I’m doing things a little backwards. Usually a videographer will develop a concept then draft a storyboard of the project, and then, and only then, begin shooting. I, however, am retro-actively pulling from my huge cache of back-logged videos, still-images, and music files. It will be much easier, I hope, when I am able to do some pre-planning and getting all of the images and video I need prior to the editing process.

I have storyboarded out a few cover tunes as well, and will get those going after I finish learning which way is up regarding Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. If you are interested in making your own videos for your songs, then here is a list of the equipment I currently use. Of course, there are a million options for equipment choices, but, this is just what I have decided to collect throughout my wanderings.

EQUIPMENT LIST:

Short-list for audio recording

• Steinberg Cubasis VST
• Rode NT1A anniverary edition large diaphragm concenser microphone
• Mackie 1402VLZ mixer
• TC Electronics M300 effects processor
• Self assembled PC

Then, once my recorded tracks are all mixed and pretty, I import the Final Mixdown (in mp3 format) into:

• Adobe Premiere Pro CS3

That is where I am at now, and if you take a good look at this program (past the cost) you will see the depth and scope of the thing. A lot can be done with this program, in fact almost everything relating to good video production can be done with Premiere Pro. Which pre-supposes that there is a lot to learn. Trust me, if you want to do it right, you gotta wrap your head around this thing. I am knee-deep in it man. I must get back to ‘class’. So,until next time, I hope to have some sample videos up by the time I have to head back into the studio (Feb 17th). I will post a teaser here when they are complete and uploaded to our You Tube Channel