Note-taking during meetings is officially a thing of the past. Recording your Zoom meeting is one thing. Having an AI-powered transcription unfold in real-time, as the meeting progresses, is quite another. Like, The Thing of Dreams. Meet Descript, an all-in-one software program for audio transcription, podcasting, audio and video editing, and—the focus of this tutorial—screen… Continue reading How to Simultaneously Auto-Transcribe and Record Zoom Calls With Descript
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On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic
When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic
On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear
Unlike a lavaliere, a shotgun requires a little more kit to make it work properly. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about stands, windscreens, shock mounts, and more. Mic Clips and Mounting Systems: How to Attach a Shotgun Mic to a Stand Let’s go through the equipment you’ll need to mount your shotgun microphone to a… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear
On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones
If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones
5 Top Night and Low-Light Style Presets for Videos (LUTs)
Night-time and low-light scenes are often beautifully atmospheric, but without the proper equipment, they can register on camera as muddy and lackluster. Fortunately, there are a ton of highly effective color-grading LUTs you can apply in post-production to achieve the exact tone and vibrancy you’re after both quickly and inexpensively. In this article, we highlight… Continue reading 5 Top Night and Low-Light Style Presets for Videos (LUTs)
3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for After Effects
Live commerce is becoming huge, especially in China. Think of it as modern-day teleshopping like QVC: a mix of live streaming plus shopping to promote engagement and encourage sales. Much of this relies on FOMO—fear of missing out—where a limited number of products are available, and consumers can see others buying them in real time,… Continue reading 3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for After Effects
Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good
Converted from DNG, vignetting reduced | ISO 64 | 1/500 sec | f/8. Jeff Keller The flagship Leica M11 rangefinder launched earlier this year boasting a host of upgrades, most notably, a higher-resolution sensor and a more powerful processor. And yet, the camera sports the same basic design as its ancestors, dating back to the… Continue reading Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good
On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones
It’s important to understand what microphones do and how they work when capturing audio. Each type and model comes with its own set of features and characteristics that can be used to your advantage when recording a subject. In this audio recording tutorial, we’re going over pencil condenser microphones. So let’s jump in and start… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones
Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
A shallow depth of field can result in bokeh or soft, circular renderings in the out-of-focus portions of an image. Some lenses have more pleasing bokeh than others. Tang Ming Tung/Getty You’ve likely seen plenty of photos with soft, out-of-focus backgrounds. With the right setting, they can look rather dreamy with brightly colored circles (called… Continue reading Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Mary Oakey, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Best overall Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best for the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022