Microphones

Jennifer shows you how to make sound effects free of royalties and copyright problems.

Commercials, movie trailers, product and training videos all have one thing in common -- they often need a voiceover.

Two minutes of extra work on the set or in the field can save you hours of headache in the edit bay. You just need to remember to do it.

From festive feasts to memorable moments, sound matters on holiday videos! These audio tips can help you make the most of the magiv of your cherished celebrations.

There are many techniques to creating proper surround sound projects, but you don't have to invest your mortgage on a full-blown surround system to achieve them.

Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.

Learn about the many types of microphones and how to use them wisely. Key insights for recording indoor and outdoor audio. Editing techniques to sweeten your audio by adding sound effects at the edit bay.

Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.

Audio is one-half of your finished video, yet many people seem to forget that important element. It's time to sound off about microphones.

For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

From handheld to boom, wired to wireless, and battery operated to phantom powered, there's a plethora of mics available, how do you know which mic is the right mic for you?

Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:

Movies with true organic sounds, imagined futuristic electronic audio, and even the everyday noises around us, aren't complete without good sound effects.

Tips for to improve conversation audio in your video

It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say

Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. Here are a few suggestions.

Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.

Using an off-board mic is a big step for many video producers but just using any old mic is not good enough. For the best sound, use the best mic for the situation.

If you visit a Hollywood film production, or sit through its credits, you know it takes busloads of people to get the production in the can. But what if you don't have access to busloads of people?

A brief overview of microphones for the videographer.

Waves crashing, seagulls screaming, kids laughing... all elements of natural sound that enhances every story and boosts the impact of your video.

A few simple tricks to find the best way to record and edit your narrator.

There's more to choosing and using microphones than meets the ear. Here are some basic principles of miking for video.

Here are answers to 10 common questions about capturing clean, clear audio at weddings.

Lavalier Lessons

This survey of external microphones will help you improve your audio in one easy step. Complete with our annual microphone buyer's guide.

Interview Audio

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Everything you need to know about choosing and using an audio mixer for maximum sound control. Accompanied by Videomaker's annual roundup of audio mixers for video production.