Very new to this - video on D800

[Jeff.B]

Have been asked to video some live music, I have a D800 and Zoom H4N. Can I just plug in the Zoom, set to record but turn the camera on/off as required. If that makes sense.

jeff

 

[Jeff.B]

Using a jack to jack cable, plugged in the zoom h4n to the d800, made a short video and there was a lot of background hissing when played back on the camera. Any suggestions.

jeff

 

[st599]

Using a jack to jack cable, plugged in the zoom h4n to the d800, made a short video and there was a lot of background hissing when played back on the camera. Any suggestions.

jeff

If you're using a dslr and a zoom then you're shooting in a manner known as double system.

You don't connect them together. You record separately and get two files. You then replace the camera audio track with the Zoom audio track in post production.

 

[Jeff.B]

If you're using a dslr and a zoom then you're shooting in a manner known as double system.

You don't connect them together. You record separately and get two files. You then replace the camera audio track with the Zoom audio track in post production.

Thanks, appreciated. I am absolutely starting from scratch with video/audio.

jeff

 

[Pete Allen]

Depending which editing software you are using, there are some excellent sync tools out there which will save you a lot of time, Pluraleyes is one of the better ones and, work with most software.

You need to make sure you have audio from the dslr as well to allow syncing, then delete or lower the camera audio.

 

[Jeff.B]

Thanks Pete, I am a bit confused as I saw a YouTube video where the H4N was connected directly into the dslr, that is why I tried it.

 

[st599]

The easiest way is with Plural Eyes or Shenidam.

http://fstoppers.com/how-to-sync-your-video-and-audio-the-easy-way

Or, you need something like a clapperboard.

 

[Jeff.B]

That Pluraleyes look excellent. Thanks folks.

 

[EMA747]

Jeff with the way you plan to do audio I can 100% recommend you get a copy of Pluraleyes. With the time,effort and frustration it saves it is WELL worth the money.

 

[Jeff.B]

Thanks Andy, it is the way to go I'm sure, I was quite impressed with what I saw.

 

[leapark]

I use Pluraleyes for multi cam editing and it works. The only proviso is that it needs clean audio in order to work effectively. I use zoom H4 as a separate source and on board camera recorded sound and this works in allowing the software to sync.

I think Pluraleyes do a 30 day full function trial period free so well worth giving it a try before buying.

 

[sk66]

I had good results using good quality lavaliere/boom mics direct into the D800... I use the Sony UWP wireless setup.