Audio Basics for Filming Videos
Ready to Feel Confident Using Your Microphone and External Recorder to Capture High Quality Audio?
Watch PromoNo one wants to watch a video with bad audio.
This course will teach you how to capture high quality sound no matter what gear you use or where you are recording.
One of the most important assets to a good video is high quality sound (both dialogue and effects) but audio is also one of the last things people think about when they hit record. Let's fix that!
This course will teach you:
- where to properly place your microphone when recording
- how to choose & modify your recording environment
- what types of microphones are best for different styles or formats of videos
- how to setup & use external recording devices
- which microphones & recording accessories you should buy
Whether you're filming on the move or stationary on a set, by the end of this course you will know how to capture high quality audio.
This course is for you if you've asked...
- If I use my phone to record, can I still get high quality audio?
- How do I sync audio from an external recorder to my video during editing?
- Should I use a lavalier, shotgun, or broadcast style microphone?
- Where are my audio levels supposed to be peaking at?
- What's the best microphone to buy if I'm on a budget?
Your Instructor
Caleb has been making videos for himself and his clients since 2010. He’s a “read the manual” type of nerd and a recovering camera gear addict. Over the years he has helped thousands of people make better videos. He knows not everyone can afford to hire a professional to show up & film great videos for them, so he started teaching people how to do it on their own.
Caleb has filmed the NHL, MLB, NCAA basketball, the Rose Bowl, weddings, commercials, book trailers, and plenty of web videos of online entrepreneurs (such as Pat Flynn, Amy Porterfield, and Chris Guillebeau). He help co-found Fizzle.co, but left there in 2014 to start a video production company and teach video production at MakeBetterVideos.com.
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“For my YouTube videos, sales page videos, and even online course videos Caleb has always made sure the audio is top notch. As a podcaster, this is super important to me, and Caleb knows exactly how to make sure things not only look great, but sound superb, too.”
- Pat Flynn, Founder of Smart Passive Income
"I’ve worked with Caleb for several years on numerous video projects and have always been impressed with the quality of the finished product, especially the audio. When it came time for me to buy my own microphone and other audio gear I went straight to Caleb for what to buy. Delivering professional level quality to my clients is paramount and I trust Caleb to help me make sure that happens."
- Darrell Vesterfelt, Founder, Good People
“Caleb is my go-to source whenever I have an audio or video question. (Especially when it comes to which gear to buy and which to avoid.) He is a wealth of knowledge and explains things in a way that’s helpful and actionable.”
- Jason Zook, Co-Founder, Wandering Aimfully
“Whenever I have a question about getting better audio, specifically for video, I ask Caleb. He always knows the right equipment to buy and even how to set everything up correctly. Caleb is responsible for how professional my podcast and videos sound. He helped me choose the right microphones, preamps, and audio interfaces. And he also helped me fine tune my settings to get the audio just right for my studio space. Needless to say, Caleb knows his stuff. That’s why he’s the only one I trust when it comes to getting high-quality audio and video.”
- Matt Giovanisci, Founder, Money Lab