Understanding Sound Equipment for Audio Production

Sound is half the picture. Steven Spielberg

STEREO vs MONO - - - - More than one individual channel Short for stereophone sound Non-diegetic sounds Immersive surround sound, multi-directional e.g. 8.1 gaming headset - - - Meaning one, alone, single Origin of Greece Non-directional Example of stereo directional sound within music: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

SHOTGUN MICS - - - - - - - - XLR cable connections Great for recording group interviews Directional sound Mainly used in TV and Film Productions Used with boom poles and cranes Diegetic sounds Likes deadcats for wind protection Suffers from the proximity effect

CONDENSER MICS - - - Popularly used by YouTubers Non-diegetic sounds Very sensitive ASMR Eating Sounds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUAu_aiaVw

DYNAMIC/REPORTER MICS - - - - Popularly used by broadcasters/reporters Diegetic sounds Better in poor weather Use XLR cables for connection

POP SHIELDS - Aim to stop plosive sounds such as as words beginning with P and B Non-diegetic sounds Used over directional microphones e.g. shotgun mics Mainly used within controlled studio environments for optimal audio recording Great for podcasts and other spoken word productions. - - - -

LAVALIER MICS - - - - Diegetic sounds Great for individual interviews 3.5mm jack (AUX) connection Can be bought and used with mobile phones and professional cameras Very affordable for beginner filmmakers Can be used wirelessly with the correct equipment. They pick-up less background noise as they aren t as sensitive as other microphone types. - - -

FOLEY SOUND Not everything you see is what you hear

https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/video/dis cover/foley-sound-effects.html FOLEY SOUND Definition: Foley sound effects are custom sounds made in post-production. Every sound made in movies, TV shows, and even some video games from zipping jackets to setting down coffee mugs was likely created exactly for that specific moment in post-production. These tailor-made sounds are called Foley sound effects.

FOLEY SOUND The Magic of Making Sound In Hollywood, everything is magic and make-believe, even sounds. When you watch a film that immerses you completely in its world, you re probably hearing the work of sound artists. If the work is done right, you won t be able to tell that the natural sounds on screen are manufactured with studio props. That's the challenge for Warner Bros. Foley artists Alyson Moore, Chris Moriana and mixer Mary Jo Lang. Theirs is a practice in recreation, one creative element at a time. #Hollywood #Sound #FoleyArtists SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX Make our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ Give us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY Come hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV Visit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com This story is a part of our Frontiers series, where we bring you front and center to the dreamers, pioneers, and innovators leading society at the cutting edge. Let us take you along for a trip to the oft-imagined but rarely accomplished. Great Big Story is a video network dedicated to the untold, overlooked flat-out amazing. Humans are capable of incredible things we're here to tell their stories. When a rocket lands in your backyard, you get in.

PLANNING After finishing your filming, we recommend you watch back through all of your clips to determine what scenes could do with improved sound effects. For example, perhaps you want to record louder sounds of: - - - - - - Doors creaking Voiceovers Footsteps Combat Elements: Wind, Rain, Fire Animal Noises These noises might have been there when you were filming but your mobile phone or camera might not have picked them up so you ll want to record them again to ensure your viewers can hear them or maybe you want a louder door creak to build the suspense! You can use a template like this one to help plan the sounds you want to record.

RECORDING SOUND iOS Voice Memo App Voice Recorder - Google Play Store Here is a list of easily accessible sound recording apps which can be used on mobile phones to help you capture sounds to enhance your films. Sound In Motion App - iOS only

SFX WEBSITES BBC Sound Effects https://freesound.org/ These sound effects (SFX) websites are great archives for you to dig through and find that foley sound you were looking for. All these websites are free to use, especially for educational purposes. YouTube Audio Library