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Audio Production Mastery Tips from a Grammy Winner | Justin Proctor

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Test out your equipment, microphone positioning and see how it sounds before you press record. How to choose a microphone. There are so many microphone options out there, it sometimes feels impossible to choose. One of the first things to know is the difference between condenser and dynamic microphones. Invest in quality.

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10+ Gift Ideas You Need to Ask For This Year

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This post reveals our top audio and video gift recommendations, including microphones, lighting, camera, headphones, and more. Microphones. Poor-quality audio is the number one reason people stop watching or listening to a piece of content, so it’s worth investing in a good microphone. Headphones. TechSmith recommends: Audiate.

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The Beginners Guide to Successful Video Pre Production

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If you are recording voice overs, you will want to make sure you have your microphone, microphone stand, and other audio gear ready to go, and everything is working. If you’re simply recording your screen, all you may need is a high-quality screen recorder and a quality microphone. Brand colors. Let’s make a great video.

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How I Improved My Videos

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Speaking from experience, Jeff advises beginners to strive for perfection but not to wait until they’re perfect before showcasing their work. Jeff’s gear guide for beginners. If budget constraints exist, you should start with a Blue Yeti microphone. It’s all part of the learning process.

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How to Produce Professional Audio For Your Courses

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Ken offers guidance for both beginner and more experienced course authors on audio setup. For beginners he advises to start with live instruction utilizing programs like Zoom. He advises utilizing a microphone that is placed near to the face. Chris Badgett: Yeah, the beginners and then the more advanced, like down the road.

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Video Gear Wish List

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What’s the best budget-friendly microphone to make videos? Step one is picking a microphone. Blue Yeti microphones. Kara Swanson’s pick is the Blue Yeti microphone, which is a side-address condenser microphone. Audio Technica Shotgun condenser microphone. How do you set up your lighting in a home studio?

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Get Started with Online Education Videos

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So, let’s get into it and explore how you can get better at remote education, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. You do not need to buy a fancy microphone, an expensive camera, or the best lighting equipment you can find. You don’t even need to buy a separate microphone. Can online education cultivate ‘aha’ moments?