Live @ Epiphan - Interview with Curtis Judd
George Herbert of Epiphan - the livestream hardware company - invited me on to their weekly show to talk about lighting and sound for livestreams. We covered a lot of ground and talked about an array of budget options for lighting and capturing sound for your livestream productions.
Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & In-progress Short Film Mix
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and walk through a short film mix I'm on which I'm working.
Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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.
6 Truths about decibels form Pro Tools Expert
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Earthworks SR314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Jim & Rob Over-Analyze Movies - Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
My friend Rob Kristjansson invited me to come to his movie review live stream alongside his regular co-host Jim. Making Waves is a documentary film on the evolution and power of sound in cinema. We had a great time analyzing the film. I hope you enjoy!
Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & Loudness Normalization Demo
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and demo how I loudness normalize a mix in Izotope RX 8.
Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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.
Jim & Rob Overanalyze "Making Waves" with guest Curtis.
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:
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - preamp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
ZOOM PodTrak P8 for Podcasting and Live Streaming: Recorder, Mixer, Audio Interface
ZOOM launched a new addition to its PodTrak line of recorders, the new PodTrak P8. This all-in-on mixing board, recorder, and USB audio interface features six XLR inputs, 9 sound pads (with 4 switchable banks), and an input for mobile devices to add remote guests. Its automatic mix minus feature also makes it easy to add remote guests. Let’s take a closer look and compare the PodTrak P8 to the RODECaster Pro - it’s most obvious competitor. We also talk a bit about how the P8 compares to the ZOOM LiveTrak L8.
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.
You can support my work creating videos by donating at Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon.
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 PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H
- RODECaster Pro Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- SHURE MV7 dynamic podcast/livestream microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Electrovoice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Canon C200 cinema camera used for talking head shots - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L Lens - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 cinema camera used for BTS shots - B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5S camera overhead B-roll shots - B&H, Amazon
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & Soothe2 Plugin
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and demo the soothe2 plugin from oeksound.
Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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.
The Global Z Recording Project video on using plastic bags to keep vocal microphones sanitary
Music Video Playback with Timecode
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:
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Amaran 100d & 200d LED Lights: Affordable Aputure Single Point Lights
Aputure makes some great LED lights for video and film production, but as time marches on, it seems like they’re offering more and more lights aimed at larger budget productions. That changes now with their new Amaran 100d and 200d lights. In today’s episode, we take a look at these new more affordable Aputure Amaran lights.
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:
- Amaran 100d LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Amarain 200d LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Light Dome SE - Aputure
- Aputure 120d mkII LED Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure spotlight mount (used to make the pattern on the background) - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Nova P300C LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Aputure Soft Box for Nova P300C - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sigma 24-70 EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 cinema camera used for BTS shots - B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions.
Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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.
Joe's video on how to sync remote cameras without timecode.
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:
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Volume vs Loudness - LUFS & LKFS for Measuring Loudness for Video
Are volume and loudness the same thing? NO! In this video, we explain the difference, cover how to measure loudness, and talk about the target loudness you should use for your videos.
Nerd out with the full ITU BS.1770-4 specification & algorithm
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:
- D&O 180W LED Panel light - Amazon
- D&O Softbox - D&O Direct
- Earthworks SR314 Microphone (my favorite for my voice for livestreams) - B&H, Sweetwater
- Aputure MC lights to create the color in the background - Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Lupo Smartpanel Dual Color used as a hair light - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C200 camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L lens - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 camera - B&H
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Live Sound for Video Session: Favorites of 2020 and Gear Giveaway
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we talk about some of our favorite audio gear and things in 2020.
My audio favorites in 2020:
- Free Dante certification - audinate.com
- RODE NTR - B&H, Sweetwater
- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- CEntrance Mic Pro Pro 2 - Amazon
- Making Waves - Amazon
- RODECaster Pro - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage - TZ Audio
- RODE NT1 - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- ATEM Mini, Mini Pro, ISO - B&H, DVEStore, Amazon
- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
