Microphones & Audio Syncing Tutorial : Indy News
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2012
- Griffin reports on the 48 frame-per-second hubbub with Peter Jackson's latest film, "The Hobbit," the DIY helmet cam in FreddieW's "Skyrim Badass" short, a sweet time-lapse video from Yosemite, and an in-depth microphone comparison and audio recording tutorial.
Equipment featured in this episode: Azden SGM-1X shotgun mic, Sennheiser e816S vocal mic, Azden WLX-Pro wireless lavalier system, and the Zoom H4n portable audio recorder.
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Russell's wireless microphone review: • Video
FreddieW's Skyrim Badass behind-the-scenes: • Behind the Scenes - Sk...
Shawn Reeder's Yosemite time-lapse: • Yosemite Range of Light
Lens tutorial: • Lens Tutorial & YouTub... - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Thanks for the request! I'm not prepared to do an awesome video on green screens right away, but I'll keep that in mind down the road.
I miss these times
I usually arrive at a shoot with a camera backpack, and a long bag for light stands, tripod, etc. For weddings, when I have even more equipment, I also have a large camera bag.
I'm glad I could help! (Thanks for suggesting the mic episode, Kalvin!)
When I was in film school, I seem to remember learning that early sound films ("talkies") employed techniques like this-hiding big radio mics on tables, behind props, during dialogue scenes. It's a resourceful method a lot of us could still use today.
Thanks! I'm just trying to share the things I've learned, and I'm glad you like the content!
Yeah, that's doable. The first shoot I did with the H4n was an interview, and I aimed the H4n between the interviewer and interviewee, so each stereo mic pointed at one person. It worked well! It's more omnidirectional than a shotgun mic, so a little more background noise, but they're good mics.
Definitely-that's a great idea. Most mobile phones have an audio recorder; it's not a professional device, but if it's close to the action, you'll likely capture some decent sound.
As long as you play the audio track live during the shoot, you shoot be able to sync it up the same way illustrated in this video. Maybe add a beep to the beginning of the audio track, so every time you repeat the song, you'll have a reference point to sync it up. Any video editor that allow multiple video and audio tracks will work for a project like this.
That's built into FCPX. Click the clip you want to edit in the timeline. Click into the Audio tab in the Inspector, and there's an arrow next to "Audio Analysis." Inside are three "Audio Enhancements," one of which is background noise removal. A lot of sound editing programs also have noise removal, which I used often before I started recording better audio.
Thanks! Yeah, I've heard a lot of boom operators prefer pointing the mic at the chest, because voice comes from a combination of sources on the human body.
That rig is actually one I purchased: IndiSYSTEM Ultra Compact. I'm not a mic expert, so I'm not sure what models under $100 may be out there. Any mic is better than no mic, though, so anything you can get your hands on that's not omnidirectional could be mounted to make a boom mic.
Quality video and quality audio are both extremely important. I just tend to think audio has more of a subconscious effect on audiences-that they believe things easier when the sound is good. For example, I believe an effective gun shot sound effect does more to convince an audience they've witnessed a real shooting than gun flare visual effects. I also think dramatic music does more to drive an emotional response than the visuals. But each are super important!
The new show format is great, Griffin; keep it up! This Indy News thing is really great -- all our movie news plus a weekly tutorial are just amazing. Thank you!
Thanks for saying that!
Thanks! It was a popularly requested tutorial!
High quality video. Thank you for the time it took to make this and for posting it for all of us.
You summed up just about every question regarding audio,mics, and syncing with this video. Great job!
That's where I aim for as well. I usually try to speak as loud as I think I'll get, and set that around -3, but most of my peaks land around -6, and -12 is good too. Much lower than that, and it may be too quiet.
Any time a mic is too low, and you turn it up, you'll hear noise. The solution is to try to get louder audio captured, so you need to get the mic closer to the action.
They make adapters for that, or there's usually a DIY solution. My mic, for example, has a shoe mount for the top of the camera, but also a 1/4" (tripod) mount. I have a metal brace with screw holes in it, so I can attach it to the microphone's 1/4" mount, and mount other devices to it, while it's on my camera.
I'M NOVICE, but something I learned from shooting my last video, was to have numerous audio sources. We had a shotgun, and two stereo mic's hidden. This enabled us to get a decent end product for post. Also, this was the best tutorial video I have seen in a while, and people watch films for the film look, so PJ can get over himself. Thanks.
Really nice video. I can't imagine how time-consuming it must have been to match up all those screenshots, cut-aways, and audio changes with the episode content. Your work is appreciated.
This is one of the videos that really helped our production quality.
Yeah, especially when I shoot weddings, redundant audio is ideal. You never know when one audio source might be bad for a few seconds (wind, clothes rustling, etc.), so having a second option to cut to is always helpful.
Oh man, this was basically everything I needed. Thanks so much for putting this out here!
This is in my opinion the very best CZcams channel ever! Not joking, you guys are amazing. Showing us how to get all this stuff cheap and easy so we don't get ripped off by shops. This is freaking brilliant!
You certainly can do that. I use the Zoom because it allows somewhat finer audio control than my GH2, and I like to monitor with headphones to make sure it sounds good. I'm sure I'd get similar results plugging directly into the camera, but this device gives me a little more flexibility.
The stick mic is less sensitive, so the volume would be lower, but it might do the trick in some situations. Probably still better than an on-camera mic.
Really liked this episode, especially the stuff on the mics.
thank you so much for leaving this video, even after more than a year this info it is so up to date, thanks again
This is the best mic tutorial I've ever seen.
i have rewatched this 3 times so far
very useful
I think the Mic in the plant thing was my fav part...loved it
Griffin, you are the man. Microphones explained so well that my lecturers at uni could learn a thing or two about clearly going over technical data. I understand it all now. Plus I want to get the SONY ECM-AW3 wireless kit asap. Thanks again!!! :)
THIS is the IndyMogul I fell in love with.
That's an IndiSYSTEM Ultra Compact in the video, made by a cool guy in Iowa. I really like it, but lots of people think it's too heavy.
Excellent audio overview!
Hello Griffin, I would just like to express admiration for your work on Indy Mogul! You've really turned the channel around, I gave up watching BFX about a year ago as I just found it a little monotonous (and found FilmRiot) however I happened to click on one your videos about 2 months ago and have been re-watching since. Kudos on bringing such quality to this channel!
- Scott
It wouldn't hurt to take notes on set, like, "Audio clip STE-0004.wav goes with video clip 015.mov." I also find it's easier if you let the camera and recorder roll without stopping: The less files you create, the less syncing you have to do.
Dude these informational blogs are BEAST
I wish I had an older brother like you that could teach me this stuff
I didn't know that syncing sounds can be so easy. Thak you for this tutorial!
Pretty much knew all this, but still excellent audio info for those who don't. One of the best I've seen yet.
Thank god for this video I've been waiting on info for mics
Now this is how you make a quick but complet "kind of" tutorial on mics. Good job.
I love your video tutorials. Keep doing them!
I can't remember if the DR-40 was out when I bought my H4n. I really like the look of it, and I love the mic protectors. (I've cracked the mics on my H4n twice-still work, though.)
Great microphone tutorial!
I do most of my audio work within Final Cut Pro X, but when I need something particularly technical, I like Adobe Audition.
This guy actually responds to comments. Incredible.
After this tutorial I figured out that a shot gun mic needs a battery. I've been using my schools shotgun mic for a year and a half thinking it was working ha. I can finally do some sound. You guy's channel has helped me so much over the past few months since I've subscribed. Soon I'll be going to Vanarts in Vancouver for Visual effects. I'll be learning from the guy who did the lead visual FX for Avatar. Some guys there asked me how I learned and I listed out youtubes channels including yours.
I'm frugal, and when I was in the market for a mic a couple years ago, that seemed to be the best value for a relatively inexpensive mic.
Astonishingly helpful. THANK YOU.
omg, just found your channel and already love it
I wouldn't think so, as long as you're editing in the same format on each.
You probably don't want a visible lav mic in the shot, and they can also pick up clothes rustling, so for a lot of short film work, they're not the best choice. But if it's between a lav and no mic, I'd use the lav. (You can find ways to hide them in the shot.)
The IndiSYSTEM Ultra Compact.
Yep! Christmas present from my awesome wife!
Just got those for Christmas, and here's what you can do: Your first option would be to get a mono to stereo wire adapter, and your second would be to just convert it in post, which I find to be the easiest way.
Right now, the Tascam DR-40 is only $150 on B&H, and it looks like a great comparable product to the H4n. I really like my shotgun mic, but a lot of people like the Rode VideoMic too.
For my first shoot, I didn't have a shotgun or boom, so when I had a scene with 4 actors sitting at a small table, I just put a lav mic on the table (hidden from the camera) and turned up the gain. It worked surprisingly well.
So excited for the Hobbit soooo much
Thanks for this. Much appreciated.
oh wow this is right on time. i just reached the sound section of my production class.
You may be able to do without the recorder if you can plug the mic into your camera. The only other thing you'll want is headphones, to make sure it sounds good before and during recording.
Perfect episode!!!
Thankyou so much!!!
Greetings from Uruguay!!!
Thanks man! That was very helpful! I'm just starting to learn to make my audio more professional. Sorry if it seemed like a stupid question, but I'm learning something new everyday!
Great video, I found it very useful :D
Thank god someone else giving some love to an Azden SGM mic! I have an X2. All I ever heard people recommend was some $300 Audio Technica mic. When I found the SGM-X2 I was beside myself.
Awesome, that was really wicked!
It comes in a case and has a mic holder, pretty good package really.
I think the mic makes a bigger difference than the recorder, and I don't know about you, but I wouldn't have much need for a second shotgun mic. Most of the videos I shoot have the flexibility to do actors' lines one at a time, and I probably wouldn't have two boom operators anyway.
I Heard you !!! Very nicely done. The best audio equipment/tutorial yet, on the web :)
Thanks :D I'll keep that in mind next time.
This REALLY helped me out.
Thanks alot! I avoid having sound ion my videos
At least until now
Great info, thanks!!!
very cool video man!. new to audio indeed. lot of useful information. thanks a lot.
Thanks, this video helped really much.
I wish you guys still had this channel :(
Thank you sooooo much!!! u just saved me from worry about buying clip mic, shortgun or bluetooth mic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your tutorial is really useful!!! Thanks again!!!
Thank goodness you do a mic review xoxoxo
I love Mondays ,thanks to griffin
Final Cut Pro X is what I'm using.
thanks! I definitely needed to see this.
Griffin this was awesome! Thanks, this filled a lot of gaps in my audio knowledge :) - James
Thank you kindly for the fantastic video. I found it very helpful and informative. I'd like to know more about DSLR rigs and funny shoulder/handheld contraptions.
really interesting and informative.
perfect video, I'm looking for a while for affordable XLR mic's and here I have, doing some research and the Azden SGM-1X shotgun mic. will be my main mic for my first shortfilm :D , tanks a lot :D
Great tips. Thanks a lot!
Thank you! This helped a lot!
Solid video. Thanks for the info!!!!!
Thank you for the tips!!
Still excited for the hobbit though and thanks for the microphone thing!
This was very informative granted I knew most of the information already, but it helped me out because I need a shot gun mic and I was looking at that specific one but couldn't tell if it was good because it's super cheap and this video really helped me decided I should get that mic.
Truth is, The most important production element re: quality is Audio, then nice lighting design and last on the list is video quality.
well thank you for the help. very helpful video
just what i needed...
Echoes are dampened by soft things like blankets. Try to cover surfaces that reflect sound waves.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
keep up the amazing videos!!