Not All Audio Connections Are Equal: Audio Signal Levels
If you’re like most filmmakers or videographers we’ve talked to, you’re probably willing to admit you don’t understand audio as
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AS DIALOGUE GOES BY – By David Landau
Casablanca. Enough said The true irony here is that the film was based on an un-produced play “Everyone Comes to
How to Create Low Budget Story Ideas
By Jared Isham Concepts come at us in all sorts of different rates. There’s really no way of knowing when
60 Second Ad Plot Point Breakdown
Using the Budweiser Super Bowl Puppy Commercial 2015 as an example. Why does everyone love this Budweiser puppy ad? Super
WHERE DO YOU GET IDEAS? – By Dr. Linda Seger
Writers vary in terms of how many ideas are floating around in their heads at any one time. Pen Densham,
Calling for Backup – 5 Ways to Secure Backup Audio for a Film Project
Sometimes in tough situations it’s necessary to call for backup. We all experience instances where we could use a little
What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? An Overview of Wireless Mics
There are many audio capture technologies at the disposal of today’s filmmakers, not least of which is the wireless microphone.
The Science of Microphone Windscreens
What are Windscreens? Capturing professional audio outdoors can be very tricky and requires not only the right knowledge, but the
Understanding Microphone Frequency Response
A microphone is a transducer that transforms sound pressure waves into electricity. Something that’s typically not given much thought, is
Video Microphones – Understanding Polar Patterns
The term polar pattern describes how a microphone picks up sound. More specifically, it describes how sensitive the microphone is
Dual Channel Wireless Audio With Your iPhone or iPad
Wireless Audio For Mobile Is Catching On These days, more and more people are using their smartphones and tablets for
Stereo vs. Mono Video Microphone: Which Is Right For You?
Today’s DSLR and mirrorless cameras are capable of taking high resolution video. Unfortunately, the microphones built into these cameras are