*This article is in not sponsored / endorsed by RØDE, nor does it include paid promotion
I think it’s pretty obvious that when it comes to getting your message out, telling the world about a new product or service, or just passing on thoughts, tips, advice and opinion, then video is where it’s at these days.
Video is engaging, it’s to the point (most of the time) and it’’s convenient, meaning we can consume it sat at home on our computers, watching it on Smart TVs, tablet devices and mobiles phones.
However, that said, I remember a good while back someone saying to me…
“If you want better video, then get better audio”
Now I can’t actually remember who it was said that to me but think about it …
Have you ever tuned in to watch a video where the video footage itself was great BUT the audio was just so bad that you tuned out and stopped watching it?
OR
Have you ever tuned into a video where the video quality itself wasn’t the best but the audio was crystal clear and that meant you kept watching it, or certainly watching more of it?
Mobile, such as our mobile phones, makes creating content so much more convenient. Our phones are no longer phones…they’re a great camera, video camera and computer that you can make calls on, and they’re getting better and better.
So, in this video I take you through a few options that can make a HUGE difference to your audio, which in turn could make a HUGE difference to your video; not least by making it even more convenient.
Note:
If possible, watch the video whilst wearing headphones to clearly hear the difference in audio quality of the microphones used
Here too is a video by RØDE going through the Vlogging Kit options and accessories depending on which model / make of mobile phone you use…
SUMMARY
So, because of the convenience of using mobile phones for recording video, does this mean will I be using mine exclusively from now on? Absolutely not (at the moment), however I will be using it a heck of a lot more because I just know it means I’ll be more inclined to grab some content when out and about.
The thought of carrying less kit, and not particularly compromising on quality, most definitely appeals to me. As for the future, being an iPhone user I’m holding out to hear what that next release (iPhone 13) has to offer this month, because there’s a lot of talk about further improvements to video.
Watch this space.
Cheers,
Glyn
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