Lighting & Sound

Light & Motion, Sony, Canon, + DJI: gear reviews from NAB

Lights, camera, drones! ...and lenses. And lots more. Even if you didn't make it to NAB, you can still see the gear we're psyched about.

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Find the perfect mic for you and your videos

Videos go best with audible, high-quality sound. But which mic suits your needs? Within, we delve into three popular options.

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When silence is better than a soundtrack

Composer Brian Hall outlines four scenarios where no sound at all trumps a swelling score.

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Holy Foley! A 101 in sonic history

Add some sound effects know-how to your noggin, and learn where Foley came from and the inventive ways it's put to use.

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Create a resourceful + highly functional sound-mixing space

We've enumerated eight steps to help you harness the power of sound — while respecting your wallet.

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How to record natural sounds + fill your film with ambience

Learn how to add depth and realism to your films with natural sounds, even if basic audio gear is what you're working with.

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Save time + harmonize videos with sound effects libraries

Sometimes you may need to use sound effects libraries, so Soundsnap is sharing how these audio vaults can elevate your videos.

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Ep. 9: Editing audio

Mute, solo, fade, or adjust the levels of your audio within the timeline.

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Ep. 11: Editing audio in the Inspector

Auto-enhance your audio, apply presets, or make manual adjustments.

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Ep. 12: Adding music and sound

Make some noise: add music and sound effects, record a voiceover, and import Garage Band projects.

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Ep. 8: Adding music and voice-over

Learn to add, mix, and fade music and voice-overs.

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Ep. 7: Modifying the audio

Correct or enhance less-than-perfect audio clips.

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Ep. 3: Working with Light

Get smart with sunbeams and artsy with artificial light to make your subjects pop.