Thank you Sean. I think you've inspired me to calm down in front of camera, to be more, well, me. You reminded me during our meet up, and the films that you make on this platform, to be more honest in terms of the message - and personable. It was a cathartic experience writing and voicing this. I'm photographing a wedding today for a bride who lost her father but 2 weeks ago. She laid him to rest on Tuesday and whilst being wary of making this a little too 'meet thy maker' in tone of the film and this reply, I'm really pleased they elected to audio record today, because I think the sounds of today and what's said will be emotionally very precious alongside the stills.
@@photowalk.podcast I love it mate, and I think you're finding a lovely balance of incredibly slick production and proper humanity. I'm following along with interest.
Well done. Clear explanation with examples. Really enjoyed this video. I’ll keep an eye (and ear) out for the next one. I would appreciate if you discuss the file format you’re saving these audio files in and the software you use to process them.
interesting. I've just started doing photofilms and the sound has had me baffled. I will have to rewatch/listen to your videos after my next wedding shoot in a weeks time. Talk Kevin into more podcasts, longer too if possible.
Thanks David. What part of the process baffles you? As for the longer podcasts, or more of them... keeping consistent with what we have now is the most important thing. Funnily enough when we started we thought half an hour would be the max for each one... they seem to have crept up and up!
Thanks very much, and thanks for the 'Wooah' comment earlier too. Wasn't sure at first whether that was a good or bad thing. I'm glad you enjoyed it as I've been thinking the simplicity is probably the way I'll take the channel in the future.
Excellent work as always Neale. As a recent subscriber to your channel, I've really enjoyed watching your content, which seems to be based on quality, rather than quantity...something I wholeheartedly embrace. Keep it up.
Thank you Andrew. Appreciate your feedback, and I'll be thrilled if this latest missive makes the 1K view count, because I like the idea of having more of these straight to cam pieces.
Thanks Matt... having now finished the studio build, yep, this is the start of more to come - at last! :-) Always feel free to request certain types of vid too - I'm that organised I even went to Office World, Staples, whatever it's called these days, and bought an ideas file!!!
Great vlog Neal! Sound is soo important and it tends to be forgotten by the non pro. I’ve would have liked so much to have any kind of audio of my grand parents. The pace, sound and storytelling of your vlogs is great also!! (No need for the email sound!!)
Great idea. My only hesitation is the process of sharing photofilms. I privacy concerns on one hand and the easy of sharing on the other. How do you share your photofilms privately with the client?
Hi Alan. I have, like in my image clause, a section in the contract that deals with that. There are films I don't share and indeed can't share for privacy reasons, and that's the same as blogging images. If a client doesn't want it on line, not a problem, I can send an mp4 direct to them for personal consumption only.
Inspiring video Neale, I saw one of your earlier videos on the audio wedding at Portsmouth and done something similar for a local jazz band that I have photographed a few times already, they loved it. Its definitely something I want to do more of.
Neale thanks for picking up this subject And sharing I’ve been thinking that I “have” to embrace video although I’ve never really been interested in it but this approach may very well save me 😁👍🏻
Thanks Marcus, much appreciated. Yes, the idea of sound and stills, may indeed play well with what you enjoy most, rather than being forced into video?
Neale, great content presented superbly. You've a great voice and your settings make the most of it. Your voice has presence and it is presented with punch. Are you able to share your DAW settings? Particularly interested in what you're doing around compression settings---and if you're doing this with hardware or software. Also, the warm of your voice is matched by the lovely warm feel of the video. Love the lights in the background and the tinge of DOF. Very nice. Are you happy to share camera type and settings?
Thank you Poivre for your kind comment. I'm going to make a film on this and started some plans already. ;-) But just before I do that, let me answer some questions. I use a mix of hardware and software set up for the mic sound. The mic is a TLM 103 which is a great warm sounding microphone when paired correctly with a good preamp and compression strip. Currently the mic goes through a TC Electronic Finalizer, with some settings I was gifted from a radio friend. I intend to go back to using an Apollo set up though, since you can do so much more. In terms of DAW, I treat the sound through Adobe Audition using some pretty standard finishing touches; voice thickener and then normalisation. So lights... Anova HD Eco Flood is my current main key light... it's the only key light. The set up is 60% power at 4500K (matched in camera). Cameras are two Fujifilm X-T3 bodies, main cam with 18-55mm lens, ISO 320, 1/50. The lights at the back are just warm tungsten Edison bulbs from a hardware store - which for me in the UK, not sure where you are, is B&Q. Does that help? Kindest, Neale
@@photowalk.podcast Neale, thank you taking the time to answer these questions. Very useful. This is the first time I've heard of 'voice thickening." Sounds like vocal bisto! That's an interesting set up you have for sound and I'd be interested in the forthcoming film the set up you have for recording on the road. Thanks too for the info on the camera and lights. Explains how you're able to get the most out your composition. I love the detail of having lights in the background. Adds interest and intrigue without adding distraction. FYI I have two mics. An RE 20 which gives a nice sound, but I also use a JZ Vintage 11 LDC which gives a gorgeous warm sound without compromising clarity. I use a Centrance Mixer R4 for a preamp because 1. It gives very low noise and 2. It's small, battery driven, and very mobile. It's a superb piece of kit for someone like me who records often on the road. Based in Canada but am very familiar with B&Q---especially on Bank Holidays. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Thanks Poivre. I should have mentioned too that I recorded in 4K so I could do a little punch in here and there. If you have an RE20 then you truly know sound! I have one in my cupboard, which has been used for no more than 30 mins I'm sure. It's just one of those pieces of kit I had to have. I know I know, I am falling into the GAS problem. I've never used a JZV11, but I know they're supposed to be as warm sounding as Neumann units. In terms of mixer, I've been looking at the Rodecaster Pro, since I have some SM7B mics for rough and tough road work. That shopping list just never stops does it?
@@photowalk.podcast Not seen the Rodecaster Pro but it looks like a nice bit of kit. It too now on the shopping list. I've spent a whack on mics which I have then sold on. But there are surprises everywhere a lower prices. I've literally just recorded a sample narration on the road at someone's rehearsal studio where the only mic they had was an SM58. The brief was for something 'warm' and I was concerned about lack of proximity effect etc. Mic was really good. In fact response was, "again, but this time more Gielgud and less 'Burton.' What? So there you go. SM58 can be a really reasonable VO mic if you're on a tight budget. RE20 and SM7B are really good mics but push most pre-amps to their max. I use a FETHEAD Triton which adds 27db of clean gain. I'd say perhaps most useful and least expensive kit I've bought,. I'd recommend
Hi Neale, fantastic vlog, thanks! I am excited for the follow-up video(s)! Thanks to you I've already bought the Zoom H1 about a year ago and used it a couple of times just for fun to capture forest sound outdoors and for some interviewing. The quality is so good! However, I have not yet made my first photo film due to many reasons. Therefore, I would love to learn details about a possible set up scenario for a shoot with people. Perhaps one for speech, and one for context. Furthermore, I would like to learn a workflow to create the actual photo-film. I really think that photo films could become a bigger thing for story telling as a whole, and especially for those who don't enjoy doing video so much. (I tried and on the second day of recording I quit). See you soon, I look forward to learning from you.
Love that idea of capturing things like forest sounds. I'm typing my reply to you listening to what sounds like three or four wood pigeons (a favourite wildlife sound) with the office door wide open. Yep, I can deal with the workflow in that follow up film and indeed the speech. It's now formally on the list for the follow up!
Great video mate. I often thought about doing recordings (blog, etc.) but I hate my voice. What would be a good budget recorder and how can I like my voice?
Fab video Neale. I've put together photo films before but simply with music and never even considered recording audio. My Mum & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary is in a month's time and it seems an ideal opportunity and also fitting. Any advice on equipment/workflow would be some much appreciated. Rightly or wrongly I have purchased a F1 having seen your video...
This would be perfect for your mum and dad's anniversary for sure. Imagine the speech dad may make. Worth bottling alongside those super super pictures you're going to make. I'm going to go into workflow in the follow up. An F1 is a perfect machine for the job.
Thanks Jeffery. Yes indeed we must, especially as I've been navigating my way through your podcast. Nick Brandt's interview is my car companion today funnily enough! What are your movements like this week. Never quite sure whether I should just call you up!
Excellent film Neale! It gets me to thinking about recording my 11 month old granddaughter and her experiments with making sound. She is quite amazing that way. I would love a complete primer on making photofilms, from the sound recording equipment (of modest price hopefully) and software used to edit the sound and assemble the photofilm. Thanks much! BTW, I very much enjoy the FujiCast with yourself and Kevin. Very informative, and much fun to listen too!
Neale, did you ever do the follow up to this video? I’ve been experimenting with this idea and need some help getting clean audio. I’d love to hear more about your process. Thanks!
Came here after watching your x-t3/Canon film as I'm looking to switch too. Photofilms are such a good idea: my mother died 6 months ago and i'd give anything to hear her voice again. I've made some slideshows with music but this is a whole new fascinating level and am following with interest.
It's an interesting concept I think... certainly something that made a step change in my business, and also was no small part in the early days, to switching on the video mode! Thanks for your comment Brian.
Portrait photographer, love the concept and have though about the idea of photo-voice, but didn't know where or how. Would love to learn the how to. Agree, an image will last forever but that voice or tone will need to be herd again by a love one (priceless) too.
Juan, I think it may make sense for me to do a step by step of the initial kit and how to record. Noted, I'm collecting the questions to inspire the follow up to this.
Great video! As someone working in the music and audio field and just getting into photography and filmmaking, this video resonated with me so much! Very inspiring, generous and well produced. Thank you for sharing!
Neale James I write music and design sounds for games. Audio is such an important part of how we respond emotionally to something, but it can be a little abstract on its own. When it’s combined with visuals, both mediums seem to really benefit from the connection. Great to see it being used with visuals so effectively!
Outstanding! Thank you for producing this and for sharing. I have wanted to add sound to my images for 17yrs now, but never found a good source to help me get going. I am very grateful that you have made this film, Neale, and am excited to get on with adding sound to my images now.
Thanks Jared... sounds can bring something alive in a special way. I'll be interested to hear what you do with how your stills and sounds work together. Keep in touch on that one!
Neale James I definitely will keep you up to date on my progress. Thank you Neale (and Kevin) for all the work you are doing to further knowledge and information in photography. Huge fan of the podcast and the work each of you are producing.
Great video Neale and really looking forward to hearing more about your mic technique for location recording at a wedding. I tried this once and failed miserably. How do you get the mic(s) close enough to the subjects without picking up background noises such as camera shutter clicks and people coughing? What do you edit on and what de noise app do you use?
MrPotts, great question... rather than answer now, I'm going to definitely include this in the follow up film for you. One thing I will say though, is that I don't and have never for weddings used a de noise app. And I've used the same technique for film making too of late, for the African documentary. Look forward to properly answering this question on the film. :-)
Great I look forward to hearing the answers as I’m hoping to shoot sound and stills for my wedding stories, my wedding photography website is chrispotterphotography.com
Thanks Bartek, I think? :-) Now more than ever, voice is important. As the world enters 'crazy season' (well, most of the world, NZ seems to be pretty much problem free from what I understand) communication is going to be paramount - and voice will be a big part of that.
@@photowalk.podcast I 100% agree with you. I am not sure I will manage to master the medium myself, however, due to the current situation I hope many people will.
Hi Neale, always a highlight to see your new video - just not nearly enough of them! I'm trying to figure out which mic are you using in the video. Just can't figure it out from a usual selection but if I had to put my finger on it I'd say Neumann. Shoot me down...
Hi James, more than happy to... I've started making a film about this... but in essence, Zoom F1 set to wav format 44.1/16 bit. Manual input at medium, or medium + if I think the speaker is quite quiet. Lapel mic place reasonably close to talent's mouth. That will record the audio. Edited in Audition... and that really is I think for a film. Thanks for he comments James, saw a few others on other films. Appreciated.
@@photowalk.podcast Thank you kind sir. I was interested in your mic and setup in studio. The mic you do your voice overs with. Do you use Audition software for that as well?
@@jamescook5931 Oh I see, I thought you meant the location kit. So... studio wise, I use a Neumann TLM103, not the top of the range by any means, but a strong mid range mic. Compression is indeed added through software, the cloud Audition. Little bit of thickening, then it's good to go....
Great film Neale. I had a disaster recently with a lapel mic that just ruined the sound! I was just blown away when I watched one of your photo films and thought to myself I would love to replicate that. Any advice in regards to equipment and technique would be fantastic. Great work. Thanks
When you say ruined the sound, give me a little context Philip? Was it distortion? Was it the fact it was wrongly positioned? Did it pick up too much of a bad PA system... sometimes that mix can be troublesome.... these are things I can deal with in the follow up too.
@@photowalk.podcast Neale thanks for replying. The problem was distortion. I used a lapel mic connected directly to my camera. I think I need to look at the in camera settings but I have been wondering how I best capture audio in an affordable way. The picture quality was great but that's useless if the sound is awful. I want to also thank Kevin and you for the Fujicast podcast. It is unmissable and truly entertaining and informative. Thanks again for taking time to reply. Philip
@@philipkelly3710 A common thing for sure. I generally don't connect a lapel to a camera directly. In fact I can't remember the last time I did. I like to use a separate recording source, such as a Zoom F1, or an H1... something that for me at any rate, seems far better set up for fine tuning and controlling the sound. The preamps in cameras have never been known for their superior sound or ability to deal with lapels etc. The only time I record direct into the camera and use the sound from that recording, is when I use a small Shotgun mic that sits in the hot shoe. Philip, I'll deal more with this concept in the follow up, and thanks for your kind comment about The FujiCast podcast too, we love it!
@@photowalk.podcast Hi Neale, many thanks again for replying and for the excellent advice. I think I will do a bit of homework on the Zoom. It certainly seems like a better solution to the problem.
Thanks for the video Neale... and reminding me that I should be recording sound... I first became interested in having sound accompany images after experiencing John Stanmeyers binaural stories. It would be great to learn about how we as photographers should go about all of the technicalities of capturing, editing and eventually producing sound for slideshows / photofilms... I for one would love to see some detailed vdeo instruction. Thanks
Funnily enough I'd been reading about binaural audio, and it's something I'm going to experiment with myself. Thanks for the request too... I have a feeling that it will be a series of follow ups.
Great video Neale & fantastic explanation to accompany beautiful images. Where would we be without music? Couldn't imagine life without it. I really enjoy the Fujicast Podcast & need to get a question fired off for it too.
Love your channel. Im just starting as a wedding photographer and the idea of recording sound just makes sense, specially for me who does flash backs when i see a photo but hearing and seeing would really bring back all the memory of the moment
Hi Nelson, thanks for the comment - and welcome to the world of weddings! You're so right about the flashback concept of bringing those two senses together.
A real delight to see your new video Neale! I am always so impressed by the quality of your productions, the knowledge and great stories you share with us. Thanks so much :)!
Amazing vlog as always enriching content and learning, always looking forward for the soon next one. Hope to make it to Bath in November, and greetings from Guatemala 🇬🇹.
What a lovely film Neale. Well done. Agree 100%.
Thank you Sean. I think you've inspired me to calm down in front of camera, to be more, well, me. You reminded me during our meet up, and the films that you make on this platform, to be more honest in terms of the message - and personable. It was a cathartic experience writing and voicing this. I'm photographing a wedding today for a bride who lost her father but 2 weeks ago. She laid him to rest on Tuesday and whilst being wary of making this a little too 'meet thy maker' in tone of the film and this reply, I'm really pleased they elected to audio record today, because I think the sounds of today and what's said will be emotionally very precious alongside the stills.
@@photowalk.podcast I love it mate, and I think you're finding a lovely balance of incredibly slick production and proper humanity. I'm following along with interest.
Wonderful video, as always. Even though I've seen so many of your Photofilms, I never fail to be mesmerised by them.
Thank you Kevin. Kind of you. Looking forward to that conference!
Amazing video Neale as were your stories and that of Amy. Powerful and deep emotions. Thank you
Thank you Ryan, appreciate you leaving a comment.
Well done. Clear explanation with examples. Really enjoyed this video. I’ll keep an eye (and ear) out for the next one.
I would appreciate if you discuss the file format you’re saving these audio files in and the software you use to process them.
Thanks JD and you're talking my language with regard keeping an ear out for stuff. Good idea on the question too.
interesting. I've just started doing photofilms and the sound has had me baffled. I will have to rewatch/listen to your videos after my next wedding shoot in a weeks time. Talk Kevin into more podcasts, longer too if possible.
Thanks David. What part of the process baffles you? As for the longer podcasts, or more of them... keeping consistent with what we have now is the most important thing. Funnily enough when we started we thought half an hour would be the max for each one... they seem to have crept up and up!
This simple 13 minute video is a master semester college class for certain.
Thanks very much, and thanks for the 'Wooah' comment earlier too. Wasn't sure at first whether that was a good or bad thing. I'm glad you enjoyed it as I've been thinking the simplicity is probably the way I'll take the channel in the future.
As usual, consummately professional.
Thank you Greg. Thank you. :-)
Thank You, that's what I need for a next step to be a better story teller!
Thanks Kamil. Appreciated.
Great video Neale, thanks for making me think differently about photography.
Thanks for your feedback and thought on that. And yes, it's just another way to think about how to make your stories. Appreciate you watching. :-)
Excellent work as always Neale. As a recent subscriber to your channel, I've really enjoyed watching your content, which seems to be based on quality, rather than quantity...something I wholeheartedly embrace. Keep it up.
Thank you Andrew. Appreciate your feedback, and I'll be thrilled if this latest missive makes the 1K view count, because I like the idea of having more of these straight to cam pieces.
I paused this at 3:29 and watched Sarah's story. You got me. Give me a minute, I've got something in my eye.
There's a lot of dust in the room. It was a particular privilege that day, one that I shall never forget.
Great advice glad you’re making videos again!
Thanks Matt... having now finished the studio build, yep, this is the start of more to come - at last! :-) Always feel free to request certain types of vid too - I'm that organised I even went to Office World, Staples, whatever it's called these days, and bought an ideas file!!!
Great vlog Neal! Sound is soo important and it tends to be forgotten by the non pro. I’ve would have liked so much to have any kind of audio of my grand parents.
The pace, sound and storytelling of your vlogs is great also!!
(No need for the email sound!!)
Thank you Paul. The grandparent thing is one aspect in particular I'm very aware of. I have nothing at all from any of mine, such a shame.
Great idea. My only hesitation is the process of sharing photofilms. I privacy concerns on one hand and the easy of sharing on the other. How do you share your photofilms privately with the client?
Hi Alan. I have, like in my image clause, a section in the contract that deals with that. There are films I don't share and indeed can't share for privacy reasons, and that's the same as blogging images. If a client doesn't want it on line, not a problem, I can send an mp4 direct to them for personal consumption only.
Inspiring video Neale, I saw one of your earlier videos on the audio wedding at Portsmouth and done something similar for a local jazz band that I have photographed a few times already, they loved it. Its definitely something I want to do more of.
Thanks John. Sound is certainly a differentiator. Good to hear you're putting it to use too.
Neale thanks for picking up this subject And sharing I’ve been thinking that I “have” to embrace video although I’ve never really been interested in it but this approach may very well save me 😁👍🏻
Thanks Marcus, much appreciated. Yes, the idea of sound and stills, may indeed play well with what you enjoy most, rather than being forced into video?
Neale, great content presented superbly.
You've a great voice and your settings make the most of it. Your voice has presence and it is presented with punch. Are you able to share your DAW settings? Particularly interested in what you're doing around compression settings---and if you're doing this with hardware or software.
Also, the warm of your voice is matched by the lovely warm feel of the video. Love the lights in the background and the tinge of DOF. Very nice. Are you happy to share camera type and settings?
Thank you Poivre for your kind comment. I'm going to make a film on this and started some plans already. ;-) But just before I do that, let me answer some questions. I use a mix of hardware and software set up for the mic sound. The mic is a TLM 103 which is a great warm sounding microphone when paired correctly with a good preamp and compression strip. Currently the mic goes through a TC Electronic Finalizer, with some settings I was gifted from a radio friend. I intend to go back to using an Apollo set up though, since you can do so much more. In terms of DAW, I treat the sound through Adobe Audition using some pretty standard finishing touches; voice thickener and then normalisation. So lights... Anova HD Eco Flood is my current main key light... it's the only key light. The set up is 60% power at 4500K (matched in camera). Cameras are two Fujifilm X-T3 bodies, main cam with 18-55mm lens, ISO 320, 1/50. The lights at the back are just warm tungsten Edison bulbs from a hardware store - which for me in the UK, not sure where you are, is B&Q. Does that help? Kindest, Neale
@@photowalk.podcast Neale, thank you taking the time to answer these questions. Very useful. This is the first time I've heard of 'voice thickening." Sounds like vocal bisto! That's an interesting set up you have for sound and I'd be interested in the forthcoming film the set up you have for recording on the road. Thanks too for the info on the camera and lights. Explains how you're able to get the most out your composition. I love the detail of having lights in the background. Adds interest and intrigue without adding distraction.
FYI I have two mics. An RE 20 which gives a nice sound, but I also use a JZ Vintage 11 LDC which gives a gorgeous warm sound without compromising clarity. I use a Centrance Mixer R4 for a preamp because 1. It gives very low noise and 2. It's small, battery driven, and very mobile. It's a superb piece of kit for someone like me who records often on the road.
Based in Canada but am very familiar with B&Q---especially on Bank Holidays.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Thanks Poivre. I should have mentioned too that I recorded in 4K so I could do a little punch in here and there. If you have an RE20 then you truly know sound! I have one in my cupboard, which has been used for no more than 30 mins I'm sure. It's just one of those pieces of kit I had to have. I know I know, I am falling into the GAS problem. I've never used a JZV11, but I know they're supposed to be as warm sounding as Neumann units. In terms of mixer, I've been looking at the Rodecaster Pro, since I have some SM7B mics for rough and tough road work. That shopping list just never stops does it?
@@photowalk.podcast Not seen the Rodecaster Pro but it looks like a nice bit of kit. It too now on the shopping list. I've spent a whack on mics which I have then sold on. But there are surprises everywhere a lower prices. I've literally just recorded a sample narration on the road at someone's rehearsal studio where the only mic they had was an SM58. The brief was for something 'warm' and I was concerned about lack of proximity effect etc. Mic was really good. In fact response was, "again, but this time more Gielgud and less 'Burton.' What?
So there you go. SM58 can be a really reasonable VO mic if you're on a tight budget.
RE20 and SM7B are really good mics but push most pre-amps to their max. I use a FETHEAD Triton which adds 27db of clean gain. I'd say perhaps most useful and least expensive kit I've bought,. I'd recommend
@@poivrefrancais8104 I'd like to hear some of your work? And the Fethead, yep... I use those for the SM7B into my Zoom H6.
Hi Neale, fantastic vlog, thanks! I am excited for the follow-up video(s)!
Thanks to you I've already bought the Zoom H1 about a year ago and used it a couple of times just for fun to capture forest sound outdoors and for some interviewing. The quality is so good! However, I have not yet made my first photo film due to many reasons. Therefore, I would love to learn details about a possible set up scenario for a shoot with people. Perhaps one for speech, and one for context. Furthermore, I would like to learn a workflow to create the actual photo-film.
I really think that photo films could become a bigger thing for story telling as a whole, and especially for those who don't enjoy doing video so much. (I tried and on the second day of recording I quit).
See you soon, I look forward to learning from you.
Love that idea of capturing things like forest sounds. I'm typing my reply to you listening to what sounds like three or four wood pigeons (a favourite wildlife sound) with the office door wide open. Yep, I can deal with the workflow in that follow up film and indeed the speech. It's now formally on the list for the follow up!
Great video mate. I often thought about doing recordings (blog, etc.) but I hate my voice. What would be a good budget recorder and how can I like my voice?
Great question Tim. I'll answer this in the follow up to this film. :-)
Fab video Neale. I've put together photo films before but simply with music and never even considered recording audio. My Mum & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary is in a month's time and it seems an ideal opportunity and also fitting. Any advice on equipment/workflow would be some much appreciated. Rightly or wrongly I have purchased a F1 having seen your video...
This would be perfect for your mum and dad's anniversary for sure. Imagine the speech dad may make. Worth bottling alongside those super super pictures you're going to make. I'm going to go into workflow in the follow up. An F1 is a perfect machine for the job.
Love your work. Every one of those photo films brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Neale!
Thank you Han. I should have gone into making weepies! That's what my wife says anyway.
I follow very few photography channels, this is my new favorite one
That’s really flattering; the kind of thing that drives me to want to make more. Appreciate your thought and time.
Just to add to my other comment - took a peak at your channel too. Love the concept and the approachable nature of it. I'll be watching more too!
Neale James Very much appreciate it my friend. I look forward to chopping it up with you about the craft!
Terrific video, Neale. Let’s try to carve out some time for a chat soon.
Thanks Jeffery. Yes indeed we must, especially as I've been navigating my way through your podcast. Nick Brandt's interview is my car companion today funnily enough! What are your movements like this week. Never quite sure whether I should just call you up!
Excellent film Neale! It gets me to thinking about recording my 11 month old granddaughter and her experiments with making sound. She is quite amazing that way. I would love a complete primer on making photofilms, from the sound recording equipment (of modest price hopefully) and software used to edit the sound and assemble the photofilm. Thanks much! BTW, I very much enjoy the FujiCast with yourself and Kevin. Very informative, and much fun to listen too!
Cheers David - and so pleased you like the podcast - great fun making it!
Neale, did you ever do the follow up to this video? I’ve been experimenting with this idea and need some help getting clean audio. I’d love to hear more about your process. Thanks!
Not as yet no... I sense I'll be doing this though, when the channel changes to its new name THE PHOTOWALK from September. ;-)
Came here after watching your x-t3/Canon film as I'm looking to switch too. Photofilms are such a good idea: my mother died 6 months ago and i'd give anything to hear her voice again. I've made some slideshows with music but this is a whole new fascinating level and am following with interest.
It's an interesting concept I think... certainly something that made a step change in my business, and also was no small part in the early days, to switching on the video mode! Thanks for your comment Brian.
Portrait photographer, love the concept and have though about the idea of photo-voice, but didn't know where or how. Would love to learn the how to. Agree, an image will last forever but that voice or tone will need to be herd again by a love one (priceless) too.
Juan, I think it may make sense for me to do a step by step of the initial kit and how to record. Noted, I'm collecting the questions to inspire the follow up to this.
Great video Neale. Love your videos and podcast(s). Really anxious for the follow up to this one.
It seems I have two follow up films to make! Fortunately the long winter gives me a little more time to make them. :-)
Great video! As someone working in the music and audio field and just getting into photography and filmmaking, this video resonated with me so much! Very inspiring, generous and well produced. Thank you for sharing!
Hi David, thanks for your comment and kindness. Intrigued, what do you do in music and sound?
Neale James I write music and design sounds for games. Audio is such an important part of how we respond emotionally to something, but it can be a little abstract on its own. When it’s combined with visuals, both mediums seem to really benefit from the connection. Great to see it being used with visuals so effectively!
Outstanding! Thank you for producing this and for sharing. I have wanted to add sound to my images for 17yrs now, but never found a good source to help me get going. I am very grateful that you have made this film, Neale, and am excited to get on with adding sound to my images now.
Thanks Jared... sounds can bring something alive in a special way. I'll be interested to hear what you do with how your stills and sounds work together. Keep in touch on that one!
Neale James I definitely will keep you up to date on my progress. Thank you Neale (and Kevin) for all the work you are doing to further knowledge and information in photography. Huge fan of the podcast and the work each of you are producing.
Great video Neale and really looking forward to hearing more about your mic technique for location recording at a wedding. I tried this once and failed miserably. How do you get the mic(s) close enough to the subjects without picking up background noises such as camera shutter clicks and people coughing? What do you edit on and what de noise app do you use?
MrPotts, great question... rather than answer now, I'm going to definitely include this in the follow up film for you. One thing I will say though, is that I don't and have never for weddings used a de noise app. And I've used the same technique for film making too of late, for the African documentary. Look forward to properly answering this question on the film. :-)
Great I look forward to hearing the answers as I’m hoping to shoot sound and stills for my wedding stories, my wedding photography website is chrispotterphotography.com
Neale, I hate you! I have watched the video with Amy and I have cried for the most of it. Great video, as always. Thanks!
Thanks Bartek, I think? :-) Now more than ever, voice is important. As the world enters 'crazy season' (well, most of the world, NZ seems to be pretty much problem free from what I understand) communication is going to be paramount - and voice will be a big part of that.
@@photowalk.podcast I 100% agree with you. I am not sure I will manage to master the medium myself, however, due to the current situation I hope many people will.
Hi Neale, always a highlight to see your new video - just not nearly enough of them! I'm trying to figure out which mic are you using in the video. Just can't figure it out from a usual selection but if I had to put my finger on it I'd say Neumann. Shoot me down...
Well 'Will_You_Are' RIGHT. It is. That's exactly what it is, although it's a TLM103 not a U87. If you really wanna geek out that is. ;-)
Haha, who knew! It didn’t look like any other mic you see nowadays in YT videos but it sounds absolutely fantastic. More of an aural guess. Boom!
@@AgentBlackCrow If folk use a studio mic and not a boom or lapel, it's usually the Shure SM7B that you see. You guessed right though! :-)
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Awesome video. Care to share your microphone and setup? Also any links about how to record audio?
Hi James, more than happy to... I've started making a film about this... but in essence, Zoom F1 set to wav format 44.1/16 bit. Manual input at medium, or medium + if I think the speaker is quite quiet. Lapel mic place reasonably close to talent's mouth. That will record the audio. Edited in Audition... and that really is I think for a film. Thanks for he comments James, saw a few others on other films. Appreciated.
@@photowalk.podcast Thank you kind sir. I was interested in your mic and setup in studio. The mic you do your voice overs with. Do you use Audition software for that as well?
@@jamescook5931 Oh I see, I thought you meant the location kit. So... studio wise, I use a Neumann TLM103, not the top of the range by any means, but a strong mid range mic. Compression is indeed added through software, the cloud Audition. Little bit of thickening, then it's good to go....
Great film Neale. I had a disaster recently with a lapel mic that just ruined the sound! I was just blown away when I watched one of your photo films and thought to myself I would love to replicate that. Any advice in regards to equipment and technique would be fantastic. Great work. Thanks
When you say ruined the sound, give me a little context Philip? Was it distortion? Was it the fact it was wrongly positioned? Did it pick up too much of a bad PA system... sometimes that mix can be troublesome.... these are things I can deal with in the follow up too.
@@photowalk.podcast Neale thanks for replying. The problem was distortion. I used a lapel mic connected directly to my camera. I think I need to look at the in camera settings but I have been wondering how I best capture audio in an affordable way. The picture quality was great but that's useless if the sound is awful. I want to also thank Kevin and you for the Fujicast podcast. It is unmissable and truly entertaining and informative. Thanks again for taking time to reply. Philip
@@philipkelly3710 A common thing for sure. I generally don't connect a lapel to a camera directly. In fact I can't remember the last time I did. I like to use a separate recording source, such as a Zoom F1, or an H1... something that for me at any rate, seems far better set up for fine tuning and controlling the sound. The preamps in cameras have never been known for their superior sound or ability to deal with lapels etc. The only time I record direct into the camera and use the sound from that recording, is when I use a small Shotgun mic that sits in the hot shoe. Philip, I'll deal more with this concept in the follow up, and thanks for your kind comment about The FujiCast podcast too, we love it!
@@photowalk.podcast Hi Neale, many thanks again for replying and for the excellent advice. I think I will do a bit of homework on the Zoom. It certainly seems like a better solution to the problem.
Thanks for the video Neale... and reminding me that I should be recording sound... I first became interested in having sound accompany images after experiencing John Stanmeyers binaural stories. It would be great to learn about how we as photographers should go about all of the technicalities of capturing, editing and eventually producing sound for slideshows / photofilms... I for one would love to see some detailed vdeo instruction. Thanks
Funnily enough I'd been reading about binaural audio, and it's something I'm going to experiment with myself. Thanks for the request too... I have a feeling that it will be a series of follow ups.
Great video Neale & fantastic explanation to accompany beautiful images. Where would we be without music? Couldn't imagine life without it. I really enjoy the Fujicast Podcast & need to get a question fired off for it too.
Absolutely yes. You're right about the music, and yep... you need to fire that question into The FujiCast! We're waiting for it. :-)
Love your channel. Im just starting as a wedding photographer and the idea of recording sound just makes sense, specially for me who does flash backs when i see a photo but hearing and seeing would really bring back all the memory of the moment
Hi Nelson, thanks for the comment - and welcome to the world of weddings! You're so right about the flashback concept of bringing those two senses together.
A real delight to see your new video Neale! I am always so impressed by the quality of your productions, the knowledge and great stories you share with us. Thanks so much :)!
Thank you Mink. That means a lot, since I'm wanting to become far more story lead, and a little less vlog like... if that makes sense.
Amazing vlog as always enriching content and learning, always looking forward for the soon next one. Hope to make it to Bath in November, and greetings from Guatemala 🇬🇹.
Woh Juan, I hope to see you over in the UK. I'm sure it's going to be another great event.
Very clever,just goes to show, education is key in presentation.
Thanks John. Appreciate you dropping by.
Thanks again Mr Neale........how about a video about how to record n edit sound for photofilms?
Great idea John... a workflow edit one.
@@photowalk.podcast ya exactly....
Wonderful film and we have learned so much from you on how to bring sound to our photos.
Thanks Steve. Look forward to seeing you on the After Effects course in Oxford? ;-)