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Do different types of traditional hand animation

How to do different types of traditional hand animation

This film was awarded the Green Ribbon in Itami Film Festival, 1993. Learn how various techniques of animation work and see some amazing examples- including an animated pin up girl! The film is in Japanese ...

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Make a swimmable mermaid tail

How to make a swimmable mermaid tail

As a kid, one of my favorite games was playing mermaid at the community pool. I used to press my legs together, dive underwater with my eyes shut tight, and imagine I was a mermaid, swimming through the ocean ...

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Create a camera tripod with a rubber band

How to create a camera tripod with a rubber band

By now we've all heard Christian Bale's total freakout on the DP of Terminator Salvation... This little nugget of DIY steadycam goes out to all you aspiring cinematographers & filmmakers. With nothing but a ...

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Make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

How to make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

Scare the hell out of everybody with this horrific puppet creature... in your movies that is. This is a great and scary puppet monster that you can make with a little hard work. It even bites and wags, and ...

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Boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

How to boffer sword fight, after learning about boffers

The boffer... the foam sword... duct tape... larping! For those who don't know what LARP stands for, it means live action role-playing. It's been around since the seventies, and it's gaining popularity across ...

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How to use a Marantz digital audio recorder

Use a Marantz digital audio recorder

Check out this video tutorial to show you how to use a Marantz digital audio recorder. This video was made by the equipment room at CUNY ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,830

How to use voice-overs in your video project

Use voice-overs in your video project

Contrary to some screenwriting gurus, voice-over can be a handy narrative device. By speaking directly to the audience, rather than ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,396

How to make a microphone flag

Make a microphone flag

For any of you aspiring to enter the league of Broadcast News, this unique instructional will make your newscast look totally professional ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by stephen | Comments 0
Views 579

How to choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Why do you need so many different microphones for your film set? Which ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,789

How to create a zero budget sound dubbing studio

Create a zero budget sound dubbing studio

Too many zero budget films suffer from poor sound quality, so here's a way to dub your films on the cheap, with a studio-in-a-box! You're ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,492

How to get better voice overs for your amateur film making

Get better voice overs for your amateur film making

If you plan to do a voice-over on a video, there are a few ways to get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,580

How to improve the sound of your digital camcorder

Improve the sound of your digital camcorder

This video shows you how to upgrade your consumer camcorder sound capabilities using a camcorder XLR adapter, a simple device that mounts to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,883

How to pick an appropriate microphone

Pick an appropriate microphone

When you transition from vacation videos and birthdays to something a little more serious, your first frustration will be audio. And if you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,014

How to record audio for internet videos & podcasts

Record audio for internet videos & podcasts

In this riveting episode of The Shirtless Apprentice, Matt discusses recording audio for your internet video and podcast.It all begins with ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,227

How to record sound and pay attention to room tone

Record sound and pay attention to room tone

In the first episode of Anatomy of a Production Disaster, Mike investigates the dark, mysterious world of "room tone". Recording Sound: ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 206

How to record sound for video with Jack Black

Record sound for video with Jack Black

One of the biggest mistakes that makes homemade TV unacceptable is bad sound. Jack Black narrates this humorous yet basic "recording audio ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,868

How to use different microphones to get different results

Use different microphones to get different results

This is a great video that breaks down the different types of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 886

How to add sound effects to a filmed neck snapping

Add sound effects to a filmed neck snapping

See how to snap a person's neck for a film effect, complete with sound. This requires just two easy steps. First, get some peanuts ...more

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Curated 12 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,119

How to add voice-over to videos

Add voice-over to videos

Want to make your own documentary? Voice-over is a big part of any documentary. Learn how to record voice-overs in this Israel Hyman's video ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 1
Views 1,151

How to avoid bad audio for your indie film project

Avoid bad audio for your indie film project

Bad audio is a plague! It must be eradicated! Here are some common examples of bad audio, and how to better it. External Microphones ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 764

How to build a bass or sound trap

Build a bass or sound trap

Halfed Ass Construction presents how to build a Bass / Sound trap in this home audio tutorial. This how-to video goes over the step by step ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 1
Views 2,317

How to capture audio for a sit down interview

Capture audio for a sit down interview

In this episode, the Shirtless Apprentice gives a brief overview of the equipment and technique to capturing audio for a sit down interview.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 302

How to capture better sound for your film projects

Capture better sound for your film projects

Xander and Calvin go over some ways to help get great sound for your films and videos! This is a great short video with some great tips for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 760

How to capture great sound

Capture great sound

Learn the basics of recording great quality sound for you movies. Topics include, shotgun microphones, sound fx, and good habits to have ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 595

How to create zero budget horror sound effects

Create zero budget horror sound effects

Ben and Paul show how the addition of horror sound effects can make an otherwise normal scene utterly creepy...

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 691

How to find sound effects on the Internet for your film

Find sound effects on the Internet for your film

If you need some sound effects for your upcoming film, you better ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,663

How to improve the audio for your web videos

Improve the audio for your web videos

Isaac's got a good tip for better sound: use an external microphone.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 164

How to make a boom pole for $15

Make a boom pole for $15

Sometimes a shotgun mic isn't enough. The guys at Indy Mogul show you how to build your own boom pole to help capture better sound for your ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 919

How to make a boom pole on a low budget

Make a boom pole on a low budget

Need a boom pole for your project? Take a look at this instruction video and learn how to build your own boom pole on a low budget. The ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,067

How to obtain free and legal music for your amateur filming

Obtain free and legal music for your amateur filming

Several great YouTubers have had their accounts suspended for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 707

How to practice the art of boom holding in sound recording

Practice the art of boom holding in sound recording

This is a lesson in production basics: The Boom-Holder's Waltz. Get it ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 154

How to properly use wireless microphones

Properly use wireless microphones

One of the best tools for audio systems is a wireless microphone. This video will give you tips on how to use a wireless microphone if ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 742

How to record ambient noise for your video

Record ambient noise for your video

Brandon discusses the audio technique "capturing ambient noise". He describes how to do it and why it can improve your video's overall sense ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 262

How to record ambient noise to enhance your audio clip

Record ambient noise to enhance your audio clip

John shows us how to record ambient noise to enhance the audio of your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 445

How to record audio/sound for your first movie

Record audio/sound for your first movie

You may be tempted to skimp on audio quality in your first movie. Don’t—a single garbled conversation can drive an audience to the exits ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 928

How to record foley sound basics

Record foley sound basics

This video covers the basics of recording Foley sound. Foley was a sound technician at Universal studios who invented a new sound effect ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,455

How to record sound properly with the right microphone

Record sound properly with the right microphone

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding sound ...more

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Curated last month by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 83

How to record your own soundtrack to your video

Record your own soundtrack to your video

This week Brandon gives a live demonstration on recording an instrument directly into a computer's music creation software, and then create ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 364

How to set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Set up a wireless microphone for sound recording

Check out this film and theater video tutorial on how to set up a ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by dvestore | Comments 0
Views 1,945

How to use sound equipment when shooting video

Use sound equipment when shooting video

Sound is an important element in any video. But what is the essential sound equipment, and how do you use it? Israel Hyman goes over his ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 544

How to capture better sound and effects in your movies

Capture better sound and effects in your movies

Here's a short tip from Videomaker magazine on how to create better ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
Views 347

How to capture better sound for your video

Capture better sound for your video

Issac explains how to use an external microphone to capture "higher quality" sound, and how using multiple takes can make capturing good ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 414

How to choose Headphones

Choose Headphones

You wouldn't shoot video footage without a viewfinder, so why would you take audio without headphones? This video tutorial on sound covers ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 609

How to get sound at a live event

Get sound at a live event

Sometimes, live events can be extremely loud and hard to get sound for. However, there are several tricks you can use to record well at ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 444

How to hide a Lav Mic

Hide a Lav Mic

The only way to get great sound is to get the microphone as close to the talent as possible. This video tutorial will discuss the dark art ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,771

How to make 3D models and monster sounds

Make 3D models and monster sounds

Ian and Blake share with us their awesome tutorials for making 3D Models and crazy Monster noises.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 479

How to properly use Boom Mics for film making

Properly use Boom Mics for film making

It's not a dead cat on a pole, it's a boom microphone. The primary component is the boom pole, which is attached to the microphone. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,681

How to record a voice over

Record a voice over

Brandon explains how to record a voice over audio track to improve the quality of your videos.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 379

How to record good interview audio

Record good interview audio

This sound video demonstrates some techniques for getting good sound during an interview. It covers various types of mics and what you can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 516

How to record great sound with you digital camera

Record great sound with you digital camera

Bre Pettis explains and shows you different microphones and lets you listen to them too. From lavelier mics to shotgun mics, you'll learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by etsy | Comments 0
Views 480

How to record Outdoor Audio

Record Outdoor Audio

Sometimes, we need to record outdoors for our film making. Perhaps we need an audio clip of a babbling brook, or perhaps just ambient noise ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 622

How to record sound effects for a movie

Record sound effects for a movie

This tutorial explains how to record sound effects for a movie you are making.

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
Views 289

How to use a Field Mixer for film making

Use a Field Mixer for film making

This video will give you tips and tricks on how to use a field audio mixer for your home movies and amateur films.

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Views 660

How to use a Lav Microphone

Use a Lav Microphone

Sometimes, it's difficult to put a mic on your subject, due to their outfit. This video will give you several tips for using a microphone ...more

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Views 567

How to use a mixing board in studio audio

Use a mixing board in studio audio

For the novice studio engineer this is a how to use a mixing board and what a compressor does.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 892

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In spirit of the recently posted brightly frosted cupcake periodic table, here are some equally clever, beautiful science-themed holiday cookies from Not So Humble.  The creative cooking blog ...

Deliverance Style Old Dude Creates Fully Automatic Crossbow

I have to say, this thing is pretty awesome. I find the smooth movement of the apparatus mesmerizing. However, I also have to say, the inventor totally gives me the creeps (no offense, old man). Known ...

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The Brits have contributed a new sport to the world, coined Horsesurfing. Yes, it is just what it sounds like: the combined skill of horseback riding and surfing. According to the Daily Mail ...

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Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

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