BASICS OF SOUND and AUDIO - Everything You Need To Know

[@curtisjudd]

Woot! Brilliant episode! My favorite: "You spent $1000 bucks on your camera, don't cheap out on audio gear..."

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Curtis Judd Thanks Curtis. My favorite part is where I was editing this and realized I called you Curtis JUDGE. Crap! I hope he doesn't shoot me. :)

[@curtisjudd]

+Basic Filmmaker Oh, don't worry about that. That's way better than the guy that called me Chris Judo.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL! [Karate chop insert of you] Hyyyyyaaaaahhh!!!

[@nipun2735]

As I was saying. He is that type of teacher who will embarrass you in the classroom, so you ace the real world. Love it!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

😁

[@Stanislawluberda]

Best, most comprehensive, "short" explanation and review of great sound techniques for video. More is covered in this 18 minutes than I've seen in more than a couple college degree programs in my area. It blows my mind what people are NOT learning in class. Thanks very much for this video, just totally well planned, thought out and concise.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Stanislaw Luberda Thank you Stanislaw! I know, 2 months later, but I was just perusing a few of my videos, lo and behold, I never got notified of this comment. KZbin people, please don't do this. :)

[@Iliealex4]

Thank you ! Best video on audio recording ! Learned a lot ! And also.... who else on youtube responds to each and every comment on their video that they did 4 YEARS AGO ! This is really showing off how much care you put in your work of educating people online ! Going to go on a binge watching all your other videos on lighting and video. Thanks !

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yes, I liken it to someone saying “Hello!” and you just keeping walking ignoring the person. I think it’s rude. And thank you for the kind comment!! 👍👍

[@AbundantlyHappyLisa]

I really love your videos. I love your no nonsense, informative style. It's quick, to the point and really helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these tools for us. You are much appreciated.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank yo so much! 👍

[@UniquePhotoandVideo]

The best and most comprehensive audio tutorial ever! When using a Zoom or similar recorder, turn off Auto Gain Control/Auto level. Thank you for the hard work!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Unique Photo and Video (UniquePhotoandVideo.com) Thank you!! And heck yeah, turn on auto levels and gain control on everything! Cameras too!

[@D4Darious]

Great video Basic! You covered a lot of topics! Very entertaining.

[@TheFitchproductions]

D4Darious look up D4, Dave and Curtis!! lol

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Mongo Vision Thanks +D4Darious! Mongo - been subscribed to D4, Dave and Curtis forever, and yes, they are some of the best I know. :)

[@danielshepherd7306]

Love this. On point to add: speech and music may look like they are similar volumes, because of the peaks of the waveforms, but the intro/outro music will often unpleasantly overpower the speech that follows. This is because music is essentially what I call "thicker" than speech. I love that you use Adobe Audition. I used this at our radio studio back when it was 'Cool Edit Pro'. I also have background in PA, sound recording as well as sound technician for radio. Disproportionately loud intros are everywhere, and possibly only people like us can stop them!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great point Daniel. And I love this explanation - "music is essentially what I call "thicker" than speech." Never heard it described like that before!

[@DavidsTutorials]

Excellent, Kevin! After "edging" into videomaking for years, recently becoming more and more of a student, I've gone through several video editing programs, including Premiere Pro; I've now gotten fed up with their "milk the customer" policies and have migrated to DaVinci Resolve, and was delighted to find this program has a superb feature that automatically syncs an audio file with a video file, and combines them in the project. No more fishing for the exact sync point or waiting forever for auto-sync. It's just two mouse clicks, maybe 3 seconds, and done. Ready to drag the video (with new audio) to the time line.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Glad you’re liking Davinci. My take is whatever works, use it. BTW, you can also sync an audio file in PPRO in about 3 seconds or less with a simple right click. 👍

[@muratix]

you are really a good teacher... you summarized at least 50 youtube videos about filmmaking sound..

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL! Thanks, and glad it was helpful!

[@TheJohnLyons]

18 minutes of solid info. Well done.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+John Lyons Thanks John. Really appreciate the kind comment!

[@kevinglennon2370]

Another superb production Kevin! Very amusing, very sticky, very informative. Simply excellent!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you kindly Kevin. p.s. Great name. :)

[@AMVayanefan]

I've watched this one at least 8 times. I play it in the background with headphones on while I work too. I just love the funny commentary and the awesome advice.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+AMVayanefan Thanks very much. Really appreciate the feedback - it helps.

[@ryanoffthegrid]

Man.... this video is truly incredible. To the point and honest. Thank you for putting in so much work to create this. One of the best videos on KZbin period.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks very much!

[@matthewdavies269]

This is excellent.!. Clear. Concise. Useful. To the point. Great examples shown too.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Appreciate it Matthew!

[@shahriaar0]

Loving this channel. He's got humor, he speaks the truth right on your face, and he knows his stuff.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You are too kind thank you Shahraar!

[@jnbarrow0402]

This was pretty awesome, informative, and entertaining. I learned so much in these 18 minutes. It's not often that I subscribe to KZbin videos, but I felt compelled to subscribe to his stuff. He's a great teacher.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Jessica!

[@marklevin3556]

So I just discovered this video and your channel. I've subscribed and hope you're still doing these. I loved it. So much great info packed into one video. This is a keeper! I'm looking forward to learning more from your channel. Thanks.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Mark! I've got over 300 videos now on my channel. Glad to have ya!

[@marklevin3556]

@@BasicFilmmaker Super. I've already checked out another. That one was on lighting but it was over my head! I'm just recently retired so have time to finally work on my photography/videography skills. Your videos are already proving very helpful. Thanks for the fantastic work. I'll probably watch all 300 plus!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

👍

[@nealwailing3870]

It is easier to learn when you get a little humour with the lesson.... Great show/lecture!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Neal!

[@Kauzum]

You are a hell of a lot more entertaining and informative than the filmmaking college courses I took!! Love the bluntness keep up the awesome work!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Kauzum!

[@onurandsena9429]

I am trying to shoot some videos for my kids and cannot thank you enough. Sub'ed and super appreciate all the great content and for explaining why behind each idea. Please keep them coming :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you and sorry for the delay. KZbin dumped this as a spam folder and I just found it. Gessh! :)

[@realkabecio]

KEVIN YOU''RE AWESOME! IVE JUST SEEN 2 OF YOUR VIDEOS AND I AM HOOKED!. ILL BE WATCHING THEM ALL.. GREAT INFO AND YOU AND YOUR PRESENTATION ARE TOTALLY ENGAGING. THANKS FOR STEERING US RIGHT!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks so much Karen! Much appreciated!

[@WORTHITORNOT]

And another great video :). KZbin is really pushing all your older videos, congratulations

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow again. What’s happening here?

[@philippeschultz2660]

From afar the best sound review of the galaxy and beyond ! May the force stay with you ! Warmly, Phil (France)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Philippe Schultz Hey Phil! Thanks!

[@angeljimenezaguado4265]

Brilliant. The best video about audio in filmmaking that I found on the internet.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Ángel!

[@mattandandyshowreel]

Hi, I am a professional film maker and I am doing some mentoring (in the UK) This is gold dust and the explanations are really clear and entertaining. A lot of professionals could learn tons from this, I did! Keep up the good work Sir!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I really appreciate the comment Andrew. Love the use of b roll on TROJAN MAILING!

[@mattandandyshowreel]

@@BasicFilmmaker Hi, many thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated. i wish i could do front of camera as well as you do, a great mix of humour and info, keep it up sir!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks. It took a while for me to get there, and I'm still working on it. You should watch my very first videos. Actually, don't. :)

[@PatrickRyan27]

This guy does a great job. You can tell he obviously puts a lot of effort into each of his videos.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow! How interesting that this comment JUST NOW shows up for me after THREE years. Sorry I missed it. Looking for more now. Thank you!

[@Flamekebab]

An excellent video but I'm still confused as to what's so wrong about wiring the mics into the camera rather than an external recorder. Is it in case there's some sort of delay introduced that would result in fine tuning the syncing?

[@DIYCameraGuy]

+Flamekebab DSLR's, consumer camcorders and Mirrorless cameras don't have good quality audio pre-amps in the camera. They also don't provide phantom power that many pro mics require. There are ways to get decent audio but a dedicated audio recorder that is going to be your best option.

[@Flamekebab]

DIYCameraGuy I was just curious really. I was thinking "The audio I get from wiring them into the camera has been identical to what I get when I use an external recorder" but figured that the rest of the advice was top notch so there was something I was missing! Fair enough if there's a substantial difference in quality or a need for phantom power. Other than XLR what's the advantage of a more specialised dedicated audio recorder over, say, a decent quality dictaphone?

[@DIYCameraGuy]

+Jeff Davies Yes, some preamps in recorders are weak, like the zoom recorders. People are comparing the zoom preamps against other recorders, not cameras. I like the TASCAM recorders better but I will take a crappy recorder over a camera pre any day. normally I would use a wireless system to a recorder so I cam monitor the audio from the subject. This is not the case in this video so it would make more sense to go directly into the recorder. I think Mr. Basic is just showing ways of using the different gear. Thank you for reading and I hope that helps.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Sees comment 4 years later. LOL!

[@jacobbaker4392]

This video is actually perfect when it comes to explaining audio.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Jacob Baker Thanks Jacob! I know, 2 months later, but I was just perusing a few of my videos, lo and behold, I never got notified of this comment. KZbin people, please don't do this. :)

[@Hr1gunnar]

You were this awesome 5 years ago!! Daaaamn.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@Howell4719]

Another excellent video, thank you very much. I'm on a budget and new to this and so spend hours on the Internet checking things out before buying anything. Bought Senal microphones, very good price and with changeable polar patterns. Pre amp with XLR for microphones and 3.5 plugged into my camcorder and produce very good sound without having to sync. Editing stuff is way over my head, at the moment.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yeah, we have to do it all, and editing is yet a whole 'nother "career" we have to learn. :)

[@Howell4719]

@@BasicFilmmaker Editing is a nightmare !! I tried one of the apparently easiest programs but being a computer Neanderthal got completely and utterly confused, frustrated and lost. The experience was bordering on traumatic. Now looking for a creative editor and will show them your tutorials as examples of what I want.

[@Blgarrettfilms]

You're the man BFM! I can't tell you how much you have taught me about being a better filmmaker over the past 2 years. Who needs film school when you got the BFM in the house.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+B.L. Garrett Thanks B.L! "Who needs film school when you got the BFM in the house." My wife LOL'd. :)

[@NeonToast]

THANK YOU SIR! Always with the quality info!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Sydney!! Potato Camera- LOL!

[@NeonToast]

@@BasicFilmmaker Ahaha, I got a new camera and layed spud-cam to rest a few days ago. XD

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@NeonToast Spud Cam. RIP. :)

[@Lochlee]

I re posted this to a fellow youtube channel because he has been having sound issues, thank you for this once again!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice! Thanks!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Great job! That must have taken a long time to create.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Dave Dugdale Thanks Dave! EVERYTHING that could go wrong, did on this one. I figured I donated quite a bit into the Murphy's Law bank, so it's smooth sailing from here. :)

[@DavidsTutorials]

@@BasicFilmmaker Ha ha! You've probably already learned, the Murphy's Law bank only takes, it never gives back, and Murphy is always hungry and greedy.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

He is greedy!!! 😁

[@majorberk4647]

Superb independent advice and good to know im aligned with the pros

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you.

[@ryandsilber6880]

Great video. I too have a love for rode mics. To me they are by far the best value and mine seem to be very well made and most importantly they sound really good. Would love to see more of these extensive tutorials on other subjects in the future such as editing and cinematography.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+asphericalfilms Thanks. And yes, more extensive are coming in the subjects you mentioned. :)

[@TheSpatialCanvas]

I really appreciate the amount of detail you went into for this, took notes through the whole thing. Going to Amazon now to finally invest!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Danny Bittman Thanks Danny! I know, 2 months later, but I was just perusing a few of my videos, lo and behold, I never got notified of this comment. KZbin people, please don't do this. :)

[@vinloc3854]

This was awesome! Lots of great hints and tips. Learned more here about sound than what I did in college.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow! Thanks a lot for the kind comment!

[@NickDe3]

I've had success using extension cables running from my camera to my shotgun mics on boom polls. If there is not much action going on it's a pretty practical solution.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Cool. What works is always awesome!

[@holycloudable]

Thank you very much for this video. You literally answered every question and problem I had involving sound. You are the filmmaker Guru.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! Filmmaking Guru? Oh gessh, now I'm on the spot. :)

[@dieterlong183]

good show. love the dry humor. I made it to the end of the video and i don't even know why, although, I may have learned a thing or two.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

👍

[@VEN-Media]

Great Video! A lot of good information, great tips! I will definitely be using a lot of these tips on my videos.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Christian Garrido Fabulous! Glad this helps!

[@claudius3124]

Wow! That's one of the greatest achievement in both educational/comedy tek video! Found it randomly. Had so much fun watching it! Thanks ;-)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Claudius! I sometimes go too far to the left or right on the balance of comedy/educational/information. A very fine balance I think I will be working on until the day I die. :)

[@RLHendrick58]

First video I have seen from this channel. Fantastic work and thank you so much!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Randy - I always appreciate feedback.

[@miholmstrom]

If you have a test about and audio sound in two days? Correct video? (Thank you for a good video!)

[@loudgraphicdesign]

Thanks for the inspiration. I thinks it's easy to get lazy with audio. I'll be trying harder from now on.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Loud Graphic Design Thanks. The main reason I made this as I keep running into filmmakers posting videos and the sound is terrible, which is a shame, since they put so much work into the video. I know - done it myself.

[@claudewelch8696]

As always great video, love the bloopers.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Much appreciated Claude!

[@therealsteelie]

Excellent video. Informative as usual and funny. Love the Out-takes as well.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Mark Lilley Thanks Mark. You still have the HDC or using something else now?

[@therealsteelie]

Still have the HDC but also a Nikon D3200 and gopro hero 3 black. I'm honest with myself. I love the idea of creating great content but I'm still at the beginning of my journey and love learning from youtube videos. I need to find time to create and upload to youtube.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I get that. It really does take a serious time investment for sure.

[@therealsteelie]

I've finally managed to produce and upload a new video to youtube. I used your tips to position the rode mic just out of shot above my son's head. So to me at least the sound is good. On the video front I needed better lighting than I used and a polarising filter (still need to purchase one) but it was a spur of the moment interview so I wanted to capture his thoughts while the moment was there. Thank you again for these videos they really help.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks for the feedback Mark. I love to hear that I'm helping people with something, otherwise, what's the point? :)

[@LordArioh]

I think on a budget it's OK to connect your mic into your camera, as long as your sound doesn't clip, there's no white noise, and other distractions. I got Rode lav and shotgun mics, gonna experiment if sound quality is more or less OK on 80D/200D as I saw a lot of people just do it. And later on I'll probably get Zoom.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great! Good thing to test things out before dropping some more money. If that setup works for your shooting, that's great.

[@BigEric42]

Entertaining, useful and spot-on. Thank you. This is one of your productions I missed, probably because I didn't know about the bell. let alone click it. You have reminded me to take the H1 and H2 with me to record non-sync ambient noise for possible later use in editing. In the olden days, media was expensive, now it's time that's the real cost. I have a wealth of old footage featuring camera noise, audio auto-gain "hunting" and my off-camera adenoidal breathing. I have a bit of re-mixing to do... I may be a little time... Oh, and one more thing, some of the Chinese "crappy" microphones perform well at an unbelievable fraction of the price of even Rode, Sennheiser and Audio-Technica stuff. Select and reject and return if disappointed. No-quibble returns policies are to be used and enjoyed.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice Eric and agreed!

[@luisjaviersanchezbalcazar8657]

First of all I wanna thank you for these amazing basic tips, my doubt is about using a cellphone as audio recorder with a medley good lavalier mic? (Considering I've got not enough money for both a mic and a good audio recorder)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Luis Javier Sánchez Balcázar You can. I would TEST it always to make sure it gives you what you want.

[@DamianBrown]

New favourite channel. Appreciate it man.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Damian Brown Thanks Damian!

[@rivverraya]

Thank you so much for showing how very entertaining a tutorial-like video can be, besides of course the sublime info on the topic. incredible !.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Arno Koning Thank you Arno. I REALLY appreciate the nice feedback. :)

[@hudsonkilpatrick1766]

Awesome educational and entertaining video, thank you for creating and sharing!!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Horace. Kind feedback is always much appreciated.

[@FlorianFahrenberger]

Great content, and sooo many puns and jokes in there! This is probably my favorite video of yours so far. I couldn't agree more with everything you've said.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Florian Fahrenberger Thanks Florian. It's always so cool that you pick up on all the dry humor and puns.

[@roboverholt9959]

Dude great job, Lotta hard work invoved, lot of cuts, and demos. and humor and your pace is fun not boring not too fast, Your graphics and your brand.. You're starting to make me feel guilty that you give us the info for free.. :P You are mastering this now.. Ugh, Must pick up my pace.. You have work/home life and play time and you pull it all off. I bow to you kind sir.. :) Thanx for being an inspiration.. K, I'm off to work.. :) (P.S. I personally didn't need this video as I know sound quite well, and learnt from you b4, whats cool is everytime I clap lol , I think of you.. (Heart) lol Have a good on buddy..

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Rob Overholt Thanks Rob!! I know, 2 months later, but I was just perusing a few of my videos, lo and behold, I never got notified of this comment. KZbin people, please don't do this. :)

[@GuillermoBello]

I just bought a Shure Vp83 and I love it, I'm still young and cannot afford a lot things so I bought a good extension chord and some shoe mounts to build my own DIY boom pole, once I experiment with this mic and its capabilities I'll save up and get an audio recorder, Zoom H4 or H6, great video!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+CommanderBeta Nothing wrong with that mic. Get it close to ya and it will sound great. Thanks!

[@JodyBruchon]

The Zoom H4n is an extremely valuable investment. Four-channel recording, phantom power, AMAZING built-in mics, usability as a USB audio interface, and 96kHz/24-bit sampling are things that the beginner may not realize they want, but they will eventually want such things. Even if you "go pro" with your video work you'll still be using that Zoom well into the future. It will outlast all of your cameras. For someone who can barely afford a camcorder, $200 might seem expensive, but it's more than worth it.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Absolutely Jody! I still have my H4n and it's seen a ton of use without any glitches. I upgraded to an H6 (which I LOVE) merely for the fact that the H6 is almost instant on - no waiting - and super quick formatting. Both the H6 and H4 can be connected to a power source which is super helpful for me as I keep it mounted in my studio, and don't have to deal with batteries. Even the H1 is super valuable, although way too easy to break.

[@kimiweintraub1866]

Thanks for the video. I loved it!! 2 quick questions... 1) Can I use a wireless professional "singers" mic on a microphone stand and angle it down? 2) what kind of mic stand would I need if I wanted a standing "talking head" video?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Sure you can. The singer type mics need to be held very close to the mouth. They can be pointed down, but again, it wouldn't matter as it would be in your face. Do you already have a mic, which is why you're asking? What brand/model is it - I'd be able to tell you better if I knew. If not, is there a reason you want to use that type of mic? Thanks Kimi!

[@kimiweintraub1866]

@@BasicFilmmaker Wow! I can't believe you responded... and so quickly!! Thank you so much! The name of the mic is Shure GLXD24/SM58 Digital Vocal Wireless System with SM58 Handheld Microphone, Z2. I am a singer and use this for performances. However, I am setting up a home studio for my green screen spokesmodel work. I would not be able to hold the mic and have it in frame. I am willing to invest in a different mic if you think this mic wouldn't work boomed out of frame. I have been taking diligent notes from your videos and I plan on making your bank lights today. Are you willing to make a list of what to buy to make the lights DIY style? Is there any other gear you specifically recommend me buy that's good price for the quality? I feel bad asking you all of these questions, but I'm starting my video business from scratch and need all the help I can get. Honestly, I'm just watching your videos to make my purchases! I am happy to pay you for your input as well :) kimiweintraub.com/ [e-mail]

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hey Kimi! Wow! That's a nice unit. My suggestion is to try it first before investing more money into more mics. You might be able to boom it out of frame and have it work, and if so, you're golden. If not, we can look at other options. I'll be at NAB and visiting Shure next week, so I'll ask if they have also have a shotgun mic that would work with this unit. Also, before building the bank lights and going through all that, first setup your lighting for yourself, and test pulling yourself off the green screen using that lighting. Sometimes it works just fine, and if so, it may be a matter of adjusting how you do that instead of all the other lighting, and that gets you started. I looked at your website, and your photos are stunning. To make that happen on video, you should have 3 lights, a key, a fill, and a hairlight. We can talk more on the exact questions, but your first stop is setting everything up, make sure the camera is framed properly and in focus with a good lens, getting the lighting done well on you, and then tweaking everything. Also, do you HAVE TO use a green screen? If not, making some sort of nice background set may be easier. I'm at [e-mail]. If you're interested, although the course is being redone and older, you may want to check out: www.basicfilmmakeruniversity.com/p/front-side-of-the-lens as that may help you.

[@kennlw5]

Dude you are SO AWESOME AND AMAZING.....every time I watch your videos they are entertaining and so informative‼️

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Kenneth! BTW...your channel icon is awesome!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+PatrickRyan27 For some reason I can't reply to your comments. Anyway, thank you for the kind comment. :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Responding to own comment to get it out of the "comments not responded to" queue. Notified KZbin, not fixed yet. :)

[@Matthew13tube]

Awesome sound overview, I'll probably have to watch it at least once more to take it all in. I want my next project to have great sound, after all, I don't want to be "lame"! Again, great work!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Matthew13tube LOL! Thanks Matthew!

[@jonelisjonkelis4750]

Is there any difference if i run my shotgun microphone on boom stand straight to a camera or to a recorder?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

If I understand the question correctly, you'll almost always get better audio running into a dedicated audio recorder, as they are built for that and cameras aren't really built for audio.

[@jonelisjonkelis4750]

Thank you so much. You have a new subscriber !

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great! Welcome to the family!

[@angelgcastro1]

Awesome and very instructional. best videos, keep them coming!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Angel. That keeps me going. :)

[@rachellevy2160]

Hi Kevin, I just found your videos and they're brilliant! Really funny, no B.S. and informative without being baffling - thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I'm wanting to get into voiceover and have a Rode NTUSB which, in my opinion, improves the sound of my voice no end, but I am also aware that I may not be able to tell how good/bad something is in comparison to other systems. You don't mention a mic like this here (I don't think!), and I watched another KZbinr just screaming 'DON"T GET A USB MIC!' with no explanation for their advice whatsoever. The video in question was made in 2012, so I wonder if perhaps the built-in technology has improved significantly in that time? I'd love to hear your take on this, many thanks.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Hi Rachel! Yeah, everyone’s got an opinion. There was one guy who slammed the Shure SM7B mic, and he got roasted online as he didn’t know how to set it up and that’s why the mic didn’t work well. LOL! The Rode mic is fantastic. For voice over, just keep it near the mouth for voice over, and not sitting two feet away on your desk next to your computer and it will sound great. You can check out this guy who is a voice over pro, and has extended for my viewers a two hundred dollar discount on his voice over course. You don’t need to buy the course if you don’t want to, but has all sorts of tips and tricks. He is a PRO for 10 years. I mention him as he uses a Blue Yeti mic into his computer. 😁 bit.ly/VOCourse200Off

[@rachellevy2160]

@@BasicFilmmaker Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly! Appreciate the advice, I'll check out the link too, cheers.

[@hannahbowman9728]

Great job with this video. Very informative and entertaining.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Hannah Bowman Thank you Hannah!

[@yrbadself]

This video is flat out Excellent!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Kevin - great name there - Kevin (me too). :)

[@Woody2Times]

Wow I never knew they were called Acoustic Panels, and always assumed they were expensive. Thanks didn't know I could improve my audio this cheap, I feel like the reflector is a great cheap investment for light as well for bounce light and diffusing light.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks. Love it when I hear something I did helps someone understand or do something better. Appreciate he feedback Mr. Johnson!

[@KentuckyHomesteadFarm]

Dude!! Excellent video!!!!!! I really really enjoyed your presentation..

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Kentucky Homestead Thank you!

[@vahechamesian4457]

Great video. Special thanks for the editing tips

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Vahe Chamesian Thanks Vahe!

[@DominicHook]

First video of yours I've watched and I bloody love it!! Fun & informative!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Dominic Hook Awesome! Thanks Dominic. Hopefully you don't think the others suck. :)

[@DominicHook]

+Basic Filmmaker already onto some more and loving it! Messed up the audio on a big job and wish I had seen this! :P

[@danielsahagun4367]

Absolutely brilliant and helpful! Thank you very much!.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Daniel!

[@Memorablemomentsart]

Excellent video! I've watched it 3 times.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you sir!

[@PostColorGear]

couldnt agree more!! I've seen so many kids show their rigs for their short films with the mic on the camera. As you said, Rode makes them with the hotshoe mount and it does have its place. But its not in narrative film making :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+The Post Color Blog (Dave's Tuts) Thanks Dave! I've said this in previous videos - I am NOT a sound guy. These aren't some new things and have been around forever. This episode was prompted by me hearing sooooo many crappy sounding videos that looked really good, and, I was listening to some old radio programs and movies, no sound or really awful looking, and hearing EXCELLENT sound, and these were made 70 YEARS AGO. :)

[@PostColorGear]

I agree. I was watching some older movies myself (I've been on a kick lately. I watched the Aviator about Howard Hughes and a documentary on Orson Welles), But yes, even back THEN they had amazing sound. People cant be lazy. Not when they are making short films at least and asking people to devote their time to watch them.

[@LianaCanada]

Hi Kevin, thx for your great videos. We will be talking for puppets in a drama class...we want to use a nikon d3400 to record our videos of the puppets in real settings (i.e. kitchen, standing behind a counter/island etc)... we are limited with our budget but still want to know which mic you recommend. One colleague said to do the voices after we film (during video editing to match our puppets movong their mouth) and i say we could do the voices while we film with a good mic. What do you recommend? Thank you kindly.

[@CityOnAHillChannel]

Oh boy, this is hilarious and informative all at the same time. You sir, have a well earned subscription!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+City on a Hill Thanks, and welcome to the channel.

[@CityOnAHillChannel]

+Basic Filmmaker I'm looking forward to it!

[@TheFitchproductions]

you just earned yourself a sub, and you made me take a big long look at myself, very much appreciated.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Mongo Vision Thanks Mongo. Very much appreciated!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you that was really helpful and entertaining too. Will apply these to my videos great stuff and subscribed

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Saltwater!

[@cellphonecinema3740]

Best video on Audio I've seen so far!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Rising Stars Thank you! Love the lighting and angle on Tristyn.

[@cellphonecinema3740]

+Basic Filmmaker Thanks !☺

[@obiwanmartyn]

loved it such an entertaining episode keep up the great work

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+obiwanmartyn Thank you obiwan!

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

Awesome video ! As a new KZbinor this is very helpful

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Phillip!

[@gaborszell4299]

Very well put I’m new to making short films and this was very helpful

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Gabor!

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

Super, great, video! I didn't realize, I was a lazy film maker. Well, I never tripped off the audio, until, now and watching your video, I'm super confused, mainly, cause I didn't know it was so many different mics and techniques. Anyway, I like your presentation. I learned and laughed at the same time. Thanks, for this video:)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Nezi. I watched a few of your videos, you have a nice voice. I think a shotgun mic or something a few inches out of frame and your videos would up in sound quality 100%. If you're already using a mic, get the mic close to you out of frame. Hope that helps.

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

You're welcome! Okay, so I'm learning the terms of the mics. Question! Is the shotgun mic, like, the Rhodes mics that goes on the top of the camera? If so, is that the mic that will be, best, to put on the mic stand? No, I don't have a mic, yet. I'm using the camera mic that's on my Canon 5ti. Thanks, for your compliment and reply and yes, all of your information is very helpful.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nezi, yes, a shotgun mic is like those ones you put on top of your camera, which, well, you shouldn't in this case. You could get a cheap mic stand (boom stand, which goes over your head a bit), and a decent mic like a Rode, and make sure you get an extension cable, as these shotgun mics have very little cords. I can detail this out a bit better if you want or if that doesn't make sense. This stuff can be daunting at first, but just persist and you'll be a pro in no time. :)

[@NeziNappsakaNezi]

Basic Filmmaker Okay, I think, I got it. I'm going to re-watch your video, again. I watched it from beginning to end, cause, you had my attention. I really appreciate you😊

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thansk Nezi. Let me know if you have any questions. :)

[@ricardothorburn4089]

Awesome video. I am guessing that techniques have changed over the past 5 years? I am using the rode wireless go into a 5D.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

All the basics are the same. Just got a hold of the Rode GO II and will be reviewing that. Look very promising.

[@haiderirfani1461]

Great Video! Also Funny as hell,enjoyed every single second of it!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Haider!

[@RESURRECT2]

Will Sony A6400 DSLR record worse sound than some recorder, when using either with RODE Wireless Go II or SARAMONIC Blink500 Pro?

[@liefmediagroup6752]

I've been looking for a video exactly like this for a good workflow in Adobe Audition! Thanks so much! Has any corrected you or made suggestions on different techniques in Audition? Whats the overall consensus been? Your technique worked great for my interview dialogue audio!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Lief Media Group No one has corrected me. There are so many ways to do dialog editing, depends on short and quick or deep. It's always what works best for you, using your mics and recorders, with the person talking, ion the room our outside, etc. Like video editing, the way to get really great sound, is to watch a bunch of audition sound editing videos, try it, and see if it works. This works for me because it's always my voice in the same room using the same mics and recorders.

[@liefmediagroup6752]

+Basic Filmmaker thanks for the reply! That's good to know. I just managed to get my hands on the Zoom F8. Haven't used it on set yet, only as a USB interface in my editing suite. Nevertheless, it seems like it's going to be a great little recorder and a vast improvement over my dated H4N. The TC drifts a little bit, but the guys at Trew Audio sold me on the free Denecke TC Toolbox app to jam TC from a phone or iPad. Might be a good topic for future vids!

[@genjii931]

The one bit of advice in this I'd not heard of is mixing the sound from a lav mic with the sound from a shotgun. That seems like an interesting idea...thanks!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+genjii931 I didn't say this in the video, as I don't want people bailing on good sound, but there are times I have mixed the crappy on board camera sound with the shotgun sound, just as add a tiny-tiny-tiny touch of ambiance. A little (read nearly undetectable amount) goes a LONG way.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Martijn Vandenborne Thanks Martijn. I'm not a sound specialist, and haven't encountered that, but it's a great tip to watch out for.

[@VideoGarver]

Just discovered your channel. Fantastic work.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+VideoGarver Thank you!

[@michaelpoczynek]

Google+? Is that still a thing? Thanks for making this video. Awesome! I just ordered two of your courses and I look forward to becoming an audio and video expert... probably not, but good enough for the new channels I intend to open. Cheers.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Michael! Email me as I suggest I refund the old KZbin course which is outdated and then you can get a different course (like the audio course). Either way, much appreciate the support sir!! 👍👍👍

[@michaelpoczynek]

@@BasicFilmmaker Thank you. Will do.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

👍

[@rampagetv]

The NTG-3 is freaking amazing, but not the best for under $1500 I'd say. By then you could get a Sennheiser MKH 416, have you tried that one? Great video btw, I'm an audio guy originally but there was still some relevant info for me. Oh and all the love in the world to Rode mics, they're the best for the money pretty much across the board. I own multiple and they put a smile on my face every time I use them.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Although aa couple hundred more bucks, the Sennheiser MKH 416 is no doubt better than the NTG-3.

[@GraydenKnoll]

Loved the video, but what do you think about getting an extension cable so that you can plug it in to your camera, but still have the shotgun mic closer to the act.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Grayden Knoll Hey Grayden! Yes, that will absolutely work. Keeping the mic close to you and running it into the camera is way better. The next step though, would be not using the camera's crappy sound and using an off camera recorder, especially in DSLRs. Until DLSR manufacturers start putting proper sound electronics in their cameras (like higher end camcorders do) that is going to be the best you can get.

[@GraydenKnoll]

+Basic Filmmaker Thanks for replying! Thanks for the advice as well!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Grayden Knoll You bet!

[@anthonyroberts9232]

grate sence of humor but excellent way by example showing the difference between good and bad digital audio recording in any type of audio recording situations.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Anthony Roberts Thank you Anthony.

[@rish1744]

ok thanks, so do you think I should go with the t61. (from the dealership with warranty ) or the 7d from a friend whom has multiple cameras but will be as is? once again thanks and I love your videos!!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Reggie Miller Really can't say Reggie. There's a lot to consider - price, warranty, condition, maybe something lower cost, etc. Sorry, you're just going to have to test the different cameras out, or just dive in.

[@MartinAraka]

loved the video! honest and informative!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Martin!

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

Love these videos man ... glad I came across this channel 😎👊

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks! 👍

[@nadianayana8138]

How are these narrow links at the end created? Is it annotation? I can't make anything like this on my KZbin channel.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Ah! That's the OLD KZbin annotations method that are no longer valid.

[@ViewHigher]

Great video! Really short and to the point. Reminds me of all the things I need to continue to put into practice. Thanks for this. Do you have more videos about sound mix/sweeting? P.S. you found yourself a new subscriber

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+Orlando Suazo Thanks Orlando! I know, 2 months later, but I was just perusing a few of my videos, lo and behold, I never got notified of this comment. KZbin people, please don't do this. :)

[@mrkthmn]

This video is amazing and I saw it at the perfect time! I just bought my camera and lens and was wondering what the heck to do about audio. Thank you so much! I hit the subscribe button so the lives of the innocent arent on my hands.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

+mrkthmn Whew! Thank you. Appreciate the feedback.