DSLR Video Tips: Audio
2h 37mIntermediate2016-05-31
Authors
Richard Harrington
Digital Video Expert, Educator, Speaker
Robbie Carman
Colorist, Online Editor, Author, Apple Certified Trainer
Course details
Audio shouldn't be an afterthought when it comes to video production. It's "half the picture." But many people who shoot with DSLRs don't monitor or supplement the sound that comes from their camera. This installment of DSLR Video Tips answers the most common questions about recording audio for video:
Why does my audio sound so bad?
How do I use a dedicated audio recorder?
Which type of microphone should I use?
What adapters do I need?
How do I sync sound—in the field and in post?
Authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman offer simple solutions that will help you capture high-quality audio without a lot of expensive gear. Plus, get run-and-gun techniques for getting clean audio in noisy settings, syncing audio with video in post, and using click tracks to capture great live music performances.
Why does my audio sound so bad?
How do I use a dedicated audio recorder?
Which type of microphone should I use?
What adapters do I need?
How do I sync sound—in the field and in post?
Authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman offer simple solutions that will help you capture high-quality audio without a lot of expensive gear. Plus, get run-and-gun techniques for getting clean audio in noisy settings, syncing audio with video in post, and using click tracks to capture great live music performances.
Skills covered
Audio for VideoPhotography GearVideoPhotographyDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
Why Does My Audio Sound So Bad
- You call this a mic
- The impact of auto gain control
- The dangers of not monitoring audio
- Using an attached mic
What Type of Audio Recorder Do I Need
- Why use a dedicated audio recorder
- What inputs do I need
- File formats to choose from
How Do I Use a Dedicated Audio Recorder
- Setting levels
- Monitoring sound
- Slating takes
What Type of Microphone Should I Use for Run-and-Gun Shooting
- What type of microphone should I use for run-and-gun shooting
- Built-in microphones
- Shotgun microphones
- Microphone preamps
What Type of Microphone Should I Use for an Interview
- What type of microphone should I use for an interview
- Lavalier mic
- Boom mic
What Adapters Should I Carry
- What adapters should I carry
- Adapting audio
- Adapting video
- Power options
- Connecting gear
How Can I Record Sync Sound with My iPhone
- Apps you can use to record sync sound
- Adapter cables
How Do I Get Audio for an Interview
- Audio for interviews
- Placing the mic
- Interview techniques
- Interviewee placement
Why Should I Use a Click Track to Record a Band
- Using a click track
- Creating a click track
- Playing a click track in the field
- Recording with a click track
- Syncing click tracks in post
How Do I Sync Sound in Post
- How do I sync sound in post
- Syncing sound with Final Cut Pro X
- Syncing sound with Premiere Pro
- Syncing sound with PluralEyes