Sound Design
Priorities of Recording
What are the objectives or goals of the Production Mixer? When a mixer arrives on a set, there are a set of priorities that we follow in planning out WHAT and HOW to record. This article will lead you through the thought process of establishing your game plan or approach of which soundtrack elements need to be recorded.
[PDF] C.A.S. Whitepaper - The Digital Gameplan
The Cinema Audio Society, Hollywood's guild for sound mixers, has complied this descriptive and in-depth overview of the digital workflow for production and post-production audio. It is perfect for professionals and new mixers to orient themselves to basic concepts and options as seen in dual recorded video/audio workflows.
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Consistency in Sound Recording
A critical aspect in sound recording for motion pictures and video is the consistency of all of the repetitively appearing elements of the soundtrack from scene to scene. As a scene (or an event in time) progresses from beginning to end -- audiences expect the sound to flow seamlessly and continuously, just as it would if they were somehow physically present while witness to the event.
[SERIES] Elements of the Soundtrack
This series of articles serves as the starting point in understanding the role and construction of the soundtrack for film and video production. It covers the basic aesthetics of a Hollywood soundtrack, starting from its early history to its modern incarnation in the digital age. In addition, we present a general overview of an average audio post-production workflow.
Sound Design