Editing Video Using Adobe Premiere
This module details how to record video and audio. It then explains the post-production process of syncing audio and video files together through the use of Adobe Premiere.
Learning Outcomes
This project aims for a better understanding of how to use a DSLR camera to record video, and how to use a Zoom recorder equipped with either a shotgun microphone or a lavalier microphone to record audio. After reading through the module, the reader should also be able to use Adobe Premiere to sync separate audio and video files together.
Materials Used
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DSLR Camera
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Zoom lens or fixed focal length of 90-100mm
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Tripod
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2 SD Cards (for Zoom recorder and DSLR)
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Zoom Recorder
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2 AA batteries for Zoom recorder
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XLR cable
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Wired headphones
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Shotgun microphone
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Lavalier microphone
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Indoor or outdoor space
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Subject
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Chair for the subject to sit in
Software Used
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Adobe Premiere
Setup Notes
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Zoom recorder should be equipped with 2 AA batteries
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Zoom recorder should contain an SD card
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The YouTube video ‘4d class Zoom audio recorder’ should be watched prior to setting up the Zoom recorder
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Link to video here
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DSLR camera should contain an SD card
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DSLR camera should be stabilized
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DSLR Camera Mode should be set to M or A for the entire exercise
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Video should be recorded using MOV/H.264 Full HD (1920x1080)
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Capture the files at the camera’s lowest ISO
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Use a medium aperture setting (ƒ/5.6 or ƒ/8)
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If indoors, use a color temperature of 3200K
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If outdoors, use a color temperature of 5500K
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Turn off Noise Reduction
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Turn off Sharpening
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Set the Color Space to Rec. 709 (ITU-R BT. 709)
Steps
Production
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Set up the space and the cameras using the setup notes above.
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Place a chair in the area to be filmed.
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Seat a subject in the chair, facing the camera.
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Turn on the Zoom recorder by pressing down on the power switch on the side.
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Set up the Zoom recorder and the shotgun microphone. Make sure the wired headphones are connected and sound quality has been tested.
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For detailed setup instructions, refer to the YouTube video linked above in the setup notes.
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Secure a DSLR camera on a tripod. Make sure the camera settings match the setup notes above.
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Frame the video with the subject's face taking up 70% of the frame.
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Make sure the subject is in focus.
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Start recording on the Zoom recorder.
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Press the record button on the DSLR camera.
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Have the subject recite the script.
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Press the record button again to stop the video.
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Stop recording on the Zoom recorder.
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Have the subject maintain their position.
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Set up the Zoom recorder and the lavalier microphone. Make sure the wired headphones are connected and sound quality has been tested.
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For detailed setup instructions, refer to the YouTube video linked above in the setup notes.
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Have the subject pin the lavalier microphone about 8 inches from their face.
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Make sure the subject is still in focus.
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Start recording on the Zoom recorder.
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Press the record button on the DSLR camera.
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Have the subject recite the script.
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Press the record button again to stop the video.
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Stop recording on the Zoom recorder.
Post Production
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Import the audio and video files to a computer that runs Adobe Premiere.
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Open Adobe Premiere and create a new project. Name the project accordingly.
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Import the audio and video footage.
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Bring the first DSLR video into the timeline.
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Adjust the length of the video if needed.
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Adjust the color temperature if needed.
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Right-click on the audio file in the timeline and select ‘Audio Gain…’
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Normalize max peak to -6dB.
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Export the video as an MP4 file, naming it accordingly.
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Right-click on the video file and select ‘Unlink’.
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Bring the audio taken from the shotgun mic into the timeline, under the DSLR audio.
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Line up the audio peaks and play the video back. Make sure the audio is synced with the video.
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Delete the DSLR audio.
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Right-click on the audio file in the timeline and select ‘Audio Gain…’
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Normalize max peak to -6dB.
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Export the video as an MP4 file, naming it accordingly.
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Bring the second DSLR video into the timeline.
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Adjust the length of the video if needed.
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Adjust the color temperature if needed.
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Right-click on the video file and select ‘Unlink’.
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Bring the audio taken from the lavalier microphone into the timeline, under the DSLR audio.
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Line up the audio peaks and play the video back. Make sure the audio is synced with the video.
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Delete the DSLR audio.
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Right-click on the audio file in the timeline and select ‘Audio Gain…’
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Normalize max peak to -6dB.
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Export the video as an MP4 file, naming it accordingly.
Final Outcome
Video containing lavalier mic audio and DSLR video, edited in Premiere