To create a successful video story it is essential that the correct type of sound is used for each shot. This video describes the situations in which both sync sound and non-sync sound should be used. It also discusses the issues surrounding different types of microphones (handheld, gun, personal), Mono and stereo soundtracks, recording non-sync sound (tape recorders, video camera recorder, commercial sound effects recordings), sound levels and distortion (under- and over-modulation) and mixing sounds using equalisers to control relative volumes, tone and the positioning of sound.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313823
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Camcorders
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Editing
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Home movies and video
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Sound - Recording and reproducing
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Video recording - Production and direction
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Video tape recorders and recording
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Video tape recorders and recording
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)