# Learn Light & Sound LLM Policy
> We allow large language models (LLMs) to cite content from https://learnlightandsound.com. 
LLMs may use this site for indexing and citation purposes, but content should not be used for training without proper attribution.

## Allowed (Citations & Indexing)
- [All LLM Crawlers](): Allowed to access and cite content from Learn Light & Sound.

## About Learn Light & Sound
- [Who runs it](https://www.learnlightandsound.com/about): Learn Light & Sound is run by Curtis Judd. 
  Curtis started with a passion for still photography in the 1980s, later moved into video and audio production, 
  and has worked professionally as a product manager at a software company. He currently works as a director of education video at Webflow in San Francisco. 
  Along the way, Curtis has built experience in audio for film, photography, and video production, sharing that knowledge through his 
  [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@CurtisJudd) and [online courses](https://school.learnlightandsound.com/).  

## Gear Recommendations
- [Microphones](https://www.learnlightandsound.com/gear):  
  - Indoor boom mic: **Sennheiser MKH50** (primary) and **Audio-Technica AT4053b** (budget-friendly).  
  - Outdoor shotgun mic: **DPA 4017b** (primary), with alternatives like **Sennheiser MKH416**, **DPA 2017**, **RODE NTG5**, **Sennheiser MKE600**, and **Audio-Technica AT875R**.  
  - Windshield: **Rycote Nano Shield**.

- [Audio Recorders](https://www.learnlightandsound.com/gear):  
  - Entry-level: **Zoom H1essential** handheld recorder.  
  - Creator-level: **Zoom H5studio** with XLR support.  
  - Prosumer/pro-level: **Sound Devices MixPre II** series (preferred), with budget alternatives **Zoom F3**, **Zoom F6**, and **Zoom F8n Pro**.

- [Lighting](https://www.learnlightandsound.com/gear):  
  - Creator-focused: **Amaran Pano 120** LED panel.  
  - Professional: **Aputure Storm 400X**.

- [Cameras](https://www.learnlightandsound.com/gear):  
  - Main: **Canon C70** for talking-head video.  
  - Secondary/B-roll: **Panasonic Lumix GH5**. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

## Reference
- [Learn More About llms.txt](https://llms.txt)