Applied Techniques, Part 2: Getting Good Audio
Many of you probably noticed that the quality of the audio for the camera's built-in mic is...welllll...not that great. That's why we usually use an external microphone to capture sound. Our mics are called "shotgun" mics, because they pick up sound in a narrow range directly in front of the mic itself.
You're going to complete an audio assignment that requires you to operate this equipment properly.
Start with this tutorial:
Setting up and Connecting a Microphone
Once you've watched it, pair up with a partner and practice the setup.
Then, you'll go record the following assignment:
You're going to complete an audio assignment that requires you to operate this equipment properly.
Start with this tutorial:
Setting up and Connecting a Microphone
Once you've watched it, pair up with a partner and practice the setup.
Then, you'll go record the following assignment:
Applied Techniques: Becoming a Better Filmmaker
Grab a Camera, Tripod, Mic, XLR Cable, Headphones and a Partner! It's time to improve your Technical Skills---the most important step toward becoming a better filmmaker!!!
Camera Stability & Exposure:
Audio Leveling:
Composition:
Recording:
Downloading:
Camera Stability & Exposure:
- Review the mounting procedure for the Quick Release Platform. Mount the camera on the Tripod.
- Review use of Pan and Tilt lock nuts. Show Ms. T that you know how to "lock down" the camera to keep it absolutely still.
- Use the Joystick to modify Exposure on the camera to brighten and darken the scene. Record a "Dark" scene and a "Bright" scene.
Audio Leveling:
- Plug in a mic with headphones. Bring up the Mic Level menu with your joystick. Raise and lower audio levels until you're consistently hitting the "Sweet Spot". Record a sample clip and review for audio quality.
Composition:
- Review the Rule of Thirds: Rule of Thirds Video
- Compose and record at least 4 shots of the same subject (preferably, you or your partner) using the Rule of Thirds. Subject can be ANYWHERE EXCEPT DEAD CENTER!!!!
Recording:
- Record a 60-second Portfolio Introduction introducing yourself and discussing your responses to last week's Socrative "Nice to Meet You" activity. You'll talk about why you're here, what you'd like to learn, what you're looking forward to accomplishing, etc.
- Change shot types at least 3 times; pause recording to reset shots (don't reset "live").
Downloading:
- We'll walk through this portion together to download your footage into iMovie to create a new project and edit your footage.
Start With The Basics.
You've seen it all: Good video, Bad video, really really awesome video, and stuff that just makes you feel downright embarrassed for whoever created it.
But what separates the Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Awful? It's a pretty simple recipe, actually: Good Composition + Good Audio + Great Story = Amazing Video!! Okay, maybe I'm oversimplifying things a bit, but this recipe really is the foundation for separating your work from THIS stuff: |
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