EQ - Rode VideoMic Pro R (Zoom F1)
BEST AUDIO SETTINGS*
PROXIMITY: "CLOSE-UP (3 IN/? CM)"
FILE TYPE WAVDATA RATE 96 (KBPS)
BIT DEPTH 32 (FLOAT)
INPUT GAIN +37
*The above AUDIO settings must be used (while shooting) for this EQ to work properly. My goal for these AUDIO settings is to improve the microphone-recorder relationship to allow for a more accurate and natural-sounding file to be recorded initially. Using these AUDIO settings IN ADDITION to applying the EQ produces a file that sounds less "digital" and is more accurate.
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ABOUT
To improve this lens-sensor combination, I had to reduce the contrast quite a bit. As you can tell by the "Before" video, this lens delivers so much contrast it can be difficult to expose to retain detail in both the highlight and shadow areas without these adjustments.
CONTRAST
Reduced to increase the dynamic range. SHARPNESS Reduced to hide the digital look (pixel aliasing). NOISE RE. Added to smooth highlight rolloff, reduce noise. COLOR No changes applied.