Wind noise in video
May 30, 2012 14:52:06 #
I will be creating a lot of videos in the wilds of windy Alaska with my D5100, and am wondering how best to eliminate or reduce the typical wind noise most cameras make using the internal mic. Would a Nikon external stereo mike make a big difference? Other suggestions?
May 30, 2012 15:31:39 #
JSandK wrote:
I will be creating a lot of videos in the wilds of windy Alaska with my D5100, and am wondering how best to eliminate or reduce the typical wind noise most cameras make using the internal mic. Would a Nikon external stereo mike make a big difference? Other suggestions?
An external mike is essential (the sound is so much better, and you can achieve stereo with two of them). A mike that allows you to control the gain is better.
Perhaps most importantly, you will need a "rabbit fur" windshield cover to really tone down the wind noise.
A company called WindTech is a good source. I'm sure www.BHPhotovideo.com carries dozens of different WindTech models for most any microphone.
They work remarkably well (and no, they are not really made with rabbit fur, at least not for the past decade or two..)
May 31, 2012 08:01:51 #
They are also called "dead cats". Who thinks up these names. But, as Festina said - external mic and some type of windscreen are essentially essential. Does the d5100 have an external mic input? If so, Rode makes a boom mic for about $150 that does a real nice job. Otherwise consider an external recorder (Zoom H1 - $100, or Zoom H4n - $399) and bring together in post production. All of these solutions require the additional of a dead cat / rabbit fur / etc.
May 31, 2012 08:29:23 #
Iduno wrote:
They are also called "dead cats". Who thinks up these names....
Reminds me of the common phrase: "You can't swing a dead cat without hitting one." ;-)
May 31, 2012 08:32:12 #
JSandK wrote:
I will be creating a lot of videos in the wilds of windy Alaska with my D5100, and am wondering how best to eliminate or reduce the typical wind noise most cameras make using the internal mic. Would a Nikon external stereo mike make a big difference? Other suggestions?
Check out the H2 zoom for about 199$ It can record in surround sound with 4 builtin mics. I have use both the H2 and the H4n. As a band director the H4n is a better sound but doesn't have the surround mode that might be nice for outside. Both are battery powered.
May 31, 2012 10:11:17 #
Thanks all for the input.
On all your advice, I am thinking I do need to get an external. I checked out the Nikon mic, called the ME-1. I can get one for about $130. Anyone tried that one?
On all your advice, I am thinking I do need to get an external. I checked out the Nikon mic, called the ME-1. I can get one for about $130. Anyone tried that one?
May 31, 2012 11:32:17 #
Festina Lente wrote:
quote=JSandK I will be creating a lot of videos i... (show quote)
Or just turn the sound recording off.
May 31, 2012 12:34:30 #
OR, when editing separate the audio and video. Delete the audio or control volumn. Record audio of what the viewer is seeing or what you want the viewer to know. edit both audio and video. Build your movie of trip. Get creative controlling the wind sounds with voice overlay and music.
lots of tools to solve problems
Your only limeted by your imagination.
lots of tools to solve problems
Your only limeted by your imagination.
May 31, 2012 12:34:47 #
OR, when editing separate the audio and video. Delete the audio or control volumn. Record audio of what the viewer is seeing or what you want the viewer to know. edit both audio and video. Build your movie of trip. Get creative controlling the wind sounds with voice overlay and music.
lots of tools to solve problems
Your only limeted by your imagination.
lots of tools to solve problems
Your only limeted by your imagination.
Jun 1, 2012 00:14:03 #
OK, I ordered the ME-1. Seems to fit the bill. Lot easier than post production.
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