- 1. 3 monitor setup for laptop
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Like many of us, sometimes we are forced to use our laptops for audio or video editing. Even though I have a 17" screen on my ACER, it is not full HD resolution, falling somewhat short in the vertical ...
- Created on August 22, 2015
- 2. Assignment for March 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Yeah, things are a mess overall. Lots of confusion over how the university and CTVA will proceed. Tomorrow, your assignment is to view the Audio for Video series found at: www.audio-technica.com/cms/features/8a172335766aaaf0/index.html These ...
- Created on March 12, 2020
- 3. Audio CD versus Data CD with audio files
- (General Questions)
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio recorders ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 4. Audio concerns for shooting with RED cam
- (General Questions)
- ... audio inputs to the RED. "I have heard from my camera person regarding your question on XLR inputs stereo mini inputs.The Red has mini-xlr inputs, and he says he has the adapters. "The best ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 5. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... recording. Chapter 5: Importing Media. Exercise 4: Importing audio. SKIP Chapter 6: MIDI and SKIP Exercise 5: MIDI Chapter 7: Navigation. Exercise 6: Memory points Chapter 8: Editing. Exercise 7: Editing. Chapter ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 6. For week ending April 16, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will finish up with Microphone Basics. The primary lecture will be "Classes of Mics" that explains: dynamic, electret condenser, and true RF condenser. Our next topics will be Lavaliers. But ...
- Created on April 13, 2021
- 7. For week ending April 23 & 30, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- On April 23, our topic will be Lavaliers. Read the articles, and re-watch the Audio Technica videos -- those that deal with lavaliers. Here are the next two assignments, due on or before April 30, 2021. 1) Lavalier ...
- Created on April 21, 2021
- 8. For week ending April 3, 2020 UPDATED
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... this coming Friday at our regular time. But I do have an assignment for you all! Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every ...
- Created on March 29, 2020
- 9. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- In addition to the articles in the Reading List, please read: www.filmtvsound.com/index.php/audio-tech...ka-turn-em-over-text You should have read, by Friday, all of the articles up to and including the ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 10. For week ending Jan 30,2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- Okay, our first post of the semester. Still getting settled in after a long week at the NAMM show down in Anaheim. NAMM is the biggest audio tradeshow in the USA, and draws around a hundred thousand people: ...
- Created on January 28, 2013
- 11. For week ending May 1, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Reminders... we will have our regular ZOOM mtg on Friday, at 10am. Our guest speaker is Richard Lightstone CAS, who will talk about prod sound along with Dante audio. Read the article that I sent you ...
- Created on April 30, 2020
- 12. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... assignment you had to do for the Audio Technica Audio for Video series, you will view again and REVIEW all of the 688/CL12 videos, and include 4 important things that you learned in the 688 video along ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 13. For week ending Nov 20, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Here is your assignment, due in two weeks. Lavalier Rigging Exercise Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every member ...
- Created on November 13, 2020
- 14. For week ending Oct 2 & Oct 9, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... next assignment, which is due by Friday, Oct 9, is: Assignment Two: Audio Technica Basic Audio for Video tutorials Your first assignment is to view the Audio for Video series found at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSY8LG6gV...UWAM_P-uAYL9rpnrk2in The ...
- Created on September 25, 2020
- 15. For week ending Sept 13, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... boom cable, sound reports, etc. For those scenes, it will be a "video channel" with our audio recorded directly to the camcorder. You all have my phone and email.... so feel free to reach out ...
- Created on September 06, 2019
- 16. For weeks ending March 19 and March 26.
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- March 19 is Spring Break, so no Zoom meeting. Assignment Two: Audio Technica Basic Audio for Video tutorials Your first assignment is to view the Audio for Video series found at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSY8LG6gV...UWAM_P-uAYL9rpnrk2in The ...
- Created on March 12, 2021
- 17. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... RX5 falls outside the realm of 230, some of you are Audio specialists and are very serious about studying Pro Tools and post production -- so this is relevant to you. RX5 can work as a stand alone program ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 18. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... RX5 falls outside the realm of 358, most of you are Audio specialists and are concurrently studying Pro Tools and post production -- so this is relevant to you. RX5 can work as a stand alone program and ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 19. John Cleese Comedy Awards(entries)
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... honor programs that address social issues, demonstrate excellence in cinematography and audio, and the use of still imagery and stock library music. All programs entered in the CINDYs are eligible to ...
- Created on December 24, 2014
- 20. LAPPG mtg about RX6
- (Upcoming Events)
- There is still time to join us for our September meeting featuring two valuable presentations on: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 doors open at 7pm TIPS FOR DELIVERING STELLAR AUDIO WITH RX 6 Each month ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 21. LAPPG upcoming events
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... most valuable plug-ins to put on your wishlist this holiday season at our 2nd Plug-in Showcase. We've gathered the hottest plug-ins for audio, video and visual effects to share with you so bring a pal or ...
- Created on December 04, 2012
- 22. Nagra 4.2 recorder for video production?
- (General Questions)
- ... audio (the 4.2 is monaural, not stereo nor 2-track) and records a sync pulse on the audio to keep it is sync for playback or transfer. When the audio is played back, with the internal synchronizer (resolver) ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 23. NAMM 2015 Anaheim Conv Ctr
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... convention of the audio instruments & recording industry. The entire convention center is filled with exhibits ranging from world famous guitar manufacturers to the latest post production DAW software. ...
- Created on January 19, 2015
- 24. Omni versus cardioid handheld mic for re
- (General Questions)
- I teach a class in video production and am thinking about purchasing some handheld mics for the reporters. Do you recommend omni mics, such as the ElectroVoice RE50 or Audio Technica AT8004, or directional ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 25. Open Position: Audio/Video Engineer
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... have an opening: Part time Audio/Video Engineer We are seeking a junior engineer looking to build their resume by serving as an audio engineer and editor for our show. Our productions are mostly in ...
- Created on May 01, 2018
- 26. Plural Eyes editing software
- (Product Announcements)
- The lousy thing about getting olde is that everything you think you know has changed! For as long as I can remember teaching it, dealing with multiple cameras with random start/stops; double-system audio; ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 27. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- ... just use the 744T and the Denecke slate. Time code can be added to picture when it is imported; and then just tell it all to sync to the audio timecode. Plural Eyes works great. Make sure you use the ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 28. Samson announces a new website
- (Product Announcements)
- Hauppauge, NY Samson is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new website, located at www.samsontech.com. The site has been 18 months in the making. The website offers individual product and artist ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 29. Suggested Audio Production Workflow with
- (General Questions)
- I have signed on to provide production audio for a low-budget Indy film (where, frankly, most of us are fairly inexperienced) and have two questions with regard to the best way to provide sync sound and ...
- Created on September 10, 2012
- 30. Using TASCAM US-366 interface w ProTools
- (Tips & Tricks)
- For a course that I teach, I needed to set up my Acer PC laptop for Pro Tools (vers 11.3). I am using the TASCAM US-366 USB audio interface to bring in a mic input and for audio monitor output. When not ...
- Created on August 22, 2015
- 31. Utility Sound Tech workshop Sept 30
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Weekly Box rental forms and L&D for everyone in the sound department. Extra Crew Members Working with Video Assist, Audio and Video Playback. Learning their specific needs and how to anticipate them. ...
- Created on September 13, 2018
- 32. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- The following article was orginally written for Music Connection. In the previous article, we stressed the need for proper monitoring of your audio and careful selection of your headphones. This month, ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 33. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Because if your camera does not offer these critical features, then post it up for sale as fast as you can. They may take pretty pictures, or they may be compact – but they are worthless in terms of audio. ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 34. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- This article was submitted by one of our readers. You can visit her site at: https://www.videocaddy.com/ Basics of Audio Editing for Indie Film Project by Mary Parker https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/An-Najah_University_media_room_Victor_2011_-1-70.jpg ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 35. Izotope RX5 Tools for Audio Editing
- (Post Production)
- ... to (almost magically) remove background noise, lessen echo/reverb, edit out specific noises within a complex waveform without distrubing the adjacent audio, smooth out levels, remove breath sounds, pops, ...
- Created on November 15, 2015
- 36. Multitrack Workflow for Cinema/Video
- (Location Sound Recording)
- An explanation of the use of multiple audio tracks for location recording, from monaural through 8+2. Click to download
- Created on August 16, 2013
- 37. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... the right situation. Note that both Audio Technica and Sennheiser offer microphones of similar characteristics. I like to think of them as Lexus compared to BMW – both are great cars, just that one is ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 38. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... to be able to record audio that occurred a few seconds BEFORE you pressed the RECORD button! Meter Setup From the MENU button, select Meter Setup. You normally should not need to make adjustments to ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 39. Audio Performance of the RED One Camera
- (Videography)
- Written by our friends over at Sound Devices, acclaimed manufacturer of digital recorders and field mixers. Since it began shipping, Sound Devices has received numerous inquiries concerning audio interconnection ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 40. Location Audio Settings for an Avid Media Composer 5 Workflow
- (Post Production)
- Here is a concise guide to selecting the proper double-system audio and timecode settings for your digital audio recorder, when recording sync sound for SD video, HD video, and film projects that will ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 41. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic Event
- (Production Planning)
- ... omni or cardioid "reporter's mic" to pick up their audio. A dynamic mic will give you the cleanest sound with the least amount of background noise. Omni mics such as the ElectroVoice RE50, Audio Technica ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 42. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- HDSLR, small format digital video camcorders and pocket digital audio recorders are being used ever increasingly for professional application. In addition, there are still those rare occasions when we ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 43. Preparing for Audio Post
- (Post Production)
- Audio post requires the final edited audio tracks from the non-linear edit timeline. Ideally this will include a flash frame of video and audio pop at the head and tail of the movie file. This can be delivered ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 44. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... audio acquired by multiple mics (boom1, boom2, planted mics, and lavaliers) into one cohesive soundtrack (the production track). This live mixed soundtrack would serve as the audio for dailies, and then ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 45. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- We often get asked about setting up to do audio podcasts on a tight budget from a home office or simple studio. My personal recommendations are: Zencastr software for acquisition, and Audacity for the ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 46. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- For those looking for a "crash course" in audio for video, Audio Technica has posted the series of 13 educational video blogs that are all about location sound recording. Note that the original drafts ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 47. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... focused on a couple of audio related workshops, I was still invited to sit around the big conference table. One of the company employees was an amateur chef and had heard that they were looking for someone ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 48. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... purpose “short shotgun” such as the Audio Technica 4073 or Sennheiser MKH60; a “wide angle” condenser cardioid to eliminate echo in a tight room, such as an Audio Technica 4051 or a Senn MKH40; and a “long ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 49. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... of Sound Mixer. Make/model of audio recorder. Track format (such as Mono, 2-track, 4-track, 8-track, mon0 x #, stereo pair x #) Sampling and Bit Rate (such as 16 bit, 48k or 24bit/48k) Timecode ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 50. Audio Essentials
- (Fundamentals of Audio Production)
- An academic in-depth look into the physics behind sound and audio, and how the science comes into play in professional audio recording. Audio Essentials from FilmTVsound Click to download ...
- Created on August 23, 2015
- 51. Audio Metering: An Introduction
- (Recorders)
- ... be recorded? What should it read on the meter?” depends mostly on what type of meter you are looking at. Essentially, there are three types of professional audio meters that you are likely to encounter, ...
- Created on March 05, 2015
- 52. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- I am happy to announce that WindTech Audio (aka Olsen Audio) has finally made one of my little wishes come true. For years, many of us have struggled with the problem of how to utilize an inexpensive painters ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 53. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- People are always asking me if I could recommend a reliable and inexpensive source for purchasing miscellaneous computer, HDMI, and audio cables/adapters. Sure, you can find them in the big box electronic ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 54. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... settings, timecode, audio, and way too many more items to list here. But even feeling confident that all the important bits are working as they should, it is still imperative to always check the final ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 55. Importing Zoom Q4 files for editing
- (Recorders)
- ... to import fine, but when I played it back on the timeline -- the audio would only stutter and the video appeared jerky. I tried it on my laptop as well as a more powerful desktop, with the same results. ...
- Created on March 09, 2014
- 56. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on and operating. Only problem -- and it's a big one -- is that I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to recording audio. For the last several months, I've perused the internet for equipment suggestions and ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 57. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... stops when the camera runs or stops -- thus generating a continuous timecode in the picture dailies -- you can do the same with your audio. The Tascam will start/stop based on the external timecode that ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 58. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- As I write this, we are just one week away from NAB 2012. Once again, I will be at the Audio Technica booth all week, conducting free workshops a few times each day. The two scheduled topics that I ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 59. Audio Production and Postproduction by Woody Woodhall CAS
- (Book Reviews)
- One of my favorite textbooks is Audio Production and Postproduction by leading audio professional Woody Woodhall, CAS. This introductory, comprehensive text of audio practices for both production and post-production ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 60. Audio CD versus Data CD with Audio Files
- (Fred's Blog )
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 61. Audio CD versus Data CD with Audio Files
- (For Students)
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 62. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- Yesterday, one of my former students met with me to discuss recording audio for a video about surfing that he and his colleagues were planning. Recording production sound out on the ocean is not a simple ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 63. Trew Audio acquires Coffey Sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- I opened my email today and read, much to my shock and surprise, that Trew Audio has acquired Coffey Sound! Now, that is not a bad thing for the industry; just very unexpected. Coffey Sound sent out ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 64. Project Settings and Importing for P2 Footage in Avid MC5 [WINDOWS]
- (Post Production)
- ... OK. Go to AUDIO PROJECT SETTINGS. Make sure the CONVERT SAMPLE RATES WHEN PLAYING is set to NEVER. Save! Exit project AND Avid. Open Avid and your project again. Click on the bin you want to import ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 65. Project Settings and Importing for P2 Footage in Avid MC5 [MAC]
- (Post Production)
- ... OK. Go to AUDIO PROJECT SETTINGS. Make sure the CONVERT SAMPLE RATES WHEN PLAYING is set to NEVER. Save! Exit project AND Avid. Open the project again. Click on the bin you want to ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 66. Set Design for Dialogue Recording
- (Production Planning)
- Most articles that deal with Production Sound Recording for video/film tend to cover microphones and recording/mixing techniques. I am not going to cover audio from the Sound Mixer's perspective, but rather ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 67. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... in the DV-824. Since the action never stops, neither can the audio recording. Some episodes require "home base" to move several times during the shoot day. The whole system can live on two Senior Magliners ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 68. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... documentary – the mix panel serves as a remote input system for audio recording (such as the Shure FP33 at left). By this, I mean that the mixing panel is an extension of the camcorder, allowing the soundperson ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 69. How to Perform Multi-Camera Editing in Pinnacle 12
- (Post Production)
- ... the Master track and the Overlay track. You can drag transitions down to the Overlay track if you want dissolves or whatever at the in or out points of those clips. If you do not want the audio to switch ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 70. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... to know just where all of the audio elements need to end up. For instance, out on production, it might seem logical to record a car that passes from left to right in stereo, so that you can hear the "pass ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 71. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- At first glimpse, a professional mixing board may appear intimidating to the novice filmmaker. But they are actually fairly simple to master, and are the heart of location audio recording. In the olde ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 72. [VIDEO] Mic Basics Series
- (General)
- About the Mic Basics Series This is a series of video demonstrations that Fred originally made with his audio class at CSUN. These were live, off the cuff, lectures and demo's that were taped by his students. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 73. [VIDEO] PMD661 Product Overview
- (Recorders)
- ... About Steve Savanyu He has had thirty plus years in the audio/video industry, including teaching at Kent State University and being the Director of Educational Services for Audio Technica U.S. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 74. [VIDEO] PMD580 Product Overview
- (Recorders)
- ... Steve Savanyu He has had thirty plus years in the audio/video industry, including teaching at Kent State University and being the Director of Educational Services for Audio Technica U.S. for nine years. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 75. Audio Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... Instructor on a flash drive and/or a data CD/DVD. Flash drives will be returned to you the following week, if not sooner. The Current Events podcast, Creepy Radio Promo, and Audio Book projects may be ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 76. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Mic Level vs Line Level Consistency in Sound Recording Beginners Guide to the ENG44 Using the Digital FX ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 77. [REVIEW] Audio Technica BP896
- (Lavalier)
- ... touches of the BP896 is that it comes pre-configured with the standard Audio Technica 4-pin locking connector that is found on all of the Audio Technica wireless bodypaks; and the AT8539 power module that ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 78. Immersive Presentation (on the cheap)
- (Sound Design)
- Sometimes we are forced to settle for only two channels of audio in our software or in our presentation. Some academic versions of popular audio editing programs limit the user to only two master outputs, ...
- Created on August 16, 2021
- 79. Terms of Use
- (Legal)
- ... indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) ...
- Created on July 23, 2020
- 80. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- ... – the realistic fact is that we only cover the tip of the iceberg. Most of what we teach involves mindset and understanding the basic principles of our technical crafts (cinematography, editing, audio, ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 81. Do you really need a mixing panel?
- (Mix Panels)
- ... Bringing a sound into a recorder, setting a proper level, and letting ‘er rip. In the case of multiple Audio sources, the recordist sets a level and individually records each audio feed. Every track is ...
- Created on June 25, 2019
- 82. Tascam: HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20
- (Phoca Download / HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20)
- HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20: A concise and easy to understand Users Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 (v1.20) multitrack portable audio recorder, written by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD. This manual ...
- Created on December 22, 2012