When considering the purchase of a microphone for use in documentary work, I suggest it's essential to think of the microphone's equipment …
Notes on smartphone documentary moviemaking
This post is provided as a follow-up to the “Video Clinic” session on February 8, 2018 in support of Bobette Buster’s “8 Minutes and Under” …
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Some notes on binaural recordings
What is binaural recording?
What we hear is determined by the way that sound is transmitted around the head, the position of the ears, the …
Steadicam Volt: An intriguing smartphone stabilizer
I've been investigating 3-axis gimbal stabilizers for smartphones and have held off purchasing one because I just don't like how sloppy they …
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Two entry-level, versatile, compact, sound recording kits for your consideration
I'm often asked by my students what's a good sound recording starter kit that provides the most bang for the buck on a tight budget. In …
Olloclip expands iPhone field of view
There's a wide variety of aftermarket lenses available for the iPhone 4/4S/5, however, so far, the best design I've come across is the olloclip available for the iPhone 4/4S/5. The olloclip has become an essential element in my bag of iPhone accessories expanding the field of view of the iPhone lens whenever I need a wider, or closer, perspective on the world.[Read more...] about Olloclip expands iPhone field of view