Recording Sound for Filmmaking

How to get better production audio on set.
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Directed by - Simon Cade
Produced by - Carl Mason (www.clfilms.co.uk)
Written by - Johann Farhan
Mark - Oliver Heald ( / oliheald )
Connor - Deon Lee-Williams ( / deon_rswt )
Pete - Sam Glen ( / samglen )
Dealer - Lewis Brown
Customer 1 - Naithan Ariane ( / naithanariane )
Customer 2 - Ryan Clayton
Connor's Mate 1 - Luke Orechoff
Connor's Mate 2 - Lukas Becker
Connor's Mate 3 - Paul Keighron
Pete's Mate - Ross Doran
Director of Photography - JP Caldeano ( / cinematicj )
1st Assistant Director - Wayne Bentley ( www.callboxdiary.com/callbox/w...)
Casting Director - Rebecca Jenner
Sound Recordist - Kristian Edwards (www.manchestersoundman.co.uk)
Boom Operator - Danny Feng
Costume Designer - Emily Cooper
Production Assistant - Anton Arenko
Behind the Scenes - David Williamson
Editor - Simon Cade
Asst. Dialogue Editor - Samuel Jacintho

[@xXLeAkErXx]

We are most sensitive to sound. Incredible sound and poor footage is always better than incredible footage and poor sound.

[@TheMisfitPond]

NaNs Florent that sounds like it’s true

[@HaharuRecords]

Most probably,,, but Not always ,it depends.. Otherwise a blind man won't be saying that it is better to have a clear vision and a deaf man saying is is much better if he have a good hearing.. Our senses balanced is much important yet it depends on the situation and fact that we are dealing with

[@mistaosot3nda]

HELLA FACTUALS 🤌🏾

[@ceelothatmane9421]

I gotta disagree. But that just may be the cinematographer in me. I don’t mind bad audio if it looks good

[@franciscopcoutinho]

Sound is 50% of the film! I have learnt that the hard way :) Great video!

[@findingvictoria]

i had a class on sound design for movies a couple of months ago and it was the first time I'd know/realized just how important sound is, and how much you can do with it. it's mind blowing! i just bought a mic and i can't wait to play around with it!

[@johnedwinspencer4438]

Just finished my first interview style video for a client submitting a video for getting into a tv show. Can't post it publicly but I can tell you I spent about 3 hours just making sure her audio sounded right. I recorded her on a zoom h5 in an old factory that has been turned into a shopping mall, so there was a lot of ambient background noise (I had my work cut out for me). I've been a still photographer for years but I'm new to video. After my first short last month I learned just how important sound is and how damaging it can be to a video if done incorrectly. I'm glad I learned this lesson so soon in my new venture into filming. Simon, I can't thank you enough for these little videos. You've helped me out a crap ton. Keep doing what you do!

[@simonnordberg162]

Hey, I work as a boom op and this video is one of the best ones describing what we do on set. Humble attitude and great results too. Keep up the good work man!

[@maxcumming7749]

Thank you so much, every time I lose motivation or faith in one of my videos yours always keep me going. Cheers Simon!

[@JordanFountain]

I like how you brought up creative reasons for sound choices instead of just technical reasons.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

In one of his videos he describes how he doesn't like to be preachy. The dudes got talent in everything he does, even explaining things.

[@sickphil71]

This has been one of my favorite videos, Simon. One of the things I enjoy most in film making is playing with sound.

[@enduraman1]

Smart, very smart audio tips for capturing folio on set, ambience sounds for each set location, being aware of distracting sounds in the environment and eliminating them if possible or waiting for them to go away, tilting the boom microphone during dialogue shots to capture what each person is saying, getting the boom mic as close as possible without getting it in the camera frame are all great skills to know when recording sound for film.

[@simon_patterson]

Great presentation, your points are so well demonstrated as always. I am learning a lot from your vids. Thanks!

[@IsaacSurfsTheWeb]

I would love to see a behind the scenes type series in which you create a short film with absolutely 0 budget, it would be very interesting and helpful to show people you don't need a big budget at all to get started! Loved this episode too (:

[@MarimbaMaurice]

That's a great idea and challenge.

[@JoaoPedroAranha]

your channel is amazing man, never stop creating

[@AlbertVicol]

Amazing tips man ! so great to see your channel grow , You really work hard on it and you totally deserve it !

[@DSLRguide]

+THB why thank you!

[@maxboissiere4806]

+DSLRguide wow... the split second ending :D

[@Gallosafare]

get a room

[@staytuned4432]

Thank you so much! This is the video I was waiting for :D, you know your Channel is helping me so much for my animations/videos. Thanks DSLR

[@audioviking5349]

Awesome video! Thank you for highlighting the importance of sound in film. Your work actually inspired me to start my youtube-channel about audio recording. I hope it helps to create better sound, just like your tutorials helped me in creating better video images.

[@davidelamanna_]

Hi, ive just started watching your videos and I fell in love with them. The videos are really well edited and you can definitely see that you take your time and effort to make these videos amazing! Keep on the amazing work!

[@HeathStudioAUS]

This was really helpful thanks! I finished a no budget action short a few months ago and I am now planning a much more ambitious drama. My main difficulty with the action short was sound. (This is why I wrote it with very little dialog and tried to incorporate story elements visually).

[@aaronjohn3457]

Hey Simon, I would just like to thank you for motivating me to begin a short film production. I like how you talk about more of the creative side of filmmaking rather than the technical side (Which is still important), and the videos have taught me the most important thing in filmmaking: story. I used to just think about the latest and greatest Red cameras (Although I still dream about having one some day) and the most expensive Cine lenses, but I now realise that the gear that I have at the moment is perfect. You are one of my favourite youtubers, and I will continue to watch you for years to come. Thank you, Aaron

[@DSLRguide]

+Aaron John aaron this is such an encouraging comment to read. So glad that you're happy with the gear you've got, and all the best with the short! you'll learn loads from the experience no matter what happens :)

[@ondemandmediagroup]

I absolutely loved this Very insightful & encompasses just about everything when it comes to recording audio during filmmaking 🤞🏾

[@MissLionRose]

Yay!! I was just thinking about audio! You're great Simon :)

[@joshuadowson2867]

Hey Simon I think it's amazing how you are a storyteller already in film making

[@ArcticxBeaver]

Yes! New video to start the week off right

[@lzluna6802]

You are very humble for showing your tips to aspiring filmakers .thanks

[@mishtaromaniello8295]

Yes, I needed to know this. Working on a short film (non-professional) and I needed to know some audio-recording information and tips. Thanks, Simon, seeya next week.

[@OddVenture]

Love the growth! And the cheeky apple at the end

[@MarkPatten]

Spot on, Simon. Kudos. Looking forward to you putting the knowledge to one of your films. Cheers mate.

[@canturgan]

You're a good teacher. You should go far in the movie making world.

[@langdonthomasalger]

Hey Simon. I just started watching your videos and I'm completely hooked. I cannot stop watching your videos. I have been spending years doing research on filmmaking, but I have learned more from watching your videos than any other, so thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@DSLRguide]

+LANGDON ALGER this is so encouraging to hear, glad it's helping :)

[@benaaronmusic]

Audio is VERY important in filmmaking. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@trustyperson]

There are so many levels to think on when it comes to audio, and before this I was blind to most of them!

[@davidhrzenjak]

wow! so much effort about sound is in that short film. didnt know until now. well done Simon.

[@ElioDellaValle47]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge Simon!

[@FilmTechNZ]

Thank you so much for making this video! Sound is one of the things I struggle at when making films

[@ClaudiusNova]

Great how much you've learned from this project, so worth it! Thanks for sharing!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks that was super useful. Would be good if you could do one around when to use what types of mics. Love your videos, and your relaxed, informative style. Thanks!

[@DylanSaliba]

I wish more people cared about the sound like you. It's HALF!!! Great post and keep up the great work!

[@respawn3370]

ur videos r helping me a lot for my first short film as a director. definitely I will share my short film with u once it is completed and mention ur name in it. thank u

[@WillKetcherII]

can't wait for another video

[@akfilms8627]

Thanks for the video. This will help a lot. You are the best.

[@Nafisa.rtchive]

I love your guide videos. It helps me a lot since I'm a film student. I hope you keep on doing your work and helping others, ignore those you tryna put you down because what matters more is your purpose of doing this. Thank you for giving great tips, good quality videos and your creativity made us feel less boring to study. Love you,simon cade. Here to support you till the very end of your journey.

[@dachitavartkiladze8636]

I really like all your videos on sound

[@marioCazares]

Awesome as always!

[@TomAndersondop]

This whole video sounded so sweet

[@kiprs]

audio is overlooked way too often. I study media production and so many of my peers films have ridiculously bad sound when will they understand it's important ;_;

[@crysoundfilms6643]

+Kipper NEVER. Most of the indie filmmakers only pay attention in the image and the story :c

[@MrBeastknows]

+CrySound Films Not even the story, just the image and the image STILL turns out trash lol. Actually, tbh they're not even focusing on image, either. Just how expensive their camera is.

[@kiprs]

Shane Benjamson preach

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

+Kipper I agree. Bad image is better than bad audio. If you are doing a vlog or something along those lines it's better to invest in a decent mic (shotgun or lav) than dumping tons of money into a camera. It's better to have good audio at 1080p or even 720p using a T2i or a point and shoot camera that has basic video mode and buy a decent mic than to blow 3000$ on a 4k capable camera. Even a cheap mic like the Audio Technica ATR-6550 (90$ Can) will do miracles for your video when compared to on board camera audio. Sure, it's not Rode NTG3 but still ... :) Nothing makes your video feel more cheap/amateur than bad audio. Side note ... Sony a6300 with 4K for about 1000$? Kind of exciting. :)

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

+Shane Benjamson "Just how expensive their camera is." Yup. I currently shoot with a 5dMk2 (not that I do a lot of video but still) and I am looking at picking up a a T2i or two as backup / bcam cameras (my T1i is just to annoying as a secondary video camera). You can get a gently used t2i for around 150$. Slap ML on there and you have a very capable 1080p camera.

[@gigah_]

brilliant video man!!!!

[@shashankd91]

Simon, me and my friends are planning to get our hands on filmmaking this summer, and I sincerely thank you for this insightful video on sound recording tips :)

[@DSLRguide]

+Shashank Dongre no problem :)

[@dhmedia6478]

Great video again, as per normal some great advice, I have learnt a lot from all your videos. And has helped me

[@PippetWhippet]

Fantastic video! One thing I'ver learnt (the hard way) if you are turning off fridges and anything making noise that is critical to turn back on again, is to find a way to remind yourself to do this! I put my car keys into an envelope with a reminder on the outside, so I can't drive away until I have seen it, but different ways work for different people

[@LostUtopiaFilms]

+William Jones This is important! Earlie this year I shot a scene that required me to turn off my furnace, and I forgot to turn it back on when I was done. The next morning I woke up feeling like an ice cube, it was horrible haha

[@craigmartin191]

Wonderful explanation! Inspiring. You've helped to eliminate fear for aspiring movie makers.

[@vishaldiwan11]

Too good Brother... thank you 😀😀

[@fa-pm5dr]

hey, i know this video is old but its pretty good on illustrating and motivating the whole process of audio design and production! keep work like this

[@MrMittens1974]

This little squirt really knows his stuff. A+

[@brushrunner]

I didn't like the story of the short film very much, but the content you've been able to teach with your experiences on it has been GOLD! Love ya Simon!

[@byonnem7342]

excellent as always. I really like the balance in content recently(technical vids like this one, managing: how to budget, philosophy: can i call myself a filmmaker yet)

[@DSLRguide]

+Byonnem why thank, you - that's great feedback to hear :)

[@yolanday7623]

Thanks for the tips , mate !

[@PalaMat]

You opened my world, Thanks bruh!

[@riggsunboxing7933]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@EricLovrien]

Another great video!

[@simisFarm]

That bite in the apple at the end is just brilliant! ;) I like your show! Keep it up!! =)))

[@JeanLoyens]

Great video and great sound!

[@ItsmeEmilio]

Dude this cool . Im working on my first film as crew. Your video helped me

[@emanuelfroberg8896]

Great video man! Greetings from Sweden.

[@Dampfwalzi]

Nice tips mate. Thank you

[@dakoduh]

i love your videos so much

[@methepixel3708]

Another amazing video

[@licuadorasgrowl8192]

Im a audio engineer student and this will be my first time being an audio supervisor on a short film, wish me luck guys

[@omixalakhs5944]

i sure you did well

[@LhizJordn]

Guys.... All episodes features the apple bite, you need to compromise and watch every second of the episode !!!

[@patrickmiddelkoop]

Really nice video again Simon, Thank a lot!

[@Agherr08]

Amazing!!

[@AngelOwlgang]

marvelous!

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

another great video Simon. keep it up.

[@DSLRguide]

+Eric Lefebvre thanks Eric!

[@paceterry9238]

Hi DSLRguide, Thanks for your good content. go ahead

[@kieranproskills]

Thank you for another very informative video

[@laisdant4s]

So nice!

[@himlai8048]

If I use single camera to shoot two people dialogue scene with double audio system(boom),which method should I use? taking each sentence each shot(but difficult to sync) or to act the whole dialogue twice and taking two shot between each character？

[@aateam015]

dope thanks for this

[@DreamingJapan]

Great video! :) Sadly many productions don't pay enough attention to sound. Poor production sound is a real immersion killer.

[@ukpkmkk1279]

Did you record the bicycle sounds yourselves or were they some sound effects?

[@ryanaguas6463]

This was helpful thank you

[@evaanjos]

thank you so much for posting so much film making content, it's so helpful :))

[@DSLRguide]

+EvaAnjos you're welcome ;)

[@zoodoopiper959]

Nice video man!! Quick question, would you recommend a Canon 4i for my first DSLR? And what mic do you prefer for short films that I can connect into it?

[@Gypsyman_99]

Could you do a video on shooting scenes at night and what adjustments must be made in terms of camera settings and lighting, thanks. :)

[@BlanCamCZ]

Great video, it really helps to learn to think about sound as a whole :) May I ask, do you have any experience with recording very loud sounds? I´m a rail fan and I´d like to record the sound of the steam locomotive, since I absolutely love it. I´m gonna buy TASCAM DR-05 V2 for the start and place it directly on the body of the locomotive, but I´m a bit worried about settings... Any tips are very welcome :)

[@PresentingReality]

Good to see that you are still getting 1 of your 5 a day in 2016 Simon!

[@elenoraviltaria5959]

I love all your videos.

[@dajotimes]

really helpfull once again simon. those little things one doesn't really think about during the shoot or prep

[@DSLRguide]

+Dajo Spierenburg glad to hear it:)

[@soul_productions]

Thank you!

[@kwunkailam3539]

Thx this help a lot

[@dimarcophotog1464]

thanks simon

[@JustPete65]

Excellent

[@jamiesimko]

Very helpful!

[@sivanandadas4761]

Thank you sir.

[@Nawaf.alKarnous]

you are awesome ,, keep it up

[@Mora-tp1rl]

thanks for your videos Bro. You always help me a lot and I keep learning from you :D Greetings from Costa Rica

[@DSLRguide]

+Diego Mora no problem Diego, thanks for watching :)

[@svencarlsson343]

Excellent video...

[@TMYB_]

Love the ideas(:

[@GladysGrace001]

awesome tips. I just love watching💙

[@DSLRguide]

+Gladys Grace thanks Gladys!

[@josenogueras2238]

I really like the quality of sound in this video vocals. What did you use in order to achieve this?

[@MrBigmikeGaming]

You make really interesting and cool videos

[@SullyCortez]

Hey Simon, I know my channel is fairly new well, my content is fairly new, but I gotta say you've given me a lot of help over the last 6 months in terms of filmmaking... thanks!