Digital audio for video makers

[floh]

Hey, all you audio experts!

Recently, I made a video on the difference between codecs and containers, because it came up in these forums a lot and there seemed to be a lot of confusion.

And I just thought that it might be a good idea to do something similar for digital audio. Many filmmakers know very little about audio (sadly), and I think it should make for a helpful topic.

Here is where you come in. I know all (well, most) there is to know about digital audio, but I want opinions on what should definitely be included and what should not be dealt with to keep the video at a reasonable length.

I have some ideas already, but I would like your opinions as uninfluenced as possible.

So there you go: Shoot!

 

[Siderz]

I just watched it, thanks a lot for it

It's a shame nobody has replied to this post with suggestions (At least, I can't see anything).

Oh well, very useful, thanks!

For anyone who's just seen this post, here's the video:

 

[mastermix]

Great resource for those wanting to know more(MUCH more!) about audio for video where it counts the most, the initial capture:

JWSound

The site is run by Jeff Wexler C.A.S., an extremely accomplished Production Sound Mixer who has worked on many features, most recently "42".

Pretty good video overview BTW!

 

[Unami]

great video on the basics of audio recording for video.

danke, floh

 

[floh]

Thanks for all the kind words. I am actually not very happy with the final product. I should have cut down the middle part on digitalization. But I don't have a lot of free time right now and wanted to upload it, because it still contains some valid information.

JWSound

Wow. I did not know this site, but it's actually pretty cool. Thanks.

 

[mastermix]

Wow. I did not know this site, but it's actually pretty cool. Thanks.

You're welcome.

I could(and often do) spend hours on there. Great resource.