I have had some people ask me what microphone I am using on my iphone for the videos that I shoot.

When I first got my iPhone 3GS , it came with a microphone that actually works really great for those of you who don't need to do much video work, but if you want to do higher quality audio you will need to invest in a higher quality microphone.

Where is the microphone on iPhone 12

The microphone on the iPhone is located in the bottom left hand corner under where the ring would be, its also pretty easy to see if you are looking for it.

If you are using an external microphone with your iphone 3GS it will plug into the headphone jack at the top of your phone. There is no adapter needed with this, I plugged in my iphone earbuds directly into the external mic, but you could also plug it in using a splitter cable if it is a stereo mic.

I have been asked several times about what microphone I use for this and there are actually 2 options. First one being the iRig Mic Cast from IK Multimedia. It works really great and it is a directional mic which means you point the end of the little swivel dot toward your mouth at all times, that way its picking up less background noise.

Types of microphones

It also comes with a little foam cover that you can put on it for wind and this is my favorite piece of the mic, because it really does make a big difference. I also like its small size and how easy it is to travel with. The iRig Mic Cast was one of my favorite pieces of equipment before I started blogging and you can check out my full video review of it here .

Another one that I use is the iRig Pro from IK Multimedia. This mic is a little bulkier because it comes with a 1/4" adapter so that you can put it on your camera or microphone stand and have more flexibility in how you place it. It also has the option to add a mic clip so you can add it to any standard camera tripod.

The audio quality is really good and if I had space in my camera bag, I probably would take this one everywhere with me. If you want to check out my full video review of that microphone you can do that here .

iPhone microphone apps

The only other thing you will need is a microphone app for your iphone, if you are using the smart phone adapter. I use RecForge II from Boulanger Labs and it works great. There are several different ones out there, but this one records in what is considered a lossless format which means that you won't lose any audio quality in the compression of your video.

Recording audio with an iPhone

Here is a video that I did about recording audio for iPhone videos, so if you are more visual than just reading information on the subject , you might find this helpful. If not check back soon and I will be doing another blog post with all of my equipment so that way you can see what I use for each project.

Check out my blog for more information on video production at The Camera Chick TV

Conclusion

That's all the information I have for you about iphone microphones and some apps that you can use to record audio on your phone. If you have any questions leave them in the comment section below . If this has been helpful to you please subscribe, like and share my blog. Thank You!

Once you have finished editing your production, you might want to add titles and text to the video. In Final Cut Pro, this is a breeze.

Using text in a project adds information that the audience can easily read. This will improve comprehension of what is going on in the video. Adding titles also improves the appearance of your project. They give the video a polished look that will impress viewers.

How to add text to final cut pro

Adding text is simple. You can add it while you are editing or at anytime during the post-production process. Whether you are adding titles for an entire movie or just adding them to one scene, these steps will help you get results that you like.

1. Open the project file in Final Cut Pro and click on the timeline (the blue bar where your clips appear).

2. Click on the "T" icon at the top of the computer screen to select it as a tool. The "T" will change color to indicate that it is selected.

3. Position the playhead or skimmer where you want your text to start, so it will be part of the shot.

4. Click on the screen and type in what you want to say with the keyboard. As soon as you hit "Return," the text will appear in its own layer above your video clips and audio.

You can change the color of the text, choose a font and adjust its size. As you edit your project, you might want to move the text around or resize it. You will find that moving the pointer over the "T" tool gives you several options for manipulating your text. If you press down on the pointer for about two seconds, you will see a text menu.

5. You can use this menu to add a drop shadow, adjust the anti-aliasing and change the opacity of the text.

How to Add Titles in Final Cut Pro

Adding titles is similar to adding text in that you have several options for editing styles within the FCP timeline window. However, titles have more of a "movie" feel to them. You can edit them in Final Cut Pro just as you would on the Apple's iMovie program. If you do not see your timeline window, go to Window > Timeline.

1. Click on the "T" icon at the top of your computer screen to select it as a tool.

2. Position the playhead or skimmer where you want your title to start , so it will be part of the shot.

3. Click on the screen and type in what you want to say with the keyboard. Press "Return" to enter text into your timeline window and click away from the text with your mouse or trackpad.

4. You can change the font, text size, color and more in the timeline window with the "T" tool selected by clicking on it to open its menu . You can also move or resize your text with this menu.

5. When you are finished editing your title, highlight it in your timeline window and click on the "T" tool again.

6. Click on the dropdown menu that says "Transform."

7. You can choose to scale your text, rotate it or skew it .

8. When you are finished making adjustments, click outside of the type layer in your timeline window to close its menu and deselect the "T" tool.

9. Highlight your text layer in your timeline window and click on the "T" tool to re-open the menu.

10. Select "Flatten." You can do this when you are finished editing all of your title layers or after each one if you want to add a drop shadow to it. This will make them appear to be on top of each other when you play your video.

Conclusion

These are the basic steps for adding text to your video in Final Cut Pro. If you want to make the text more movie-like, you can adjust its formatting by using the "T" tool's menu options . Adding titles is also easy. You have several editing styles to choose from with different fonts and colors.

 

A phone's battery is designed to last for a certain amount of time before it needs to be charged, usually between 3-4 hours. However, there are times that you need your phone to stay alive beyond what the battery can provide.

You might have used up all your batteries or forgot them at home while you go out with friends and family. Whatever the reason, you would like to use your phone for as long as possible before getting another charge or replacing another battery. You can prolong your phone's life by transferring its old battery to another cell phone.

What is Required?

1. A functioning cell phone that has an old battery you want to replace

2. An extra working cell phone with its own existing battery

3. Both phones must have the same type of battery

How to Transfer Battery to Another Phone

If you have an old phone that still has a functional battery but doesn't work anymore, use the battery in another phone. This way, your other phone's battery can get extended life while you save up for a new one or replace it. Here is what you need to do:

1. Charge both phones

Before transferring the batteries, make sure that both phones are fully charged. This will reduce the power consumption of the phone with the low battery, which saves it from getting discharged too quickly.

2. Power off the phone with no battery

Turn off your phone without a battery first before opening its back compartment to remove the battery. If you don't do this, there is a chance that you might accidentally turn the phone on again and shorten the life of your low battery. If you don't know how to shut down your phone, read your user manual or consult an expert for further instructions.

3. Remove the battery from the old phone

The back compartment of most mobile phones can be removed without using any tools. To remove it, stick a fingernail at the crevice between the back cover and the phone or simply pry off using your teeth. Once you've removed it, carefully remove the battery from its compartment by sliding your fingers along its side to take it out.

4. Place the new battery in the old phone

With both batteries removed, place the new one in the old phone and use a piece of tape to hold it in place. You can also use silicone or rubber bands to firmly secure the battery. Make sure that it fits well into its compartment and is secured firmly without falling out.

5. Power on your old phone

Turn on your old phone with the new battery and it should turn on properly. If the phone turns on, you have successfully transferred your battery.

6. Power off the old phone with new battery

To save power, turn off your old phone as soon as the process is done. To do this, press and hold down its power button for a few seconds until it shuts off completely.

Remember that transferring your battery with another allows you to save power. But if the batteries are not compatible, it could explode or cause other problems. Make sure that both batteries have similar milliamps, voltage, and the same brand before attempting to transfer them. If they don't match completely, use a damp cloth to wipe off all conductors from the positive and negative points of both batteries. Once they are completely dry, try transferring them again until they fit properly.

You have just successfully transferred a battery from one phone to another using simple materials that you can find in your house. This way, you can maximize the use of your old phone whenever it is needed for emergencies or other important reasons.

Conclusion

All batteries will eventually run out of power. Sooner or later, you will need to replace your battery with a new one or charge it again. But if you are low on budget and can't afford another battery right now but still need to use your phone, you can transfer the power of its good battery into another working phone with similar features. This will give you the option of extending your phone's battery life and maintaining its functionality.

You can use this trick on most phones that have removable batteries with a few exceptions.

Tennis is a game where the players have to move fast in many cases. Unlike other games, you can't just stand there while playing tennis. There are many instances where players need to run or move fast even when they are not hitting the ball. Here are some players who are known for their speed on the court.

5 Fastest Tennis Players in the World

Mardy Fish

The 6'4" American professional tennis player is known for his speed on the court. His quickness is due to his excellent footwork which he attributes to his time playing soccer while growing up. Mardy's ability to get from one side of the court to another quickly means that he can get to balls that some other players can't. Fish is a former 2008 US Open quarterfinalist and a two-time semifinalist at the 2008 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships and 2012 Sydney International, as well as a five-time singles titlist on the ATP Tour.

Milos Raonic

The Canadian professional tennis player has been ranked as high as number four in the world according to ATP rankings. He is known as one of the fastest players on tour. Milos moves from side to side quickly and covers a lot of ground fast which makes him dangerous on the court even though he doesn't have a huge serve or powerful stroke. Ranović was a member of the Canada Davis Cup team that reached the finals in 2011. Raonic is currently playing doubles with fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil, and they have been getting attention for their rise up the rankings as a team.

David Ferrer

The 5'9" Spaniard is currently ranked fifth in the world according to ATP rankings. He's known for being one of the smallest players on tour, but what he lacks in size he makes up for with his speed and fitness. "The Flea" has won 30 singles titles, including five ATP World Tour 500 tournaments (2008 Hamburg, 2013 Valencia, 2014 Buenos Aires, 2015 Bucharest, and 2016 Acapulco). He has also been a finalist in three other tournaments at the 2013 Copa Claro, 2014 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, and the 2015 Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Ferrer is known for his hard work on the court which makes him one of the fastest players in the world.

Caroline Wozniacki

The 6' tall Danish professional tennis player is known for her speed and quickness on the court, especially when she's running to reach balls that wouldn't seem possible to get. Caroline has won 25 WTA titles including three Grand Slam titles. She was the first Danish player to reach the final of a Grand Slam in singles. Wozniacki is currently ranked number two in the world according to Women's Tennis Association rankings.

Roberto Bautista Agut

The 5'11" Spaniard has won 10 ATP singles titles in his career. Bautista Agut is currently ranked number 11 in the world according to ATP rankings. He moved from being a top 50 player in the world to being a consistent member of the top 20 because of his strong work ethic and speed on the court.

Marin Cilic

The 6'6" Croatian professional tennis player is known for his speed and fitness. He's reached a career high of number three in the world according to ATP rankings. Marin has won eleven ATP singles titles including 2014 US Open, 2015 Istanbul, 2016 Brisbane International, and 2017 Delray Beach. He was the first Croat to reach a Grand Slam singles final since his coach, Goran Ivanišević, at Wimbledon in 2001. Cilic has been ranked as high as number three in the world according to ATP rankings.

Stan Wawrinka

The 6'1" Swiss professional tennis player is known for his speed on the court. His height allows him to get to lower shots quickly and his strong legs make it possible for him to cover a lot of ground quickly.

In the future, virtual reality could be as commonplace as smartphones. In fact, if you’ve been following tech news lately, you may have heard about a new social networking app called VRChat that allows people to create 3D avatars and interact with one another in immersive environments.

VRChat is already being used for everything from hosting live concerts to watching movies with friends who are halfway across the world. And now, just a few days ago, this innovative company announced that they will soon be adding full 3D avatar capability to their platform!

This post is going to explore how this will work and what impact it might have on society at large. Stay tuned!

What is VRChat

VRChat is a social networking program that utilizes virtual reality technology to allow people from all over the world to interact with one another. People have been using VRChat for everything from hosting live concerts to watching movies with friends who are halfway across the world.

At first, VRChat only allowed a handful of people to use a camera and voice chat at once. With this new update, users will be able to create 3D avatars and have a more immersive experience in VRChat with others!

How to install custom vrchat avatars

First, download the file to your PC. Next, open the file and extract it to a folder on your desktop. Once you've opened the folder, you'll be able to see everything that's inside. From there, double-click any .pcl or .obj files to import them into your scene editor.

If you want your avatars to be on a server or on a web page, make sure that you have an HTML document first with a canvas tag and text on it with the ID of "vrChatScene''. Then go back inside of your extracted files and place all of those HTML documents into one folder called vrchat avatars.

How to create a 3D avatar for VRChat

Problem: VRChat is a social networking program that utilizes virtual reality technology to allow people from all over the world to interact with one another.

Agitate: At first, VRChat only allowed a handful of people to use a camera and voice chat at once. With this new update, users will be able to create 3D avatars and have a more immersive experience in VRChat with others!

Solution: This post is going to explore how this will work and what impact it might have on society at large. Stay tuned!

How to upload your 3D avatar to VRChat

It's really easy to upload your custom avatar to VRChat. Simply go to their site and follow these steps:

1) Download and extract the files from the .zip folder.

2) Once you open the folder with the extracted files, double-click any .pcl or .obj file to import them into your scene editor

3) If you want your avatars on a server or on a web page, make sure that you have an HTML document first with a canvas tag and text on it with the ID of "vrChatScene''. Then go back inside of extracted files and place all of those HTML documents into one folder called vrchat avatars.

VRChat is a great way to unleash your creativity and can create some memorable moments with friends and family. These three-dimensional models can be modified to represent different people from all walks of life. With the 3D avatar, you'll have a chance to make new friends or even find love on the social network! With these virtual reality technologies becoming more readily accessible for consumers, it will become increasingly important that we take stock in how they are changing our interactions with others as well as ourselves. If you want help understanding how VR could affect marketing campaigns, contact us today!