Thanks. I’d LOVE to get deeper into mixing both audio and video, but I’m not really sure where to start. There’s so much info out there that it gets confusing! Thanks for the help @Michael_Mark and @Mason_Crone! I’ll be working on a video soon so I can test all this new info.
Video How-To?
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I really like my zoom h2. Sometimes I run it directly into GarageBand on my Mac and sometimes I just record it on the mic. It’s a great sounding and very handy little mic.
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Thanks Libby! I think I’m going to look into getting one soon.
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(post withdrawn.) Never mind. I have to try before I comment on the video mix part.
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@Michael_Mark, Something like this was what I envisioned I would do. But then how would you add special visual effects and multiple displays? Would it also adjust the audio mix volume in accordance with the visual?
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Can you elaborate on what you mean exactly? Split screen can be done in the video editor.
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OK here’s and example from @Mark_Rocka’s creation… with multiple displays, fading effects etc…
Ben’s Jazzy Joy to the World (by me) - General chit chat - Forum - Banjo Ben Clark
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The video layer, once lined up with the audio, is its own thing. So you can add whatever affects to the picture that you want without affecting the audio 
As far as how to do it, that depends on the program.
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OK so if I understand you correctly, once video and audio mix are lined up, it would be just like any other video shot at one stretch, and you can add any visual effect just like you would do to video. Is that fair to say?
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Yep, that’s right!
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Cool!
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To create video collaborations, start by recording your audio and videos separately. Mix your audio tracks first, then use a video editing program to sync the audio with your video clips. Layer the videos on different tracks and align them with the mixed audio. It might take some tweaking, but this method works well for multi-instrument and vocal performances.
I use movavi and I’m quite happy with it. I think it will suit you too, as it’s quite simple and intuitive to use. You can find more information about automatic video editor here.
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I have a movie editing software called DaVinci, would that work? It has a bunch of options for audio editing.
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I use DaVinci Resolve for all my video projects, and the Fairlight panel is extremely capable, but I’d still personally find it easier to record into a separate DAW currently. I recommend getting an inexpensive one like Reaper (or GarageBand for free if you’re on a Mac).
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If you’re a budget conscious PC user (cheap like me that is) Audacity is free and does a decent job even on a laptop.
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Welcome to the forum JT!
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Thank you sir! Hope to be here often!
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Super!
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