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Sound can be tricky to deal with but it can make or break your film. Euan Doak explains how using a clip mic can improve the quality of your sound.
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Using Mics
Euan Doak
Using an additional microphone can really improve the quality of your film. It’s also a good idea to have a pair of headphones so you can hear just what’s going on around you and make sure your mic is working properly. Video Nation Network Producer, Euan Doak, takes us out on to a noisy street to show you how important good sound quality is to the overall production of your film.
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- Title:Using Mics
- Contributor:Euan Doak
- Duration:2:00 mins
- Feature:Sound
- Publish Date:28th August 2009
- Location:Manchester
- Related Features:Production Tips
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Our Top 5 Tips
Use an external mic if you have one
Avoid background noise
Outdoors avoid wind noise
Indoors avoid buzz from electrical equipment
Do a test recording and listen back
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