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Summary: Not for MiniDV Camcorders
Review: A disappointment. It is well written, very introductory, and not at all geared to those of us trying to get the best digital sound out of our MiniDV camcorders, which is what I was hoping for. My problems include mic questions, in-line mixers, return loops for headphone monitoring, in brief: how to bypass the internal preamps in the camera to get the best sound out of a MiniDV camcorder. I need practical examples. This is not in this book. I am not sending it back, but it goes on the shelf with the other not-enough-hands-on-examples books.
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Summary: The most helpful book ever written on recording
Review: After spending years and years trying to get my recordings to sound the way I wanted them to, Jay Rose showed me how. This is the best book I've ever found on digital audio... and for audio recording in general. He taught me how to set up the gear and use sound absorbing material so I could get a good sound. And how to use equalizers, compressors, and other gear better than I ever imagined possible. Pretty good for a klutz like me! Now my tapes sound better than some of the professional ones! If you record audio, buy this book!
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Summary: You will understand sound after this book
Review: Audio is really important, and this book will make sure you get incredible sound at every shoot. I really recommend this book!
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Summary: Pretty basic
Review: Good real-world examples, little depth. Great for the beginner I think, and a few useful parts for a semi-pro such as me.If you're relatively new to audio engineering, this might be very useful for you.
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Summary: Pretty basic
Review: Good real-world examples, little depth. Great for the beginner I think, and a few useful parts for a semi-pro such as me. If you're relatively new to audio engineering, this might be very useful for you.
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Summary: Get this book!
Review: Having enjoyed Jay Rose's columns in DV for some years, I was happy to know that he had a book coming out. Jay's style has always been clean and conversational, and his columns filled with good information. I was sort of expecting the book to be a collection of his previous DV articles, but I was happily suprised to find that it was an entirely new work covering the gamut from the physics of sound through the production process and on into how to deal with talent. Jay provides information in an extremely easy-to-understand manner without being patronizing. The information he provides is practical, do-it-yourself kinda stuff that takes the mystery out of getting great sound. He also provides information on the when and why of making creative choices, which is much needed information for the audio professional. The only problem I have is with the title; this book provides very useful information for independent filmmakers, radio theater producers, and anyone who works with audio as a part of their craft. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get better sound for any production.
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Summary: Jay Rose delivers
Review: I am convinced that audio is the biggest diference between professional productions and home video. People will "watch" anything, but if the audio is bad the whole project is bad. Jay Rose makes it clear how to get the best sound tracks you can get on video and how to make them better in post production. This book covers everything needed, and the CD is actually filled with useful sound clips. In just a few days I learned what I was doing wrong and how my projects could be much better. I found the book very well written as well. If you produce digital vidio, this book is a must.
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Summary: Jay Rose delivers
Review: I am convinced that audio is the biggest diference between professional productions and home video. People will "watch" anything, but if the audio is bad the whole project is bad. Jay Rose makes it clear how to get the best sound tracks you can get on video and how to make them better in post production. This book covers everything needed, and the CD is actually filled with useful sound clips. In just a few days I learned what I was doing wrong and how my projects could be much better. I found the book very well written as well. If you produce digital vidio, this book is a must.
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Summary: All the beef, just the beef, and it's great beef!
Review: I don't understand the June 12, 2001 negative review. Everything you need to know about "Producing Great Sound for Digital Video" is in this volume. It's well organized, well written, and easy to read. For example, here are the problems I have had that the book explains and provides solutions for: * Mismatched audio levels between pro and consumer audio gear. The book explains the different levels, compares them, and provides at least five different solutions (transformers, mixers, attenuation resistors, etc.) * Problems recording voice-over narration. The book explores how people perceive voice overs, how to record them, and how to improve the accoustics of your studio, even if it is your kitchen table. * Digitizing audio. The book explains how to get low-noise, high quality audio into your digital editing system. This is an unqualified recommendation for a tremendous resource.
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Summary: All the beef, just the beef, and it's great beef!
Review: I don't understand the June 12, 2001 negative review. Everything you need to know about "Producing Great Sound for Digital Video" is in this volume. It's well organized, well written, and easy to read. For example, here are the problems I have had that the book explains and provides solutions for: * Mismatched audio levels between pro and consumer audio gear. The book explains the different levels, compares them, and provides at least five different solutions (transformers, mixers, attenuation resistors, etc.) * Problems recording voice-over narration. The book explores how people perceive voice overs, how to record them, and how to improve the accoustics of your studio, even if it is your kitchen table. * Digitizing audio. The book explains how to get low-noise, high quality audio into your digital editing system. This is an unqualified recommendation for a tremendous resource.
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