Sound and Lighting
Capturing usable backup footage during a shoot
Plan alternate takes and relevant supporting views, check them on set and protect the original media before handover.
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Sound and Lighting
Sound and Lighting
Choosing between a lapel microphone and a boom microphone
Choose a lapel microphone when the speaker needs to move and you can attach the mic cleanly.
Sound and Lighting
Filming reflective products without distracting glare
A glossy package or metal product reflects the room, light source and camera.
Sound and Lighting
Keeping product colours consistent across shots
Colour shifts make the same product look like several versions.
Sound and Lighting
Positioning a speaker near a window without backlighting
A window can provide soft light for a speaker, but placing it directly behind them may leave the face too dark.
Sound and Lighting
Recording a clean voiceover in a small office
A clean office voiceover starts with a quiet room, a consistent speaking position and a short test.
Sound and Lighting
Reducing room echo before recording an interview
Reduce room echo by moving the interview to a quieter, less reflective space and bringing the microphone closer to the speaker.
Sound and Lighting
Sound recording for business videos
Record speech so the audience can understand it without raising the volume or guessing through room noise.