Apple iPhone 4 is really a thrilling device with lots of powerful features. Now iPhone has become a powerful reporting tool and even BBC is creating iPhone app for the convenience of reporters to make the most of it in the field, and thus consequently iPhone is replacing reporting equipments such as satellite phones.
iPhone 4 has been used by many journalist in the field for recording and editing audio and video and it has become very handy tool for those who wants to capture a lecture, conference or family moment — then edit and send with minimum hassle.
Neal Augenstein, an award-winning radio reporter for WTOP in Washington D.C. has been using iPhone for field reporting for the last 18 months. He has shared some interesting audio video tips of using iPhone as reporting tool.
TIP 1: Good news for journalist that now they can use iPhone for Multi-track audio and video editing by using an app called VeriCorder. Augenstein uses this audio app from VeriCorder which will enable you to cut, edit and put together audio clips but it will cost you $9.99. Other apps also being offered by the company for multi-track video editing programs in iPhone and iPad versions.
iPhone can be troublesome if you want to get better audio with your video due to the built-in microphone points away from the interviewee. To solve this issue Augenstein uses an XLR adapter, which not only improve the quality of video recording but good for audio result. If you want to listen your own recording to get better listening then he has also recommended investing in an extension speaker.
Most of journalist always needs live streaming and if you want to make Video streaming made easy, then there is an app called Ustream perfect application for live streaming and more importantly free of cost. Once you have installed this iPhone app then hit “go live” button and your video is live on the Ustream page. You can also upload your videos on YouTube and other website as Ustream app also provides an embed code which enable you to share your videos to Facebook and Twitter.
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