Hello everyone. I'm new to the forums and pretty new to the film making business. I have one project near completion and have started work on a documentary. I have made one huge realization while filming my first project. My camera isn't very good. Its a 300$ camera and pretty much does what you'd expect it to. It takes decent shots but the sound quality isn't there. Unfortunately it doesn't allow for an external mic hookup. I bought the camera a few months ago to make sure that this is something I wanted to do. Unfortunately I'm hooked and spend most of my free time writing, filming, or reading about the craft(s) involved in film making and more importantly in documentary making.
Sorry for rambling but here's my question? I realize that I'm going to have to capture sound separately from the video. What are my options for this? My first project luckily takes place in doors and is done where the actor is very close to the camera so the sound isn't an issue. It also helps that its about ten minutes long. This documentary however will take a long time to make and I'm going to need better sound. My partner has a condenser mic but I really know nothing about them as well as what program would be best for sound recording. My computer has a basic program that I've used a bit but I'm not sure if it will fit my need.
I have a little over a month before we actually start filming our subject so I have time while the final details are being hammered out. So if anyone could possibly help me with some sound options that would be great. Getting a new camera is out of the question for now. It would be perfect if it weren't for those bills and that thing called responsibility.
So to restate my question what are my options as far as recording the sound? Should I use the condenser mic or go a different route? My budget for any new equipment is around $150.00.
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I found this place.
Sorry for rambling but here's my question? I realize that I'm going to have to capture sound separately from the video. What are my options for this? My first project luckily takes place in doors and is done where the actor is very close to the camera so the sound isn't an issue. It also helps that its about ten minutes long. This documentary however will take a long time to make and I'm going to need better sound. My partner has a condenser mic but I really know nothing about them as well as what program would be best for sound recording. My computer has a basic program that I've used a bit but I'm not sure if it will fit my need.
I have a little over a month before we actually start filming our subject so I have time while the final details are being hammered out. So if anyone could possibly help me with some sound options that would be great. Getting a new camera is out of the question for now. It would be perfect if it weren't for those bills and that thing called responsibility.
So to restate my question what are my options as far as recording the sound? Should I use the condenser mic or go a different route? My budget for any new equipment is around $150.00.
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I found this place.