Creating my first "Riff" – > How to do? Equipment?

[Julian Penz]

I want to film myself playing Avenged Sevenfold’s Save Me to get some improvements. What I want to ask you, is how you do it. Do you use some special equipment? Thanks for your help????

 

[idssdi]

I just use the built-in webcam and built-in mic from my macbook

 

[Julian Penz]

Yeah, Thank you! My mobile phone is a Huawei P20 with an excellent camera! But it has not the best microphone. I think a little upgrade is a good idea.
A few weeks ago an employee from Music Store Cologne recommended me a portable microphone called Zoom H2N. Don’t know if it’s good.
So as always thank you for your time

 

[Jak Angelescu]

Can’t wait to see it! I agree with everything here. I usually just use my Samsung Galaxy S9 because it has a REALLY good camera and a REALLY good mic. BUT, if you want to really do professional looking/sounding stuff, it is best to not use a device that runs the cam and the mic together. If you need any help setting up Scarlett/Audio interfaces (which I am getting use to), Ed Seith and Andrew Fernandez are really awesome students to reach out to on here.
But I’m going to tell you something I tell all the students:
Wanting your videos to look clear and sound clear is great, but remember, you’re trying to be a guitarist and not a videographer. Try not to get overly wrapped up in your video presentation and spend more time focusing on your actual guitar skills. That’s the great thing about this site. NO ONE cares if you use the most crummiest quality of recording device and perfect lighting. Unless you’re trying to be a teacher online for youtube, don’t stress TOO much about what gear you have.
PS: I REALLY can’t wait to see your video! Save Me is one that very few people attempt!

 

[Julian Penz]

Thanks, Jak! That is a good point
I think the coming week, I will start to make a good record. But there will be no Solo. This Solo is just too crazy!

 

[Noah Berends]

I use both my phone and a recording interface depending on how much “work” I wanna put in. If I’m simply recording something for reference or a quick demo, I’ll record it on my phone. If i’m putting together a larger piece, I’ll use my interface and mic.