Some of your courses may require recording video along with a backing track, which can be a little more involved than just recording basic video. There are a couple approaches you can take in order to accomplish this. See the tabs below for the pros and cons of each, as well as instructions for each approach.
Note: If you are required to record more than one track over a single backing track for your assignment, you will need to use the advanced method.
Simple Method
Pros:
- Doesn't require any extra software besides a basic media player
- Doesn't require you to sync audio with video
- Gives you the option to record your video directly within the course environment
Cons:
- Produces inferior audio quality compared to the advanced method
Advanced Method
Pros:
- Produces superior audio quality compared to the simple method
- Gives you the option to record an instrument with a direct signal, rather than using a microphone
- Allows you to develop proficiency in both a DAW and video editing software
Cons:
- Requires additional software (both a DAW and video editing software)—note that some DAWs will work in lieu of video editing software
