Audio
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Stuff You Need to Know
A practical guide to acoustics and sound treatment
Acoustics is where the physics and aesthetics of sound meet. It's how we ascribe quantitative and qualitative meaning to a sound’s or environment’s properties....
Graphic EQ: How to use a graphic equalizer
Being able to correct issues in post-production that were created in the field will not only make you a stronger producer, but will also...
From Source to Output: Audio Signal Flow for Videographers
The physical aspects of signal flow determine the flow of sound and its connections all the way from its source, capture, processing and output....
Here’s the Sound Design and Audio Info You Need to Know
The worst mistake a videographer can make is forgetting about audio. Bad audio and sound design can leave any great shot useless. Here's how to avoid that.
Sound mixing for video editors — How to mix like a...
In a nutshell
The final soundtrack breaks down into four parts: dialog, sound effects, music and ambient background noiseKeeping sound elements on multiple tracks helps...
11 ways to combat wind noise
The best wind noise reduction is achieved at the time of recording by using every tool in your arsenal; everything afterward will always be...
Location Sound Recording: How to Cut through the Noise
When working on a tight budget web series, or a low budget film, there is no money — or time — to re-record audio....
Delays, Echoes and Chorus
What is delay? In its most literal definition delay is just what it implies, slowing down a signal so it arrives later than the original....
How to monitor audio for better sounding video
Nothing ruins a video quicker than bad audio. There are ways to monitor audio for the best results, which is essential when recording audio...
How to properly use a wireless lavalier microphone
Lavaliers are the go-to microphone when requiring a localized, portable and hands-free solution when miking your talent. Lavaliers are primarily used with dialogue, where...
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6 exercises to capture better audio
Great video is only possible with great audio, and the only way for you to do that is to exercise your audio recording skills.
What's New
How to record professional-level audio with your smartphone
Phones have come a long way in video quality, but what about audio quality? It turns out pro-level audio recording is possible on your phone.
10 bad audio habits to avoid
Let’s take a quick look at some common mistakes and habits audio engineers should avoid during recording and mixing phases.
How do boom mics really work?
Boom microphones are oftentimes the perfect choice for capturing audio at a distance. But how do they actually work?
6 exercises to capture better audio
Great video is only possible with great audio, and the only way for you to do that is to exercise your audio recording skills.
Film sound design: Constructing narrative through sound
Sound design constructs the auditory landscape of production, including everything from dialogue to music to natural noises.
What is a boom operator’s role in video production?
Operating at the core of their films' sound department, boom operators play a critical role, often making or breaking audio recordings.
The Wilhelm scream: The origin of cinema’s decades-old inside joke
Though having been used for decades in cinema, many aspiring videographers don't know the origins of the Wilhelm scream.
Everything you need to know about ADR for video
ADR is a common process is filmmaking. So, what in ADR, and is it a "magic bullet" for post-production video editors?
What’s phantom power and how can you use it?
Phantom power is one of the methods professional videographers use to supply power to their condenser microphones.
Frequency response explained
The term "frequency response" is quite common in the audio space, but admittedly it will take some explaining to those new to it.
What’s the difference between a flanger and a phaser?
If you are trying to choose between a flanger or phaser when mixing audio, you first need to understand what they are and how pros use them.
Choosing the right mic: A guide to microphone selection
There is no hiding the fact that, at first, microphone selection is daunting. This article helps you make faster and smarter mic selections.
Sound editing vs. sound mixing: What’s the difference?
Sound editing is the vehicle that moves a project's audio from the production to post-production stage. The main difference between sound editing vs. sound...
What is spatial sound, and how can it impact your content?
Videographers spend hours using the latest innovations for creating the most impressive video that they can. Audio, however, has played second fiddle through the...
