- 1. CTVA358 ZOOM class meeting link
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Fred Ginsburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CTVA358_March 27 Time: Mar 27, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, until May 8, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Mar 27, ...
- Created on March 26, 2020
- 2. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Sound CTVA358 Instructor: Dr. Fred Ginsburg Fall 2020 11 questions, 2 pages. Questions worth up to 10 points each. DUE no later than Friday, Dec 11 1) What is the important difference between mic ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 3. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... with at least 1 thing for each of the CL12 videos. This assignment is due no later than May19, 2021.[/b FINAL EXAMINATION - Production Sound CTVA358 Instructor: Dr. Fred Ginsburg Spring 2021 12 questions, ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 4. Gotta laugh at this request (it is for r
- (Looking For Crew)
- Sound mixer WITH GEAR for $50 per day? Maybe they left off a zero.... or are they just crazy! To: Equipment Emporium Inc Fred Ginsburg We have a new request for your company. Hello,
- Created on October 28, 2013
- 5. Rock N Roller sound/video location cart
- (Product Announcements)
- ... swivel wheels measuring 8” diameter by 2” wide. “What I love about the Rock N Roller is its ability to quickly disassemble for shipping,” relates experienced Production Sound Mixer Fred Ginsburg CAS. ...
- Created on September 19, 2013
- 6. Seeking picture editor and sound editor
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... Recommendations Hi, Rachel and Fred! I hope you're doing well in these crazy times. I'm a 2nd year MFA Screenwriting student here at CSUN. (I'm also teaching 220, the intro to screenwriting class.) With ...
- Created on March 31, 2020
- 7. Workshops
- (Category)
- ... and sound is the forgotten child. Learn MoreBut for those of you interested in attending or hosting a seminar/workshop on how to achieve Hollywood grade location audio -- Fred Ginsburg CAS Ph.D. MBKS ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 8. Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS
- (Contacts / Staff)
- Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS, Director of Editorial Content
- Created on
- 9. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... to let the sessions happen spontaneously. Fred was on station at the booth every day, so that attendees were free to stop by when they could to ask advice, or request hands-on, personalized instruction ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 10. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- Once again, Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS, along with other industry experts, will be answering questions, conducting demo's, and instructing myriad workshops on behalf of Audio Technica at this year's upcoming ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 11. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Other Accessories)
- Ace Products, the United States distributor for the line of Rock N Roller® Multi-carts, has named renowned Hollywood sound mixer, educator, and consultant Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD as their new, national Manufacturer’s ...
- Created on September 18, 2013
- 12. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Press Releases)
- Contact: Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD EQE Media & Consulting Group PO Box 950207 Mission Hills, CA 91395 Phone: (818) 231-1038 Fax: (818) 892-9236 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People In ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 13. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- Audio Technica recently sent the following press release out to the media talking about Fred Ginsburg's successful efforts to promote the teaching of Production Sound in film schools, colleges, and universities. ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 14. Ginsburg joins faculty at Chapman University
- (Workshops)
- Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS joins the team of distinguished faculty teaching at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Beginning in the Winter/Spring 2012 semester, Dr. Ginsburg has ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 15. FilmTVsound is now FREE to subscribe
- (News)
- We are excited to announce that access to FilmTVsound.com is now FREE to everyone! Over the years, this website has served as an informative resource and online coursebook for numerous audio classes ...
- Created on December 27, 2023
- 16. Off-road 101: Anatomy of a Trail Run
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Wranglers Trail Runs By Fred Ginsburg Here is a brief explanation about how Desert Wranglers organizes our trail runs. If you have been on any of our runs, then most of this is not new. But if ...
- Created on November 05, 2022
- 17. Desert Wranglers Users Guide to onX Offroad
- (Fred's Blog )
- Ever since mentioning GPS navigation software in a previous blog, we have been inundated with questions. Recently I wrote a basic user's guide to onX Off-road software on behalf of our Jeep club's Education ...
- Created on July 20, 2022
- 18. Another useful skill... GPS navigation. Or how to be specific about where you are shooting when there are no simple road signs.
- (Production Advice)
- When I was working production, many times the location on the call sheet would be kind of vague, particularly if we were shooting somewhere remote where there were no obvious house and street numbers, ...
- Created on June 14, 2022
- 19. A directing tip from Orson Welles
- (Production Advice)
- Many years ago, I had the fortunate opportunity to work with the late Orson Welles. We got along very well, and he invited only me and the assistant cameraman to join him at his private table during lunches. ...
- Created on June 08, 2022
- 20. New Reduced Membership - $5 lifetime
- (News)
- As many of you know, Fred Ginsburg is now retired and enjoying his free time. Yes, he still writes and consults -- and wants to keep this website available to students, former students, and members of ...
- Created on January 18, 2022
- 21. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- ... were written by Fred Ginsburg, who also was present on the set as a Tech Advisor. This informative series of short videos can be accessed either via the Audio Technica site, or directly on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSY8LG6gVbQSXUWAM_P-uAYL9rpnrk2in ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 22. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- Originally written by Fred Ginsburg for publication in Student Filmmakers Magazine Everyone who has ever taken a film class has heard about the importance of recording a few seconds of Room Tone on the ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 23. Videos about Sound Devices 688 and CL-12
- (News)
- Here are links to videos detailing the operation of the Sound Devices 688 recorder and its companion CL-12 fader controller (aka "mixing board"). The first video is about the 688 recorder, and was ...
- Created on April 28, 2020
- 24. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- Lots of my students ask me to give them some examples of what kind of sound package they would need for their senior films (or for their equipment budgeting exercise). So I have gone ahead and put together ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 25. Phonetic Alphabet
- (Fred's Blog )
- When we voice slate, you should always use a phonetic alphabet rather than just saying, "aye, bee, see, dee, eee". Many of our letters sound similar and rhyme; which could make them harder to hear, what ...
- Created on October 25, 2018
- 26. Recipe for competition Ribeye steaks
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- This recipe and instructions for Competition Ribeye Steaks is written by Fred Ginsburg and based on his notes from studying a public YouTube video produced by champion pitmaster Harry Soo, so we are not ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 27. From our FilmTVsound pitmasters
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- Welcome BBQ enthusiasts and foodies! Although our website is officially all about Production Sound for Film and Video, all of us need a little diversion now and then. During the summer of 2018, Fred ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 28. Sound Q
- (Editorial)
- So you are probably asking, what has BBQ got to do with motion picture sound recording? Not much, to be honest. Unless you are doing sound on a realtiy show about BBQ competitions. (Which I sometimes ...
- Created on September 12, 2018
- 29. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- This article appears in Student Filmmakers Magazine (August 2018 UFVA issue) STUDENT filmmaker, with the emphasis on “student” By Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD Most of the time, contributing authors ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 30. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... COURSE: CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound (Production Sound Recording for Film and Video) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 31. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... COURSE: CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound (Production Sound Recording for Film and Video) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 32. Our link to Ron & Nancy Reagan
- (Fred's Blog )
- Back in the early 1980's, I had filed for a fiance visa for my wife to be, Ligaya. Several months later, I followed up with the INS only to be told that they had mislaid the file and to start over! I mentioned ...
- Created on March 08, 2016
- 33. 1890's Sound Mixe
- (Fred's Blog )
- Sound Mixer circa 1891, working off a steam powered soundcart and recording on the latest electro/clock-gear "audio memorizer". True, there is no historical documentation of these early sound mixers, but ...
- Created on October 31, 2015
- 34. Chapman & CSUN in top 40 best film schools
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... editor Michael Hoggan ACE, cinematographer Richard Ollis, soundmixers Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD and factory ProTools textbook author/trainer Joel Krantz, accalimed Hollywood director Donald Petrie, filmmaker ...
- Created on April 30, 2015
- 35. Lightstone's Ri
- (Fred's Blog )
- Recently, soundmixer Richard Lightstone CAS shared pictures of his Dante sound recording setup with colleagues on FaceBook. To give you a sense of how the "big boys" play, I am sharing his photos and comments. ...
- Created on April 26, 2015
- 36. Audio Metering: An Introduction
- (Recorders)
- Note: This article by Fred Ginsburg was originally written for and published in the 2015 Anniversary & NAB issue of Student Filmmakers Magazine. The answer to the questions, “How loud should my dialogue ...
- Created on March 05, 2015
- 37. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- Audio Technica recently released their new System 10 wireless system in a portable, camera-mount version. Here is Fred Ginsburg's personal review along with links to his video tests. Audio Technica ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 38. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- I am happy to announce that WindTech Audio (aka Olsen Audio) has finally made one of my little wishes come true. For years, many of us have struggled with the problem of how to utilize an inexpensive painters ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 39. UFVA members cast for free w Backstage
- (Networking)
- ... *The code would not be exclusive if we published it here on the website! UFVA members can get the code from the UFVA; students may ask their professors (who are UFVA members), and Fred's own students ...
- Created on June 05, 2014
- 40. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Invoice Number : 10385xxxx Shipping Address Fred Ginsburg EQE Media Consulting Group xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx, CA 91XXX UNITED STATES Order Date 5/15/2014 ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 41. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... So the first step in assuring that your video production is going to sound as good (if not better) than it looks is to start with a good pair of headphones. Note: This article of Fred Ginsburg's was ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 42. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Sound By Fred Ginsburg (Oct 2013) Now that we are finishing as Digital Cinema Packages (DCP), it is important to adhere to using 24bit/48k as your location recording format. Timecode should be set ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 43. Image Gallery
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- ... are available upon request from the Mfr Rep (Fred Ginsburg). Multi-Media Production Cart Images /Rock-N-Roller/catalog User/Location Images /Rock-N-Roller/custom Have an interesting photo ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 44. Contact Us
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- ... States) Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD EQE Media & Consulting Group PO Box 950207 Mission Hills CA 91395 Phone: (818) 231-1038 FAX: (818) 892-9236 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.FilmTVsound.com/RnR ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 45. Dealer Resources
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- Here you will find links to important documents, forms, and marketing materials to help you promote your inventory of Rock N Roller multi-carts and accessories. Please note that we do not post any Dealer ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 46. Rock N Roller® introduces new Multi-Media Production Cart®
- (Press Releases)
- Contact: Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD EQE Media & Consulting Group PO Box 950207 Mission Hills, CA 91395 Phone: (818) 231-1038 Fax: (818) 892-9236 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Product ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 47. Multi-Cart Hacks
- (Accessories & More)
- A soundcart is not just a wagon for hauling around equipment; it is where you work, live, and breathe on a movie set.Trick out your cart into a mobile, well stocked, audio "village" that will steamline ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 48. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Production Cart
- (Products)
- ... all-terrain R12RT basic cart and the new Multi-media 2-tier shelf system Inspired and Designed with input from award winning professional sound mixers Fred Ginsburg CAS, Robert Bigelow CAS, and Steve ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 49. Welcome to RnR Dealer Resources
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- ... 2-tier workshelf and large diameter all-terrain tires Portable, Lightweight, Versatile Inspired and Designed with input from award winning professional sound mixers Fred Ginsburg CAS, Robert Bigelow ...
- Created on September 10, 2013
- 50. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. MBKS (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. MEETS: (Section1) Tues/Thurs 7:00pm to 9:45pm in Sierra Hall, Rm 205 OFFICE HOURS: RM 167, ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 51. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... pdf] Course Information COURSE: CTVA 230 Fundamentals of Audio Production Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 52. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .: Audio-Technica Holds Presentations by Industry Veterans at NAB :. — Broadcast audio veteran Dr. Fred Ginsburg, TV audio engineer Robert Bigelow and Audio-Technica’s Steve ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 53. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... ravings of yours truly, Fred Ginsburg CAS. The soundcart is the portable workstation or work desk of the Production Sound Mixer. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, and operate our mixing panel. ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 54. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Fred Ginsburg CAS Re: Production Sound Very important: If you are planning to shoot on a STUDIO LOT, you are NOT ALLOWED to use any wireless device (radio mics, walkie-talkies, ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 55. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... (Fred Ginsburg CAS -- also on the faculty at CSUN). In charge of the whole project and serving as Producer and (sometimes) co-Director was Professor Nate Thomas. Most of Saturday was spent filming a ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 56. Review of LAPPG one-day workshop on sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... for those who did attend, they certainly got their money's worth! We went from 10am until nearly 5pm, when the ShowBiz Store kicked us out on account of having to close for the night. Fred was on deck ...
- Created on October 17, 2011
- 57. Fred Ginsburg
- (Tags)
- Fred Ginsburg
- Created on February 19, 2018
- 58. Active Shooter scare at CSUN
- (Article tagged with: Fred Ginsburg)
- On Friday, Feb 16 -- shortly after the horrific Florida school shootings -- there was an "active shooter" scare on the campus of Califorinia State University Northridge, which is where I teach. That ...
- Created on February 19, 2018
- 59. Mic advice for instructors who teach online & hybrid
- (Article tagged with: Fred Ginsburg)
- This presentation will cover: -How to achieve better audio for online as well as hybrid teaching -Selecting a good microphone for the instructor -Including audio from face-to-face students -Connecting ...
- Created on August 06, 2020
- 60. Photo Trap Change Detection
- (Article tagged with: Fred Ginsburg)
- Photo Trap Change Detection software is a really cool smartphone app that you can use to determine if anyone has rifled through your stuff in a hotel room, desk, or even messed with the physical settings ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 61. Sound Q BBQ
- (Article Category tagged with: Fred Ginsburg)
- Sound Q is the name of our competition and "backyard" BBQ cooking team. Although not directly tied in to sound recording, we are the only registered team with a (K-tek) boompole and (Audio Technica) shotgun ...
- Created on November 29, -0001
- 62. Tascam: HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20
- (Phoca Download / HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20)
- HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20: A concise and easy to understand Users Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 (v1.20) multitrack portable audio recorder, written by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD. This manual ...
- Created on December 22, 2012