Lighting & Sound
Up the quality of your projects with detailed lessons on lighting and sound for video production and filmmaking.
Learning how to edit sound? Get to know these 5 popular audio editing software
Don't sleep on audio editing. Learn the pros and cons of these 5 sound editing software.
Sound editing fundamentals: 18 common sound terms you need to know
Within this post lies the sweet sound of actually knowing what sound-related phrases mean, and how they may best serve your videos.
Video lighting tips and tricks for your next at-home shoot
Whether you want to look great for your next Zoom call or just shoot a new video, it's easy to improve your video lighting with these tips.
Quick tips: How to get great audio without a recorder
Don't have a microphone to capture sound with? Fear not, our phones make great audio recorders. We'll show you the basics.
How to avoid (and eliminate) white noise in your video
Is white noise holding your video back? Adobe's DeNoise effect can help you achieve crisp audio greatness.
How to fine-tune your audio with Adobe's Parametric Equalizer
Audiophiles meet crisp, clear audio files. Adobe's Parametric Equalizer, polishes your vocals in no time, and this article breaks down how to use it.
How to choose the right music for your video
Being strategic about the music you use in your video will set the mood of your film. Here are some tips on how and what to pick for your soundtrack.
Let it snow: Our guide to winter lighting
The days are shorter and colder, and that can mean great things for your video. 3 reasons to love your lighting during the winter months.
Perfecting outdoor lighting
Shooting outdoors leaving you in a bright fright? We’ll help you get over your fears and get that light right.
Sound good, feel good: things to consider when capturing audio
Need to record audio for your film and not sure where to start? We"ve got some savvy tips and tutorials to help!
Let there be lights: how to perfect your office lighting
Don"t let overhead fluorescents get you down! Give your video a polished look with these office lighting tips.
Shooting live music: lessons from the masters of melody
Three acclaimed music shooters, Kawehi, Musicbed, and Yours Truly, drop some knowledge on how they capture phenomenal live videos.
Binaural audio: a fully immersive audio experience
Want to submerge your audience in the wonders of your film? Try swarming them in sound with the use of binaural audio.
Camera considerations: recording formats, audio, & more
In which we dig into compression and recording formats, plus the sonic component to video making.