How To Film a DJ Mix - Tips & Tricks

[@djticammo]

imagine how good he would be if he was a full time 3style dj. mind🤯🤯

[@HuFilms]

Ha ha, thanks a lot!

[@themccoysofficial]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@scottb32a]

bloody hell , I dont think Ill even try to make one after watching the quality of this ! impressive

[@HuFilms]

Man, that comment was awesome to get. the video, is like the djing itself, it takes practice!

[@relaxmarco]

This is probably the best video I've seen on the subject. Totally enjoyed every second.

[@HuFilms]

Thanks mate, that comment means a lot!

[@HuFilms]

I'm finally showing you guys my DJ-ing! 😀🎧🔊

[@mingusmkubukeli]

Oh, you kept your Mixars turntables. From your unboxing video, I thought you were gonna get rid of them. You weren't too happy with the tone arm so what made you keep them?

[@HuFilms]

@@mingusmkubukeli Hey! I kept them because they're good for Serato and I don't play vinyl so much these days. They aren't good TT's for vinyl as the tone-arm sucks bad but for Serato they work great. That said, I might swap 'em out for Technics MK7's when I get some spare cash.

[@pedacinhosdecel3759]

Hey man I didn't know you till now, but I love the AV area and you've my respect. I'm a brazilian guy and you're so good in your own way to go. Keep in this man. CONGRATULATIONS

[@HuFilms]

Av area? Not sure what you mean. Audio visual? Thanks bro.

[@pedacinhosdecel3759]

@@HuFilms oh sorry, it's that, Audio Visual, that's a slang right there rss. AV

[@Beatniktv]

Beautiful video mate! I absolutely loved it and didn't realise you had such skills on the decks. Loved the crabs thrown in!! The slider shots were beautiful. I have to admit I haven't cleaned a vinyl in years so I really should learn from you.

[@HuFilms]

Cheers Beatnik, much appreciate the nice comment. I have a stack of vinyl here (mostly 90's techno and house) but I tend to stick to the Serato. Hope all is well!

[@damacca9]

Hugh this is really good stuff. Very impressed! Haven't been on FB in about 5 years but coming back to seeing quality content is a joy. Keep up the good work!

[@HuFilms]

Cheers John, really appreciate the comment, glad you liked it. Hope all is good with you!

[@adrianperezjimenez-prada5264]

You deserve many more subs mate. Loved this content.

[@HuFilms]

Cheers, this comment t means a lot. Glad you enjoyed!

[@danncozey]

Dude awesome video!! I’d love to see a break down of that work surface, those turntables look so snug its so cool what you’ve done with the space

[@HuFilms]

Thanks. I've actually tidied it up a bit since. If you know a local sawmill you can order the pieces. Or get stuff cnc routed and it'll be deadly accurate.

[@reflexfilms]

sweet work on the decks! Combining camera craft, editing and djing = creativity on steroids. Tip of the hat to you!

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot Matt, really appreciate the warm motivating comment. Glad you liked it!

[@joevail6959]

The house turntablist part was great. It immediately reminded me of Bad Boy Bill.

[@rcecil88]

Awesome video man! Really enjoyed that and very well put together. Class music selection and dropping some Terrence Parker 👏😎

[@HuFilms]

Cheers man, TP is the business. One of my favourite dj's to listen to. Very inspiring to learn from also.

[@nathanhammack2964]

Dude thank you so much. This video is super informative and will help me immensely!

[@HuFilms]

Thats good to hear, happy mixing!

[@themix305.]

You killed it with this video. Great job & Thank you.

[@BoomDocs14K]

You are actually very nice and precise with your skills! I say that because your opening dialogue stated that you were a videographer by trade. So I wrongly assumed that the DJ gear was just something you maybe played with to kill time. Then, I noticed you had some serious gear, which enticed me to continue watching your video. Once you started scratching and juggling, I said, "Nah, this guy is pro-level with his!" I don't know why I under-estimated you, because I'm a videographer & graphic designer by trade as well as a DJ. So with that said, I appreciate your video and the time you spent creating the content. I have been adding DJ sets to my channel since the pandemic began. I use 2 to 3 camera angles, but the biggest issue I have is putting in all the work and editing not knowing if it will be flagged for copyrights. Just the same, appreciate your content! Cheers!

[@HuFilms]

Hey, thanks a lot. I enjoyed reading this comment and getting your feedback, sorry for the late reply, hope u see this. Yeah, I've been into mixing for years but only more recently did I start to scratch and juggle. I always thought I was too old but then I saw a video of Jazzy Jeff at his 50th birthday and I said, OK I gotta learn this! I gave up alcohol a few years ago and when I did that, I found my skills improve as I wasn't having a beer or a few when mixing. Lately, I haven't been doing so much but I know that a few good sessions will get my skills on point. The copyright thing really is a total pain and ruined my live sets which I wanted to do on Facebook. Even now, it's kinda killed my motivation to do mixes. I really hope that they come to some sort of solution for it. No one is ripping tracks from mixes anymore. Anyone into the music will just buy it. I must have a look at your stuff, send on a link to a video.

[@TESSALACOMBATTANTE]

Omg you're nice with it, I would have love to see you at the Rock n Soul event in NYC all the legendary dj we're there and I think you were missing. I'm going to post them on my other channel and I will tag you in it. You rock Sir. Do you do any tutorial videos?

[@29dj17]

This video doesn't even have 2000views thats illegal since it's the best djing video I've seen. I want to start recording proper videos since my first two had horrible audio but I only have my webcam to feed audio in since i have cameras but not the fancy audio equipment. That's how i ended up on this page.

[@HuFilms]

Thanks, that means a lot. Yes, its soul destroying when you put so much work into a video and it doesnt catch the YoyTube algorithm.

[@29dj17]

@@HuFilms Yeah I can only imagine. It sucks. Your video is so good, far different from all I've seen considering it's also from a pro photographer. I hope it's gets a million views at some point cuz you deserve it. If i see another dj film these angles and gets more views i know there's a high chance they copied it from you.

[@HuFilms]

@@29dj17 thanks a lot man. Honestly, these nice comments from genuine DJ's dedicated to the art, like yourself, make it all worthwhile.

[@immy19991]

Absolutely brilliant really enjoyed watching this video 🎧👍🏼

[@HuFilms]

Hey, thanks this means a lot!

[@DJLNR.]

Nice. Best video on this topic. Took long to find.

[@BeatsBeneath]

Hey not bad. That slider really makes stuff look nice. I've been firing up my KZbin channel recently but focusing more on the DJing side of things. It's hard to know what to focus on when you're a film maker and a DJ!

[@HuFilms]

Yeah, good point. I wanted to do a second channel about this stuff and film mixes. It ain't easy to get time though!

[@Wokeafricantvs]

I smile when I found you.

[@toru_dj_uk]

I absolutely loved this video. It's brilliant. Some great creative ideas for how to shot a mix. Thanks so much for putting it together!

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!

[@issradio]

Brother!!! Love this!!! Glad to see you djing!!!!

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot, appreciate the nice comment!

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Nice slider work, really keeps things interesting, thanks.

[@HuFilms]

Cheers Steve, both the Rhino and Moza have different benefits here!

[@fritzschwartz3295]

Holy shit! that was AMAZING dude! props to you and your skills. Im gonna have to take your advice and implement that into my dj sets.

[@HuFilms]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[@djez3398]

Love this video! Couple of questions 1) Is there a gear list? 2)How would you recommend setting up lighting? 3) what lights are you using?

[@HuFilms]

Thanks. Watch this space, I'll do another more in-depth on same topic.

[@rockisit]

Nice work Hugh. Met ya today in town. Rob

[@qctcrew]

Awesome. U really are talented and skilled👌🏽🔊

[@HuFilms]

Thanks!

[@andrewnelson3016]

Great to see you on a Mixars rig - I thought I was the only one

[@HuFilms]

Ha ha, its just the two of us!

[@LUISJAIMEORTEGA]

Thank you for the great advice I will Apply it with my Dj sets, greetings!! 👋🏻

[@mikehanna120]

How to film a professional dj clip...first buy 10k filming gear like cameras, sliders, lenses, editing software, lights 😅

[@illz09]

Really dope video bro! Can you give a little more detail about the audio setup? I see you used the zoom recorder - does that feed audio directly into the camera or do you need to sync the audio in post? Thanks! Well done again. Both footage and the mix. Really dope stuff!

[@TESSALACOMBATTANTE]

You got my thumbs up 👍🏽

[@TheFJKJ]

Amazing vid! Whats the name of the song playing in the background as you prep/clean your kit before you started recording & mixing

[@bfastier]

MAd skills!! I recognise the intro routine..

[@Dariovalli]

Can you give a more in depth tutorial of the recording set up? Need something reliable for a gig in a few weeks

[@marioquique_mx]

Excellent video bro very useful, one question, when is the correct moment to changing the cámara ángulo ay the moment of edition? exist a rule for that?

[@HuFilms]

This will come with learning editing. Just spend some time at it, then it'll become easy cutting between angles.

[@mattleymusic3496]

Awesome!!! That was very insightful!

[@HuFilms]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it.

[@DJSteevott]

Sweet video! I never actually saw a DJ using reversed line faders 👀

[@jaimito.graphy]

Hola! How do you get clear DJ audio for videos. I want to shoot a DJ set for my friend but I need tips on the audio. Gracias for making this video 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@MrTech1210]

Hi mate, I’m looking into video recording my vinyl dj sets at home. Just a couple of things I need to know really. 1 - What sort of camera do I need for recording? I’m just looking basic. 2 - How do I get the best sound quality from the mix? Would I need an output from my mixer, or I’ve got a Scarlet interface actually? Do I need to input the signal to the recording device? I could really do with some clarity on this please. Thanks Andy

[@HuFilms]

It depends on what you’re doing. Short insta reels and stuff, you can get away with anything. But the best option would be to use your sound card. Failing that, a field recorder is always a good idea because they tend to have good preamps for a nice clean sound. You could also record into a camera. Certain cameras have decent inputs and will give an ok sound. Even if they don’t, chances are the sound might be fine for what you need. Again, it depends. If I was doing say, a scratch routine or something, just for show., I’d go straight into the camera.

[@courtneymoskow4764]

this was really great. what kind of camera and lightening equipment are you using?

[@Dj.julien.b]

Hi, you mentionned you used just one camera with serveral takes. Everytime you shoot a new video you DJ mix changes or is slightly different. How you get a consistent sound throughout the final video ?

[@justinj544]

cant belive you didnt mention the equipment! what was the moving device i need one!

[@eddiegetdownortiz]

Great job with the video....

[@DJCHARLY503]

What cables u used for conect the camera to mixer ?

[@thatruth8720]

mate u made this look like a piece of cake i wanna learn to have my setup look like this but i feel im gonna have to hire someone to set it up cameras is not a strength of mine but this looked amazing scratching was dope too

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it. The camera work is like the art of djing itself. It'll only get better with practice!

[@DJServe1]

Where have u been this whole time ?? I been looking for videos like this for my content .. thank u.. if u knw more content Channels on how to shoot cinematic DJ set please let me knw ..

[@HuFilms]

Best way is like mixing itself, practice shooting it in different ways. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@DJServe1]

@@HuFilms thank u and no problem 🤩🙏🏽🔥

[@larryanderson9711]

Great start tbf

[@lucianacchia1088]

You are pretty much like Pri yon Joni because you do both filmnaking and DJing like him!

[@factrkind]

How did you record directly from your controller into the video? Please share the needed accessories for the trick

[@djsamsmite]

Thanks for the tips. What program do you use for post?

[@beefy1978able]

Great video ! How are you liking the mixars TTs now . Do you still get the rattle , was the issue solved by tightening the screws. Lastly what weight you're using on the M-447s .

[@HuFilms]

They're actually decent for this setup but I definitly wouldn't recommend them for playing real vinyl especially in a club environment. The tone arms do rattle and I didnt bother trying to fix then via the screws as they're really tight screws and are factory set so it may not be a good idea. The 'looseness' of them doesnt affect them skipping. In terms of weight, as its serato and has skip proof technology you dont need that much weight. So I just have the tone arm weight pushed fully in but not reversed like youd have it for vinyl on a technics.

[@VizXDesignStudios]

You got skillzzzz. Dang

[@rik-keymusic160]

Dude your amazing! 🤙

[@FlakeyPellet-ui8vr]

skills Mr Sweeney 🤜🏽

[@turyboy]

what size was your lens while filming it? also how about coloring info during post in edit production. Great vid.

[@mrmarkmcgann]

Great stuff Hugh

[@HuFilms]

Cheers Mark, appreciate it bro!

[@mikehelp9400]

great videos amazing dj skills 👍

[@HUMZMIC1]

Very nice....I LIKE!!!

[@chrisallisondj]

Hi, thanks for posting this! I'm also a hobby DJ. Long story short, I've made about 8 15 minute DJ mix videos using my phone. Problem is that it sounds like it's coming from a tin can, because my audio is just my phone's built in microphone! Anyway, my question is, what device or interface do you recommend to have my music go from my mixer to my phone's USB input?

[@grimthereaper933]

I've heard the iRig2 is pretty good with direct audio. You'll just have to get some quarter inch jack converters so the cables can connect to your phone. All you've got to do is record and the audio should go directly to your phone.

[@rhondasawchuk3175]

Love this!! When is your Canadian Debut? I'm your new biggest fan ❤

[@HuFilms]

Ha ha, thanks a lot! Glad you liked it.

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Awesome video thank you 🙏🏻

[@soofnic2087]

What is the auto dolly you use for the camera that go back and forth on a slider?

[@lloydjoyce2488]

Great video 👌👌 Can I ask where did you get your cap?

[@HuFilms]

Thanks. JD sports I think. Just an air jordan.

[@djovadose]

Great stuff!

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

We should do a video together, do a DJ/Drummer trading 4s, would be cool if we got it down right!

[@HuFilms]

That's be awesome Mark, we'll have to work on some stuff together soon. Let's do that call towards the end of the week!

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

@@HuFilms cool yeah whenever suits for the call

[@Kirollus]

you're so talented!

[@Ed_Tunez]

Great video! How did you align the audio with the multiple camera shots?

[@jimc1499]

I subscribed for the culture and 2 I know you love it. I think i gotta get my stuff in gear bc I have not recorded any video. Concerned about the copyright strikes. Also I seee Davinci is the peoples champ just above final cut both on osx

[@huwwackman]

Cool vid dude. What camera do ya suggest/use? Thanks

[@SteveAldous]

Great quality video Could you recommend some good basic lighting for a similar setup 👌

[@HuFilms]

Sorry for the slow respose. The Godox vl 150 plus some small led's like the Aperture amran would work well.

[@fingers6743]

Very cool 😎👍

[@HuFilms]

Thanks bro!

[@theothuna9192]

Make a video of step by step tutorial of how to setup a dj live stream rig

[@MitchCollinge]

Love this!! Thank you for the video if you ever need any new music i'll send you some over I make deep house music!! 🙌

[@HuFilms]

Thanks man. You have great stuff on your channel. I gave you a sub. I used to make deep house and techno but I never got the music out there. Or finished anything!

[@MitchCollinge]

@@HuFilms No worries man!! And thank you mate I’ve subscribed to you to!! And you should get back into it mate!!

[@Karboojaman]

What a great video, on top of a great mix. One question... I'm a bedroom dj, nowhere near as good as you. If I wanted to use my phone to record my set to upload to youtube, which is the best mic to use to capture the audio? Would the Rode VideoMic be sufficient? Any advice is appreciated 👍🏼

[@DJRealist817]

Gained a new subscriber 🙌 What slider are you using ?

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot. I used a Rhino slider (first version) and a Moza Slypod.

[@ZroTheDJ]

This was awesome !! Thank you brother 🤲🏼 . What’s a good editing program to capture the different angles & piece them ?

[@HuFilms]

Thanks man. Honestly, if you can, learn Davinci resolve. They have a HD version for free from their website.

[@Adam-franka]

Legend❤

[@lawrencedgrana6405]

yo so dope! a great film maker as much as a great dj! fuck yeah

[@maorlovskaya]

Hello Hugh, I have a question: I am editing a DJ set from a 2h session. I need only a part of it, maybe 10 minutes. What would be a good point to start the video? A quiter part of the set? Or a blast? Thank you :)

[@DJPr1mo]

Great video!!!

[@HuFilms]

Thanks man, appreciate the comment!

[@MotoMaxuk]

Serious skills.

[@HuFilms]

Thanks man!

[@djjamad1416]

Great video! What brand are those turntables?

[@HuFilms]

Mixars!

[@kagoon0709]

I was curious this wholllle time. How do you sync your mixset with the video??

[@HuFilms]

This is done in the edit. Bring in your video file(s) then align up the audio. Very easy once you know how.

[@martymarstrom5969]

Thank you dude!

[@Stray_side]

What is the Tripod with the Dolly Rail on it?

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

How to have the best signal on camera same as in my headphones please ? I'm on djm s5 (real vinyl only) Technics SL-1200mk2

[@Tacoma0ridge]

Do you deal with any lag from the Multicam set up during the recording or how can someone get around that, is it something more of an issue because of the computer's capability? also, is this running through OBS software before it's put through a video editor?

[@HuFilms]

Hi Jeff. I dont really do multican stuff. It's more a situation where I just align the clips in my video edit software.

[@londondnb]

Great video...

[@HuFilms]

Thanks a lot.

[@utopiajj]

Yeeeahhhhhh!!!!

[@jstewart963]

Sheeesh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@P3_fineart]

Hi whats the Name of that Boom Stick gliding the Camera ?

[@marleykaulima7393]

Want the desk set up

[@RK-MODE]

Starting the set with al naafiysh, classic, I think I still have the original vinyl.

[@RK-MODE]

and then later on New Jersey Deep, nice

[@somaticconsent510]

awesome

[@mooseydeucy]

Interesting!

[@robertlowe1601]

Hey mate, very good video very helpful. I am just wondering if your making videos, then do you record the sound then seperately to the actual video? Im a complete novice but I am going to start recording sets and uploading them on youtube. Am i right in saying record the set from the mixer then record the video seperately then using some sort of editing tool to merge them together??

[@keziahmarechaux5746]

Hey! did you get your answer after all? I have the same question...

[@HuFilms]

Hey! Yeah, principally you would do that. For Instagram and short videos you can get away with recording using the mic on camera but its always best to record the source properly. What you should do is use both outputs of your mixer. One into a good quality recorder and the other into your camera directly. You’ll need to spend time adjusting the levels to make sure you have good sound and it’s not clipping. With editing you’ll need to align the audio but that’s quite easy to do. I would recommend learning how to edit properly though.

[@theothuna9192]

@@HuFilms good day , any recommendations or links for editing tutorials?

[@wyteboi88]

Where are you speakers set up I don’t see them ?

[@playmu5ic]

What kinda camera are you using... I’m searching for a camera now to buy.... thinking bout a GoPro

[@HuFilms]

I’m using mirrorless style cameras. A canon eos R and pana s1. GoPros are great too. Lots of pro djs use them for their vids. The main thing is audio snd having it perfectly synced with the video.

[@playmu5ic]

@@HuFilms thanks for the response

[@jasoncasper1373]

@@HuFilms great video. mind if i ask what is the best focus setting on the camera for shooting main front angle please ?