Friendly Moose Says Hello In this adorable video, this friendly moose approaches a few people in a car, pops his head in through the open window, and gets some nice pets! This adorably friendly moose loves people and isn’t threatened by the people in the car. Luckily, these people weren’t harmed during the making of […] The post Friendly Moose on the Loose appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/09/friendly-moose-loose/
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Dad Mics Up His 4-Year-Old Son During Hockey and It Is the Cutest Thing You’ll See All Day You will NOT regret watching this video of this adorable 4-year-old playing hockey!! This dad wanted to know what his son was thinking while he played hockey, so he attached a microphone and set him on the […] The post Dad Mic’d Up 4-Year-Old During Hockey and It’s the Cutest Thing Ever! appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/09/dad-micd-up-4-year-old-hockey-cutest-thing-ever/ Disabled Baby Sees Mom for the First Time In this heartwarming video, this baby is born with a rare diseases that caused a sac to cover his face. This sac blinded him so he wasn’t able to see him mom. In this touching video, we can see the before and after video clips of this […] The post Disfigured Baby Sees Mom for the First Time appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/08/disfigured-baby-sees-mom-first-time/ Adorable Yet Naughty Cat Tears Up Toilet Paper Roll In this hilarious yet naughty video, this kitty is seen unraveling, tearing up, and rolling the toilet paper roll back up! He doesn’t seem to mind that the camera was watching him, and he continued to do whatever he wanted to do (which was tearing up […] The post Naughty Cat Destroys Toilet Paper Roll appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/08/naughty-cat-destroys-toilet-paper-roll/ Watch These Adorable Dogs Sleep in Strange Positions Dogs do the darnedest things! In this adorable video, these three dogs love to spend time with each other cuddling and laying all over each other! These dogs don’t care how awkward the positions are–they just want to be next to each other! Love animal videos? Check […] The post Adorable Dogs Sleep in Awkward Positions appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/08/adorable-dogs-sleep-awkward-positions/
In this post, SproutVideo’s Head of Video Production, Nick LaClair, will go over the basics of capturing high-quality audio by showcasing three different kinds of mic configurations. Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of on-camera mics, lavaliers, and boom mics, and when to use them depending on what you’re shooting. All About AudioThis video walks you through the different types of microphones, and when it’s best to use each one. If you can, grab a pair of high quality headphones so you can hear the distinction between the different setups clearly. As you can see, the right choice of microphone can make a world of difference to the end result. Here are more details on the different configurations, and tips for getting each one right. The Three Essential Mic ConfigurationsWhen we say mic configuration, we’re basically talking about how you place your microphone in relation to your subject. Although some audio technology has really advanced over the years, the ideal placement for a mic when filming a certain type of scene remains the same. There are three main types of microphone configurations, seen from top to bottom in the image above: boom mics, lavalier, and on-camera mics. We’ll begin with the on-camera mic. On-Camera MicJust as it sounds, this type of mic is attached to the camera you’re using to film. It gets the job done in that it picks up your speaker’s voice. However, as Nick explains in our video, the issue with this mic configuration is that the microphone is usually far away from the subject. Also, it picks up everything in the room, not just the speaker’s voice. Even in the quietest of rooms, this can pose a problem. Why? First, there’s room noise, which is called the “noise floor”. This is a low-level sound caused by things like fluorescent lighting, an air conditioner or vent, and even the sound of nearby traffic. You likely don’t notice the noise floor until you actually stop to think about it, or maybe if you’re sitting in a quiet place like the library or a museum. The on-camera microphone, however, does notice it and is sure to pick it up. All of it. The noise floor isn’t your only noise problem to contend with. The second type of noise issue is known as “reverb”. This is the echo of sound in a room that is not properly insulated or treated for sound. It’s the reason singers and voice actors record in vocal booths specifically designed for the purpose. If you’re having trouble imagining what reverb is, harken back to your school days. Surely there’s a long-lost memory of sitting in class and hearing the echoing sound of a teacher in high-heels walking down the hall. That echo is an example of reverb. Lavalier MicThe solution for dealing with the noise floor and reverb is to get your microphone as close to your speaker as possible. This brings us to our second type of microphone position: a lavalier mic. You may also hear it called a lav or a lapel mic. This is a small mic that attaches to the speaker’s clothing, and it can be wired or wireless. Like the on-camera mic, this omnidirectional mic also picks up surrounding sound. However, because it is as close as you can reasonably get to the speaker, it does a comparatively better job of capturing more of your speaker’s voice and less of the surrounding noise. Boom MicIn terms of overcoming the challenges of the noise floor and reverb, we saved the best for last: the boom mic. This is a directional mic that is mounted on a boom arm and positioned close to the speaker, just out of the camera frame. The boom mic is ideal thanks to the fact that it is directional. That means it captures the sound coming from whatever it is facing (i.e. your speaker) and cancels out all other sound. Whenever possible, you want to use a boom mic for your interview setups in order to capture the clearest audio. The Outdoors Are Beautiful… And NoisyIt’s a lot easier to control your environment and choose your mic position when you’re shooting in your office or studio. But, what about when you’re out in the field? This answer may surprise you… it depends! When it comes to audio, shooting outside means accounting for noises like car traffic, passerby, wind, birds, dogs barking, etc. You can plan around some of these factors to a certain extent. However, understanding which mic configurations are going to work best will save you a lot of time and resources. When to Use an On-Camera MicIf you’ll be filming while on the move, an on-camera mic is probably going to be your best bet. It allows your on-screen talent and your camera operator to move quickly and simultaneously. Also, an on-camera mic will pick up audio directly in front of it, and (to a certain extent) minimize everything else. Granted, your audio won’t be 100% clear from an on-camera mic in this situation. Try to account for this by shooting as far away from heavily-trafficked areas as possible. Ensure your subject’s are speaking loudly and clearly. When to Use a BoomIf possible, when you’re shooting outside, have someone hold a boom mic over the speaker(s) to help cut down on noise. This is ideal for all the same reasons it’s ideal for your indoor shoots. The directional boom mic picks up the audio coming from whatever is right in front of it, and minimizes all noise outside the frame. Of course, this is much easier to do when your speakers are working from a script and not moving around too much, as evidenced in our video. When to Use a Lavalier MicWhat about when your subject is not working from a script? Or, is very likely to go off-script? What about when they’re moving? Or when you need a wide-shot frame, meaning the boom would be visible? It’s wireless lavs to the rescue! Again, lavs aren’t perfect as they will still pick up surrounding sounds. However, they are at least very close to your speaker. Further, a lav will allow your speaker to move more freely without making your audio tech tango just to keep up! They can also be a great option when you have more than one speaker’s voice to capture. If you are working with two or more speakers, remember to attach the lav to the side of their body that they’ll be facing when they speak. With some forethought about your mic configurations, there’s no reason to let audio be the factor that drags your video down. Use these tips to get started with the right mic setup. Be sure to check back for the next episode in our How To Video series. We’ll dive deeper into advanced audio techniques, including cleaning up audio tracks and specific types of microphones. from SproutVideo https://sproutvideo.com/blog/three-essential-mic-setups-when-to-use-them.html via IFTTT from https://johnsmith0190.tumblr.com/post/183304714198 from https://alvindukes.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-three-essential-mic-setups-and-when.html Bird Loves to Clean Doggy Best Friend In this adorable video, this bird loves to clean his doggy best friend! The dog doesn’t seem to mind, and this little bird is just hard at work. No matter how many times people try to stop him, he always goes back to cleaning his best friend! This […] The post Bird Loves to Preen Doggy Best Friend appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/06/bird-loves-preen-doggy-best-friend/ See How This Professor Surprises Her Husband for His Birthday In this heartwarming video, this professor danced with her husband for his 89th birthday to the tune of a classic love song. I am certain every student in that room felt the love that those two share! How sweet is this video? We are so […] The post Professor Surprises Husband for 89th Birthday appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/05/professor-surprises-husband-89th-birthday/ Funny Boy Hates Temporary Tattoo In this hilarious video, this little boy is getting a temporary tattoo. After the big reveal, the person recording asks how feels about the tattoo and the little boy immediately bursts into tears! Kids do the darnedest things! This hilarious kid hates his temporary tattoo. I think we can all […] The post Little Boy Hates Temporary Tattoo appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/04/little-boy-hates-temporary-tattoo/ Silly Dog Sleeps in Uncomfortable Position In this hilarious video, this silly dog is found resting in the most uncomfortable position! This adorable dog is resting between two chairs in the most awkward way! Does your sleep in weird positions too? I know mine sure do! Dogs are some the silliest creatures out there, and […] The post Funny Dog Sleeps in Uncomfortable Position appeared first on Viral Viral Videos. via Viral Viral Videos https://viralviralvideos.com/2019/03/04/funny-dog-sleeps-uncomfortable-position/ |
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