DM Henry

 Reflection: I had a lot of success when filming the interviews and B roll which is ironically what I was most afraid of going wrong. The guys in the club were really friendly and I got good footage of them. My biggest struggle was deciding what to cut and what to keep because there was so much good content that had to go away. I also forgot to take my intro and outro shots and had to redo them on two different occasions to unfortunate oversights by me. If I did another On the Spot I would improve my editing process and remember to take all of the shots.

 

What is the difference between Dynamic and Condenser microphones? Condenser Mics are more expensive and more sensitive this includes lavalier and shotgun mics. Dynamic Mics are more rugged and require no power. What is directionality? Directionality refers to the direction that which the microphone picks up the most sound. There are omnidirectional mics that pick up noise from all directions and Cardioid mics that are less sensitive to noises coming from the sides and back. Why would you use a Lavalier? A  Shotgun? A Handheld Dynamic? Lavalier Mics are best used for interviews television or live performances where each person's voice is the only important sound and they intend to move with the mic. Most shotgun mics are used for long-distance recording when attaching a mic is not an option. Dynamic mics are best used for their ability to withstand higher sound pressure which is good for live singing and voice recording. What is EQ? The process of changing the balance of different f...