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- Page 3 Event Production and Recording: What is it? Whenever people get together for an occasion, whether a one-time or regular occurrence, they may want to experience it a g a i n a n d a g a i n . T h i s h a n d b o o k w i l l introduce techniques for the effective use of audio and visuals to make your event more enjoyable and memorable.
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Page 4: Video Player
Dedicated equipment for live event production such as the EDIROL P-10 and V-4 are easy to use, readily available and affordable. The example video products in this guide enable a simple and reliable system for live video production. - Page 5 RECORD Video Recorder Audio Recorder Video recorders allow you to record live events by Audio recorders are used for recording live sound by using connecting directly to a video mixer. The F-1 video field the built-in microphones, connecting external microphones recorder is a hard drive based portable recorder, operated or taking a feed from a live audio mixing console.
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Page 7: Equipment Operation
Equipment Operation To provide visuals at an event, a video playback device and video mixer are essential tools. By focusing on these two items, we will introduce effective production methods and equipment setup ideas. Presented by Hiroshi Kondo... - Page 8 From an equipment setup point of view, the if you instantly project the appropriate clip, on advantage of an EDIROL P-10 Visual Sampler is cue with no delay, you can effectively engage the ability to store video, still images and sound, the crowd.
- Page 9 ■Video playback equipment helps you keep on cue. Visual Sampler Pｰ10 With this sampler, you can select and show video cuts and still images stored on an SD card simply by pressing the corresponding pads. 864 files can be accessed from 6 bank buttons and 12 pads.
- Page 10 P-10 Visual Sampler Set Up Acquiring usable material Direct capture with the P-10 First, try shooting some interesting clips that can be shown during the event. Acquiring such material with the P-10 is easy. Simply connect the P-10 to a video camera, video deck, or other device and capture the material.
- Page 11 Add variation to original material Vary the speed of video playback Video clips captured by the P-10 can be played faster or slower. If you adjust the video playback to slow motion it can provide a Video speed adjustment knob dramatic or emotional effect.
- Page 12 We will use the V-8 as our video mixer and show the built-in functions for combining When you connect several video devices to a pictures and creating effects.
- Page 13 4-Channel Video Mixer Vｰ4 Enables 4 input sources of mixing. Multi-format Video Mixer With slightly fewer effects than the V-8, Vｰ440HD it still provides powerful video-mixing capabilities if you don’ t require as Compatible inputs and outputs for connecting computers, many inputs and independent monitor High Definition (HD), and Standard Definition (SD) sources.
- Page 14 With four channels on the V-4 Video Mixer and below, the event can also be recorded if you eight on the V-8, you have the ability to mix send the final video output to a video deck or multiple video inputs. You can connect video DVD recorder.
- Page 15 B Bus Transformer Choose the switching method to suit the situation There are two basic ways to switch on the V-8. superimpose the two visuals to create a One way is to switch directly by pressing the n o s t a l g i c m o o d . I f n o t o v e r u s e d , f a d e r INPUT SELECT button.
- Page 16 - the choice is yours. Automatic switching to match musical tempo The V-8 can automatically transition between the A and B bus in time with the music by setting BPM (beats per minute) synchronization.
- Page 17 Picture-in-Picture (PinP). Although effects can be used to make the Freely assign effects to 8 buttons On the V-8 you can assign any of the 100 variations of the 25 types of effects to the 8 EFFECTS buttons on the control panel.
- Page 18 Practical Production Now that you are familiar with the essentials of using visual playback devices and video mixers, let's learn how to make practical use of the basic elements that were previously presented.
- Page 20 Using a video mixer for corporate Case 01 business presentations F o r e f f e c t i v e a n d e a s y - t o - u n d e r s t a n d For this case, we recommend that you to use a presentations, we recommend that you use one video mixer which has PC(RGB) inputs.
- Page 21 P-10 with the video footage. 3.Be aware of timing while using PinP with the V-8 Using the mixer’ s ability to display PinP is good way to show live camera feeds if you carefully time 2.Feature reaction shots using a live camera...
- Page 22 Live video production for film Case 03 screenings Film screenings are held regularly. Rather than recorder. Record interviews with the filmmakers, just showing the films, why not add some as well as reactions at the time of the screening. production value to the event! You could begin Share them with people who were unable to with an opening video, add some slides to attend, or friends anywhere in the world.
- Page 23 ■Create a higher level of interest by making a logo for the film group or sponsors ■Film screening flowchart O p e n t h e f i l m s c r e e n i n g with a sequence containing a logo, motion graphic, etc.
- Page 24 O L U M N Practical knowledge about jacks and plugs the event. Try to arrange the cables in a manner Poor cables and connections are a common source of problems in which they will not disconnect or become You will find an assortment of jacks on the rear disconnected if they are snagged.
- Page 25 Use V-LINK for simultaneous control of audio and video What is V-LINK? mixer output. Also, you can cross fade audio by V-LINK is a technology that enables mutual using the fader on the video mixer. control of audio and video devices fitted with MIDI terminals.
- Page 27 Recording with multiple cameras You can record multiple cameras at an event while simultaneously switching or mixing between them. TV broadcasts commonly use this technique. Now anyone can do this affordably.
- Page 28 Recording a multiple camera event is easier than you think Instructor: Hiroshi Kondo tep1 What are the benefits of live mixing at an event? ■Simple mixing system for multiple camera recording Composite Composite DV camera x 4 (Preview Out) TV monitor Composite DV deck or DVD recorder...
- Page 29 Use the T-bar to switch DVD recorders, SD composites and transitions and wipes or composites S-Video inputs. While the V-8 handles from one bus to the other. 8 video connections, the V-4 is a fully featured video mixer that is well suited to handle mixing multiple cameras, without the need for a computer.
- Page 30 tep2 Shooting live with multiple cameras Let's look at an example of shooting with equipment. The immediate proximity of guests multiple cameras at a small to medium sized or audience members can pose other problems. live music venue. You should design the shoot In short, gear should be kept to a minimum.
- Page 31 video output during the performance at the during the rehearsal. It is best to match the picture quality of the cameras at the venue venue, connect a video cable to the video mixer because it is difficult to correct color after-the- output as well.
- Page 32 EDIROL F-1 is being used. C a m e r a 1 i s t h e All filming is done from m a i n c a m e r a f o r the base.
- Page 33 EDIROL F-1s are being used. for replacing videotapes A l l c a m e r a s a r e T h e m a i n c a m e r a placed at the base.
- Page 34 Selecting camera angles and positions Camera (Drums) Camera (Lead Singer) Camera (Guitar) Camera 2 Camera (Wide shot) Computer for text Recorder monitor The basic camera arrangement consists of three cameras facing the stage; one left, one center, and one right. When you Recorder work with two cameras, one should be placed close to the stage Vｰ8...
- Page 35 A monochrome effect could be an You can do more than simply film when your interesting choice as well. system includes a P-10 and V-8. You can also project visuals and enhance the event. The key is to select the proper materials and have a good switching technique.
- Page 36 O L U M N Standard Definition (SD) versus High Definition (HD) The difference between SD and HD is not only the pixel count, but also the frame size. Be aware of the aspect ratio during production. Today, though most new video cameras are High ■SD and HD have different aspect ratios Definition (HD) capable, Standard Definition (SD) is still typical for video production.
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Page 37: Audio Recording
How do you record audio that matches the live video? In this final section, let’s think about recording audio when filming events. In particular, how do you record audio when using multiple cameras? You can edit the visuals with the clips from different viewpoints, but you cannot use the audio from each camera. - Page 38 microphone of a flash memory recorder Many companies have recently released compact recorders with a built-in microphone which is very convenient for visual production. The EDIROL R-09HR can record to SD cards without picking up any mechanical noise. It can record 24-bit/96kHz audio, which is higher quality than CDs and video cameras.
- Page 39 tep2 Recording audio from the PA and venue microphones ■Recording acoustic music In a venue where a PA system is not used, such as a classical music House sound system Suspended microphones concert, microphones suspended from AUDIO AUDIO the ceiling can record clear sound to capture the ambience.
- Page 40 ■A convenient recorder that records 4-channels simultaneously 4-Channel Portable Recorder Rｰ44 This 4-channel portable audio recorder uses SD cards. It can record high quality 24-bit/192kHz audio with the convenience of a built-in stereo microphone and speakers. You can get up to four hours of continuous recording using four AA NmH batteries, allowing video producers to concentrate on filming.
- Page 41 4-Channel Portable Recorder Personal computer PA mixer 8-Channel Video Mixer For this recording project, we chose the V-8 because it has an RGB input which is used to acquire the titling data from a computer. R-44 Pｰ10 4-Channel Visual Sampler...
- Page 42 EDIROL R-44. Good sound is highly dependent on recording at the optimum recording level. The results will be next to useless if you exceed this level.