Sounds and audios are very important in film making, yet they are always something not taken care by the independence film makers. From the previous videos I had made, I realized that the audio is a big issue with VDSLR camera - it's mono and doesn't allow any setting control for audio/sound, not even a AGC (Automatic gain control) built in it, so even when I plug in a external mic, the audio level can go too high and result a very bad audio.
So here's something I bought in recently, a ROBE Video Mic & a ZOOM H4N handy recorder.
ROBE Video Mic is a condenser microphone which made to mount on the DSLR's hot shoe. This directional condenser microphone focus on the sound coming from infront, and isolate the sound from the background. It is a very good mic for taking on-the-go dialogues, very useful when shooting documentary. The quality is almost as good as pointing a boom mic at the subject.
ZOOM H4Nrecorder is a combination of a high quality stereo microphone and a sound recorder. It can be taking up to 4 channels of audios, and you can control each sound level. It records in both wav and mp3 format, with the qualities up to 24bit/96kHz. Many more functions and setting you can play around... It works as an independence device, it's very handy and easy bring around, and I love that it supports XLR cable!
Here's a quick test of the stereo mic:
Now with these 2 gadgets, I can have good audios in my video! Yeah! :D
Passion Republic annual dinner at Genji Sushi, Hilton Hotel. Oh, there was no lucky draws... :P
Finally, a complete group photo of our team!
After the dinner, we went to the NoBlackTie Jazz bar for some chill time. It was a great night spending with my fellow colleagues, listening to song performance by Isaac Entry. I was really into the songs and love the environment, it was so relaxing and definitely a good place to end the year (yeah we are celebrating the lunar new year tomorrow!).
Since I had my 7D in hand so I did a little filming in the bar. Here's something I put together to share with everyone!
If you like to find out more about the bar and their events: http://www.noblacktie.com.my/ If you like this artist and his song, you may try "Isaac Entry" in facebook!
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! and Gong Xi Fa Cai!!! Most of all, happy holiday!! :)
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