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Sound for Film and Television - You've heard it said - in video and film, AUDIO is 70% of what you see. The sound you record on set can be the biggest obstacle to achieving truly professional results in your production. But, it's also one of the easiest things to get right.

Through detailed explanation, hands-on demonstration, and tongue-in-cheek cinematic illustrations, Barry Green and Matt Gettemeier guide you through fundamentals for getting great sound in your film or television project.

They'll get you on your way to professional-sounding audio, from two very simple but extremely important recording techniques which will solve nearly 80% of your audio problems, to choosing the correct microphone for your project and the right way to handle your microphones on set, to building a basic audio kit and using it properly.

Topics include

Avoiding the most common mistakes

The two simplest techniques to get you the best audio

Understanding microphones and how to choose the right one

Boom handling and recording techniques

Audio Kit accessories

Choosing a great location and how to manage its audio

The basics of creating an effective audio edit

And much, much more