Freestyle field recording is a flexible approach to recording nature and wildlife sounds outside of the studio or any controlled environment, developed by George Vlad. While traditional methods are prescriptive and rigid, Freestyle field recording encourages deliberate experimentation and a very organic workflow.
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Defining and redefining terms in field recording
Field recording isn’t a very new discipline but it’s not been around for as long as photography or other arts. Consequently there is still a lot of room for innovation and creativity, and a lot of common concepts can be very vaguely defined. Let’s take a look at some of these.
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32-bit field recording
While it has recently gained popularity, 32-bit float workflows have been around for a while. Let’s have a look at the advantages, disadvantages and requirements of this popular approach.
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Working for Sennheiser in Nepal
How to get field recording commissions
While field recording is not a new discipline, it’s not as popular or well known as photography for example. As a result, it takes a more entrepreneurial and self-starting approach to get work gigs as a field recordist.
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2025 updated holiday present guide for sound recordists
Holiday present ideas for sound recordists, designers, photographers, scientific researchers etc.
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File storage and data management on expeditions
File storage and data management can be a source of headaches even in the safe space of a studio. Add a few elements to the mix (humidity, head, being on the road, lack of access to electricity, insects, monkeys etc.) and it becomes a bit of a nightmare. Here are some of the most important aspects to consider.
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Field recording in the Amazon rainforest
Best microphones for recording nature and wildlife sounds
What microphones should I get for nature and wildlife sound recording? I’ll try to offer a comprehensive and definitive answer even though I’m not a big fan of definitive statements.
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The studio side of field recording
How I edit and master my field recordings
The studio side of field recording
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