- 1. Acad version of Pro Tools 10
- (Tips & Tricks)
- ... after delivery to make sure that I had received it and if there were any problems or issues. Great customer service!! What I did discover was that, since I did not have any M-Audio interface devices hooked ...
- Created on September 13, 2012
- 2. Audio CD versus Data CD with audio files
- (General Questions)
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio recorders ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 3. CTVA 230
- (Welcome Mat)
- Hi everyone! My name is Claudia Abrami and I just transferred to CSUN. My major is electronic media management and CTVA 230 is one of my first classes. I'm excited to learn more about audio and I hope ...
- Created on February 04, 2017
- 4. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... recording. Chapter 5: Importing Media. Exercise 4: Importing audio. SKIP Chapter 6: MIDI and SKIP Exercise 5: MIDI Chapter 7: Navigation. Exercise 6: Memory points Chapter 8: Editing. Exercise 7: Editing. Chapter ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 5. Editors Lounge - Fri Sept 26, 2014
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... audio mix-downs along with many more features. Expect some sneak peeks of future developments, too… Jesse Adams will present the very latest releases from EditShare including Storage v7 and the Flow v3.1 ...
- Created on September 17, 2014
- 6. Editors Lounge Meeting Friday Sept 28, 2
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Media Authoring for archiving • Active Format Description support • Advanced relink support using metadata • Advanced audio keyframing and much more... When: September 28th, @ 6:30PM Where: 1612 W. ...
- Created on September 20, 2012
- 7. Editors Lounge Mtg Fri Feb 26
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... talk about the ins and out of stitching, rendering, and visual effects workflow and considerations for different kinds of VR rigs "Audio for VR" Santa Monica-based Subtractive, will dive into ...
- Created on February 19, 2016
- 8. Hello
- (Welcome Mat)
- Hello, I am an audio editor and sound designer, but foremost a composer and media artist. I worked in production sound briefly, but have mostly worked in post-production. I teach an introduction to ...
- Created on January 31, 2015
- 9. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... RX5 falls outside the realm of 230, some of you are Audio specialists and are very serious about studying Pro Tools and post production -- so this is relevant to you. RX5 can work as a stand alone program ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 10. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... RX5 falls outside the realm of 358, most of you are Audio specialists and are concurrently studying Pro Tools and post production -- so this is relevant to you. RX5 can work as a stand alone program and ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 11. John Cleese Comedy Awards(entries)
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... honor programs that address social issues, demonstrate excellence in cinematography and audio, and the use of still imagery and stock library music. All programs entered in the CINDYs are eligible to ...
- Created on December 24, 2014
- 12. Los Angeles Post Production Group - Los
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... workflow, to the latest rotoscoping tools and techniques. A special emphasis is placed on audio post production, as this seems to be an area that is not well represented in other groups and communities. In ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 13. NAMM 2015 Anaheim Conv Ctr
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... convention of the audio instruments & recording industry. The entire convention center is filled with exhibits ranging from world famous guitar manufacturers to the latest post production DAW software. ...
- Created on January 19, 2015
- 14. Open Position: Audio/Video Engineer
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... have an opening: Part time Audio/Video Engineer We are seeking a junior engineer looking to build their resume by serving as an audio engineer and editor for our show. Our productions are mostly in ...
- Created on May 01, 2018
- 15. Plural Eyes editing software
- (Product Announcements)
- The lousy thing about getting olde is that everything you think you know has changed! For as long as I can remember teaching it, dealing with multiple cameras with random start/stops; double-system audio; ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 16. Sound Devices 633 CF Card Help!
- (General Questions)
- just wrapped day 3 on a doc and i just noticed that when i mount my CF card on my laptop i dont hear any audio from any of the WAV files. i was pressing spacebar to preview the .WAV files and nothing. ...
- Created on October 30, 2015
- 17. Why is Time Of Day (TOD) timecode used b
- (General Questions)
- ... camera media (hard drive number, or P2 card number, etc.) Again, this provides redundant metadata for Post to use in tracking the dailies. The audio recorder is always the Master timecode, and everything ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 18. Location Audio Settings for an Avid Media Composer 5 Workflow
- (Post Production)
- Here is a concise guide to selecting the proper double-system audio and timecode settings for your digital audio recorder, when recording sync sound for SD video, HD video, and film projects that will ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 19. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- This article was submitted by one of our readers. You can visit her site at: https://www.videocaddy.com/ Basics of Audio Editing for Indie Film Project by Mary Parker https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/An-Najah_University_media_room_Victor_2011_-1-70.jpg ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 20. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... graphics; but the medium is unique in its ability for user interaction to determine ultimate pathways. Many websites incorporate audio and video clips along with traditional text/graphics. The production ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 21. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- 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. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... of the storage room behind the Audio Technica booth at the close of each show day during NAB. Doors don't get any smaller than that, and we were even able to leave the XLR cables plugged in to the rear ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 24. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... soundcart through the 25 inch wide doorway (hatchway) of the storage room behind the Audio Technica booth at the close of each show day during NAB. Doors don't get any smaller than that, and we were even ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 25. Audio Production and Postproduction by Woody Woodhall CAS
- (Book Reviews)
- One of my favorite textbooks is Audio Production and Postproduction by leading audio professional Woody Woodhall, CAS. This introductory, comprehensive text of audio practices for both production and post-production ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 26. Audio CD versus Data CD with Audio Files
- (Fred's Blog )
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 27. Audio CD versus Data CD with Audio Files
- (For Students)
- Every semester, students submit audio projects to me in the wrong format. Professional recordings are made in the .WAV or .BWF (broadcast wave file) formats. Those are the formats that digital audio ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 28. Trew Audio acquires Coffey Sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- I opened my email today and read, much to my shock and surprise, that Trew Audio has acquired Coffey Sound! Now, that is not a bad thing for the industry; just very unexpected. Coffey Sound sent out ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 29. Audio Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... Instructor on a flash drive and/or a data CD/DVD. Flash drives will be returned to you the following week, if not sooner. The Current Events podcast, Creepy Radio Promo, and Audio Book projects may be ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 30. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Mic Level vs Line Level Consistency in Sound Recording Beginners Guide to the ENG44 Using the Digital FX ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 31. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... somehow magically become loaded. So we do not take that chance, and still treat that gun as if it could or might go BANG because some asshole reloaded it when we blinked. Today’s audio recorders are ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 32. Immersive Presentation (on the cheap)
- (Sound Design)
- Sometimes we are forced to settle for only two channels of audio in our software or in our presentation. Some academic versions of popular audio editing programs limit the user to only two master outputs, ...
- Created on August 16, 2021
- 33. Terms of Use
- (Legal)
- ... indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) ...
- Created on July 23, 2020
- 34. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- ... – the realistic fact is that we only cover the tip of the iceberg. Most of what we teach involves mindset and understanding the basic principles of our technical crafts (cinematography, editing, audio, ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 35. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... purpose “short shotgun” such as the Audio Technica 4073 or Sennheiser MKH60; a “wide angle” condenser cardioid to eliminate echo in a tight room, such as an Audio Technica 4051 or a Senn MKH40; and a “long ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 36. FREE professional editing software
- (Post Production)
- DaVinci Resolve 15 (beta) is a totally professional video, audio, color timing, and FX software bundle from Blackmagic Design -- and it's FREE to download! That's right... FREE. And you do not have to ...
- Created on August 03, 2018
- 37. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- ... like I was missing out on the fun toys that only SOME of the students get to play with at some film schools. Be wary about some of the private colleges that exclusively specialize in Filmmaking (or Audio, ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 38. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... of Sound Mixer. Make/model of audio recorder. Track format (such as Mono, 2-track, 4-track, 8-track, mon0 x #, stereo pair x #) Sampling and Bit Rate (such as 16 bit, 48k or 24bit/48k) Timecode ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 39. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 40. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 41. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- Every now and then, we go through our shelves of audio gear and find some gems that are too useful to just be taking up storage space. I have gotten older; and admit that these days, I rarely go out on ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 42. Win 10 corrupting sound cards
- (Fred's Blog )
- Our friends at Sound Devices have confirmed user reports of a serious issue with Windows 10 and removable media formatted as FAT32. Users are experiencing corruption of .wav media files by simply inserting ...
- Created on September 24, 2015
- 43. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... 85 ohms. Favorites include Sony MDR7506 and Audio Technica ATH-M50/M50x, ATH-M40x, ATH-M35, ATH-M30x. For booming, I like the K-Tek poles very much. You need at least one good pole, not less than 12 ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 44. AVID Workflows for Digital Cinema Cameras
- (Post Production)
- ... Get expert advice on audio, conforming, frame rates, metadata choices, and more This is a resource that no media professional should be without—download the white paper now. http://www.avid.com/static/resources/documents/whitepapers/digital_camera/digital_camera_workflow_whitepaper.pdf?elq_mid=10041&elq_cid=10603003 ...
- Created on September 17, 2014
- 45. ADR templates & beeps
- (Post Production)
- ... film aired on PBS. Bondelevitch won a Heartland Emmy as Associate Producer on the film. He was also nominated for Audio (as Sound Designer). The film was also nominated for an MPSE Golden Reel Award. He ...
- Created on August 22, 2014
- 46. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- People are always asking me if I could recommend a reliable and inexpensive source for purchasing miscellaneous computer, HDMI, and audio cables/adapters. Sure, you can find them in the big box electronic ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 47. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- ... everyone’s eye was the more traditional ergonomics of the unit, along with the ability to record 1080/30HD video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)) along with professional grade audio up to 24bit/96k! Of course ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 48. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... hard drive number) along with the date. Example, audio user bits could be “CA 09 1007” which stands for Camera drive 09, shot on month 10 and date 07. But whatever data you choose to use, just make sure ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 49. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 50. Welcome to RnR Dealer Resources
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- The Rock N Roller® Multi-Media Production Cart® Product Information Site Learn about the new Multi-Media Production Cart® Makes the ideal Sound cart, Video cart, DIT workstation Includes spacious ...
- Created on September 10, 2013
- 51. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... on a panel being held as part of the Holly Shorts Film Festival in Hollywood CA. I am co-presenting with Woody Woodhall CAS on the topic of audio for cinema. Woody is covering the post production side ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 52. DCP (digital cinema package)
- (Post Production)
- ... audio files in stereo 2-track, 3-track, or 6-track (aka 5.1). These tracks do NOT have to contain the Dolby "seal of approval" (my words, not Dolby's). That factor alone can save the small filmmaker thousands ...
- Created on March 02, 2013
- 53. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... the internet such as DaVinci Resolve. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/ Try to stick with software that supports multiple video and audio timelines for the final Video Projects. ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 54. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- Quick Navigation Attendance Grading Criteria Sound Stages Film Equipment Course Feedback Free Resources COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 230 Fundamentals of Audio Production [downloadable ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 55. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... (The decision to earmark a take as "printed" is done to economize the creation of sync picture + audio dailies, and is usually determined on the basis of picture quality and performance quality. Rarely, ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 56. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Production Planning)
- ... (The decision to earmark a take as "printed" is done to economize the creation of sync picture + audio dailies, and is usually determined on the basis of picture quality and performance quality. Rarely, ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 57. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on and operating. Only problem -- and it's a big one -- is that I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to recording audio. For the last several months, I've perused the internet for equipment suggestions and ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 58. Duplex Boom Cables
- (Cables & Connections)
- You wouldn't think about using a camera without any type of viewfinder, so why would you want to boom a shot without headphones? The boom operator must be able to monitor not only the audio that his/her ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 59. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- As I write this, we are just one week away from NAB 2012. Once again, I will be at the Audio Technica booth all week, conducting free workshops a few times each day. The two scheduled topics that I ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 60. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... and optional accessories to maximize their capacity. With the advent of video production and then digital audio recording -- sound mixers found that they often needed more workspace to house larger mixing ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 61. Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... book on the black art of Foley and sound effects. This definitive book covers microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding digital audio workstations, building your own ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 62. Walkie Talkies
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... digital audio and video recorders. Sometimes it is an audible glitch; sometimes it can jiggle a menu setting. Depends on the gear, depends on where the radio is, depends on the gods' sense of humor. One ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 63. Walkie Talkies
- (Other Accessories)
- ... digital audio and video recorders. Sometimes it is an audible glitch; sometimes it can jiggle a menu setting. Depends on the gear, depends on where the radio is, depends on the gods' sense of humor. One ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 64. Why the broadcast industry prefers compact flash
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... with Tascam (Broadcast Audio Products) sent me this brief explanation of why compact flash media is preferred by many (professional) manufacturers over the smaller and thinner SD cards. "Much faster write ...
- Created on December 22, 2011
- 65. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... at least basic production quality, and superb audio. The audio was the most important aspect, since this is a class about production audio! The syllabus went into great detail about what was expected ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 66. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... draw very little amperage). The iXZ sells for around $50 or $60 bucks. Tascam will be coming out with a software app to use for recording, or you can just use any of the existing audio apps that are out ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 67. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... to be able to record audio that occurred a few seconds BEFORE you pressed the RECORD button! Meter Setup From the MENU button, select Meter Setup. You normally should not need to make adjustments to ...
- Created on November 29, 2011