Audio loops are very useful for video producers. Using music loops to underpin dialogue and using a variety of loops can be effective and economical from a licensing perspective. I am an audio producer, but do have to dip my toe into basic video editing from time to time. I currently use Abobe Elements, but the process of […]
How to Play Music in Your Business Without Paying PROs such as PRS, ASCAP, BMI
For many years now we have had regular inquiries from business owners who are surprised to be contacted by PRS and other PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) regarding the music they are playing in their shop, restaurant, cafe, gym, medical practice etc. These are not all new businesses, sometimes they have just not been contacted previously […]
Building a Sample Based Orchestra and God Save the Queen
My goal of getting back into writing and producing music has been challenging so far. Initially, I found that the range of options for composing with computers these days is literally mind blowing. We have access to many thousands of sounds and what you tend to find is that you start off with an idea in […]
How to Record Your Own Audio Book
Ever considered recording your own audiobook? In the last year or so we have noticed a steady increase in audiobook production enquiries from authors. Traditionally, our main audio book enquiries came from publishers or businesses creating an audiobook for sale to their clients. However, there seem to be more self-penned authors around nowadays and many […]
How to Record Meditation and Hypnosis Audio Products from Home
Learn how to do this and avoid the cost of using a recording studio Presuming that you offer therapy products that can be delivered in an audio format, all you need is a relatively small cash investment and the time to invest in learning some basic recording techniques. New lower priced technology makes this all […]
Understanding Audio Clipping & 3 Common Misconceptions Explained
I have experienced a number of common misconceptions with regards to audio waveforms. When clients tell me that their files are clipped, I politely educate them about the quirks of audio. Hopefully, you will enjoy this lighthearted presentation 🙂 Are you a fellow audio-er? Or, do you use audio in video projects? See how you do! 3 […]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget – Blog Series Roundup
Are you new to creating videos? Having trouble with audio clarity, background noise or loudness? If so, you will find this 9 part series invaluable for learning the basics of creating great video soundtracks. Part 1 – Introduction When clients use one of our audio services for their video production, whether that be a voice […]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget – Part 9: Listen to the difference
To demonstrate the techniques covered in this blog series Russ of naturetalksandwalks has let me use some of his footage. This video production has been created on a budget with the following equipment. Two low cost video cameras Two tripods Zoom digital recorder – as covered in Part 4: Recording Devices Clip-on mic – covered in Part […]
How to Create an Audiobook Containing Graphics and Illustrations
Audiobooks are very much in demand; however, not all books can be easily turned into audio. For example, tutorial / educational audio books are great to listen to while commuting, but they are not always easy to convey in audio if they contain lots of tables and graphics. The most obvious way to get round […]
How to Clean Audio Files
People often contact us looking for information about cleaning up audio files. This ranges from removing background noise to cleaning up voice recordings to tape hiss removal. We have even been contacted about recording vinyl to digital. Although (in theory) we can provide all of these services the drawback is that it takes time and […]
