Green Comet

I’ve done it. I’ve released my first video on YouTube. It’s me introducing the reading of the introduction and first two chapters of my first novel, Green Comet. That is a very weird feeling, but I suppose I’ll get used to it, since this is the first of what I hope will be many.

Tap the link and go on over for a look. And while you’re there, think about subscribing and giving the video a “Like.”

Thank you.

rjb

Link.

I feel as if I’m almost ready to upload my first actual video to YouTube, but I’m still hesitant. The video is okay. It does what I want it to do, which is present the audiobook of Green Comet to my YouTube subscribers, and anyone else who stumbles across it. But I’m still feeling as if it’s not very “professional.” I know that’s silly. A lot of the stuff on YouTube isn’t very professional, so I shouldn’t worry about it. But then, a lot of the stuff on YouTube is very professional, and that’s what I want to emulate. So, do I strive to improve it, or do I just toss it out there and see what happens?

I know what I would advise other people.-)

rjb

There might not be any posts for a while as I am trying to figure out how to make a video recording for the Okanagan Reader YouTube channel. I’m planning on serially posting chapters from Green Comet up there and I want to introduce them with videos of me talking.

I have a laptop with a camera. I have a good microphone. I have OBS installed. What I’m trying to get right is the lighting. I set this studio up to be nearly anechoic, and the materials happen to be dark. This does not make for good lighting. I’m also figuring out how to concatenate MP3 audio files with the MP4 video file. I think I have it pretty well down, but I’m sure I’ll be stepping in a cow pie before I’m done. In addition to OBS, I’m also using Audacity and avidemux.

Hints and suggestions welcome.

rjb