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Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by markchristian on Tuesday May 08, 2012 @10:01PM (#3946751)
Thank you. Believe me, that video was the hardest part: a bad screencast is a terrible thing, but they're damn hard to do well. I think I spent about 4 hours on that sixty second video, and it means the world to me to know that it was well-received. Thank you.
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by steventruong on Tuesday May 08, 2012 @10:08PM (#3946767)
I assume that's your voice on there? Great job
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by markchristian on Tuesday May 08, 2012 @10:28PM (#3946824)
Yeah, that's me — and a very high-end microphone that I managed to borrow from someone. ;) The mic made all the difference.
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by kareemm on Tuesday May 08, 2012 @10:45PM (#3946859)
A hack for getting good audio on screencasts: sit in a closet with a blanket over your head while you record the audio. It makes even a built-in Mac mic sound good.
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by mcdillon on Wednesday May 09, 2012 @10:53AM (#3948828)
There was an episode of Dirty Jobs where Mike Rowe was recording the narratives in a hotel room by simply going under the blanket of his bed with the microphone. I'm sure there was additional tweaking production value, but this is good advice!
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by JonnieCache on Wednesday May 09, 2012 @04:51AM (#3947639)
This is good advice. Also consider running your voice through a compressor to smooth out the levels and make it easier to listen to.
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by markchristian on Tuesday May 08, 2012 @10:57PM (#3946905)
Hrm -- oddly enough, I can picture that working really well. I may try that next time. :)
Re:Show HN: my Mac app just got fireballed by rorrr on Wednesday May 09, 2012 @03:31AM (#3947468)
Alternative way is to surround yourself with cardboard (the thick brown box type). It really helps eliminate most outside noises and reduce the echo.