A real room gives your show a look no foam-panel studio can. This course walks you from picking a room to a finished session: gear with real models and prices, mic and camera settings, lighting, budgets, the day itself and the mistakes to dodge.
The short answer: To record a video podcast on location, pick a room with soft furnishings, set audio first with dynamic mics close to each mouth, and light faces with a soft key plus a practical lamp in frame. Book 3 to 4 hours so you have time for load in, a test recording, the episode and short clips.
The course
- Why record on location: Why a real room beats a foam-panel studio for a video podcast, how to scout one by ear, and the sound tradeoff to plan first. Part 1 of our San Antonio podcast course.
- Setting up sound and picture: The setup order that saves takes: audio first, then cameras and light. Mic models and placement, gain levels, camera settings, a three light plan and room tone.
- What it costs: Typical San Antonio costs for a location video podcast: gear tiers with real models, crew rates, rentals, editing and clips, and how batching episodes lowers the cost of each.
- Planning the two weeks before: How far ahead to plan a location video podcast: what to lock four, two and one week out and the night before, a run of show, a guest wardrobe note and San Antonio timing tips.
- The recording day: A minute by minute 4 hour location recording session: load in, sound check, the episode, pickups, clips and thumbnails, then backups and handoff to the edit.
- Mistakes to avoid: The location podcast mistakes that ruin takes: rushed audio, AC hum, auto settings, mixed light, dead batteries, single backups and skipped clips, with the fix for each.
- How to do it at The Gallery: How to record a video podcast at The Gallery on Montana in San Antonio: the salon set, the Studio Room for pickups, the yard for clips, a batch day plan and how to book.
Questions people ask
How long should I book for a video podcast?
About 4 hours for one episode with a test recording and clips. Add 1.5 to 2 hours for each extra episode.
What is the best mic for recording in a house?
A dynamic mic 3 to 6 inches from the mouth. It rejects much of the echo and outside noise. Add lavs as a backup track.
How do I reduce echo in a room?
Pick a space with rugs, books and upholstery, keep mics close, and lay extra rugs or blankets just out of frame.
Is the house quiet enough for audio?
Rugs, books and upholstered furniture soften the sound. Use dynamic mics close to the mouth and pause for loud traffic.
Can we use more than one room?
Yes. Many shows move between two or three sets in one booking.
Which listing do I book?
Video and podcast shoots book on our Peerspace shoots listing.
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