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* Backdrop and Shower curtain from Wal-Mart: $18
* Tripod from Sears: $30
* Expensive, Wireless Headphone (with “compander circuitry”) that sounds like crap: $100
* Cheap-looking, Wired Headphone that just works: $20
* Pink-shade Table Lamp: $10
* 100W bulb (that you need to keep switching off between takes because the lamp-shade says it can handle only 40W): $2
* CyberLink PowerDirector: $90
* Getting great feedback from (rather kind) friends and family who enjoyed your spirited attempt: Priceless!

Ok, I finally gave in to my alter ego (”Wilson”) and started a channel on YouTube.

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If you’re reading this article then I don’t suppose I have to tell you that in recent years there has been a massive rise in the number of voice-overs for internet purposes such as Podcasts, You-tube etc and the quality of these is often poor. This is pretty unforgivable nowadays, given the low cost of good quality microphones and improvements in sound card technology.

Microphone Choice
To get a good voice recording you don’t need to spend a fortune on a microphone for this type of work. You can use any type i.e. Dynamic, Ribbon, Condenser or Electret since the frequency range of the human voice is not that great and normally you’ll be positioning the microphone fairly close to the person doing the commentary, so microphone sensitivity is not an issue.

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Some may think that shooting in low light will result in bad video, but in many cases, the increased ratio of darkness to brightness results in a more dramatic and artistic looking
image. However, shooting in less light requires more attention to detail and familiarity with your camera. I’ve listed below what I feel are essential tips when shooting in such conditions.

1. Wide Angle Lens

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