Introduction 1
Let's go over what interviews are and what you need to get the job done.
Interviews 4
- What is an Interview? 03 minLecture2.1
- Why I Love Recording Interviews 06 minLecture2.2
- Limitations in the Creative ProcessLecture2.3
- Fixing In PostLecture2.4
Types of Interviews 7
Interviews come in many shapes and sized. In this section we go over all different types of interviews and what to look out for.
- Different Kinds of InterviewsLecture3.1
- Sit Down InterviewsLecture3.2
- Two-Person InterviewLecture3.3
- Multi Person InterviewsLecture3.4
- On The Fly Interviews (OTFs)Lecture3.5
- Walk & TalksLecture3.6
- Red Carpet EventsLecture3.7
Equipment 2
- What Gear Do I Need? 11 minLecture4.1
- Expendables 14 minLecture4.2
It Starts With the Microphone 4
Sound comes down to following signal flow, which starts at the Microphone. Andrew Jones from Deity Microphones stops by talk about how to pick the right microphone for your interview.
- Selecting a Microphone 11 minLecture5.1
- Wind Protection Basics 14 minLecture5.2
- Shockmount Basics 07 minLecture5.3
- How to use a PSC Shockmount 05 minLecture5.4
Here Comes the Boom 2
Special Shoutout to K-Tek, our sponsor who loaned us a few boom poles for this shoot. Learn some boom pole basics as well as which one you should purchase.
- Boom Pole Basics 16 minLecture6.1
- Wrapping an XLR Cable 09 minLecture6.2
C Stands 4
This section is all about having the grip equipment do the work for you.
- C Stands 07 minLecture7.1
- Using a Boom Cradle 11 minLecture7.2
- Sandbags 04 minLecture7.3
- Microphone Positions and Patterns 14 minLecture7.4
Wireless Audio Concepts 3
Andrew Jones from Deity Wireless stops by to discuss wireless audio basics.
- Wireless Audio Basics 20 minLecture8.1
- Wireless Audio Components 17 minLecture8.2
- Calibrating Your Wireless System 15 minLecture8.3
Recording and Sync 4
Let's go over all the different options when it comes to recording mediums.
- Recording Basics Part 1 11 minLecture9.1
- Recording Basics Part 2 20 minLecture9.2
- Sync Sound Basics 22 minLecture9.3
- Mobile Recording Basics 15 minLecture9.4
Monitoring 3
It is all about listening. Let's talk monitoring and what to do if more people need to listen.
- Headphone Basics 22 minLecture10.1
- Who is Listening? 07 minLecture10.2
- IFB Systems 14 minLecture10.3
Sound Concepts To Consider 4
These are some of my Golden Rules of Recording Sound for Interviews. You will not want to miss them.
- Sound Rule #1 05 minLecture11.1
- When is Sound BAD? 03 minLecture11.2
- Location Basics 11 minLecture11.3
- Sound Bogeys 04 minLecture11.4
Protocols 9
Let's break down the entire interview process, from the phone call to the paycheck.
- Initial Phone Call 10 minLecture12.1
- Follow Up Phone Calls 04 minLecture12.2
- The Day Before 04 minLecture12.3
- When You Get There 19 minLecture12.4
- Right Before You Hit Record 08 minLecture12.5
- Working in Hot RoomsLecture12.6
- Communication During an Interview 07 minLecture12.7
- Wrap Out Procedure 06 minLecture12.8
- Sharing Files to Clients 21 minLecture12.9
Moving Forward 2
Let's talk about moving forward and more advanced types of interviews.
- Multi Camera Interviews 09 minLecture13.1
- Before You Go 04 minLecture13.2
Wireless Audio Basics
This lesson is all about Wireless Audio Basics. Please help me in welcoming Andrew Jones from Deity Microphones to help us with this lesson.
Spectrum
There is one thing for certain in the world of wireless audio. You cannot just turn on a wireless system and expect it to work. There have been many times when working events at Red Carpets (or other massive events where there are multiple sound mixers with different crews) where you see beginner crews struggling. They will walk over and say they are getting massive hits and being only a few feet away is getting severely stressed out.
These beginners haven’t taken these courses and learned about wireless audio basics. They don’t understand that you need to reserve your frequencies in the audio spectrum to ensure others don’t pick the ones that you are on!
Spectrum
The Audio Spectrum is an invisible world that lives all around us. This world, that is similar to the shadow realm from Dr. Strange is where all of our wireless frequencies live inside. We can’t see them, but we can receive their transmission nonetheless.
When it comes to wireless audio basics, we must dive into the spectrum that is available to us. This is simply because the wireless audio equipment that we use works in these frequency ranges.
Professionals have Backups
As a professional, it is our job to capture the audio from our talent regardless of the demands that are placed onto the production visually. Sometimes you will start with a specific brand of wireless in a specific spectrum will discover that you may need to switch to a different spectrum in order to receive a signal.
Different locations in the world have different frequencies in the air. They are all around us, and they are not the same frequencies from city to city. What this means is that you always need to have different frequencies ranges (or blocks) that you can switch to if you are having problems.
Wideband
Newer wireless systems in the UHF Band (which is commonly used by professionals) have wideband capabilities. This means they have so many more opportunities to find a frequency to use in an ever-growing congested spectrum. When you span such a great range of frequencies, it gives the professional sound mixer a much greater peace of mind.
The only thing to be concerned with when using wideband equipment is that it will take longer to scan your wireless every time.
2.4 GHz
There is a new addition to the wireless spectrum recently, and that frequency is 2.4 GHz. If it sounds familiar, that is because you probably have devices that work within the same spectrum in your home right now. For example, WIFI Routers, Phones, Computers, Tablets, and even TVs have wifi chipsets in them that allow them to connect to your home network and the internet outside of your home.
Systems like the Deity Connect Wireless or even their Deity Interview Kit use these 2.4 GHz protocols. No, you will not be able to check your Facebook accounts from your transmitters. Your wireless system will create its own wireless network and pair all of its transmitters within its protocols.
What does this give you? A very intuitive wireless system that will auto-change its frequencies if it finds interference in the area that is causing problems. UHF systems are different in that they do not change frequencies on the fly. It is a more select and goes type of deal. You can always change the frequency after a take or even remotely with some systems, but it will not just auto-change frequencies like the Deity System. For more information and details on how to use your Deity Wireless System, check out this Deity Connect Primer.
Why is this Beneficial?
If you are just starting out in the world of production sound, wireless can be extremely complex. Having a system that minimizes the risks of your audio dropping out during your productions.
These systems are great for producers, directors, and camera operators that need a basic wireless system to help get them through passion projects and other lower budget interview shoots. It is a great starting point with incredible features that will help people who are doing sound the first time be a little safer.
When Does 2.4 GHz NOT Work?
These systems work great when you have smaller track counts. For example, the Deity Connect System as of this writing can only handle 4 channels in the infrastructure without having intermodulation issues.
This is great for most people, however, for film and narrative work, this is unacceptable because we will need more tracks than this system can handle.
With a UHF System, you can use up to 30 or 40 channels in any given area. It is not easy by any means to coordinate that many channels. There are Frequency Coordinator Positions that are available for Live Shows and other events that are very prestigious positions.