From the course: Audio for Video: 2 Tips & Techniques

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Equipment lists and checking them twice

Equipment lists and checking them twice

From the course: Audio for Video: 2 Tips & Techniques

Equipment lists and checking them twice

- Welcome to Capturing Audio for Video tips and techniques. In this movie, I'll go over a basic list of equipment you'll need for recording sound on-location. This is an area that creates a lot of debate. You're audio kit is kind of a personal thing. My goal here is not to provide you with a professional level set of gear, but rather to make sure you have a basic kit that will get you through most situations you're likely to encounter. Even when I was doing professional production sound on a regular basis, I made a list to follow. After a few years, I really didn't need it, but I kept it handy anyway, and checked it before I packed everything up. So, make a list. And here's another tip, gather all your gear video and audio the day before you shoot, and lay it all out on the floor or on a big table. Check to make sure you have everything you need, this is where an established list is really handy, and then, pack it up carefully. Put all the packed cases by the door, so you can't forget…

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