Written by Azden
Sometimes in tough situations it’s necessary to call for backup. We all experience instances where we could use a little extra help, and in the realm of filmmaking there’s no exception. What if you only have one chance to get the take you need done right? Whether your shoot is scheduled for a specific date… …
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There are many audio capture technologies at the disposal of today’s filmmakers, not least of which is the wireless microphone. The advantages of using a wireless microphone to capture professional audio is obvious: it gives all members of the production the ability to move around freely without the encumbrance of wires. Plus, the wireless mic… …
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What are Windscreens? Capturing professional audio outdoors can be very tricky and requires not only the right knowledge, but the right tools to help you get the job done. Outdoor audio capture will almost always see the utilization of some sort of wind protection for your microphones. There are many factors at play, and these… …
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A microphone is a transducer that transforms sound pressure waves into electricity. Something that’s typically not given much thought, is actually pretty neat when you stop to think about it. And in this process of changing sound pressure waves in the air into electrical current, very often what comes out of the microphone is different… …
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The term polar pattern describes how a microphone picks up sound. More specifically, it describes how sensitive the microphone is to sound waves coming in from different directions. A microphone’s polar pattern is an important consideration when it comes to figuring out if a microphone is the right or wrong tool for a particular situation…. …
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Wireless Audio For Mobile Is Catching On These days, more and more people are using their smartphones and tablets for video production. And why not? The cameras are getting better and better, and just about everybody has one. Shooting video with your iPhone is easy, but getting good audio is a little trickier. That’s why… …
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Today’s DSLR and mirrorless cameras are capable of taking high resolution video. Unfortunately, the microphones built into these cameras are woefully inadequate, and there is little question that the audio quality can’t keep pace with the video. A simple way to upgrade your audio is with an external microphone. First, you’ll want to make sure… …
Written by Jody Michelle
The SGM-250CX is a short length, condenser shotgun microphone that is ideal for mounting on compact digital Cinema Cameras, as well as Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras equipped with XLR adapters. At only 6 inches in length, the SGM-250CX is the perfect length to stay out of the way, but long enough to offer excellent rear… …
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Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, April 2008. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic “Event” Working in Reality TV by Fred Ginsburg C.A.S., Ph.D., MBKS. Pages 40 & 41. I wish that I could say that the life of a professional Production Sound Mixer consisted only of sitting around on a large, Hollywood feature film set while being… …
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By Bryant Falk One of the most challenging types of audio recording is when the shoot takes place outside. Numerous variables start showing themselves. From car traffic and wind noise to ocean waves, leaf rustling, and rain. One of the worst modern audio culprits today is the jet airplane! Keeping all this extraneous noise out… …
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The Right Headphones for Location Audio and How to Use Them by Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D., MBKS A camera operator would never judge composition and good lighting based on what he or she hears. Likewise, a soundperson would be a fool to record audio based solely on what they see. Yet all too often, that… …
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A Quick Start Guide by Bryant Falk As you progress into creating more and more video or film projects, the need for original sound effects and sound design becomes a priority. Below is a quick start guide in getting your own sound effects library up and recording. Create a Custom SFX Library Most sound effects… …
