The essentials of recording/mixing audio for filmmaking

What You'll Learn

This lesson is a crash course in recording interviews, crisp voiceover and environmental audio that will bring your film life.

Introduction
Meet your instructor and learn why impactful sound is essential.
1:49
Gear Overview
Patrick runs you through his favorite microphones and brands.
5:29
Recording Voiceover: Good Audio with Any Mic
Crispy voiceovers are key to making a film feel professional. Learn how to capture clean audio with any mic. Patrick will also give you a few tips and tricks for creating DIY sound booths in and around your home.
7:32
Recording Sound on Set, Solo
Don't have the budget for dedicated audio help on set? Patrick teaches you how he manages audio on set when he's shooting alone. You'll also learn on-set tips that will help you easily sync your audio and video files when you get to the edit.
11:03
Recording Foley
What’s a foley and why does your film need it? Learn how to capture and use foley and dialogue for your film.
8:41
Sound Design
Patrick not only teaches the basics of sound design, but let's you experience it through two versions of his mini-doc. He'll show you why it’s essential to an engaging film.
7:51
Sound Effects
Complete your audio track with artful sounds effects and the foley you learned how to create in segment 5.
8:01
Mastering Your Audio
Patrick walks through his process and tips for mixing your audio to give that professional edge. Getting crisp audio that makes an impact.
24:40
Final Thoughts
Thank you for watching! Patrick covers his key takeaways from the lesson. Get out there and have fun creating pro-level audio.
1:09

Instructor

FILMMAKER // PHOTOGRAPHER // WEIRDO