This Happens...

In this week’s episode we discuss what happens when projects don’t go your way— and what to do about it.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- JZ Microphones Vintage 11 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone — here (not an affiliate link)

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Trew Audio, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rycote PCS Microphone Quick-Release System — B&H

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Aputure amaran Pixel Tube Lights — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Schneider Radiant Soft 1 diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd

Creators After Dark — Half of the Experience with Audio Expert Curtis Judd

Curtis recently made an appearance on content-creation podcast Creators After Dark. Give the episode a listen here.

“Curtis Judd came from a long line of accountants, but found himself repeatedly exploring the photography section at his college library. His passion for photography opened a rabbit hole that led him to learning lighting and eventually sound as well. Seeing that knowledge on the latter was sorely lacking, he created two YouTube channels dedicated to aiding filmmakers, podcasters, and musicians with their audio issues. On this episode, he discusses audio principles, the best gear for creators, and tips for both recording and post-production.”

Curtis's Links

YouTube: Curtis Judd

YouTube: Curtis Judd Audio

Show Links

Instagram: @creatorsafterdark

Casey Talks to People: My Interview Where we Talk YouTube, Running a Business, & Working a Full-time Job

I had a great time talking with my new friend Casey Li about YouTube, running a business, and working a full-time job at the same time. Casey runs his own little production company and knows the software world as well, so we could relate on many levels.

You can subscribe to Casey’s podcast, Casey Talks to People, in your favorite pod-catcher app.

Working with Clients in Film & Video

Curtis and Cary talk about lessons learned working with clients. When you're hired to create a video for a client, your clients rely on you to not only produce a great video, but also to help walk them through the process. Often they don't have a lot of experience. Here are some lessons we've learned over the years to help you from making some of the same mistakes we've already made.

Curtis & Cary Judd are filmmakers who happen to be brothers. Join each week as we talk about pertinent subjects in filmmaking. From gear, technique, to lessons learned being on sets great and small. As music video, corporate, real-estate, educational, and human interest video creators, we prefer to keep our gear kits focused and fairly modest.

What would you like to hear the Judd Brothers talk about?