Now like an interview, you won't always need to record a voiceover for every one of your projects, but when you do, I promise these tips will come in handy. First off, be very selective when using voiceovers. They're great to serve a specific purpose but can become very cheesy if used unnecessarily. I'd always recommend recording your voiceover after you've shot your footage and started to piece together your story. There will be times when your voiceover carries the story, so it'll be nearly impossible to piece it together without it. In this case, I'd suggest recording a scratch track and use that as your point of reference when editing. A scratch track is something that you'll record on any mic of your choice. Typically, it's easiest to use the mic that's built into your computer. You can record directly onto your timeline in your editing system. Again, don't worry about the quality of this audio. This is just to get your story going and give you a reference point to build out your ...

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Chris Hau

Chris Hau is a filmmaker, photographer, and creative director from Toronto, Canada. He’s a creative storyteller crafting innovative and engaging content for digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Chris also designs time-saving creative assets to help storytellers inspire, make a difference, and drive results.

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Videography Adobe Premiere Pro Digital Photography Video Editing

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Ok, I really enjoyed this course but you should know it is a decent overview of what to do and in what order to do them. This is not going to show you HOW to do anything but it will show you WHAT you need to think about and how to approach a production in a professional manner. Chris knows his stuff really well and everything is covered but it is just an overview. Well worth your time, especially if you are new to video but just do not think that he is going to show you how to do everything.

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Recording Voice Over

Recording Voice Over

Lesson Info

35. Recording Voice Over

Lessons

Class Introduction

Chapter 2 Introduction

Choosing the Best Platform For Your Vision

What is a Project Brief?

How to Use a Project Brief

Foundational Pre-Production Documents

Unpacking Real World Examples

Chapter Two Recap

Intro to Practical Storytelling Components

Element One: Content (Visuals & Interviews)

Element Two: Graphics/VFX

Element Three: Call to Action

Element Four: Voice Over

Element Five: Sound & Music

Element Six: Editing & Color Correction

Bringing it Together with an Intro and Outro

Chapter Three Recap

Introduction to Storytelling Tools

Introduction to Gear

Building Your Kit

Choosing Your Camera

Supporting Your Camera

Lighting Equipment Basics

Sound & Microphone Basics

Chapter Four Recap

Introduction to Shooting a Video

The Camera

Exposure Triangle

White Balance

Frame Rates

Framing

Basic Lighting

Recording Sounds

Conducting an Interview