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What Microphone Is Best for Recording Video?

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Our objective was not to try to get all of the settings perfect for a singular recording, but we wanted to compare the microphones against each other so you could hear how they sound. We tested all of our microphones in our sound studio. and set the sound input level to 67%. Lars Grosspietsch (German Voice Over).

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What You Need to Know to Get the Best Audio

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If you’re recording with mobile devices or lower end cameras, they will most likely have very poor built-in mics that are designed to pick up a wide pattern of sound. Here is the lav mic that we use at TechSmith for interviews. For capturing location sounds, or dialog between 2 or more people, we recommend a shotgun mic.

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Get Started with Online Education Videos

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He has been on the TechSmith team for years but what you might not know about Jason is that he was once a third-grade to fifth-grade technology teacher. What they sound like. That’s just how you look and it’s the same thing with your voice. You look and sound like YOU. The power of education. What they look like.

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How to Create an Employee Training Video: A Beginner’s Guide

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TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! People learn and perform better when learning is visual. Our “ The Value of Visuals ” study found that video and visual content helps employee performance. But it’s not just about employee performance. Download Your Free Trial.

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Best Microphones for Recording Video

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with the sound input level set to 67%. Same voice over talent for all recordings, which was Andrea Perry & Ryan Knott for the English voice overs, and Lars Grosspietsch for the German voice over. We also wanted to capture the difference between male and female voices. Mic level was just shy of the midpoint.

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The 7 Essentials of a Good Tutorial Video

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At TechSmith, while we may not be sandwich artists, we know a thing or two about making video tutorials — including the essential elements that help make any tutorial video, training video, or software demo a good one. Design your tutorial so that you present things in the order that a viewer would need to use them to perform the task.

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How to Record a Webinar

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In the video toolbar, make sure that the system audio icon is green, as this means the video will capture the sound from your computer. In the rare case that you also want to record your voice, make sure the microphone icon is green (enabled) as well. Recording your screen can reduce the performance of your computer.

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