You did great! I shared out the interview with Andy with others. Any production has to have space for learning, what can we do better next time or find ways to keep the crazy temperature down.
as an independent filmmaker, been there done that, and i totally sympathize. Glad you stayed the course, and yes, no better teacher than practical hands-on experience! Love your vids!
I am so glad to hear your issues getting the gear from one place to another - My rodecaster video has been on order for other a month, but hasn't arrived yet! Auto switching is going to be a game changer!
This was an excellent debrief, Cat! I do a fair amount of these and I think one of the most important things is redundancy. Use wireless, but use a model that also records in the mic to give you audio redundancy. Bring a third compact tripod so you can add an iPhone as an extra camera if needed, and record in cinematic mode to best match the Sony cameras. Record on the camera cards as well as the Switcher so you’ve got the ability to recover if there’s any kind of switcher recording failure. Bring a small 7 inch monitor so you can see a really clean output from the video switcher to make sure all is looking well. And especially, extra power cords with compact multi outlets to make sure you’ve got all the power you need, because it’s often a hassle to try to get that on site. That’s a great caution about testing the sensitivity on the RodecasterVideo auto switching feature. I have yet to use it. Excellent job., Cat!
I saw the interview video before this video and all the angst you talk about here was not obvious. Like you I think wireless for audio helps a lot; it is so reliable. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I saw it too and did not notice the cable as I was more interested in the Zoom deal which brings up the point that your audience may not notice what your peers see
Great timing for me... I'm packing up my RCV today as I head to a conference delivering full-day workshops, breakout sessions, and host a roundtable. I decided to use it just to capture my presentation, but going to keep it simple and not worry about a camera or scenes - just capture, a few overlays, and a few videos when we're on breaks.
The size of the rode video seems as if would lend itself to mobile setups, so hopefully we will see more people doing it. But two of my value add take aways from this video are 1. Do it anyway - even if you don’t feel 100% sure/confident and 2. Damn, now I have a new use for my closet full of Clinique freebie bags! Also, one of the coolest things about Creator Camp was the way the community came together, so it’s nice to hear that others jumped in with the equipment you needed to pull off your interview. The positive vibes from that week are still carrying me.
I love hearing your takeaways! Also, glad to meet a fellow freebie bag hoarder 😉 You are so right about the community at Creator Camp-truly a special group of good humans!
I’m a mobile DJ (do lots of bar work & occasion parties), and man will suffer pain in your early gigs/events lol but you learn fast and your setup process becomes 2nd nature. Look forward to you doing more outside broadcasting Cat😊
Andy Carluccio is a solid dude, his product, Zoom ISO, has changed how remote production works, super cool. Also, think about adding a shotgun mic(Sennheiser MKE600 or MKH-416) to your mobile kit, it really sounds better than many lavaliers (not all, but most).
Cat, thanks for the debrief, Yes, the setup was a mess but, I watched that video, and I remember thinking, “Oh Zoom have provided a film crew.” The audio and video quality was quite good for RUclips.
Hi Cat, your "GO" bag looked good and compact for your gear. Another idea is to use a solid padded case of which there are several manufacturers now.(Not just Pelican) LiveU also have an app which gives a clean feed (Solo Cam) and I think there may be a few others. Allow about 2 hours before the broadcast/recording for setup to check all the settings. Above all, correct audio settings are paramount. Make sure you have extra extension(power) leads/ audio cables / patch cables / phone charger cables than what you actually plan to use. Also spare batteries and everything is fully charged prior. Each venue has it's own set of issues to work-around.; be fluid in your expectations. If livestreaming/broadcasting at a venue, a speedtest is handy, although having a reliable ISP of your own is better than relying on competing with a 4G/5G source.(Starlink is a good option) When setting your cameras, stay away from using a window is the rear of the shot; natural light is better than studio light and small LED Lights like BIGSOFTI are great for filling in on the go. The RCV is great for this, as it will also record each ISO(individual) channels.
There was an issue with the audio on the interview Cat. At 6:47 the audio is trying to pick up the audio from both sources causing a delay/muffled sound. This could be fixed in post with using only one audio source via the ISO. A lot of mucking about though.
Doing dry runs, just to see what works and what doesn't within your setup, plus developing a routine for installation and packing is invaluable. I do none of those. 😆 So I can relate.
Cat,..just an fyi: Check your spelling on your thumbnail still image (hint: expectation). ;) Happens to the best of us. Love your channel and your generosity when it comes to sharing your experiences and opinions regarding all things tech.
If any of those cameras record in 4K, you can zoom in later in post-production and still maintain some degree of quality. Also, I agree that mobile phones are powerful tools this days. Some of the latests iPhones, Pixels or Galaxies coupled with the Blackmagic app and an unexpensive gimbal, in the right hands can deliver great results. Having said that, practice is everything. It doesn't matter if it's not perfect from the beginning. Just do it again and again.
...yeap!. That little voice in your head that always say "don't do it!" I almost succumbed to mine telling me to click away from this video after the intro 😅🤣😂. I am glad I overwrote it and stayed to the end. You flipped a dislike to a LIKE. Thank you for sharing
Hello Cat, This was really a great and valuable lesson to share. And yes, I agree, the only way to really learn is by doing. You can watch tens of videos on youtube, but until you do it yourself, only then you'll be able to build up your skills. I've learned this on 'traditional' photography, when shooting portraits, group photos and even a wedding. No matter how much you prepare, especially in the beginning, your mind goes kind of blank and you easily forget what you were supposed to pay attention to. And you don't see what normally would be very obvious (like the lavalier mic cable you had on the video - which isn't that big a deal in the end). I've found several times weird things in my framing in post, and finding myself thinking, 'how couldn't I see it there'. But that's what you learn only by doing. With the confidence and building a 'muscle memory' you'll get to be able to concentrate on other things as well, not just the technical process at hand. Like when learning a bike you'll concentrate on pedals and where the break is. And when you learn it, you'll be able to concentrate on the scenery. And repeating what you're doing often enough, you''ll start to get the grip of it and develop a process to follow next time which in time becomes automatic. But then again, if one does something like this only now and then, then it's always like starting from scratch. Thank you for this and other videos you've published. They've been a great value to me lately, when building myself a setup for video recording, vlogs and podcasts. Please keep up the good work.
I love the photography example! You can learn the camera in depth, but just start taking photos! I'm happy to hear my videos have been providing you value 😊
Definitely a real world breakdown! This is super helpful. Maybe one day I’ll take the Rode on the road.
I'd love to see a video with you taking RØDE on the Road! High pun-potential, too 😉
Dad jokes on tour 😂
I always like your videos Cat, straightforward and genuine with no fuff.
Thank you so much 😊
You did great! I shared out the interview with Andy with others. Any production has to have space for learning, what can we do better next time or find ways to keep the crazy temperature down.
Thanks so much! You are so right that any production is an opportunity for learning.
Bravo! So many lessons learned (and shared).
as an independent filmmaker, been there done that, and i totally sympathize. Glad you stayed the course, and yes, no better teacher than practical hands-on experience!
Love your vids!
I can only imagine what it's like as an independent filmmaker! This was barely scratching the surface compared to what you do.
Thank you so much for sharing this adventure!
Thanks Markus! As someone who was in that room, I feel like you can appreciate it on a different level 😊
Thanks for showing this real life video Kat. Since the initial launch, there have been very few videos of the Rodecaster Video.
This was one I wanted to make as soon as I realized how portable it could be! Just took some time to make it happen.
I am so glad to hear your issues getting the gear from one place to another - My rodecaster video has been on order for other a month, but hasn't arrived yet! Auto switching is going to be a game changer!
I'm sorry to hear you are still waiting. The auto-switching is definitely a cool feature!
Thanks, Kat! I appreciate you sharing your experience. Kudos to you for not calling it quits!
Thanks so much, Matt!
This was an excellent debrief, Cat! I do a fair amount of these and I think one of the most important things is redundancy. Use wireless, but use a model that also records in the mic to give you audio redundancy. Bring a third compact tripod so you can add an iPhone as an extra camera if needed, and record in cinematic mode to best match the Sony cameras. Record on the camera cards as well as the Switcher so you’ve got the ability to recover if there’s any kind of switcher recording failure. Bring a small 7 inch monitor so you can see a really clean output from the video switcher to make sure all is looking well. And especially, extra power cords with compact multi outlets to make sure you’ve got all the power you need, because it’s often a hassle to try to get that on site. That’s a great caution about testing the sensitivity on the RodecasterVideo auto switching feature. I have yet to use it. Excellent job., Cat!
Thank you so much, Kerry! What an amazing and valuable list. I didn't even think about the backup recording on the cameras.
Great points about redundancy and like the Rode Interview Pro mikes for the audio part
I saw the interview video before this video and all the angst you talk about here was not obvious. Like you I think wireless for audio helps a lot; it is so reliable. Thanks for sharing your experience.
The wireless was so helpful! As for the angst, I've gotten pretty good at switching into "presenter mode" when it's time 😉
I saw it too and did not notice the cable as I was more interested in the Zoom deal which brings up the point that your audience may not notice what your peers see
Thank you for the experience! Now we have to get you connected with the ThinkTank Photo peeps. I never thought Clinique bags would be in a gear bag!😎
😂
Thank you for this genuine share.
Thank you Reb!
Great timing for me... I'm packing up my RCV today as I head to a conference delivering full-day workshops, breakout sessions, and host a roundtable. I decided to use it just to capture my presentation, but going to keep it simple and not worry about a camera or scenes - just capture, a few overlays, and a few videos when we're on breaks.
The size of the rode video seems as if would lend itself to mobile setups, so hopefully we will see more people doing it. But two of my value add take aways from this video are 1. Do it anyway - even if you don’t feel 100% sure/confident and 2. Damn, now I have a new use for my closet full of Clinique freebie bags! Also, one of the coolest things about Creator Camp was the way the community came together, so it’s nice to hear that others jumped in with the equipment you needed to pull off your interview. The positive vibes from that week are still carrying me.
I love hearing your takeaways! Also, glad to meet a fellow freebie bag hoarder 😉
You are so right about the community at Creator Camp-truly a special group of good humans!
I’m a mobile DJ (do lots of bar work & occasion parties), and man will suffer pain in your early gigs/events lol but you learn fast and your setup process becomes 2nd nature.
Look forward to you doing more outside broadcasting Cat😊
What a lovely woman! ❤
Andy Carluccio is a solid dude, his product, Zoom ISO, has changed how remote production works, super cool. Also, think about adding a shotgun mic(Sennheiser MKE600 or MKH-416) to your mobile kit, it really sounds better than many lavaliers (not all, but most).
Andy definitely made the experience easier since he's such a good person. Thanks for the shotgun suggestion!
Cat, thanks for the debrief, Yes, the setup was a mess but, I watched that video, and I remember thinking, “Oh Zoom have provided a film crew.” The audio and video quality was quite good for RUclips.
I'm glad I had you fooled 😂
Hi Cat, your "GO" bag looked good and compact for your gear. Another idea is to use a solid padded case of which there are several manufacturers now.(Not just Pelican)
LiveU also have an app which gives a clean feed (Solo Cam) and I think there may be a few others.
Allow about 2 hours before the broadcast/recording for setup to check all the settings. Above all, correct audio settings are paramount.
Make sure you have extra extension(power) leads/ audio cables / patch cables / phone charger cables than what you actually plan to use. Also spare batteries and everything is fully charged prior.
Each venue has it's own set of issues to work-around.; be fluid in your expectations.
If livestreaming/broadcasting at a venue, a speedtest is handy, although having a reliable ISP of your own is better than relying on competing with a 4G/5G source.(Starlink is a good option)
When setting your cameras, stay away from using a window is the rear of the shot; natural light is better than studio light and small LED Lights like BIGSOFTI are great for filling in on the go.
The RCV is great for this, as it will also record each ISO(individual) channels.
There was an issue with the audio on the interview Cat. At 6:47 the audio is trying to pick up the audio from both sources causing a delay/muffled sound. This could be fixed in post with using only one audio source via the ISO. A lot of mucking about though.
Thanks for sharing from your experiences! Lots to consider for next time 😊
Doing dry runs, just to see what works and what doesn't within your setup, plus developing a routine for installation and packing is invaluable.
I do none of those.
😆
So I can relate.
Diaper bag is kinda brilliant. I should look into that
So many pockets!!
Cat,..just an fyi: Check your spelling on your thumbnail still image (hint: expectation). ;) Happens to the best of us. Love your channel and your generosity when it comes to sharing your experiences and opinions regarding all things tech.
"Tell me you made the thumbnail at 6:30am without telling me you made it at 6:30am" 😂
Thanks for the heads up!
If any of those cameras record in 4K, you can zoom in later in post-production and still maintain some degree of quality.
Also, I agree that mobile phones are powerful tools this days. Some of the latests iPhones, Pixels or Galaxies coupled with the Blackmagic app and an unexpensive gimbal, in the right hands can deliver great results.
Having said that, practice is everything. It doesn't matter if it's not perfect from the beginning. Just do it again and again.
Great point about recording in 4K on the camera itself for zooming in. It honestly never crossed my mind 🤣
...yeap!. That little voice in your head that always say "don't do it!" I almost succumbed to mine telling me to click away from this video after the intro 😅🤣😂. I am glad I overwrote it and stayed to the end. You flipped a dislike to a LIKE. Thank you for sharing
Glad you decided to stick around 😂
Hello Cat, This was really a great and valuable lesson to share. And yes, I agree, the only way to really learn is by doing. You can watch tens of videos on youtube, but until you do it yourself, only then you'll be able to build up your skills. I've learned this on 'traditional' photography, when shooting portraits, group photos and even a wedding. No matter how much you prepare, especially in the beginning, your mind goes kind of blank and you easily forget what you were supposed to pay attention to. And you don't see what normally would be very obvious (like the lavalier mic cable you had on the video - which isn't that big a deal in the end). I've found several times weird things in my framing in post, and finding myself thinking, 'how couldn't I see it there'. But that's what you learn only by doing. With the confidence and building a 'muscle memory' you'll get to be able to concentrate on other things as well, not just the technical process at hand. Like when learning a bike you'll concentrate on pedals and where the break is. And when you learn it, you'll be able to concentrate on the scenery. And repeating what you're doing often enough, you''ll start to get the grip of it and develop a process to follow next time which in time becomes automatic. But then again, if one does something like this only now and then, then it's always like starting from scratch. Thank you for this and other videos you've published. They've been a great value to me lately, when building myself a setup for video recording, vlogs and podcasts. Please keep up the good work.
I love the photography example! You can learn the camera in depth, but just start taking photos!
I'm happy to hear my videos have been providing you value 😊
trainers and videos are nice, but there's nothing like real live pressure and hands on experience for unforgettable lessons. 😉
Exactly! I was literally outside my comfort zone (my home studio).