In this week’s episode, we have a look at the Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone. This supercardioid condenser microphone has a directional pickup pattern, an inbuilt battery, a high-pass filter, a -10dB pad, and a high-frequency boost. It also conveniently charges via USB-C to 220 hours of run time on a full battery. In this video we go over the microphone’s feature set and compare its sound to mics of similar design. Let’s take a closer look! My reviews of the other microphones I recommend in the $300 - $400 USD price range: Sennheiser MKE 600 — https://youtu.be/EXs-1R8LCg0 DEITY S-Mic 2 — https://youtu.be/x4tPO0G8b2Y Audio Technica AT875R — https://youtu.be/8NknNRy2uXQ If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. Https://school.learnlightandsound.com Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone — B&H https://geni.us/TkCaJ - Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone —  - DEITY S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone —  - Audio Technica AT875R shotgun microphone —  - Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB - Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs - Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H https://geni.us/VFScD - Panasonic GH5 — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl - Panasonic 12-35 mm F2.8 Lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47 - Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy - Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LBXWV - Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj - Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H https://geni.us/Yqzw The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: https://geni.us/G7by Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd #Godox #VDS-M3 #Microphone Index: 00:00 Start 00:13 Summary 00:23 Introduction 00:46 Sample recording vs. S-Mic 2 & MKE 600 01:42 Advice for Godox to make a better mic 02:37 Practical noise floor 04:00 Confusing documentation 04:07 Mic clip — too loose 04:22 Battery vs phantom power issue 04:53 Requires more gain 05:29 Directionality/polar pattern 07:00 Alternative mic recommendations 07:59 Battery 08:19 Inbuilt high pass, high boost, pad 08:44 Sound quality 08:59 Off-axis coloration 09:47 Off-axis sample 10:55 Battery powering time 11:09 Included accessories 11:20 Price 11:23 My take 11:47 Please buy my courses ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ80lDuVLEk

In today’s episode, we demonstrate two interview lighting designs, in this case, using Lupo Superpanel 60 and Actionpanel Full Color LED lights. Then we do a mini review of the Lupo Actionpanel Full Color which is a small 8in x 8in - 20cm x 20cm - RGBW LED light panel for video and photography. #LED #Actionpanel #Lupo If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at https://school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - Lupo Actionpanel Full Color - B&H https://bhpho.to/2uv3vYN - Lupo Actionpanel Dual Color - B&H https://bhpho.to/2Smpie1 - Lupo Barn Doors for Actionpanel - B&H https://bhpho.to/2uDT4BW - Lupo Diffuser for Actionpanel - B&H https://bhpho.to/37rSnt6 - Lupo V-mount Battery Plate for Actionpanel - B&H https://bhpho.to/2SlcLHJ - Lupo Backpack for 1 Actionpanel - B&H https://bhpho.to/2SokTYi - Lupo Superpanels 30 and 60 RGBW and Bi-Color Lights - B&H https://bhpho.to/2wn0slV - Rosco 1/2 Soft Frost Diffusion Roll - B&H https://bhpho.to/3bCCYJL - Sound Blankets - https://bit.ly/2Szre3f - Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H https://bhpho.to/2PE64zA - CAME-TV Boltzen Andromeda LED Tube Light - B&H https://bhpho.to/38yaoXJ - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for interview and talking head shots- B&H https://bhpho.to/2oeIXA1 - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for B-Roll - B&H https://bhpho.to/2JB7W5V - Tilta Mini Matte Box to hold diffusion filters for Pocket 4K camera - B&H https://bhpho.to/38xq4uw - Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filters used to great a mild “glow” effect - B&H https://bhpho.to/2OUyEvl - Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 ART lens for Pocket 6K - B&H https://bhpho.to/2kjsI2x - Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens for Pocket 4K- B&H https://bhpho.to/2wMxVDs Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ - Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for Pocket 4K - B&H https://bhpho.to/2i6s2gv Amazon https://geni.us/QXvPz8b - Shure TwinPlex TL-48 Lavalier Microphone for the interview lighting demo - B&H https://bhpho.to/2vWL5jK - DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone for the talking head shots - B&H https://bhpho.to/2m0N3HA - Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H https://bhpho.to/2Q3aRL8 Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boXkf9T1_ro