How to record clear sound

She offers some practical and effective tips to help drama teams capture clear sound, so viewers can hear every word.

There's no point saving money self shooting if you come back with unusable footage.

9 top tips to keep in mind when recording sound.

Audibility is the single biggest topic of viewer complaints and this film forms part of the BBC’s best practice guide to the subject.

Music can complement the pictures, commentary and narrative.

Clear audio is crucial to any production, no matter what its scale. Think about how you are going to capture sound and talk to your recordist (if you have one) about possible problems. A production meeting with the whole team is always a good idea.

Sound problems are the single most consistent topic of viewer complaints. Graham shares his tips on how to deal with guests with unfamiliar accents, getting the best from your sound team and how presenters can help with audio clarity. This forms part of the BBC’s best practice guide for audibility.

Post production can improve sound quality by EQing voices and reducing background noise, but it is much easier if the sound is recorded well in the first place.