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 possible. Not so long ago using a recording studio was your … [Read more...]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget – Part 3: Recording Video Dialogue
Before you can start to edit your audio you must capture it. This is done using microphones, which is an obvious statement to make, but, the less obvious fact is that there are several types of microphone and numerous ways of using them depending on the result you are after. Placement and environment is a very important part of getting a good soundtrack and is not to be … [Read more...]
Video Soundtracks on a Budget – Part 2: Lapel Microphones
To aid in producing this blog series I am going to team up with a friend from Nature Talks and Walks to create some video footage for his business. Through the process I will explain the audio production and show you the result. Firstly, I need a low cost way of recording his voice outdoors. He already has a Cannon camera and has got reasonable results using the built-in … [Read more...]
Audio Book Production on the Cheap
We are often contacted by students interested in creating audio versions of their course material for study purposes. Also, many independent authors are attracted to the idea of creating an audio version of their book. However, creating an audio book product to a high standard requires a decent budget. If you are interested in having an audio book recorded and produced then … [Read more...]
Voice Overs Bypass that Noisy Sound Card
The following post may be controversial to some as I know opinion runs strong about such matters in voice over circles, however, this is useful advice for some, so here we go. In my years involved in audio production there are times when something comes along that really impresses me. In recent years it has been the USB microphone and here is why. In the days before … [Read more...]