Our Story So Far Since Just after Spring Break, I have had the privilege of working with the fifth grade beginning brass players at High plains School in Loveland. Every Tuesday afternoon we have been meeting and (trying) to play as a full ensemble outside, due to COVID restrictions. Unfortunately we have been battling some […]
Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
by Drew Holmes So you have an amazing idea for a video but do not know where to begin with assembling the gear to bring your vision to life. Sound familiar? It is a common problem, but one that is simple to solve. Lately our video content has fallen into three different categories, each with […]
Think You Cannot Live Monitor Sound When Using a Wireless System With Your iPhone? Think Again.
One of the biggest weaknesses of using a wireless system to record sound directly into an iPhone has been the inability to monitor that sound live. Not anymore. Drew explains how this useful feature works and how one simple adapter makes it all possible. Featured Gear R0DE Wireless Go II
Making a Two Camera Educational Video is Easier Than You Think
The last couple of weeks I’ve been working overtime making content for the Boomer side of the business. I’ve been helping at High Plains School here in Loveland with their fifth grade beginning brass players and, through the experience realized there is a need for instructional videos that start at the absolute beginning foundational knowledge […]
Not using an interface? You are working too hard for substandard results.
Using an interface for your audio inputs opens up a whole world of flexibility of microphones you can use and improves quality of the sound you get out of it. Sound confusing? It won’t be after Braden explains: What it is, Why it’s cool, and Why you need one. Featured Products Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB […]
Making a Three Camera Video: A Guide to Theory and Setup
Drew and Ward recently made a product feature video using a three camera, two microphone setup. Since Drew has been asked how we do this, we created this “behind the scenes” video! Topics covered include: Gear Used Problem Solving (knowing what it is supposed to look like when finished) How to Set Up Synchronizing Your […]
Audacity Tutorial: 17 Essential Podcast Recording & Editing Tips
If you are just starting out podcasting, give buzzsprout a look for your hosting, distribution, promotion, and stat tracking needs. We are not paid endorsers or users of their products, but their Audacity Tutorial got our attention as a resource that should be on every podcaster’s reading list. Check out the guide here This guide […]
Does The Quality of Your Zoom Meetings Make People Think You’re Actually in Witness Protection?
Does the garbled audio and fuzzy video of your Zoom meetings make people wonder if you are actually in witness protection? Are you losing your audience because the way you present your content is getting in the way of your message? Drew can help. In this video he walks you through the thought process of […]
How to Have Great Audio and Video for Your Next Remote Meeting
When you are on a remote meeting do you sound so garbled and look so fuzzy that people ask if you are in witness protection? Drew Can help! You already have a great web camera in your pocket – your smart phone. Utilizing this, a simple tabletop microphone boom stand, and a microphone you can […]
Making an Instructional Video Without a Crew Using Two iPhones
The Thought Process Behind This Video I felt like I had been focusing on The Podcasting Store and not doing enough with Boomer Music, so I wanted to make a quick video about something I’m extremely knowledgeable with: the trumpet. The number of times a kid comes into the store with “crunchy” valves that just […]