Coaching in Field Recording, SCRIPTING, & sound design
Want more varied & intriguing sounds for your productions?
Got great recordings but no idea how to turn them into a finished piece?
Get personal mentoring in location recording and how to use those recordings in your work, to suit your specific requirements.
Coaching Client Testimonials…
“Diane took the time to understand and tailor her instruction to my needs. Through her, I gained a ton of valuable knowledge about equipment and best practices. In addition to technical skills, Diane helped boost my confidence as an aspiring producer in a competitive industry.” Clarissa Marks, LA-based Audio Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crmarks/
“Working with Diane reinvigorated my passion for audio production … Diane shaped our sessions based on tangible projects and provided thoughtful, real-time feedback, allowing me to practice new skills in a hands-on way. The gems she shared about immersive field recording and mixing will forever stay with me.” Stefanie Ritoper, Producer and Multimedia Journalist (https://laist.com/)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! to my recent mentee - sound recordist Angel Perez Grandi
Photo by Walter Brunner.
Angel just won the Richard Margoschis Trophy for ‘Best Documentary’ in the annual Wildlife Sound Recording Society awards, for his piece, Echoes from the Barn which I helped him develop. This is a short extract - to hear the whole piece and other winners, join the WSRS at: https://www.wildlife-sound.org/
At the Kelso Dunes - getting ready to record the sound of ‘singing sands’ … using both a traditional stereo capsule mic and a hydrophone.
LOCATION TECHNIQUES
Field recording requires very different skills - from navigating a simple indoor guest interview or ‘tape sync’ to being out in nature or in the middle of an urban jungle. I can help you learn how to get right into the sound field and capture realistic, immersive audio for your podcast.
The Rode NT4 stereo mic is typically used in studios to record music. Here I’ve got it mounted inside Rycote windshielding to record glorious stereo sound on location at Kane Ranch on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GEAR
Pro windshielding, shock mounts, pistol grips, etc etc - it can all be a bit daunting when you’re getting started. I can help you navigate the vast array of available gear and help you put together an affordable and useful kit.
Wired to record incognito in Shanghai. Capturing candid, immersive sound in crowded urban environments can be a unique challenge. Learn how to be an ‘audio ninja’ and obtain compelling audio from the center of the action - without standing out in the crowd.
NAVIGATING WITH YOUR EARS
Getting great location sound isn’t just about having the right gear. Its about developing a more nuanced awareness of the world of sound around you, learning how to position yourself, maximise the acoustics of urban and natural spaces, and knowing when/how to move with your mics. With my coaching you’ll go out on a field recording project to hone your skills, and benefit from my expert tips and guidance.
Cost: One 1.5 hour introductory session, followed by two 1-hour follow up personal coaching sessions (all remote) - includes a practical field recording assignment and unlimited email Q&A follow-up for US$450/GBP£350