Audio Basics with Caleb Wojcik
Audio Basics with Caleb Wojcik
Working on a new film, podcast, or YouTube video? This lesson takes time out of the audio learning curve.
One of the most important aspects of a professional video is high-quality sound, both dialogue and effects. However, audio is also one of the last things people tend to think about when they hit record.
This course will cover microphone placement, recording environment, different types of microphones & ideal recording locations for each, external recording devices, and case studies for various audio setups.
By the end of this course, you will understand how to capture high-quality audio every time -- whether you're on the move or on set.
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What You'll Learn
6 Modules, 28 Segments.
- 2:04
Module 0: Getting Started
1 Segment. Caleb welcomes you to the course and shares his recommendations for moving through the program.
- 15:16
Module 1: Before We Get Technical
3 Segments. Before diving into gear options and how to use them, we’ll cover set selection and noise considerations.
- 24:31
Module 2: Types of Microphones
5 Segments. In this module, Caleb breaks down the wide world of microphone choices. Caleb talks about the various forms of microphones, shares sample audio, and goes over their best applications -- when and why you might want to consider using each.
- 36:39
Module 3: Recording Advice
8 Segments. Caleb shares some lesson he had to learn the hard way -- so you don't have to. This module covers reasons to use an external recorder, backing yourself up with a safety channel, reducing wind noise, syncing external audio, and properly setting up an on-camera microphone.
- 52:01
Module 4: Gear I Recommend
10 Segments. If you’ve ever shopped for a microphone, you'll know how many kinds, brands, and models there are. Skip the panic with this section. Caleb covers each type of audio-recording device, and recommends the best options for each.
- 3:09
Module 5: Conclusion & Continued Learning
1 Segment. Caleb wraps up the course with a conclusion and recommendations for next steps in your audio journey.
Caleb Wojcik
Hi, I'm Caleb, a video and audio expert with a decade of experience under my belt.
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