Sound for Video Session — Spatial Audio Fun with Al Morello
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we're joined by Al Morello, a spatial audio expert and instructor, who will cover the various formats for recording and mixing spatial audio.
You can hear some of Al's work in the Murdercast podcast here.
Slides for this presentation are available here.
Find Al's site here.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Don't Just Compress your Audio - Try This First for Dialogue Audio
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Before we export our videos, we all have to optimize the loudness of the audio. Traditionally, we use compression and then boost the levels. But that can sometimes sound a bit unnatural for dialogue if you have to compress the audio quite hard. Here’s a way to maybe make it a bit more transparent and easier for your audience to listen to, by using a leveler first, then just a bit of compression.
You can learn more about and buy iZotope Nectar 4 Advanced here.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
Some of my other studio gear:
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel
The outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Why Ear Training is Critical for Audio Work
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we discuss why ear training is critical for audio post production or live sound reinforcement. And we actually do some ear training, while we're at it.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one)
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: MACKIE CR5BT 3rd Gen & Room Correction
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll cover some of the considerations to account for when choosing near-field monitors for mixing dialogue, including room correction which is more accessible than ever.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- MACKIE CR5BT near field monitors (speakers)
- IK Multimedia ARC Studio room correction kit
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one)
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
What's the best microphone?
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In this episode we discuss why there is no such thing as the best microphone and, instead, how to choose a microphone that will work well for YOU.
Some of my favorite learning YouTube channels for sound recording and post production:
Podcastage — some great beginner tutorials and lots of microphone reviews
SoundSpeeds — Great into from a video production boom operator
Dan Worrall — more advanced audio mixing tutorials (mostly music, but also often applicable to dialogue and spoken word)
Production Expert — Look for the post production tutorial on this excellent channel
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
- SHURE SM58 microphone (this is a microphone purchase that pretty much nobody regrets)
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface (Gen 4)
- MOTU M2 USB audio interface (I personally prefer this, but audio quality is pretty much the same on the Focusrite)
- Foam cover for SHURE SM58 microphone
- Neumann U87 Ai condenser microphone (if you’re getting started, you DO NOT need this)
- Rupert Neve Design Shelford Channel (if you’re just getting started, you definitely DO NOT need this)
The outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: End of Year Review
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we reflect back on 2024, the gear we reviewed, the things we learned, and our plans for next year.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- DPA 4017b shotgun microphone
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone
- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 digital mixing board — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices 888 field recorder/mixer with Dante — B&H, Sweetwater
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Teleprompter Ikan 17" high bright — B&H
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Dialogue Post Demo Part 2
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we pick up where we left off last week and demonstrate some dialogue audio post production techniques I use in DaVinci Resolve, using some of my go-to plugins.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- DPA 4017b shotgun microphone —
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone —
- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Thanks RODE! Your move DJI SHURE HOLLYLAND
Our lighting and sound courses can be found here!
In this episode we share some exciting news about positive changes moving forward in the prosumer video and audio gear industry! Have a look at our original request to gear manufacturers here.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
The outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Dialogue Post Demo
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we demonstrate some dialogue audio post production techniques I use in DaVinci Resolve, using some of my go-to plugins.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- DPA 4017b shotgun microphone
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone
- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Which PRO sound and camera gear do I use? 2024 Edition
Our lighting and sound courses can be found here!
In this episode I talk about the audio and video gear has made it into my professional workflow, for jobs other than what I do here on YouTube. We also discuss why hobbyists don’t necessarily need the same quantity or quality of gear as the pros.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
Some of my other studio gear:
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorders
- Sound Devices 8-Series recorders
- Sound Devices SL-2 wireless slot system
- Sound Devices A20 mini transmitter
- Sound Devices A20 transmitter
- SHURE Twinplex TL-48 lavalier microphone
- SHURE Twinplex TL-47 lavalier microphone
- RF Venue Diversity Fin Antenna
- PSC Triple Play battery distribution system
- HiQ/Inspired Energy smart batteries
- Maglight (flash light/torch)
The outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
