. Maybe putting the light on the side of the windows would cast into the TV, but it doesn't look like the angle would have made that happen. Great video Scott, and I'm glad to see the video BTS back!
Great content! One thing I want to see or understand better is your interaction with corporate leadership as well as the talent before, during, and after a shoot. I like it when everyone knows their part on arrival, but many times as you've stated- they lean on us as the experts of the medium to give direction or feedback. And knowing the questions to ask leadership/ decision-makers beforehand could definitely help steer those discussions with talent if/as needed so the client gets what they want and need to fulfill the objective.
Hi Scott, I like your sound blankets. Those are really nice solution to dampen the sound. I tried compressed wool panels before, and I found them ineffective. I saw cotton white sound blankets on Amazon that reminded me duvets 😊
I haven't used the Rode's in that type of situation, but a couple of points come to mind. Those mics are omnidirectional, so each mic will pick up every speaker and also pickup the room acoustics. You say you have tried Shure stage mics, to me a wireless Shure could have lessened room acoustics and also pickup of other speakers. Of course no internal recording, so that adds another layer to set up. On reflection, looks like the mics are placed quite close to the speakers, so less room echo I guess.
Some good points for sure. A couple things. I de bleed the microphones in post so they don't pick up the other people talking. I also do correction for room itself. All in all, I get a fantastic result, but those are important pieces for sure.
10:35 you can always put the lav behind/on top of a woman's ear and then hide it under their hair. You just have to apply a bit of tape to keep it there, and then run the wire down their back. It gets extremely good audio and actually isn't that intrusive.
Great video. Cool to see how you do things. What would you do if you turned up to a location where you didnt have the ability to control the lighting on the windows quite so much? Even trying to over power thr sun with the keylight means other parts of the shot may change in light. Would you try to hang those sound drapes on the windows? Looking to get aome of them as they look handy.
Definitely a trick situation. I’d probably end up using the light more, rather than shooting with it near the back of the people. If it’s super bright, or cloudy, it’s very tricky no matter what. I would potentially look for a different setup in that situation. If I can control he light fully, that’s what I prefer. I’d rather light things the way I want.
@@scottmckenna ah good to know, very interesting! Maybe it is possible to see one of your work using this setup? Did anyone notice that you were using wireless mics?
Hey scott Great video ....I have a newbie question about the tV set up and working with reflections. wouldn't using a cpl get rid of all of the reflections. would it affect the quality of the video?
We've had these Benro tripods for awhile. We previously used larger cameras and wanted the extra support, but the tripods are expensive so we kept them, and still use them.
I really like how you talk about the challenges of the shoot and how you tackle them. Good stuff.
Glad you found it valuable. Let me know what other things you’d like to see.
Very informative. Showing up to an unfamiliar location, setting up and working through the challenges can be difficult. Thanks for showing us your process.
Glad you enjoyed it. What else would you like to see in future videos?
@@scottmckenna The BTS episodes are great as are the product reviews. If you could go into more detail on how a particular product helped you solve a problem or streamlined a process, that would make a great video.
Great to see BTS of you and the team back out on the video work jobs again!
Glad you enjoyed.
Really glad to see the bts content and how you work it’s really cool seeing how video production company runs its very informative and hoping you do more!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
I been following since sub 100 great to see where you are! Keep up the good work, god is good
Thanks so much for being here so long. I appreciate you.
Great video Scott! Really love seeing behind the scenes content 🎥 Also love the way your back posting on UA-cam. I really enjoy your content 👏🏻
Glad to hear you've been enjoying it.
Glad to see you back doing BTS content, Scott! Good stuff as always.
Thanks Galin. I appreciate it.
Thank You for this video. God bless you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome. I use color tape on set, put tape on floor where customer stand, where furniture shoud be etc. Also use different color of tape to make different cable or equipment for faster setup on site.
Great ideas.
You could get a Bubblebee mic holder with stickies that would allow you to properly hide a lav mic inside a shirt - that way you don't have to use the clip and can place the mic in the center of the chest (rather than clip it on the collar line where it's an audio dead spot). One thing I noticed is you put the key light on the opposite side of the windows that are in the shot - visually that doesn't make sense. Maybe putting the light on the side of the windows would cast into the TV, but it doesn't look like the angle would have made that happen. Great video Scott, and I'm glad to see the video BTS back!
Yes, we use stickies to hide underneath the shirt and do that. We don't ever show the lav mics for normal use. Always hidden.
That was a slick podcast setup. Great to see you! Cheers from NY!
Thanks bro. Good to hear from you.
Great content! One thing I want to see or understand better is your interaction with corporate leadership as well as the talent before, during, and after a shoot. I like it when everyone knows their part on arrival, but many times as you've stated- they lean on us as the experts of the medium to give direction or feedback. And knowing the questions to ask leadership/ decision-makers beforehand could definitely help steer those discussions with talent if/as needed so the client gets what they want and need to fulfill the objective.
I can make a video about that for sure.
Great to see this setups works. I always wondered why people didnt use that setup. It’s so clean. Thanks for showing that 👍🏼
Yes it works awesome.
A Scott McKenna BTS??? Let’s Go!!!!
Lets gooo
Cool video! I enjoy seeing BTS. Shows the hard work and creativity you guys do.
Glad you enjoy it.
Hi Scott, I like your sound blankets. Those are really nice solution to dampen the sound. I tried compressed wool panels before, and I found them ineffective. I saw cotton white sound blankets on Amazon that reminded me duvets 😊
Blankets are nice option for sure. They definitely help. We don't always use them every shoot, but often.
Thank you for your presentation. High quality of course.
Glad you liked it.
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lol
I haven't used the Rode's in that type of situation, but a couple of points come to mind. Those mics are omnidirectional, so each mic will pick up every speaker and also pickup the room acoustics.
You say you have tried Shure stage mics, to me a wireless Shure could have lessened room acoustics and also pickup of other speakers. Of course no internal recording, so that adds another layer to set up.
On reflection, looks like the mics are placed quite close to the speakers, so less room echo I guess.
Some good points for sure. A couple things. I de bleed the microphones in post so they don't pick up the other people talking. I also do correction for room itself. All in all, I get a fantastic result, but those are important pieces for sure.
10:35 you can always put the lav behind/on top of a woman's ear and then hide it under their hair. You just have to apply a bit of tape to keep it there, and then run the wire down their back. It gets extremely good audio and actually isn't that intrusive.
Yes, that’s a very solid technique but not one we normally do for every day shoots. We prefer to never use Lav mics, but sometimes we are forced to
Great video. Cool to see how you do things. What would you do if you turned up to a location where you didnt have the ability to control the lighting on the windows quite so much? Even trying to over power thr sun with the keylight means other parts of the shot may change in light. Would you try to hang those sound drapes on the windows? Looking to get aome of them as they look handy.
Definitely a trick situation. I’d probably end up using the light more, rather than shooting with it near the back of the people. If it’s super bright, or cloudy, it’s very tricky no matter what. I would potentially look for a different setup in that situation. If I can control he light fully, that’s what I prefer. I’d rather light things the way I want.
Just wait until the Yankees finish up their season. Daily vlogs coming back?! 😁
We shall see. Go yanks.
What company are you using for the acoustic blanket?
These are the ones in the video: vocalboothtogo.com/product/sound-blanket-producers-choice-with-grommets-solid-black/
What Mic stands/connecter size do you use? Only thing on the gear page is the "OnStage" but just want to double check before trying out myself.
I assume you mean for the podcast setup? I’m just using your standard small mic stand with heavy base, then a mic clip
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7:00 so you use 2 systems of the Rode wireless Pro for this setup?
2 different systems yes. 4 total.
@@scottmckenna ah good to know, very interesting! Maybe it is possible to see one of your work using this setup? Did anyone notice that you were using wireless mics?
Hey scott Great video ....I have a newbie question about the tV set up and working with reflections. wouldn't using a cpl get rid of all of the reflections. would it affect the quality of the video?
The problem is the TV type. It's high gloss like most standard TV's.
Great video, why such big tripods for the camera rigs that you're using?
We've had these Benro tripods for awhile. We previously used larger cameras and wanted the extra support, but the tripods are expensive so we kept them, and still use them.
Do it more :)
Sounds good.
What do you charge for a set up like this?
Can't discuss that in comments, sorry.
Why don't you do weddings anymore?
Search my channel. Lots of videos on the topic.ua-cam.com/video/G3Pqfhktq0Y/v-deo.htmlsi=427NWIU-q2peZj8L
we’ve got more quality tools than ever with 32 bit floating point recorders and adobe enhance speech
Absolutely. The tools we have available are incredible.