TCOM 4170 Spring 2014Video Production

Amani Channel, MALecture #5

Agenda

Video Critique

Review

Sound

Next Assignment

Critique

1. Did you finish the video?

2. Did you upload it to YouTube?

3. Did you create a blog post and embed the video?

4. Did you turn in the proposal and script?

5. How was the story crafted?

6. Could this be aired on TV?

7. How was the framing, audio, editing?

Remember

• Goal is to create interesting stories• Tell narratives• Learn professional video production

techniques• Composition• Lighting • Audio• Editing

Audio (Chapter 10 TFH)

With video, good sound is just as if not more important than video

Microphone: Equipment that turns sound into an electromagnetic signal

Sound waves: Vibrations that travel through air Crest: maximum air pressure - trough: release

Frequency: Number of cycles that the sound wave travels in one second

Pitch: high/low

Amplitude: Height of the wave

Decibel: How amplitude is measured

Sound

Need to know what kind of speech, instrument, or situation that you’re capturing

Transducer: Transduction - converting sound

Two main kinds of mics: Dynamic/CondenserDynamic: Durable, no batteryCondenser: More sensitive/phantom power/battery

Ribbon: (sometimes called dynamic)

Pick Up Patterns

Mics hear sound differently pp. 391

Omnidirectional, bidirectional, unidirectional (cardiod)

Omni – Picks up sound from every direction

Bi – Picks up sound from two opposite directions

Uni – Heart shaped-narrow range of sound

Types of Mics

Handheld: Good for run and gun, need to move the mic – a bit obtrusive. Condenser/or dynamic

Lavaliere: (Personal) Clip/lapel – condenser – good for sit down interviews – hands free

Shotgun: Long mics (look like a gun) – captures sound from a distance (1-15 feet). Usually condenser

Sound Quality

VU/LED meters: Measures sound wave voltage

Peak 0dB = 100% (above that audio will distort)

Overmodulation: distortion

Recording clean soundMonitor with headphonesTest recordPatience

Sound Quality

VU/LED meters: Measures sound wave voltage

Peak 0dB = 100% (above that audio will distort)

Overmodulation: distortion

Recording clean soundMonitor with headphonesTest recordPatience

NO MIC?

Background/Ambient noise should be minimal

Place subject in close proximity to the camera

Turn off radio/TV/Control audio as much as possible

Much easier to control audio indoors vs. outdoors

Next Assignment Due April 2

Create a promotional business narrative

Identify a local business, contact owner, offer to create a documentary styled promo video. (visual businesses are best)

Record good sound

Capture appropriate visuals

Edit to tell the story

Use company logo/colors for graphics

Three person team/producer/writer – cameraperson –editor

Proposals due next week. (Who is the Client, 5ws. H?)