Is it unethical to edit your recording for YouTube?

[pnut166]

There is no etiquette for Youtube - it`s "you", after all. Personally, I`ve made a few `tube vids, as a way of providing a sort - of audition to send people. So I record my audio live, and maybe adjust EQ and effects post-production, but no overdubs. That`s just me, though. It all depends on what your purpose in recording the vid is.

[Skitch it!]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

You know, there is something to be said for a good continuous performance where you might have a clam or two but a good overall feel. But nobody really knows or cares if you do any editing unless you do it badly. I edit stuff together all the time. Anyone thinks that screws with my integrity is an idiot. The vast majority of people who go on and on about integrity this and that are clueless posers. Save your integrity for the way you treat people in your life and your business dealings. That's where it's needed. This notion about integrity in music? Pfffft. Doesn't exist.

Originally Posted by JimmyM

HAHA! Good point. At the end of the day, the only real answer to this question is "Who gives a rat's ass?"

You could have fooled me tiger

[Samsound]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

HAHA! Good point. At the end of the day, the only real answer to this question is "Who gives a rat's ass?"

My thoughts exactly.

[Staccato]

Between the interfaces that people use, pedals, amps, and software for Youtube recordings...are you kidding? Edit, and you'll be fine.

Example of editing before Youtube...
As far as pieced together youtube videos, you might need two hands to count the total number of segments in reviews by Ed Friedland. If he did it in one take, it might take more than a few takes to get the quality contained in his videos!

[Samsound]

One of my pet peeves on YT is videos with NO editing: a guy staring at the camera for 14 seconds, a 30 second greeting, then a minute of rambling before ever playing a note.

[4001]

Originally Posted by JehuJava

What makes you say that?

I guesss what I was trying to say is that....you push the record button and the track starts...you are playing along with it and it should be (in my opinion) in one take, meaning, no edits and no overdubs.
Sorry, sometimes I pick the wrong words to describe what I mean...probably did again.

I don't mean one take in one take and that's all you get. I don't care if someone took 100 attempts to get the right version of something they play along with and record, just make that one version in a full pass without editing in better sections from other attempts to make one good version. I want to see and hear something performed in a full, non-edited recording.
Like I said I have no editing software and need to record without the aid of electronic scissors and electric scotch tape.One pass straight through and if it's to your satisfaction that it is as good of a version you can muster up, then you are as good as that version to everyone else, regardless if you played a better version of that sone on another day.

Sorry...I'm rambling....having a nightmarish day.

[edfriedland]

I obviously do a lot of editing in my videos, but the performance sections are all live without any audio clean up. Typically, I'll just play until I get something I like. While what you hear is what I played, believe me, there's plenty of clams I DON'T let you hear!

Originally Posted by Staccato

Between the interfaces that people use, pedals, amps, and software for Youtube recordings...are you kidding? Edit, and you'll be fine.

Example of editing before Youtube...
As far as pieced together youtube videos, you might need two hands to count the total number of segments in reviews by Ed Friedland. If he did it in one take, it might take more than a few takes to get the quality contained in his videos!

[JonnyAngle]

99/100 people won't actually watch the whole video anyway. What if you took a good part, then flashed ahead to another good part, and then flashed again to another good part? If it's to get into a battle of the bands or something similar, you should use this technique and use multiple songs.

[honeyiscool]

If it's a webcam video and you're pumping in external audio, I do find that to be a bit unethical. I don't know why.

Cutting is fine.

[kraigo]

I have a live recording of my band. There are some clams on it, but mostly the part the parts are good and the banter isn't embarrassing. I don't think there's an ethical right or wrong on this. In my case, it sounded good without editing so I left it alone rather than opening that can of worms. I don't think it would be unfair to edit it though. It's been done forever.

KO

[CrewsControl]

My biggest complaint about amateur-produced YT videos is the near complete lack of editing, or any sign that the producer has the slightest idea how to make a video interesting for the viewer. There is no reason not to use editing software. Basic movie editing software is included with a Mac, and is a free download from Microsoft. The most boring kind of video after the long-winded talking head is the single-shot, no cuts, one take music covers. Bleh! If I don't see a camera angle change in the 1st 10-15 seconds, you're doing it wrong.

Please use at least two camera angles, and preferably three. Record your audio separately from your video performance. Edit together, changing camera angles often, in time with a verse change or something. Record yourself playing in a pleasant setting. Here's an example of a really well-made bass cover (the video part, the bass-playing is not bad, either).

Incubus - Look Alive [Bass Cover] - YouTube

Despite the flaws in the playing, this is my favorite bass cover video, because it's just so well done all around. Wish I was there playing my bass on that beach!

Here's another of his bass covers, but alas, no beach setting this time.

311 - Come Original [Bass Cover] - YouTube

Not surprisingly, this gear-head is also the videographer for his band.

[fraublugher]

If my music history is correct, Ethics and the music industry filed for divorce in the '20's.
Good luck with your search and please keep us posted.=p