During breaks in the ongoing decluttering (Wow! I never realised just how much stuff we had but weren’t using!) I’ve been trying to get to grips with the video creation software I have on my PC. To dat – however – my progress has been slow and fraught with problems.
I managed to record myself doing a ‘talking head’ introduction to my YouTube channel using my laptop computer, only to discover that the sound had not recorded properly. I could see sound waves on the software but couldn’t hear anything on my headphones … so I changed my headphones, but this made no difference. I then tested the microphone I had used, and it was working perfectly. The ‘Help’ button on the software’s toolbar was of no use whatsoever and suggested that I check the things that I’d already checked.
I am going to have another attempt at recording my introduction later this week, possibly using my bridge camera. I used this to record my short video about the Mucking Flats & Fobbing Marsh Light Railway so I know that it works, but I am not sure how it will cope with a ‘talking head’ setup.
I’m sure that other YouTubers don’t experience this sort of problem. Either that, or they keep very quiet about it!
Technology is often not very intuitive or user friendly. Hope you will find a simple solution that you can use often without the struggles every time. All the best - Quinn
ReplyDeleteGlory to Ruritania (Quinn),
DeleteI sometimes wonder if software designers ever listen to non-IT savvy people when it comes to designing their computer programs. Far too many computer programs require a more detailed understanding and skill level on the part of the user than one might normally expect them to have.
All the best,
Bob
If you can see soundwaves on the video display somewhere, then the sound recorded. You must have a problem with playback. There are separate mute buttons and volume controls on the video player app and on Windows, any of which could prevent sound output. Maybe play a different video through the same app to check if you can hear it?
ReplyDeletePompey Dave,
DeleteThank you, that’s very helpful advice. I have checked the sound settings on my computer and the volume was on full but the sound I have recorded is not my voice: it’s just a humming background noise of some sort.
I have tested my computer video viewing program with another video and it’s working perfectly well so it must be something I’ve failed to do when I recorded my video. I’ll try again sometime soon to see if I can sort the problem out.
All the best,
Bob
BOB- Sometimes Computers don't do what we want it to do- very frustrating. I still cannot get my video from the camera onto the computer- may have to invest in another Digital Camera and try out a whole new program. Best of luck with your U-Tube videos- look forward to seeing them. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteKev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteOne of the problems I find with many computer programs (and electronic devices) is the built-in design assumptions that don’t always fit in with what the users wants to do.
Good luck with your new digital camera.
All the best,
Bob