This week I want to talk about sound. To me, sound is the most important aspect of your independent videos. So many people have these big expensive cameras that give them full HD video, but their audio sounds like a radio station thats out of range. Sound in the film industry is like the primary colors of art. In the early twentieth century silent films were produced, because sound in films had not been done yet. Today in modern times, most films are produced with sound. The average person does not watch a movie without sound, but the average person does listen to music without video. Sound is a key element.
To get better sound, you need to control your environment as best as you can. By this I mean, to cut out as much background noise as possible. Some things to look out for are ceiling fans, refrigerators, air conditioners, open windows, a neighbor mowing the lawn or even people talking in another room. The more you can cut out the better your sound will be. If you can afford a microphone, other than the one on the camera, then I do suggest buying one. I personally bought the H4N ZOOM microphone/recorder (pictured above). It is a nifty little recorder for not a lot of money. It is great for picking up dialogue or just recording sounds for sound effects. You can use this microphone in several different ways: you can attach it to your camera, or you can record sound separately and match it up later in post production. There are plenty of other microphones out there that wont break the bank, so don’t let sound ruin the perfect take and you take control of your own project.
I think you mean radio station not ratio haha. Good information tho I never would have thought about ac and fridges making so much background noise.
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