MICROPHONE TYPES

What are the benefits of a shotgun microphone vs. a handheld microphone? How about a lavalier microphone vs. a shotgun microphone? If you were shooting an interview on camera, which microphone would you use? Why?

   Shoutgun microphones can get good quality sound but require a person to operate it. These microphones are attached to a long pole and held over the taents, being out of frame, or up close to where ever the sound you're trying to get is coming from. Handheld microphones are good for concert stages and field reporters. This type of microphone is obviously visible and they're never used for indoor sets. Lavalier microphones are attachable, usually to your clothing such as a shirt, and very small. They're also known as laspel microphones and it's a good idea to add widescreen to minimize wind noise, when using outside.