Three ways to get great audio while filming on your iPhoneIt's easy to take and edit quick videos on the iPhone, but getting great audio isn't always as simple as pointing and shooting.
The iPhone microphone isn't too shabby at close distances, but when you're trying to film in a crowded room, it's not quite enough. Here are a few of my favorite ways to avoid tinny or terrible sound when shooting iPhone video.
Get closer to your subject when in a noisy environment
One of the biggest audio mistakes beginning videographers make is trying to film someone speaking from across a room when there's no way to clearly hear their audio. Background noise, room echoes, and outdoor sounds can all contribute to poor quality here. Instead, if you can't use an external microphone, try getting closer to your subject. Your shot may be a little more zoomed in than you'd like, but your audio will be crisper.
Use another iOS device
Of course, you don't have to get close to your subject when using an external microphone. If you have an older iPhone or iPod...
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Three ways to get great audio while filming on your iPhone
