THE DARK HOUR (First test with Zoom Q8 video camera)
The Dark Hour is the last track on my latest album Hidden By The Clouds.
It was sparked off when I read about the "Dark Hour" in Robert Macfarlane's book "Landmarks" It's described as:
"interval between the time of sufficient light to work or read by and the lighting of candles - therefore a time of social domestic conversation ("We will talk that over at the dark hour") "
Other influences were - The wonderful Flying Pig pub in Cambridge closing, the sound of a wineglass being accidentally hit while being tilted!, and the books "The Case Against Reality by Donald D. Hoffman, and Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake.
I decided to buy the Zoom Q8, to simplify things when doing videos. It has 2 XLR/1/4” combo inputs, plus it’s own mics. I went from the back of my amp to a DI, then into one of the inputs, and combined that with the cameras mics. I still need to try a few more settings, but quite pleased with this for a first attempt..
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thanks a lot Poorness :-)
You know a hardcore busker when you see her wearing a stocking cap and gloves while playing. A compelling performance as usual. Bravo!
thanks a lot Doug :-)
Top notch as always Belinda! It’s a treat to watch you busk.
thanks A.D. :-)
Zooooooomy Be ! getting lyrical in the thick of things !
Thanks John. Are you shouting at me with your big text? ;-)
thanks Digly, yes well worth the money I think. There's a new one out now which was about double the price. The video quality was 4k, but I don't think my computer would cope with editing 4k video! Happy Christmas to you and Judith :-)
Yup. I am with Brian and that Digly Dog on this one. Really nice to see and hear.
Wow, that camera's worth the money ! Having a line input from the amp really improves your sound quality. I guess in windy conditions you can just turn the camera mics off.
Lovely song, and I hope that you all have great Christmas.
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