Often with audiobook production and editing it is hard for a client to realise what difference it makes to the overall finished audiobook. It is fair to say, it makes a difference to the price as it takes a lot of time to take out breaths and edit the audio so that it sounds finished. To help, we made this short before and after video using some of our voice over … [Read more...]
Why You Should Never Record Your Voice-over as MP3 and Convert to WAVE
When working with voice overs I always request wave (at least 16bit 44.1kHz) but quite often get a file that started life as an mp3. This is because some voice overs record in mp3 format and then convert into wave. I have had this conversation many times over the years and I am still surprised at the number of voice overs that don't understand the perils of recording in mp3 … [Read more...]
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 common misconceptions 1 . The waveform … [Read more...]
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 2: Lapel … [Read more...]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget – Part 8: Audio Editing Tutorials
The following 12 video tutorials cover the basics of audio editing and production. The software used is the free audio editing software Audacity, ideal for budget restricted audio projects. Also, the principles taught here can be carried forward when you outgrow Audacity and invest in more professional software. This audio editor can deliver a really good result with the … [Read more...]