{"id":31894,"date":"2023-07-05t20:12:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-05t20:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/?page_id=31894"},"modified":"2023-08-17t14:44:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17t14:44:44","slug":"get-started-with-the-right-equipment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/get-started-with-the-right-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"get started with the right equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='acf-gut-block'>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article article--collection top-padded-section js-article-border \">\n\t<div class=\"shell\">\n\t\t<div class=\"image-header-grid\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"article__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>get started with the right equipment<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enhance the production value of your videos, consider investing in reliable audio and video equipment. while equipment doesn&#8217;t have to be expensive, using the right tools can significantly improve the overall quality of your video projects. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.article__content -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.article__container -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"article__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article__thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article__image image-fit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/green-and-brown-professional-travel-destination-poster-design-24-\u00d7-16-in-3.png\" alt=\"get started with the right equipment\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.article__image image-fit -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ab-top\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ab-right\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ab-bottom\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ab-left\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.article__thumb -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.article__wrapper -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shell\">\n\t<div class=\"section__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"page\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page__entry\">\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='acf-gut-block'><section class=\"universal-wrapper layout-medium\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>some schools may offer equipment resources, so it&#8217;s worth exploring those options. here are some recommended audio\/video equipment choices that you can purchase on a budget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1496007-reg\/rode_lavgo_lavalier_go_omnidirectional_lavalier.html\"><strong>rode lavalier microphone<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $80: getting good audio is crucial for video quality. attach a lav microphone to your subject\u2019s collar to capture clear and direct. you can record directly to the audio port on your camera or using your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24806722105_aac8c00858_k-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32907\" width=\"316\" height=\"235\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">lavalier microphones are great for reducing unwanted background noise.  (stephan ridgeway\/cc by 2.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1183909-reg\/rode_videomicro_compact_on_camera.html\"><strong>on-board rode microphone<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $50: avoid using the built-in microphone that comes with your camera at all costs. instead, opt for an on-board microphone like the rode to pick up room tone and ambient sounds, ensuring better audio quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1438201-reg\/magnus_tr_13_travel_tripod_with.html\"><strong>travel tripod<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $75: enhance the professional look of your videos by avoiding handheld videography and using a tripod. a stable camera position creates a more visually pleasing and steady shot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1297530-reg\/square_jellyfish_jlygrtm15_jelly_grip_tripod_mount.html\"><strong>tripod mount for phone<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $15: many smartphones offer excellent video quality. mounting your phone on a tripod will provide stability and improve the overall visual presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1636107-reg\/angler_bi_45w_rl_black_bi_color_led_ring.html\"><strong>ring light<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $80: having at least one production light, such as a ring light, can significantly enhance the look of your interviews. proper lighting can elevate the visual appeal and professionalism of your videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">final tips:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>wear headphones:<\/strong> when recording, wear headphones to monitor the sound being captured precisely as intended. avoid the frustration of discovering audio issues during the editing process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sound_recordist_-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32909\" width=\"433\" height=\"268\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">over-the-ear headphones help to isolate the sounds you are recording. (<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=user:rawad_ramadan&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1\">rawad ramadan<\/a>\/cc by-sa 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>check audio levels: <\/strong>if your camera has the feature, adjust the microphone input levels to achieve a balanced mix with the natural sound and other ambient noises. maintain optimal audio levels by keeping your audio hitting in the yellow range at around -6 decibels (db), avoiding peaks in the red zone of 0 db to ensure clear and distortion-free sound in your videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>music considerations:<\/strong> when incorporating music into your videos, remember to lower the volume during interviews. this adjustment can be made during the editing process. for royalty-free music options, consider websites like epidemicsound.com and freemusicarchive.org (remember to credit the song title and creator in your video credits).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/using-editing-to-craft-compelling-stories\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"160\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31715\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/storytelling-toolkit\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"161\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31716\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/audio-planning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"166\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31721\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9185,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31894","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- this site is optimized with the yoast seo plugin v24.0 - 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