THE SOUND GEAR BUYER'S GUIDE
This Sound Gear Buyer’s Guide is taken from FILMMAKER FREEDOM, my 12-week Solo Filmmaking Course created to help you build your skill set and body of work.
While this is just a small snippet, I hope you find it useful! If you use, it'll save you many hours searching the internet.
WELCOME TO...
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It's time to rustle up some sound gear!
It's easy to get into a panic when the time comes to purchase sound gear. There are so many options and it can be difficult to separate the hype from reality. This is why I've created this Buyer's Guide for you.
In the mp3, I'll go over the basics of sound production in a way that will help you understand what to look for and why. If you know the why behind the gear it will be easier to make a choice.
Next, review the pdf.
Finally, watch the video that gives you audio samples of your options. I will literally walk you through the main options you have, and you get to listen to the difference between all of them as well as learn about some of the pros and cons.
BREAKDOWN:
Audio - Choosing Your Sound Gear
Lesson Pdf - Choosing Your Sound Gear
Video - The Sound Gear Buyer's Guide
ORDER OF ACTION:
Listen to the audio.
Read the transcript.
Watch the video.
Choose your option.
Buy your gear or get it for free.
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Download the audio onto your device and take a walk. Just listen!
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
Review the pdf to catch anything you missed.
READ THE PDF
Finally, watch the videos to make your learning more concrete.
WATCH THE VIDEOS
Here to take my audio mistakes and make sure you don't make them!
Why listen to me? I'm a full-time creative, self-taught filmmaker, and a story strategist. I help companies create films that tell stories and connect with their audiences. In 2014, I started teaching myself filmmaking. Then in 2015, I launched a business I haven't looked back.
Now, I want to share what I've learned, starting with the foundational elements.
Hi, I'm Colette!
Okay, now let's get GOING!
Ahoy there!
VIDEO 1
Sound Gear Buyer’s Guide 1
This is a practical hands-on video where I show you a few different audio recording options. Plus you’ll get to hear them. Watch this video first, and if you want more then watch the second video.
00:31 Smart Phone
3:42 Smart Phone with Wired Lavalier
6:27 External recording device with built-in pics - low end
11:00 External recording device with XY mic - high end (Zoom H6)
12:00 External recording device with wired lavalier mic
12:53 H6 Recorder and Shotgun Mic - pro setup
13:45 What the heck are XLR cables?
VIDEO 2
This video is more of a lecture with a comparison of various audio recording devices and a few extra pro tips.
00:00 Smart Phone + get it close + other tips and pitfalls
1:30 Smart Phone + wired lavalier mic + Rode Rec App
4:30 Using a preamplifier + benefits of this setup
6:30 Zoom H6 with Balanced XLR Cables and Rode NTG-2 Mic
7:30 Spend your whole budget
11:00 Discussion of wireless lavalier setup - pros and cons
14:00 Review
15:30 Secret extras - why should you monitor your audio…?
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That’s fantastic! Now, make sure you apply what you’ve learned as you get out there and start making micro films.
Until soon!
xo
Colette
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