10 TIPS to Improve AUDIO in Your Videos

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[NatesDungeons]

List of timestamps

1:12 - Choose location wisely
2:30 - Get Mic Close
3:37 - LAV Mic Placement
4:31 - Get Creative
5:31 - Test recording Levels
6:12 - Windscreen / Dead Cat
7:26 - Sync Clap
8:14 - Record with 2 Mics
8:54 - Editing Tools
11:55 - Listen to audio through different headphones & Speakers

[nathanstotts]

You know what I love about your videos: you don't just say, "here's a tip." You guys say, "here's a tip, here's the why and here's the example."

[UnliAhon]

Tip #11
Make sure your mic is plugged in properly on your camera.

Learned this the hard way. 🤣

[sanpedro]

Parker is here am happy to watch you, I haven't joined full time filmmaker yet but just your YouTube videos have taught me a lot about filmmaking... You are my hero much love from Africa.... Can't wait to join the course

[mikefromflorida]

Audio is more than 50% of the experience. Thank you for giving audio the priority it deserves. The viewer can’t tune out annoying or inadequate audio as they can video. Otherwise good videos can be degraded by inadequate or annoying audio from a creator who is content to say “I’m just not an audio guy.”

[qwiklok]

Excellent - love the fast high pace, no nonsense. no fluff. Good.

[TexpatOTG]

Saigon is an audio challenge at every turn. Constant motorbike noise from the heavy traffic, Karaoke and "adv" speaker at busineses add to that. Indoors, most building are concrete and tile with high ceilings. The audio sounds like you are in an empty auditorium. I shoot mostly location and the challenges are constant for my YouTube content. The tips you have given are very helpful, thanks guys.

[EdwinvandenAkker]

11:01 You forgot to mention a rather important adjustment in the compressor: The Threshold.
If the threshold is higher than the audio signal that comes into the compressor, it won't do a thing. I usually playback my audio and start bringing the threshold knob down, until I see the red indicator do something. I make sure that I do see the red indicators doing a little, to know that I have compression.

[AndersonsSmokeShow]

I recently purchased the Rode Wireless Go and love them! My video quality has improved drastically since incorporating them!

[SidewaysUpJoe]

Thanks for the video, so many helpful tips. Gonna toss out another one (sorry if mentioned and i missed it): controlled background sounds. If your inside and there is a AC unit (or central air); turn it off when possible, if there is a refrigerator; unplug, if there is forced hot air heat or any devices, utilities, fans, etc; turn them off. Sucks when your in the middle of a shot and something kicks on (unplanned and not intended to be part of the shot). Also being mind full of the environment, if by a school watch bus scheduled (or town/city transportation), kids reassess, noon church bells, things like that.... ok, maybe that was two suggestions :) Thanks again.

[AA-ulqh]

Clap echo check & Take-dependent Sync clap were the best hints! Also making a back up record! & setting the limit for the sound condensers before equalizing!

[becomingheroes]

What a powerfully practical, and clear and comprehensive guide to narrative editing. Thanks, guys!

[musicsubicandcebu]

The audio I take is mainly of live bands in small clubs. I use a Zoom. Easiest mistake to make is forgetting to turn the mike on. I usually use a phone for backup. Sometimes the sound is better than main mike. Also, it can be blended with audio from main mike. External microphones work well with phones but you may need an adapter. Main problem here is you can't monitor the sound (at least I haven't found a way . . . but then I haven't looked!). Bring batteries. If there's a mixer in the set up, record from that. First class video.

[smartdrivetest]

Thanks Nick, thanks Parker - some great tips in improving the audio. And some DIY tips too that are super helpful. I'm working to improve my audio in my videos. I liked the blanket hack for improving audio in an empty room. And the placement of the mic in a car owing to the fact that I shoot a lot of my videos in a vehicle. All the best, Cheers Rick

[sayedmohamd]

I had to pause the video, write this and resume, you guys one of the best in tutorials everything is just super easy and supported by examples

[Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Audio can be really complicated and often videos don't cover the first steps of doing the audio correctly.

[ILoveTheGreyScale]

I love how quick and to the pint you guys are. Great stuff. Thank you.

[RangerStudios]

My general rule of thumb is just over -12 db when recording audio. If you go to -6db you run the risk of it clipping. Plus you can always make something louder but you can't fix over peaking.

[seriousjoke]

Parker, is by far undoubtedly the most helpful and useful filmmaker youtube channel, which is very detailed and straightforward, where other channel tend to do unnecessary thing, he just went straight to the point and pours us with his knowledge and experience, I'm so thankful for your channel, only hope for the best for you. #goat

[BenjaminGib]

I’m going to always point people to this video who keep making videos but don’t know a thing about audio. Thanks for showing and recording the differences!