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Marc, man, it is ALL about the microphone. For one, you can get a mesh cover to filter about ambient noise. Here's an example I made about a year ago with just a $200 mic...
https://soundcloud.com/jeremyfalcon/mic-test[^]
Jeremy Falcon
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: Here's an example I made about a year ago with just a $200 mic...
Heh, I'm using the mic on a Logitech webcam. 
Marc
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It's an interesting video, with a cool concept. I see where you're headed with this HOPE interactivity thing.
Jeremy Falcon
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: Here's the mic I was using, it's only $150 now.
OK, cool. Thank you! If I end up doing more of these, I'll definitely make the investment. I'm also using an ancient version of Camtasia, might be worth re-investing in that tool as well, unless you have some recommendations for screencast software?
Marc
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I haven't used Camtasia in years, but it was pretty nice back then. I never liked it for editing though, just for grabbing the video. Personally, I like After Effects for editing. I know most pros would say go Premiere or Final Cut Pro and they are right, but for my needs After Effects does the job pretty well. It's basically Photoshop for video.
Jeremy Falcon
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: I like After Effects for editing
Thanks! I'll take a look.
It's amazing how time consuming this process can be. I'm also surprised how hard it is to put together a decent video presentation. I'm very used to talking in front of audiences, but talking to an invisible audience, and realizing all the "umms, ahhs, and so's" that I say that just are not professional in a video production--it's a whole different ball of wax.
Marc
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Marc Clifton wrote: it's a whole different ball of wax.
Totally, video editing and compositing and even special effects can be very meticulous work. The good news is the IT / developer mindset is perfect for it since we naturally have to pay attention to detail. In fact, there's a lot of guys that started off in IT that ended up in the film industry.
It's just like starting anything new though, it gets easier with practice, especially if you're already comfy talking in front of people.
Jeremy Falcon
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: IT / developer mindset is perfect for it since we naturally have to pay attention to detail.
You obviously have never worked on a government contract. 
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
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JimmyRopes wrote: You obviously have never worked on a government contract.
Ha. I did once, I try to block it from my mind. Bad, bad memories and all.
Jeremy Falcon
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Jeremy Falcon wrote:
Ha. I did once, I try to block it from my mind. Bad, bad memories and all.
I have bad memories too. The worst 5 years of my working life.
I was held hostage by need for health insurance. 
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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Oh, another quick note, Adobe does offer a 30 day trial on After Effects, so you can see if it's your cup of tea before plopping down a few hundred cool ones.
Jeremy Falcon
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AE (like most (or all?) Adobe products) is not available for purchase as a stand-alone license anymore. You can only get it packaged in a bundle with other products for a monthly fee. Pro: lower initial outlay. Con: possibly higher long term costs. They do still have the 30-day trial though.
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Didn't know that. That sucks.
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Yeah, I agree. But there are many who prefer it.
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Jeremy Falcon wrote: I like After Effects for editing. I know most pros would say go Premiere
Just to clarify a bit...
After Effects : Premiere Pro :: compiler : linker
AE and PP are different tools in the video editing tool chain. Although, unlike the compiler/linker comparison, they do have some overlap and, for some scenarios, can be used interchangeably.
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thatraja wrote: Possibly useful link to check. Clickety[^]
Wowzers! Thanks!
Marc
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My recommendations:
RODE PodCaster microphone with the shock mount
Latest version of Camtasia
Change your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 and record full screen at that size
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: RODE PodCaster microphone with the shock mount
Latest version of Camtasia
Change your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 and record full screen at that size
Well, I don't have that mic (but I do have a real mic now rather than using the one on the USB camera!) and I'll see how the next video comes out at that screen res. Thanks very much much the suggestions!
Marc
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does it have cats or FAILS or singing badgers ?
I'd rather be phishing!
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Maximilien wrote: does it have cats or FAILS or singing badgers ?
I'll remember that for next time.
Marc
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Nice video, congrats!
Probably you could improve a little the audio quality by using audacity[^]...
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I call this Minority Report Development...  ... Really, nice concept and pretty impressive; keep going!
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RafagaX wrote: I call this Minority Report Development... ... Really, nice concept and pretty impressive; keep going!
I've got a really cool idea for the next article.
Marc
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