The New Macs - Solutions for Missing Ports

How exactly do you connect an your audio interface or video camera to a new Mac with no FireWire 400 sockets? Here's a brief guide to some connectivity problems and solutions.

Friday 6 November 2009

How to disable the sudden-motion sensor on a MacBook Pro

Avoid a "Disk too slow" error when recording live bands using a MacBook.

Monday 3 August 2009

Getting Started with Pro Tools

If you’re new to recording with Pro Tools, it can be a little disconcerting to be faced with a blank canvas when you open the application for the first time. This guide should help you some way towards getting your first session underway.

Wednesday 22 July 2009

Sound for Picture VII: Post Production Plug-Ins

In this section of the Sound for Picture series, we’ll take a look at some of the more functional and most creative options for your audio post-production suite.

Thursday 16 July 2009

Sound for Picture VI: Audio Post Production Systems

This week, a run-down of professional audio post-production suites - highlighting key benefits and potential pitfalls.

Friday 10 July 2009

Sound for Picture V: Surround Sound

There are various surround sound speaker setups that help to immerse your audience and improve their viewing experience. Here, Mark talks us through the most popular.

Thursday 25 June 2009

Sound for Picture IV: The Audio Post Production Process

This edition of the series looks at audio post-production teams, workflow and non-linear editing.

Wednesday 17 June 2009

Sound for Picture III: Location Recording

In the third instalment, Mark looks at how to get the best results when recording on location.

Tuesday 9 June 2009

Sound for Picture II: Transparent Audio Matters

The journey through sound continues, this time considering the striking yet oft-overlooked impact that sound can have on our response to visual stimuli.

Monday 1 June 2009

Sound for Picture I: A Brief History...

Mark Rickaby takes us on a tour through the history of sound for film.

Monday 1 June 2009