Curtis Judd 9/19/20 Curtis Judd 9/19/20

Sound for Video Session: Routing and ZOOM ZDM-1 Microphone

In this week's session, we'll take a look at how to set up headphone routing in the Sound Devices MixPre or ZOOM F series recorders. This is important to understand, especially if you will be using your recorder as an audio interface. We will also do a proper demo of the new ZOOM ZDM-1 dynamic broadcast microphone and compare it to a couple of other common dynamic microphones.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

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 also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM ZDM-1 Dynamic Microphone Pack - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Shure SM-7 B Dynamic Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/18/20 Curtis Judd 9/18/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Music with Lloyd Puckitt

Over the last several weeks, a number of questions have come up about how to record instruments, how to gain stage when recording instruments, and other music related items. So this week, we're honored to have Lloyd Puckitt join us. Lloyd has a rich career with experience in recording music and designing sound for the pageantry arts.

Lloyd's show notes:

Mic Shootout:

Mix Engineers: Bob Clearmountain, Al Schmitt, Chris Lord-Alge

Summing Mixers: Rupert Neve Designs, SSL, Heritage Audio

Piano Miking: Earthworks Piano Miking System Use the short prop for lid

Stereo Miking Decca Tree ORTF - Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française X-Y

Wordclock: Black Lion Audio Micro Clock MKII

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join the school for free. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd

Curtis Judd 9/13/20 Curtis Judd 9/13/20

Microphones for Livestreams: Mic Types and Positions

In today’s episode, we demonstrate how different types of microphones in different positions work when it comes to livestreaming. We let you hear dynamic, condenser, boom, and lavalier mics and talk about the pros and cons of each.

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 course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Shure SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure TwinPlex Lavalier Microphones - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sennheiser MKH8050 super-cardioid boom microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- Canon 24-105 f/4L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/6/20 Curtis Judd 9/6/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & Izotope RX8 Demo

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NTG3 Shotgun Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/6/20 Curtis Judd 9/6/20

Shure SLX-D Wireless Microphone System Review

In today’s episode, we have a look at a new digital wireless microphone system from Shure - the SLX-D. This is a pro-level wireless system at an affordable entry price and which can expand as you need more channels. It is NOT mainly aimed at film production, with its 1/2 rack size receiver, but could be useful for studio and corporate video production which is my main source of income. Let’s dive in and take a closer look!

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 course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System - B&H
Shure TwinPlex Lavalier Microphones - B&H, Sweetwater
Sound Devices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater
GODOX SL-150II LED light for video and photography - Amazon
LAOFAS 41 in 120 cm Deep Soft Box - Amazon
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/5/20 Curtis Judd 9/5/20

GODOX SL150II LED Light Review

In today’s stream, we have a look at the new GODOX SL150W II, a daylight balanced LED light for video and photography. This single point light can produce hard or soft light, depending on the light modifier you put on its Bowens mount, making in a light that can fill lots of different roles. Its output is easily strong enough to use as a key light for full body shots or talking heads. The color quality is also decent for the very affordable price. Join us to see the details.

FULL DISCLOSURE - Pergear provided this light and the soft boxes to me in exchange for a live stream review. They have not told me what to say and have not reviewed this video prior to going live. All opinions shared here are my own.

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 course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- GODOX SL-150II LED light for video and photography - Amazon Discount Claim Code: 05ORLTWY

- LAOFAS 41 in 120 cm Deep Soft Box - Amazon

- LAOFAS 33 in 85 cm Lantern/China Ball - Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera used for product shots in the live stream- B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for product demo in the studio - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 8/31/20 Curtis Judd 8/31/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A

Lectrosonics Wireless Side Chats with Karl Winkler:

Rob K’s film review channel - we review his live-stream setup after the feedback we gave him a few weeks ago.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Cable to feed audio from 1/4" line output to ATEM Mini Pro: Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro - B&H, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 8/30/20 Curtis Judd 8/30/20

ZOOM H8 Audio Recorder Review: Jack of All Trades Audio Recorder

In today’s episode, we have an in-depth look at the new ZOOM H8 audio recorder for field, video, music, and podcast recording. We’ll look at the ZOOM H8 from the perspective of a video/film creator and a podcaster. The H8 marks a substantial step ahead from the ZOOM H6, H5, and H4n Pro.

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 course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

ZOOM H8 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM H6 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM F8n audio recorder for film/video - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM F6 audio recorder for film/video - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
ZOOM PodTrak P4 audio recorder for podcasts - B&H, Sweetwater
ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 audio recorder for podcasts - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
RODE NTG5 short shotgun microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Pictureline, Amazon
Godox SL150W II LED light - Amazon
Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 8/26/20 Curtis Judd 8/26/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A

In this week's session, we are joined by Aaron Parecki where we’ll talk about sound for live-streams. If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM F6 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II audio recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, Pictureline

- ATEM Mini Pro - B&H, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 8/26/20 Curtis Judd 8/26/20

Ribbon Microphones for voice over? A Brief Intro to Ribbon Mics and Demo of the RODE NTR

In today’s episode, we have an informal look at ribbon microphones, their history, and demo a modern ribbon microphone: The RODE NTR.

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 newest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE NTR Ribbon Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.