How to record "YouTube style play-along" vids

[mwbassace]

First I have searched but can't find the specific answer. I'm currently bandless so I thought it would be fun to record some stuff. As the title states I'd like to "get my feet wet" with audio & video recording.

I know I could do the small mixer thing, DI the bass into a channel & put the computer/mp3 player into the 2-track in or a channel. Main out to the camera & monitor thru headphones. Upload to the computer.

But I'm thinking of "buy once, cry once" & investing in an interface, or even a digital mixer (w/the plus of live PA use) that comes w/a DAW.

My specific question is can you play along with a song in the DAW while also recording yourself playing with the song? Since the tune to be covered is an mp3/wav file I'm assuming it can be imported into the DAW? Then main out to camera & monitor via the interface or skip the interface main out & sync the audio & camera in video software.

Are these the ways to go? Are there better ways? Suggestions, thoughts, ideas welcome please.

 

[mwbassace]

Another thing that I just realized is that for xmas i got a Vox amplug2. For cameras so equipped is the phone jack ok to go to a camcorders mic in jack?

 

[DigitalMan]

You pretty much nailed it. Import the song into the DAW as a stereo track. Add the bass as an instrument track by playing along. Record the video as you play with any number of smart phones, cameras, tablets, etc. Many DAWs can handle a single video file. Optionally export the audio file after is has been recorded and sync in whatever video editing software you prefer. Viola.

 

[mwbassace]

Thanks DM. One question, when you say DAWs can handle a video file do you mean the audio from the camera mic? Or the actual video? (I'm under the impression DAWs do only audio)

 

[Space Pickle]

AFIAK the big-time DAWs include features designed for film scoring, which includes importing the video file so that you can sync everything up. Logic, Pro Tools, and Cubase can all do this. Not sure about others.

 

[AngelCrusher]

You want a DAW that supports film scoring. Any good one should. It's a great option to have as you may find that you enjoy making ad music and background music for shows.

 

[DigitalMan]

Thanks DM. One question, when you say DAWs can handle a video file do you mean the audio from the camera mic? Or the actual video? (I'm under the impression DAWs do only audio)

I am indeed referring to a video file and the actual video. While DAWs usually offer little or no video editing, some can import a video file, place it on the timeline, and allow you to export the video and audio together as a video file.

 

[rudy4444]

Reaper even handles video now.
You have to buy a pretty pricey camera to use the audio input of the camera, the problem with camera audio is the mic is too far away from the subject and all you hear is the room. Unless the camera is upper tier than the audio input will go through the camera's auto limiter circuit and this potentially makes your audio tracks sound very dicey indeed.
Almost everyone shoots video separately and combines the audio and video in a video editing program, or even simple editing within an audio DAW such as Reaper.
If you are unfamiliar with exactly how to use a DAW such as Reaper you can find some good how-tos at Fran Guidry's Homebrewedmusic.com website.

 

[mwbassace]

Thanks all. My criteria for my camera is mic in, headphone out, good low light ability. Hot shoe/tri-pod mount would be nice. Liking the Canon HF R72 currently. But still researching. If it had a mic in the Gopro Hero5 black would be high on the list. As a grandpa I will use this camera for a lot more than just music vids.