Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Sound for Video Session: Clarity Vx Noise Reduction & Q&A

This week we'll take a listen to the new Waves Clarity Vx noise reduction plugin. Then we'll cover your sound for video related questions.

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 and just added Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio.

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

- Waves Clarity Vx Pro noise reduction plugin — Waves

- Waves Clarity Vx noise reduction plugin — Waves

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Neumann U87 Ai microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

NEAT Microphones King Bee II Review — Budget XLR broadcast sounding microphone

In this week’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the NEAT Microphones King Bee II. This large diaphragm condenser microphone has an XLR output and has a rich, broadcast style sound for spoken word audio such as for podcasts, live streams, interviews, etc. Its self-noise is very low, almost on part with the RODE NT1 which is one of the best in the market. We include some raw samples so you can hear the microphone directly out of the recorder without any processing.

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, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- NEAT Microphones King Bee II microphone — Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NT1 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Aputure 600X LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Simga EF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens - https://geni.us/bhOWVlW

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Sound for Video Session: Jem Schofield on Hiring Sound Mixers

This week we're joined by Jem Schofield! You may know him as an Oregon based DP and producer, or as the creator of camera focused (obsessed?) YouTube channel The C47 and his weekly live stream Camera & Flask, with photographer Ben Bardem and fellow YouTuber Caleb Pike. What you may not know is that he has also produced content for for brands as big as Apple, ARRI, and Sony, just to name a few, not to mention his own camera and lighting eLearning courses for LinkedIn Learning. We're going to start this conversation asking Jem how he chooses a sound mixer when producing his larger productions. Learn more about Jem and his work: Jem's production company, YouTube channel, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

This episode was produced in part by our consulting producer, Rob Kristjansson. If you think you could use a little help upping your content creation game, DM him @RobKristjansson on Instagram or Twitter or email him at rob.kristjansson@gmail.com. And don't be afraid to ask him for a free consultation!

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

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Sound for Video Session: Earthworks SV33, ETHOS, & SR314 Samples, Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we pull out three of my favorite microphones for spoken word audio from Earthworks — the SV33, ETHOS, and SR314 — and have a listen to each of them back to back. We then answer your sound for video related questions.

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

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-bit float HDR Audio Recorder

In this week’s episode, we have a look at and listen to the Tascam Portacapture X8 32-bit float audio recorder. This hand-held sound recorder includes a set of stereo microphones (X/Y and A/B) plus 4 XLR microphone/line inputs. With its 32-bit float capabilities, it can record wide dynamic range audio and when you’re recording spoken word or singing vocals, even if the levels exceed 0dB, you can recover the audio in post production. We have a closer look at the features and performance in this extensive review.

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, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder - B&H

- Tascam WS-11 fur windshield - B&H

- RODE NT1 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- AA Lithium rechargeable batteries — Amazon

- Stand - Sound Devices Pix-base stand — B&H, Amazon

- Aputure 600X LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Impact Luxbank ENORMOUS softbox - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Sound for Video Session: 32-bit Float Audio & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we cover 32-bit float audio, why I think that is a bad name for this technology, and when it is a valuable tool vs when it is not really necessary. Then we'll answer your sound for video related questions.

Sound Devices on 32-bit float audio:

32-bit float files explained

How is a 32-bit float file recorded?

Low Level Signals: 32-bit float vs 24-bit

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

- Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder - B&H

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

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Aputure P600C Overview — Professional Grade RGBWW LED 2x1 Panel Light

In this week’s episode, I share my impressions of the Aputure P600C RGBWW LED panel light. This is a professional grade lighting instrument with some unique features which differentiate it from competitive lights. We also cover how this grade of light differs from much less expensive lights. This is NOT a review. This is NOT a consumer product. I’m just sharing my impressions as an education and corporate video professional. Who is this light for? Rental houses, production companies, gaffers, or studios. Rent when you need it. Who this is not for? YouTube creators or those working on self-funded video projects

Features - 720W RGBWW LED soft panel with 120° beam angle - Removable panel dimensions 63.97 x 28.49cm/21.18 x 11.21in - 2,000 to 10,000 Kelvin color temperature - Green/magenta balance control - Great color quality SSI = 84 @3200 Kelvin - Output **** Lux @ 3 meters, @5600 Kelvin - Constant or full power dimming curves - PWM Frequency selection for high speed filming 20 - 22kHz - 4 independent light engines controllable via app or DMX - HSI, RGB, XY, CCT modes - Curved yoke with junior pin to accommodate light modifiers - Dual tilt lock system to hold BIG modifiers - Updated control box for cable free connection when mounted to back of light - Junior pin - Power supply built in to lamp head - 48V, 15 amp 3-pin XLR input, Neutrik powerCON input, cable included - Sidus Link app control - Lumenradio and 5-pin DMX512 (16-bit) control - Lead/follow mode - 19 color effects, 300 gels - Available modifiers — Softbox, barn doors, space light, honycomb grids, intensifier panel, dual panel frame, studio yoke, rain cover

Price $3,290 USD or with case $3,590 USD

Notes - Heavy: Head alone is 30.29 lbs, 13.74 kg but still lighter than most common competitors (e.g., Arri) - Too big for c-stands, need junior stands to support the weight

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, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure Nova P600C RGB LED panel light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H

- Chimera 4x4 frame - B&H

- Chimera 4x4 fabric - B&H

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

- Sennheiser MKH8050 microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

Sound for Video Session: Tascam Portacapture X8 & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we have an initial look at the Tascam Portacapture X8 along with some audio samples. This audio recorder is the first hand-held style recorder with wide dynamic range, 32-bit float recording capabilities. Then we'll answer your sound for video related questions.

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

- Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder - B&H

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

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/19/22 Curtis Judd 5/19/22

Sound for Video Session: Post Sound with Midge Costin

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we are joined by Midge Costin. Before joining the faculty of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Ms. Costin worked on the sound design of some of the biggest films of the 90s, including The Rock, Crimson Tide, and Armageddon! (The latter two receiving Academy Award nominations for Sound Editing.) She is a member of both the Motion Picture Sound Editors and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She is also a filmmaker in her own right, having recently produced and directed a film that I'm a big fan of, and I suspect a large number of you are with me on this. That film is, of course, "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound". Learn more about Midge's film, "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound". You can stream Making Waves on Amazon and YouTube. Follow Making Waves on Twitter and Instagram. You can find Midge's IMDB profile here.

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

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

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 5/19/22 Curtis Judd 5/19/22

Aputure Amaran COB 60X and P60X LED Lights for Video Creators

In this episode, we have a look at the Aputure Amaran COB 60X and P60X LED lights for video. These little lights put out a good bit of light despite their size and their color quality is top notch. Let’s 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 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, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure Amaran COB 60X single-point Bowens mount LED Light - Amazon

- Aputure Amaran P60X panel LED light - Amazon

- Umbrella for soft light - Amazon

- Impact soft box (the HUGE box I used for the key light) - B&H

- Cardelllini clamp to mount the soft box to a c-stand - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome Mini II - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H

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

- Sennheiser MKH8050 microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon