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Webinar Friday: Audio Fundamentals for Video

Studies actually confirm that audiences are more forgiving of poor video than they are of poor audio, and yet audio is a part of the video production process that can be over-looked or an after-thought.

We are more aurally dominant than we may realize and yet there are some fundamentals of sound and audio science that many of us are not familiar with. To understand these concepts will be a great way to build on your correct application of many of the audio tools available, from selection and use of microphones to the audio functions and settings in your editing software.

Join Your Video Expert Chet Davis for this 1-hour on-line learning session as you will learn the fundamentals of audio and how they relate to success in video production, in an engaging and clear manner.

• Here’s what you will learn
• Fundamentals of sound theory: frequency/pitch, volume/amplitude
• Tools for measuring audio & how to properly use them (meters & monitors)
• Frequency response, dynamic range, and Signal to Noise Ratio
• Audio signals, files and connectors
• Perception of audio - introduction to Psycho-acoustics

 

If you're a member at YourVideoExpert.net you can participate in this on-line classroom for free!  If you're not - you can either pick-up your free website membership here, or you can register for $10. 

For further details and on-line registration click here: http://videoexpertoct12.eventbrite.com/

Video Expert Quick Tip: Framing your Shot

I was out yesterday shooting some videos and photos at the Northwest side of the Golden Gate Bridge (Marin County - California).  The fog was rolling dramatically over the hill sides and I set-up my tripod in the parking lot to capture some of this scenery.

The short video below demonstrates how a simply change in framing your video camera can have a dramatic impact on your video. As a videographer it's so important to realize we don't just take a video, we make a video! And it's in that creative decision as to what to show and what to leave out that we can share our world with our audience.

Check out the resources available for you now at YourVideoExpert.net

A new on-line resource for video producers has launched!

I am thrilled to announce this new on-line resource for video producers - YourVideoExpert.net

It's an on-line  collection of print-able tutorials, short streaming videos and twice monthly webinars focused on helping folks produce even better videos.

Many friends and colleagues suggested I use my 17 years in the classroom (teaching video production), coupled with professional media experience (immersed in communication technologies for 30+ years), and my passion for teaching to provide a growing set of resources to help folks produce even better videos.

Click here to download a 2-page PDF introduction to Your Video Expert resources.

Smart Edit Finale - Macrosystem US Big Smart Edit Software Sale

If you're using a Smart Edit Casablanca digital video editor you will want to check out the huge 55% discount on all Smart Edit software, going on now thru November 13, 2011 (at least for NTSC, do not know about PAL resellers and distributors).

This is software only for Casablanca editors running Smart Edit software - including the Avio, Kron, Claro, Solitare, Renommee, Gymnos, and Prestige models. 

It's important to 'cement' the fact that in North America, MacroSystem US is not discontinuing support for the Smart Edit product line, it's just that they will not sell software for your Casablanca Smart Edit editor after December 1, 2011.

Contact your reseller or the distributor to take advantage of this once in a lifetime offer

iPhone 4S: Great Potential for Videos

Apple computers announced new products this week at their offices in Cupertino, California - among the announcements is a new model of the iPhone... the iPhone 4S. Though some are disappointing that the company did not introduce the iPhone 5, there are some features that video minded folks may find interesting.