Ever watch a low-budget movie and wonder, "How did this film make the cut?" The cinematography may have been average, the story derivative but — the sound. The quality of the sound design may be the reason the film made it onto the screen. Surprisingly, many film festival programmers rate sound quality as the element they weigh most heavily when looking at entries. In fact, sound in cinema can be very deceptive. Having the best microphone possible is an important element in achieving good sound.
Techniques that many films use — such as audio editing, ADR (automated dialog replacement, also known as dubbing or looping), remixing and sound sweetening — occur in post-production and can be very time-consuming as well as expensive.
Because sound plays such an important role in audience perception, it's important to get the audio right. That means you need the right microphone for the job. Here are our picks for the best microphones for video production in several categories. At the end of the list, we'll go over the most important factors to consider as you shop for your next mic.
AIR1 is a unique windscreen for lavalier and headset mics with a patent-pending design that guarantees fast mounting, highly efficient and consistent wind protection, and unrivaled acoustic transparency. AIR1 fits on any round omnidirectional miniature mics between 2.5-5.8 mm. The most advanced and consistent wind protection you've ever used.
The kingdom of video production has many realms. Hollywood films with A-list celebrities are the first and most elite and difficult to reach. Next comes broadcast production. And then – drum roll please – corporate video production, the bread and butter for so many of us small companies and entrepreneurs.
Speaking as the author of this article, I've been the Vice President at San Diego's longest-serving video production company, Crystal Pyramid Productions, for 40 years, serving both corporate and broadcast clients. So let me tell you how we got to where we are today. Our path to high-end corporate and event video production can be a helpful map for all you aspiring videographers now.
Some YouTubers post videos as a hobby; others post to earn a profit. If you're in the latter group, this article is for you. Here's the tl:dr on how to run a profitable YouTube channel: To start, you'll need to define a niche and create engaging content within that niche. This gives you a foundation for building your audience. Then, once you have a decent-sized audience, you can start earning money from your channel. Just remember: You'll need to stay agile and be ready to adapt to keep the profits rolling in long-term.
But to really figure out how to make money with a YouTube channel, we'll need to dive deeper into each element. Let's go. Read more.
Artificial intelligence is the next significant technological frontier. With all the buzz surrounding all the AI engines and new tools available — ChatGPT, Dall-E, Midjourney, etc. — it's a frontier that creatives and studios are charging toward. Along the way, we're witnessing new techniques and ideas materialize so rapidly that we're barely prepared to address the technological facets, let alone the philosophical and psychological. Read more.
NBCis going to use an AI version of Al Michaels for the Paris Olympic recaps. It may create up to seven million customized recaps.
Sony is recalling some of its Tough memory cards in Japan. Reportedly, they are failing in cool temperatures.
Nikon said first-time camera buyers are "underserved." It also admitted that it may not have "been able to offer the [right] options to them."
Aiarty Image Enhancer is an AI tool that can upscale image resolution. It can also decrease noise, blur and pixelation.
Apple released the Apple Vision Pro in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. This is the headset's first release outside of the United States.
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