Audio Techniques
Monitoring the Soundtrack
A cameraman 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 is exactly what many filmmakers do. They see their audio meters reacting, and therefore assume that good audio is being recorded.
Adding Phone Conversations to your Recording
It is not unusual for a videographer to need to record a telephone conversation or telephone interview on location. In the old days of broadcast, this required some specialized pieces of equipment, known as phone patches or hybrids. This equipment can get expensive; although if you are in the telephone talk-show business, the advanced features and high quality make them worth the investment.
[PRESENTATION] Microphone Techniques for Episodic TV and Features
This is a PDF copy of the visual slideshow that accompanied Fred Ginsburg's presentations at NAB 2011. Audio Technica sponsored a series of free workshops every day of the conference. These graphics discuss the multi-track workflow and microphone techniques for location audio recording.
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Shooting to Sync Playback
Creating music videos is a delicate process, one that can be easier or harder depending on the images, sequences, and complexities involved. But at its core they are essentially videos shot to sync audio. Here's a workflow that'll keep you from tearing your hair out and make you aware of common novice pratfalls.
Audio Techniques