Weddings I actually prerecorded the intros for this weekend!
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While technology has advanced drastically it still takes creativity and vision to make something work. Hank enjoys technology however, you would be surprised about how traditional he really is. Things can be done on the fly and one gets a rush in doing things. But there is always a chance something may go wrong while juggling one thing with another.
Technology has allowed us to bring certainty and professionalism into a huge milestone in people's lives. Yes a computer may fail, the same way a disc may fail, and as others have found out back up is essential. There's no need to reject technology because it makes things more reliable at times.
I deal with advances in the medical field as well as my other hobby and while I can tune a carburetor to perfection weather changes from day to day and when you're picky about how something runs it means adjustments every time. With fuel injection things are simpler and less demanding (Until a sensor fails) but there's always two sides to things, so our view should not be clouded by trivial things.
Technology has allowed us to bring certainty and professionalism into a huge milestone in people's lives. Yes a computer may fail, the same way a disc may fail, and as others have found out back up is essential. There's no need to reject technology because it makes things more reliable at times.
I deal with advances in the medical field as well as my other hobby and while I can tune a carburetor to perfection weather changes from day to day and when you're picky about how something runs it means adjustments every time. With fuel injection things are simpler and less demanding (Until a sensor fails) but there's always two sides to things, so our view should not be clouded by trivial things.
I'm telling you..initially I was very turned off by the whole idea.
But with the right planning..I think this would be awesome.
This is a very huge special night for the bride and groom, and this would show them...and they could preview the entrance...if it rocks or not.
As far as the "Just standing there"...yes I agree from inside the box.
However when you jump "outside the box" and look at this..if done right..which it was...this could become more or a "norm" and people would have no trouble with the dedication to the intros.
Really got a wheel spinning in my head..and I hope this is something special we can encourage our clients to do.
But with the right planning..I think this would be awesome.
This is a very huge special night for the bride and groom, and this would show them...and they could preview the entrance...if it rocks or not.
As far as the "Just standing there"...yes I agree from inside the box.
However when you jump "outside the box" and look at this..if done right..which it was...this could become more or a "norm" and people would have no trouble with the dedication to the intros.
Really got a wheel spinning in my head..and I hope this is something special we can encourage our clients to do.
No, actually I was at the entrance conducting the entrances and using the live mic to rally in between names. So, it was a combination of the two.
However, if I did choose to stand there or work cues (the video would have been better LOL), who in the room would care or notice?
Lip syncing? I'm not a pop star, I'm a DJ. Nobody is there to see a live performance. It's not my time, it's their time. In fact, I hear too often of how the DJ tries to make everything about themselves and less about the couple. That's just not right.
With that said, I have to also say that I am done fielding questions or concerns from anyone operating from behind a curtain here at ODJT. I am confident enough in my practices and comfortable enough in my skin, to be completely open about who I am, what I do and how I feel.
No regrets.
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I wish I had the talent, balls or patience to even attempt something like that.
Awesome job Hankster. Tops as always.
Awesome job Hankster. Tops as always.
Hank. I'm wondering about the mechanics of creating the track. If it's a trade secret that's cool with me. 
I'm wondering did you record each name separately then add in the background and splice them all together or do a run of the names in one track and add the music later?
Just wondering I'd go the long way about it -- record each intro as separate file, the do the mix, and finally add the names to go with the mix.
I'm wondering did you record each name separately then add in the background and splice them all together or do a run of the names in one track and add the music later? Just wondering I'd go the long way about it -- record each intro as separate file, the do the mix, and finally add the names to go with the mix.
Hank. I'm wondering about the mechanics of creating the track. If it's a trade secret that's cool with me.
Just wondering I'd go the long way about it -- record each intro as separate file, the do the mix, and finally add the names to go with the mix.
I did it much like a voice actor would. I said each name 5 or 6 times and took the best take for each. I then used Cool Edit Pro (now Audacity) to add a reverb effect to the voice overs. Finally, I copied and pasted my audio snippets merged with the voice overs. The software has a "mix paste" feature that allows an overlap for a real segue effect.
To record, I used my work mic fed through my soundcard's line in.
It wasn't as easy or a cop out as some might think. It's both strategic and technical. However, it really took the edge off at the gig. I didn't have to stress over the introductions at all.
By the way...
Nothing I do will ever be a secret. I'm happy to share all I know and discover.
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