![]() Downloading Video without taking up too much space: Question: I download the videos to my laptop in order to get them ready to send,Īnd they take up enormous space. I can upload quickly and set a password so my supervisor can watch. The other option I find much easier is to upload the session to icloud (an apple product which used to be mobileme). Can others share with me how they do that and how long it takes? Answer: I used to use pando and then switched to “you send it” which seems to download faster and easier. That correctly, and somehow it seems like it shouldn't be this hard or (several hours) and sometimes doesn't work. Preparing videos to send for supervision: Question: The process of preparing the videos to send to my supervisor is long Power on your camera and begin recording video. If you pushed it too many times and it goes solid red, press the “Play/pause” button to start over. The red light under “play/rec” should now be blinking. To activate the microphone, press the red “record” button in the center of the microphone. Set the “mic gain” switch to “High” on the microphone (this adjusts the microphone sensitivity) 6. Make sure the microphone has fresh batteries (I never use the A/C power cord for the microphone – batteries last a while). ![]() Connect the other end of the stereo cable into the “phones/line out” hole on the microphone. Connect one end of the stereo cable into the “microphone” hole on the camera. See my product recommendation page for purchase. Each time the camera is turned off it resets to the mid range, so remember to turn it up to high each time or it won't pick up the voices well enough. If I do that it picks up just fine even if I speak softly. Any ideas? Answer: I have the zi8 and I go in to the camera and set the volume to high each time I turn on the camera. One did not improve the sound at all, the other led to NO sound! I am either doing something wrong or have a bad mic. I have tried a couple of external mics (Audio-technica models). Voice Recording of Sessions: Question: Using the Zi8 (or the newest model the Kodak Play Touch), which you recommend, it seems the built-in microphone does not pick up well enough (particularly my voice when I am soft, slow, and low). ![]() For setting up the Zoom Microphone see those instructions on this page. Note – if you don't take these steps the camera will default to its own microphone. When you turn on, or when you plug in the audio cable (whichever you do first) the camera it will ask you if the device you plugged in is a microphone or a headphone.Plug the audio cable into the Playtouch.Using the Kodak Playtouch and the Zoom Microphone To properly set up this combo you will want to take these steps: Remember for the best audio quality you have to do this each time. ![]() To do this go into the camera settings, choose the microphone icon, adjust to high. ![]() Each time you start the camera to get the best use of the microphone you need to adjust the gain to high. (for my current recommendations.tech changes quickly…please go to Resources -> Tech Recommendations) How to get the best sound possible from the Playtouch The Playtouch has an audio setting for increasing mic sensitivity – mic gain. NOTE: I don't recommend the Playtouch any long, but you might have one, and if you do this section will help you. Recommended Recording Equipment See my note on the Product page for my latest recommendation – just click here to be taken to it. Using the Kodak Playtouch and the Zoom mic Getting the best sound possible from the Playtouch Tech Tips For Therapists Voice Recording of Sessions ![]()
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