Audio Training for Video Shooters

Audio Training for Video Shooters free download

Level up your audio recording technique for video content creators. Learn microphone & recording device skills.

Pro video shooters invest in audio training. Have you?

Unlock the full potential of your videos with our new online course Audio for Video, a comprehensive curriculum tailored for video content creators who are ready to master the essential skills for recoding quality audio.

The course includes:

• 25 video lessons (total runtime: ~1.5hrs)

• Each video lesson includes a written-version to easily access knowledge you may have missed in the video

• Buyer's Guides for the best audio gear on the market for all kinds of video shooters, projects, and budgets

• Includes an optional 1-on-1 Zoom meeting with the course creators to clarify concepts, ask questions, get specialized gear recommendations, or consulting for your project

The Curriculum

Module 1: Welcome to Set - These are the fundamentals of audio recording. In this module, learn why you shouldn’t you rely on post production and why it’s time to upgrade from your camera’s internal microphone.

• 1.1 Don't Fix it in Post (3:19)

• 1.2 Ditch the Camera Mic (3:52)

Module 2: How to Record Audio for Video - Just like you learned to stabilize a camera, compose a shot, and set the exposure for recording video, recording audio has its own technique and best practices. Learn how to capture a great recording in five basic steps.

• 2.1 Make the Connections (1:15)

• 2.2 Check for Signal (2:02)

• 2.3 Set Recording Levels (3:31)

• 2.4 Position the Mic (1:57)

• 2.5 Consider the Environment (1:07)

• 2.6 Checklist for Recording Audio (1:36)

Module 3: Microphones - Begin your journey into the microphonic universe. In this module, learn about seven categories of microphones, where they shine, where they don’t, and how to use them in specific video scenarios.

• 3.1 The Microphone Landscape (4:04)

• 3.2 Lavalier Microphones (5:14)

• 3.3 Boom Microphones (5:32)

• 3.4 Podcast & Voiceover Microphones (7:12)

• 3.5 Camera-Mounted Microphones (5:33)

• 3.6 Mobile Microphones (4:37)

• 3.7 Headset Microphones (3:55)

• 3.8 Stereo Microphones (5:50)

• 3.9 Pickup Patterns (3:14)

• 3.10 Can You Hear It? (4:36)

Module 4: Audio Recording Devices - A microphone is only as good as the device that powers it. Learn best practice for audio recorders, audio interfaces, and master concepts like recording formats and phantom power.

• 4.1 Audio Recorders (5:01)

• 4.2 Audio Interfaces (3:46)

• 4.3 Recording Formats (3:41)

• 4.4 Phantom Power (3:28)

Bonus Module: Gearhead - Don’t let tech specs get in the way of creation. In this module, learn why buying gear is hard and then browse our Buyer’s Guides for our favorite audio equipment.

• 5.1 Buyer's Block

• Buyer's Guides

Learn the essential audio recording skills that separate amateur video from quality productions. Master the technical fundamentals, learn the gear that actually matters, and join a community of creators who understand that great video demands great audio.