Diploma in Video Part 7

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1 Diploma in Video Part 7 Lesson 7 Audio Presented by: Adam O Reilly Course Educator F.E.T.A.C in Digital Media

2 Webinar Interaction Chat box Type responses to the Educator We will have a Q&A at the end of the lesson where you can ask questions

3 Lesson 7 The importance of sound Pick up patterns Types of Mics Music and effects Q & A

4 Why learn about these things? Knowledge to record high quality audio Audio heavily dictates the quality of a film

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6 Sound is half the picture

7 Cannot really be fixed if wrong The importance of Sound Bad audio its harder to get consistency Audio can be difficult to get right Good audio increases the overall quality of the film.

8 1. Get the mic close as possible 2. Always use Headphones! 5 basic rules 3. Monitor sound from the camera 4. Scout locations for sound - find potential problem areas 5. Room Tone record the natural sound

9 Get the mic close as possible!

10 Always use Headphones!

11 Monitor sound from the camera

12 Scout locations for problems

13 Room Tone

14 Recording audio

15 Recording audio

16 Audio cables 3.5 mm jack Unbalanced

17 Audio cables - XLR cables Professional Standard Adapters for Dslrs available Balanced less interference

18 Pre-Amp

19 Audio Signal Chain Cable Pre-amp/Audio recorder Microphone

20 Audio Signal Chain Cable Pre-amp/Audio recorder Microphone

21 Single System Microphone Camera Double System Pre-amp/Audio recorder Microphone

22 Single System Setup Audio recorded straight in camera Don t have to sync Audio + Footage Saves time Microphone Camera Built in Mic inputs + Pre-amp

23 Double System Setup Cable Pre-amp/Audio recorder Better audio quality The amp has higher sample rates If you don t have Mic inputs Microphone Audio is not connected to the camera (more movement)

24 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

25 Sound wave 1 Second

26 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

27 Measured as (khz) 11 khz Low quality Audio sampling Rate 44.1 khz CD quality 48 khz Digital video audio standard

28 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

29 Sound Wave Sampling Rate 1 Second

30 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

31 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

32 Sound Wave Sampling Rate

33 Bit Depth Sampling rate (khz) Bit Depth (bit)

34 Microphones Pick up patterns

35 Omni

36 Cardioid mics

37 Hyper/Super Cardioid

38 Shotgun

39 Bidirectional

40 Booms Different mic types Handheld Lavalier or lapel mics Wireless

41 Boom Mics

42 Handheld mics

43 Lavalier Mics/Pin mics

44 Wireless Mics

45 Levels

46 Levels Red zones Too loud distortion Too low hiss -20 Db to -12 Db

47 Levels Acceptable Levels (-12Db 20DB) Too Low Hissing sound Headroom Too Loud Distorted Sound (clipping)

48 Clipping explained

49 Clipping explained

50 Important that the music suites the footage Music Music can dictate the pace of the edit Good Quality Royalties

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53 Sound effects

54 Sound effects Ambience Library Foley

55 Ambience Psychological Que for the space

56 Ambience Mostly recorded on location Tip: Record 1 full minute off ambience

57 Library Effects Buy commercially Some sites will have free effects Sound effects we cannot record ourselves

58 Foley Sound recorded for specific visuals

59 Jack Foley

60 Equipment Considerations Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone The Zoom H1

61 Considerations Don t under estimate the importance of sound Use Headphones! Ambient sound can be a lifesaver Music has a big impact on mood and atmosphere

62 The importance of sound Summary Pick up patterns Types of Mics Music and effects

63 Next Lesson Basic of Cinematography

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74 Social Media

75 QUESTION TIME See you back for Lesson 6 Shooting Video