Volume vs Loudness - LUFS & LKFS for Measuring Loudness for Video

Are volume and loudness the same thing? NO! In this video, we explain the difference, cover how to measure loudness, and talk about the target loudness you should use for your videos.

Nerd out with the full ITU BS.1770-4 specification & algorithm

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- D&O 180W LED Panel light - Amazon

- D&O Softbox - D&O Direct

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone (my favorite for my voice for livestreams) - B&H, Sweetwater

- Aputure MC lights to create the color in the background - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Lupo Smartpanel Dual Color used as a hair light - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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