JUST HIT RECORD - AUDIO BASICS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Joanne Stephan for a no-pressure, fun-filled  online workshop designed for photographers who want to add great audio to their videos, but feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

If terms like XLR, lavaliers, shotgun mics, gain, or phantom power make your eyes glaze over, or if you’ve been frustrated by poor sound in your reels, BTS, or video projects, this one’s for you.

Titled “JUST HIT RECORD: AUDIO BASICS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS,” this Zoom workshop will break down the essentials of recording clean, professional audio using plain language and a few good laughs along the way.

Whether you’re capturing interviews, behind-the-scenes content, reels, or your kids’ soccer games, this session will give you the confidence and know-how to record audio that actually sounds as good as your visuals, using the gear you already have.

• Difference between internal camera mic vs external mic
• Types of mics (shotgun, lav, handheld) and when to use each
• Positioning and placement of mics
• What the audio meters mean - How to set levels so they don’t peak 
• Things to avoid
• Test before you record! 

• Camera + Lens 
• A Mic - if you have one 
• Bravery and Awesome Vibes!