Sound

Sound In Media

Most films also use sound that we know has been added, things like voiceovers, and background music. This is called non-diegetic sound. non-diegetic sound is often done in post-production. You can use music to set the scene and show where and when the film is set to create a sense of irony, use happy music for a sad or scary scene.

The majority of films also use sound that hasn't been added (excluding the rarity that is silent movies) or rather is created naturally, things like a car starting or a door slamming shut, this is called diegetic sound. This is Usually recorded using a microphone and taking or changing the audio for it to be clearer in the end result.

How To Use Sound In Media

Sound enhances the imaginary world, it can provide depth, establish character and environment, introduce a new scene or cue the viewer to important information. Sound also makes a movie seem more real, by grounding the movie in reality with familiar sounds we hear on a day to day basis.

Different Types Of Microphones Used In Media

there are 4 types of microphones that are common in media. They are dynamic, condenser, lavalier/lapel, and shotgun mics.

Dynamic Mic

Dynamic microphones are microphones that convert sound into an electrical signal by means of electromagnetism. often used by singers or guitarists to record their audio.

Condenser Mic

Condenser microphones are commonly used in studios to pick up sounds with great detail and accuracy.

Lapel Mic

Lavalier microphones, also known as lapel mics or clip-on mics are small wired microphones that are widely used in filmmaking and broadcasting. They are ideal for recording dialogue as they are discreet and unobtrusive and can be positioned close to the mouth while remaining out of sight.

Shotgun Mic

Common uses of shotgun microphones are for talks or speeches in meetings, conferences, and lectures. In scenarios such as these, the speaker does not need to hold a microphone and speak into it or wire a microphone on his body in order to record his speech or lecture.

Boom Mic

when people in the audio and film industries talk about a boom microphone, they mean the microphone used in video production. This means the microphone is capturing sound in the direction that it is facing while not picking up sounds from other angles.

How to set up a rode mic onto a cannon camera

Slide the mic on top of the camera and screw it into place, making sure its not loose and is steady for optimum quality. open up the rubber or plastic side panel and plug in the microphone to connect the audio and visuals. Configure the audio settings to your liking.

How to use the tascam DR-40

turn it on using the on button, then press it once to monitor your audio levels, pressing it again will record your audio. to pause your recording, press the record button again. to stop your recording completely, press the stop button. to view files, press the menu button then press browse, and view your recordings.

How to use a boom mic

use a mic cover to cancel out wind, or other unwanted noises, use a boom pole to extend the microphone to get as close to the thing you wan to record without getting it into shot, make sure it is plugged in and use headphones to ensure your audio is as clear as possible.