Audio for Video: 3 Real World Solutions

Audio for Video: 3 Real World Solutions

24mIntermediate2016-05-11

Authors

Jeff Jacoby

Jeff Jacoby

Directing, producing, writing, and performing for four decades

Course details

Sound for video is often poorly understood—and sometimes even ignored. Watch almost any YouTube video and you'll hear the problem. It's one that plagues new and experienced video producers alike. This series, Capturing Audio for Video, demystifies sound capture, offering professional insights along with practical tips and tricks. Here you'll learn how to deal with real-world audio issues in talking head, long shot, and multi-actor scenes. Jeff also introduces specialized solutions for dealing with wind, environmental noise, sound for B-roll, room tone, and more.

Skills covered

Audio RecordingAudio and MusicPersona

Concepts

0. Introduction

  • 01 - Welcome

1. Some Basics

  • 02 - Troubleshooting tips
  • 03 - The talking head

2. When Things Get Complex

  • 04 - Walking and talking
  • 05 - The long shot
  • 06 - Recordng two actors or more

3. Specialized Solutions

  • 07 - Dealing with wind
  • 08 - Planes, trains, and automobiles
  • 09 - B-roll, roomtone, and MOS