- 1. Anyone need some PC monitors?
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- I've got a pair of Samsung SyncMaster P2250 monitors, 21.5" in size, that I'm looking to sell. Perfectly good (I've just recently upgraded), and comes with all cables. Technical specs: www.cnet.com/products/samsung-syncmaster-p2250/specs/ For ...
- Created on February 27, 2017
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. For week ending Nov 22, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... talk), planted mic, radio mics. We will also be mixing with timecode slate onto a multi-track recorder, the TASCAM HS-P82. Review the (Ginsburg) instruction manual PDF on the website. After Thanksgiving, ...
- Created on November 18, 2019
- 6. 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
- 7. Hello
- (Welcome Mat)
- Hi everyone, I'm Gabriel, and I'm currently in Academic Mobility at CSUN for the semester. I'm taking CTVA 358 with Professor Ginsburg, and I hope I can learn as much as possible on Sound Production before ...
- Created on February 09, 2016
- 8. Hiring: fulltime field producer/shooter
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- Dear Professor Ginsburg, I'm reaching out to see if you have any star students who would be interested in a producer/shooter position for Fung Bros, an Asian-American media brand focused on food, Asian ...
- Created on March 01, 2019
- 9. 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
- 10. Rom Com Film Festival
- (Upcoming Events)
- Hi Professor Ginsburg! I hope all is well! My name is Leyla and I am a current student at Santa Monica College. I'm interning with Rom Com Fest, a new film festival happening this June in LA, and I wanted ...
- Created on May 15, 2019
- 11. Seeking picture editor and sound editor
- (Looking For Crew)
- From: Price, Matthew [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.] Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 5:06 PM To: This email address is being protected from spambots. ...
- Created on March 31, 2020
- 12. Sound crew for USC thesis film
- (Looking For Crew)
- Professor Thomas and Ginsburg, I hope you are both doing well! I cannot believe it has already been 3 years since I graduated from CTVA. I’m working at Paramount in film development now, but producing ...
- Created on August 11, 2016
- 13. Sound designer needed for Senior Thesis
- (Looking For Crew)
- Hello Professor Ginsburg, I am a former CSUN film student from the Camp Buck's Horn senior thesis project. I am writing because our project is picture locked and in need a sound designer. I was hoping ...
- Created on January 31, 2014
- 14. Soundsnap.com Online Sound Effects Libra
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... them to share the account info with their students. Here is the account info: www.Soundsnap.com Username: Password: (CSUN students need to contact Prof Krantz or Prof Ginsburg to receive our departmental ...
- Created on February 24, 2015
- 15. Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- Hi Prof. Ginsburg As I've noticed in the professional field, a lot of sound mixers have switch from hard-wired boom to the wireless boom set up, so that the boom operator can move around and between people ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 16. 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
- 17. Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS
- (Contacts / Staff)
- Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS, Director of Editorial Content
- Created on
- 18. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- It was fun being the center of attention in the Audio Technica booth during NAB 2015. Hard work, though. Brought my directors chair and barely spent any time in it. Folks kept coming up and asking questions ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. 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
- 26. 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
- 27. 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
- 28. 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
- 29. 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
- 30. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- We often get asked about setting up to do audio podcasts on a tight budget from a home office or simple studio. My personal recommendations are: Zencastr software for acquisition, and Audacity for the ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 31. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- This article was written for Student Filmmaker Magazine. As an educator and former Hollywood sound mixer, I really wish that universities would devote less time teaching calculus and more time explaining ...
- Created on January 28, 2021
- 32. 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
- 33. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- The first semester of having to teach online is over. It was a unique experience both for faculty as well as students. Some were able to handle it fairly well; we are a profession of technically adept ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 34. 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
- 35. 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
- 36. Do you really need a mixing panel?
- (Mix Panels)
- Let me begin by asking, “Do you consider yourself a RECORDIST or a SOUND MIXER?” The difference is akin to being a LINE COOK versus a CHEF DE CUISINE. A recordist is in charge of recording sound tracks. ...
- Created on June 25, 2019
- 37. 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
- 38. 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
- 39. 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
- 40. From our FilmTVsound pitmasters
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- ... BBQ team by donating a buck or two to our GoFundMe site, https://www.gofundme.com/new-bbq-smoker-for-fred-ginsburg Enjoy the recipes. Drop us a line if you are interested in BBQ. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 41. 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
- 42. 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
- 43. 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
- 44. 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
- 45. ProTools: Interface or Bus
- (Post Production)
- A confusing area for novice Pro Tools users is the distinction between the choice of “interface” or “bus” when selecting inputs and outputs for audio tracks. The term “interface” relates to a piece ...
- Created on September 20, 2016
- 46. Mic Level vs Line Level
- (Recorders)
- In the audio world, input and output levels come in two basic flavors: Mic Level and Line Level. Line Level is technically the correct voltage level for our audio signals to travel along wires from ...
- Created on April 09, 2016
- 47. 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
- 48. Pro Tools version 12.4 - Warning
- (News)
- AVID recently released version 12.4 of Pro Tools, and like many of you -- I went ahead and attempted to upgrade. I encountered some serious problems, at least in the Windows version. Be forewarned! I ...
- Created on January 23, 2016
- 49. 1891 Sound Mixer
- (Fred's Blog )
- Two pics of me published in the current (Fall 2015) issue of the CAS Quarterly Magazine, in the Lighter Side section. Counting down how many of my "fifteen minutes of fame" are remaining. Fourteen, thirteen.... ...
- Created on December 05, 2015
- 50. How to Fix "could not save as because volume not found (-35)" in Pro Tool
- (Post Production)
- Recently, one of my students was working in Pro Tools 8, and when she attempted to save her session Pro Tools flashed this ominous message: "could not save as because volume not found(-35)". So here is ...
- Created on December 04, 2015
- 51. Updating to Pro Tools 12: Jumping Thru Hoops
- (Post Production)
- I recently upgraded my Acad version of Pro Tools 11 to the latest version 12. Besides costing $99/year, here are the hoops that I had to face in order to install the new software. AVID succeeds, as usual, ...
- Created on December 03, 2015
- 52. Izotope RX5 Tools for Audio Editing
- (Post Production)
- The latest incarnation of Izotope's renowned RX software for noise reduction, noise elimination, and dialogue enhancement/repair was recently released. Versions RX5 include the standard RX5 as well as ...
- Created on November 15, 2015
- 53. 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
- 54. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- A colleague of mine has endeavored to create a current lexicon for film, television, and new media with the intent of redefining where one field of study leaves off and the next one begins. Although it ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 55. 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
- 56. 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
- 57. Use all your tracks!
- (Recorders)
- A common mistake when using a multi-track field recorder is to only arm the exact number of tracks that you need. Although this may work out fine if you are only recording one session on one day, it can ...
- Created on April 09, 2015
- 58. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- Editor's Note: This is a draft of an article that I am working on for a major trade publication (to be announced). Here is my take on how to install microphones into your Rycote. I was surprised to discover ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 59. FREE: How to Put a Mic on Talent
- (News)
- A free bonus for the sound community, courtesy of K-Tek Booms and "The Sound Guy" Thomas Popp. Tom has created an in-depth video tutorial about how to rig lavaliers on talent. Normally, Udemy charges $50 ...
- Created on March 19, 2015
- 60. Lav Rods & Sticks
- (Fred's Blog )
- Very often it is necessary to run a lavalier cable down the front of a shirt, blouse, or dress. Or, perhaps, down the trousers leg of tight fitting slacks. You could do it by inserting your hands ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 61. Lav Rods & Sticks (old school style)
- (Lavalier)
- Very often it is necessary to run a lavalier cable down the front of a shirt, blouse, or dress. Or, perhaps, down the trousers leg of tight fitting slacks. You could do it by inserting your hands ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 62. Advice for new Sound Mixers
- (Fred's Blog )
- On Sunday, Mar 8, 2015 -- K-tek hosted a gathering of almost 100 production sound professionals at their Vista, CA factory & headquarters. During lunch, I was asked by a relative new-comer to the Hollywood ...
- Created on March 09, 2015
- 63. 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
- 64. To toke or not to toke
- (Fred's Blog )
- Outside of class, more times than I can track, students and colleagues have asked me where I stand on the legalization of marijuana issue. But what they really were curious about, was what I thought about ...
- Created on March 01, 2015
- 65. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- One of the most common questions that comes up is: “What kinds of equipment do you typically bring with you to a shoot? What is on your soundcart?” The answer can vary, of course, depending on several ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 66. Izotope RX4 playback in Pro Tools
- (Post Production)
- Here is the solution to hearing audio playback out of Izotope RX4 when it is being used concurrently with Pro Tools. Many first time users of RX4 have encountered frustration when they discovered that ...
- Created on January 13, 2015
- 67. 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
- 68. Fred Ginsburg
- (Tags)
- Fred Ginsburg
- Created on February 19, 2018
- 69. 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
- 70. 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
- 71. 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
- 72. 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
- 73. 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
- 74. Nagra: User Guide to Nagra 4.2 (Ginsburg)
- (Phoca Download / User Guide to Nagra 4.2 (Ginsburg))
- User Guide to Nagra 4.2 (Ginsburg): Ginsburg's Guide to Nagra 4.2 Mono Sync Recorder ...
- Created on August 21, 2011