They got me folks. I’m switching to Davinci Resolve.
I’ve been using Premiere Pro for nine years, and it works. I can’t complain, but we all know Resolve is better.
Thing is, when you’re using Premiere as a tool and you have professional work to do, you look at the software debate in a whole different way.
It doesn’t matter that Resolve is better, you just need something that works and gets you to the finish line as quickly and reliably as possible. That, for me, is Premiere Pro.
I won’t be leaving Premiere until I’m confident that I can use Resolve as well, if not better. I’ve made a list of absolutely everything I need to know, and when that list is complete, I’m making the switch. I thought I’d document the process.
It’s been a good run, but I finally caved in.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Part two of the audio breakdown - this one’s all about where to put your ambient mic.
There are many ways to approach it, some straightforward, some more involved. Front of house is the easiest starting point - low barrier, reliable, anyone can pull it off. From there it’s the booth, rigging around the stage, and if you’re on a bigger production, overhead mics built into the show itself.
If multichannel audio is new to you, part one covers the concept and how to capture a clean feed - worth a watch first.
Remember, many of the things described in these videos require advancing, permission, or both. Please don’t touch the DJs mixer without confirmation from the artist’s team and the stage manager, you’ll probably get kicked off the stage.
The festival audio deep dive 🔉
An on-camera mic is still a very valid option for a lot of shoots. It’s how everyone starts, and the workflow still makes it a great fit for a lot of run and gun club and festival shoots today.
That said, multichannel audio is becoming a standard in a lot of high end nightlife productions, taking a clean feed from the desk and mixing it with ambient sources. The result gives you a much fuller and cleaner sound, with the clarity of a dry signal with the energy and atmosphere of a well placed mic.
So, here’s an extended breakdown of how you can set something like that up. This was supposed to be a three minute video and the final edit came in just under ten minutes - so I’ve split it into two. Let me know if you want more of the deep-dives, because it’s way easier than cramming this into a 60 second viral reel.
Part two covers all your ambient source setups; that’ll be tomorrow 👌🏻
I’ve been seeing a lot of people in the industry using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lately for multicams, tour content, solo booth setups - and I’m lucky enough to have been sent one to test out.
Going to put it through its paces on some real shows over the next few weeks. I’ll be trying out some different audio setups too, so check back soon.
Any questions or ideas on how to use this, shoot me a DM 👌🏻
Spring Sale - link in my bio
Up to 20% off until 31st March
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When I started scaling my productions and pushing into bigger shows, I had friends and mentors I could turn to.
I could call someone and ask how they rigged a camera in a certain spot, or how they approached a particular setup.
I was lucky to have that, but not everyone does.
So, I brought a videographer to Flanders - 23,000 capacity, 11 cameras - and we captured footage showing all the stuff I’d have wanted to see when I started.
Camera placements and rigging, coverage planning, full post-production screen recording, two different audio setups mixed down in real time.
This is the Production Breakdown.
It’s inside The Multicam System, and launch pricing ends tonight.
Link in bio.
This one was special.
Flanders Expo. 23,000 people. Twice.
This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible teams working across every department. Sound, visuals, lighting, lasers, show design, production + motion, stage crew, the lot. Too many to mention everyone, but not lost on me. Dream team.
Tagging the folks that made the multicam happen, and thank you to the many, many more not mentioned. You all know who you are ❤️
@lennvanmeeuwen@ckproductions.tv@monosoundteam@bloempotmedia@woutvanwetswinkel
And as always, a huge thank you to @charlottedewittemusic and team. Genuinely spoilt to get to build something like this.
Amazing response from everyone already enrolled in the course so far, thank you.
The Multicam System is live. It’s everything I’ve got to get you from A to B in multicam, and you can grab it for 20% off until March 11th.
Link is in the bio. Any questions, just shoot me a DM.
The Multicam System is out.
Genuinely so proud of this one. Almost a year in the making. I hope it helps.
ÂŁ79 for launch week, ÂŁ99 after. Link in bio or tap on stories.
The Multicam System. Out now.
I’ve been working on this for the better part of a year. Three hours of video content - on-site behind the scenes from real productions and a full series of structured lessons breaking down every step of the process.
On top of that, pages of documentation, notes, and written resources you can take and apply directly to your own business.
It’s a complete system designed to get you from A to B - whether that’s pulling off your first multicam or transitioning from a basic setup to a full-scale production.
More detail dropping throughout the week, or you can head to the bio for all the information.
It’s finally here folks, and I couldn’t be more proud.
They discontinued the Zoom h1n last year, so I immediately got myself a backup.
I’ve been using the same h1n since 2018 and it’s been an absolute workhorse. Almost every video you’ve seen from me has used it in some shape or form.
If you shoot nightlife, a field recorder style mic is going to make life much easier than any compact on-camera solution. Highly recommend picking one up if you haven’t already. If you need something as small as possible, the h1n is the goat.
It’s coming up on three years since the idea that set FLOORONE into motion.
Doesn’t quite feel possible, but I have the email that started it all. Might frame it one day, if all goes well.
Turns out building an education platform involves a lot more than just dropping a course online. Web design, platform building, automations, emails, social media, marketing, accounting, and a ridiculous amount of writing. My Notion database has around half a million words at this point.
It’s been my entire life outside of touring (and alongside it, more often than not). The work is slowly paying off - feedback lately has been lovely.
I’ve been neck-deep in something since September, and I’m getting close to a release.
Announcing in the next few weeks, so stay tuned if you’re interested. In the meantime, more videos on the way.
Will keep chipping away as I always do. Thanks for all the support.
A year on the road, wrapped.
This one deserves a proper recap, but my camera roll isn’t organised enough to do it justice.
It’s been my best year so far, and I’m incredibly grateful for everyone that was a part of it.
Much love, on to the next
📸 @jakephilipdavis
