Oftentimes videomakers don’t put as much focus on sound as on the visuals when they work on their projects. It might be that working with sound is not as exciting as working with images. However, sound is important, as we all know. The good thing is that most video editing programs include easy to use tools that will quickly make your sound good (or at least much better). Continue reading 5 easy ways to make your videos sound better
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How sound can ruin or save a film
In this video I talk about how to go about getting great sound for your film. This tutorial is based on my short film “Legend of the Bar”. Continue reading How sound can ruin or save a film
Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers
For years, the Zoom H4 has been the workhorse audio recorder on my film and video productions. As good as it is, it is an older model, and so I decided to see what the current portable recorders have to offer. Here is my review of three popular recorders from Zoom and Tascam. Continue reading Portable Audio Recorders for Filmmakers
Best Budget Lav Microphones
Today we are reviewing four affordable lav mics. These are quality microphones that your pocketbook will like a lot. However, they are not wireless. As always, there are pluses and minuses for each technology. So, to see what you can expect from these microphones and whether they are the right tools for your projects, please check out our video below. Continue reading Best Budget Lav Microphones
Rode on-camera mic comparison: VideoMic Pro vs Stereo VideoMic Pro
In today’s video I am testing and comparing two on-camera condenser microphones from Rode: the VideoMic Pro and the Stereo VideoMic Pro. The VideoMic Pro is already very popular among YouTubers and videomakers. It has also become a must-have for many vloggers – especially those trying to match the quality of the vlogs by the mega YouTuber Casey Neistat. Continue reading Rode on-camera mic comparison: VideoMic Pro vs Stereo VideoMic Pro
On-camera Microphones – Rode vs Azden
Recently I’ve been reviewing shotgun microphones that you typically use on a boompole. Today, I am reviewing two on-camera condenser microphones, the Rode VideoMic Pro and the Azden SMX-10. Continue reading On-camera Microphones – Rode vs Azden
Shotgun Mic Shootout
Today, I am testing out and directly comparing three directional microphones for film and video production. Continue reading Shotgun Mic Shootout
Studio Monitor Speakers for Sound & Music Mixing
In the last little while, I have been testing out studio speakers in sound and music mixing – in industry lingo, such speakers are called “studio monitors”. Continue reading Studio Monitor Speakers for Sound & Music Mixing
Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
Today, I test out nine of the most popular and requested headphones under $200. I test them out with different people so I can tell you which ones sound the best for casual music listening PLUS which pair I would chose for professional sound/music production. Continue reading Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
How to Shoot a Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial
If you are a filmmaker, chances are that you’ve had to shoot a scene inside a moving car. If so, then you probably know how hard it can be to get smooth shots or interesting angles in such a situation. Continue reading How to Shoot a Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial