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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Noise and field recording
From an acoustic ecology perspective, anthropogenic noise (anthropophony) is an ever-increasing side effect of urbanisation, modernisation, globalisation 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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Answering your field recording questions in one to one sessions
Do you have questions about field recording, expedtion planning, selling sound or other related topics? I might be able to help.
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Makeshift umbrella for microphones in the Amazon
How to record clean rain sounds
How do you get clean rain recordings without the sound of water drops hitting the blimp? This is a question I receive quite often so I decided to make a video about it. This is not the whole picture though.
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Afternoon canoeing in the Amazon rainforest
New youtube series: Field work and bushcraft
This is the first episode in a planned series on general fieldcraft and survival skills aimed at media professionals working in demanding or exotic environments. While my focus is going to be field sound recording, these tips easily translate to other areas like photography, video work, research and even responsible tourism. I will try to touch on conservation and sustainability aspects as well.
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