S12U Steel vids using Kodak Zi8:

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 2 Sep 2010 12:52 pm

O.K. So I got a Kodak Zi8 camcorder and am trying to see if this system will workout for making Steel vids.

Over the Rainbow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQN9YWGQ-io

Boggs Boogie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsyE27WvakE

Alan Cook · Post by **Alan Cook** » 2 Sep 2010 12:59 pm

Cool Pete, like the alt thumb thing good camera too must get one.

Alan

James Kerr · Post by **James Kerr** » 2 Sep 2010 1:26 pm

That is what I like to see and hear, somebody enjoying themselves.

James.

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 2 Sep 2010 3:11 pm

That's great playing, Pete. If you're using the external mic input for the sound, Is there a way you can attenuate the audio signal before it gets to the camera, so as to avoid clipping? The video looks great.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 2 Sep 2010 4:13 pm

Jerry Gleason wrote:That's great playing, Pete. If you're using the external mic input for the sound, Is there a way you can attenuate the audio signal before it gets to the camera, so as to avoid clipping? The video looks great.

Thanks!

I am working with the levels.
That was with my Steel rig into a Walker Stereo Steel amp, then out of the Stereo headphone jack to the Zi8.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 2 Sep 2010 5:11 pm

Awesome! It's great to finally get to hear you play!

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 2 Sep 2010 10:29 pm

Hey Pete, what's that bar you're using?

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 3 Sep 2010 6:32 am

Bryan Daste wrote:Hey Pete, what's that bar you're using?

That is a "Black Raja", the biggest/heaviest one they make.
I have a Red one, too (regular size).

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 3 Sep 2010 6:42 am

Bobbe Seymour would be proud!

Christopher Woitach · Post by **Christopher Woitach** » 3 Sep 2010 5:29 pm

Yay, Pete! You sound great, man - and thanks for all your help! Straight to the top of the "good guy" list, indeed.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 3 Sep 2010 5:36 pm

Wow! what a cool style. I really enjoyed that. The video looks and sounds great.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 3 Sep 2010 9:25 pm

After kind of a crappy day, you made me smile. Thanks. Paul

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 4 Sep 2010 4:54 pm

O.K. So I made this one trying to get in the game with rhythm tracks.
'Still working with the overall balancing act...

Boggs Boogie segment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsyE27WvakE

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 4 Sep 2010 5:33 pm

Sounds great, Pete. That's a fun tune. I used to play that in a band in harmony with another steeler.

Sounds like you've got the levels sorted out, and that Kodak will work out just fine.

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 5 Sep 2010 7:45 am

Fine job Pete. The picking was Great, and the camera did a Very Good Job.
George...

Eddie Harper · Post by **Eddie Harper** » 5 Sep 2010 5:18 pm

Hey Pete
Sounds Awesome. Haven't heard you play since the show in Chatanooga quite a few years back...Post some more.....Eddie