Learn how to record professional quality sound using a smartphone.
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Today you don't need to hire an audio engineer to record professional sounding voiceovers or podcasts. You can easily record them yourself using only a smartphone and an affordable mic. And in this course you will learn how to do that and a lot more using any iPhone, Android or iPad.
- Podcasting
- Voiceover work
- YouTube videos
- TikTok & other social media
- Mobile journalism
- Corporate video
- Record instruments & vocals for music
- Record foley & sound effects for movies
- And more!
Whatever you want to record. And this means with video too (depending on the app and project).
Included in this course:
- 43 lessons / Over 2 hours of educational content
- Real world examples & demos
- Gear & app suggestions
Covers these topics and more:
- Mobile audio recording apps
- Best kind of microphones (depending on the job)
- How to mount mics to a phone
- Mic placement tips & techniques
- Best record settings
- Best ways to monitor sound (it can be tricky with phones!)
- Using professional XLR mics
- Best & worst places to record sound
- Audio post-production apps
- Gear suggestions and more!
Note too that many of the tips & techniques you'll learn in this course will apply to recording great sound with traditional cameras and/or recorders as well.
Who is this course for?
- This is smartphone audio 101 so it's primarily a beginner's course and/or for anyone wanting to learn how to get professional quality sound out of a smartphone (or iPad). Although if you do have audio experience, but not recording sound with a smartphone, then this course could be helpful.
- And please note... This course is about audio production, not editing or post-production. While post topics are mentioned, this course is mainly about how to record great sound using mobile devices.
Suggested Requirements:
- This being a beginner's course, no audio recording experience is required. However, some general filmmaking knowledge would be ideal, but not mandatory.
- You will need a smartphone (or iPad), but it does NOT have to be the latest greatest. Pretty much any mobile device that can record sound will work!
Don't wait to create! Start today and unlock the potential of the amazing "home sound studio" you carry in your pocket. :)
Did you know you can also view this course on the Teachable iOS app, too? Yep. Download it here.
This course is also available on SkillShare for those that already have a membership there. Don't have a SkillShare membership? Go here to join and get one month free.
Curriculum
- 2.1 • Small On-Camera Shotgun Mics (5:14)
- 2.2 • Small On-Camera Shotgun Mics | Mounting (3:16)
- 2.3 • Lavalier Mics (1:55)
- 2.4 • Wireless Mics (2:34)
- 2.5 • Wireless Mics | Mounting (3:53)
- 2.6 • Large Shotgun Mics (5:42)
- 2.7 • Large Shotgun Mics | Mounting (2:54)
- 2.8 • Handheld & Studio Mics (2:33)
- 2.9 • Handheld & Studio Mics | Accessories (2:02)
- 2.10 • Wired/Wireless iPhone Hack (2:58)
- 2.11 • Recap | What Is the Best Mic for the Job? (1:22)
- Section 2 • Additional Resources & Links
- 5.1 • Native Camera App (video & audio) (4:06)
- 5.2 • Voice Memos (audio only) (4:49)
- 5.3 • FiLMiC Pro (video & audio) (3:50)
- 5.4 • MetaRecorder (audio only) (3:37)
- 5.5 • Ferrite (audio only) (3:40)
- 5.6 • GarageBand (audio only) (3:42)
- 5.7 • FiLMiC Pro Short Film (iPhone mic test) (9:34)
- 5.8 • Using Apps on an iPad (6:17)
- Section 5 • Additional Resources & Links
- 9.1 • Don't Wait To Create! (1:15)
- 9.2 • Podcast & Voiceover Mics
- 9.3 • YouTube/TikTok & Vlogging Mics
- 9.4 • Mobile Journalism Mics
- 9.5 • Filmmaking Mics (movies, etc.)
- 9.6 • ADDITIONAL Audio Apps & Gear
- 9.7 • SAMPLE: Podcast Episode
- 9.8 • SAMPLE: YouTube Voiceover
- 9.9 • SAMPLE: Doc/Vlog Style Video
- Connect & Share Your Work
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Who teaches this course?
The instructor is filmmaker Blake Calhoun. He's the founder of the iPhoneographers' YouTube channel and has over 15 years of experience producing feature films, web series, commercials, music videos and more.
Are there subtitles or closed-captions?
Not yet, but closed-captions are being added. The course is presented in English.
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