- 1. For week ending April 2, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... the sound mixer b) to hear only what the boom mic is picking up c) to hear the entire audio track, including the boom mic d) to monitor audio from the camera or recording deck while the Sound mixer monitors ...
- Created on March 29, 2021
- 2. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... in hand about ten yards, camera dollies to maintain a consistent frame. Figure on a medium 2-shot with approx. 18 inches of headroom in the frame. How should you mic it, and EXPLAIN why? a) AT4051, MKH40, ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 3. For week ending March 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... set up and create the scene -- in order to test various mics under different situations. Camera operator will strive to KEEP MIC IN SHOT, so that we can all see the placement during playbacks. We are ...
- Created on March 09, 2020
- 4. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... grassy knoll near a picturesque cathedral. A few hundred yards away is a busy freeway (noise!!!) Two actors stroll hand in hand about ten yards, camera dollies to maintain a consistent frame. Figure on ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 5. For week ending Oct 30, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... including the boom mic d) to monitor audio from the camera or recording deck while the Sound mixer monitors off the mixing board 11) Where would you plug in the audio feed for the boom operator on a ...
- Created on October 26, 2020
- 6. For week ending Sept 20, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... the AIRPORT skit. For those scenes, we will deploy a 3-person sound crew, a camera operator and AC, a Director and AD, 3x talent, and BG extras. We will NOT light the set. First we will do a long "walk ...
- Created on September 14, 2019
- 7. For week ending Sept 27,2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... of the AIRPORT skit. For those scenes, we will deploy a 3-person sound crew, a camera operator and AC, a Director and AD, 3x talent, and BG extras. We will NOT light the set. First we will do a long "walk ...
- Created on September 21, 2019
- 8. LAPPG mtg Wed Sept 9 - Santa Monica CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... what to do when your video camera or DSLR starts acting up? How do you find the best repair facility? What are the pros and cons for sending your gear to the manufacturer for service? How and when do ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 9. New 664 recorder from Sound Devices
- (Product Announcements)
- ... and switches Two AES42/AES3 digital inputs (input connectors 1 and 6) AES3 output selection, up to eight channels of AES out (XLR, multi-pin) Expanded return monitoring capabilities, with three camera ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 10. Omni versus cardioid handheld mic for re
- (General Questions)
- ... about the angle, just so long as you move it slightly closer to the subject. Generally, I prefer cardioid for single person on camera or narration and voice-over, since it is more selective. But for ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 11. Open Position: Audio/Video Engineer
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... studio with 2 microphones, 2 cameras, and a mixing board. They will be in charge of recording, mixing, and editing. We are doing two shows per week. Likely time involved is 10 hours per week but we ...
- Created on May 01, 2018
- 12. 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
- 13. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- Ouch. I hate DSLR. Using them as movie cameras is always a technical compromise one after another, as you are destined to find out the hard way! (Just my opinion) As for frame rate, what in blazes are ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 14. Tape the tip of your boom mic
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Just because the camera operator doesn't complain about seeing the boom mic in the viewfinder does not necessarily mean that the mic will not appear later on when the scene is viewed on a full sized monitor ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 15. Windscreens for lavaliers
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Most official windscreens for lavaliers are pricey. Having spent most of my professional life in the business of using, losing, or multilating the little buggers... I have found some inexpensive solutions. For ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 16. Working in the rain
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Professor, Any tips on sound when it's raining outside? Sunday it's supposed to rain. For rain, try to work under some cover, such as an EZ Up, or some tarps draped across C-stands. Make sure that your ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 17. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... your camera would be seven to ten feet away in order to frame a comfortable medium shot or close-up. That is where the problem lies. A shotgun mic, mounted on your camera, would also be seven to ten ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 18. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... features internal matrixing innovations that allow for professional quality stereo audio with or without an external matrix. Its compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use. The AT815ST ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 19. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... I do not offer any opinion. Condenser Long Shotgun Best for exterior dialogue, sports, multi-camera audience shows, and high overhead interiors... These condenser “long shotguns” offer best reach ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 20. Audio Performance of the RED One Camera
- (Videography)
- ... with the RED One camera and our field mixers and recorders. We elected to bring an example of the Red camera in-house for audio testing. We are fortunate to have friends at Fletcher Chicago. Fletcher ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 21. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- Camera-mounted mics may be adequate for general ambiance and background effects, but they lack the reach and versatility of boom mounted mics. Placing the microphone where the lens is may be convenient ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 22. [VIDEO] Mic Basics Series
- (General)
- ... Cameras utilized include a single chip Sony TRV8 palmcorder equipped with a Sign Video XLR-PRO audio adapter box; and a prosumer 3-chip Panasonic AG-DVC30 with XLR inputs. Most of the time, except ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 23. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... of elastic belts are much more important, since the thinner fabrics may not support the weight of a pin-on transmitter. Choice of sites are based on wardrobe style, camera angle, and physical action. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 24. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... use and have been miniaturized and designed to operate from internal battery power (or an optional power feed from some cameras). The receivers are relatively small and can be mounted on the camera (or ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 25. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... Proximity lavaliers produce the "lavalier perspective"; emphasis of the voice in a "tight close-up" sort of way. You know -- the newscaster, stand-up reporter, on-camera narrator, radio interview, voice ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 26. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... When I used to mix episodes from a police drama, it was not uncommon for the camera to pan across a squad room full of officers. But with just one (sometimes two) boom mics, we could cover over twenty ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 27. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... is so popular among video crews. At the heart of the system is the K6 battery supply/pre-amp, which utilizes an AA camera battery or remote Phantom power. Another extremely popular electret condenser ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 28. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... or the choreography of foreground persons. Camera operators also have to be much more careful, since it is more likely to widen the frame to show more of an actor's torso than to show more empty headroom ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 29. Equipment Advice: Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- (Boompoles)
- ... our options for acquiring dialogue. Built-in camera mic. Okay for wide pickup of stereo sounds, such as music or choral. Not much front reach, and lots of side pickup. Horrible for dialogue or anything ...
- Created on August 15, 2011
- 30. Samy's Camera - Los Angele
- (Workshops)
- On Wed, Thursday, and Friday (August 10-12, 2011), Samy's Camera will be hosting a three day event in their Los Angeles area stores featuring factory representatives from major brands available to make ...
- Created on August 01, 2011
- 31. There is more to learning Filmmaking than filmmaking.
- (For Students)
- ... a lot of those “pay the rent” day gigs consist of camera, sound, and gaffer. I have found that on these corporate interviews and similar – women who expect to be on camera always bring a purse full of ...
- Created on January 18, 2022
- 32. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... your camera angle to give the illusion that the barrel is pointing towards the characters. Use your editing skills; pointing and firing can be two separate takes, so the non-firing replica can be swapped ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 33. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- ... includes the sounds found at the location or in the set. Examples include ventilation, lighting hum, camera fans, human presence (cast & crew), appliances, traffic rumble, and so on. So why do we need ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 34. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... their scripts, I do not see a very simple project. Lots of characters, complex camera shots (without cuts, as if anyone cares that you have not learned about editing), noisy locations, cramped practical ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 35. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... systems’ inputs/outputs, you will need a variety of XLRf-XLRm mic cables. I would suggest not less than four 25 footers; along with four 50 footers. If you are going to wire audio back to the camera, ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 36. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- ... find relevant employment in the industry. Do not be awed at first glimpse by the size and scope of the facilities and equipment inventory. Yes, the “big” schools have a lot more cameras and edit bays ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 37. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- "Lights, Camera, Action." Maybe in an old Mickey Rooney film, but that's not quite how we do it on a real set. Learn the proper sequence of commands for shooting a scene, whether on sprocketed film or electronic ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 38. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... have used these devices to browse the internet, edit/screen videos, and perform distracting tasks not relevant to class activity. Under no circumstances may cell phones, cameras, and similar devices be ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 39. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... have used these devices to browse the internet, edit/screen videos, and perform distracting tasks not relevant to class activity. Under no circumstances may cell phones, cameras, and similar devices be ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 40. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- ... and camera work. It’s impossible to compare box office releases with indie films, but it’s also not hard to achieve a good quality of sound on the kind of tight budget that independent movies usually ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 41. Google Translate
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... handwrite or type some text; 2) to photograph a sign or printed page (such as a menu); or 3) to conduct a live conversation over the mic. If you press the camera button, you can just aim your phone at ...
- Created on March 17, 2016
- 42. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on technology or format. Film, Television, New Media (aka MultiMedia). Film: refers to narrative, NON-LINEAR, usually single camera approach to a fictional dramatic style of storytelling. Sub formats ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 43. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... that time. The company has always been based in Stroud, UK - and to this day every Rycote product is designed & made in Stroud. The term “blimp” was also used by motion picture camera people to refer ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 44. Advice for new Sound Mixers
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... ENG soundperson, much in the way that a news cameraman never gets thought of as a Director of Photography. Work with a boom operator, so you can concentrate on mixing and "do it right". Always go out ...
- Created on March 09, 2015
- 45. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... or 10 footers. Back in my vehicle or camera/sound cage, I have plenty more cables. You can never have too many. I prefer joining multiple fifties together for long runs, rather than 100’s — because the ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 46. 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
- 47. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... camera thread). You could also order the PPA with a ball socket 1/4-20 thread for use with GoPro and similar sized mini-cams. A toast to Craig Olsen and WindTech! You can order these adapters from ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 48. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Because if your camera does not offer these critical features, then post it up for sale as fast as you can. They may take pretty pictures, or they may be compact – but they are worthless in terms of audio. ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 49. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- The new product that had everybody excited at the 2014 Winter NAMM tradeshow in Anaheim was the Zoom Q4 camcorder, intended to compete in the “head-cam, personal POV, miniature camera” market. The Q4 ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 50. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... to 23.97 for electronic cinema (when camera is 23.97) or 24.00 for sprocketed film (or those rare instances when electronic cinema is set to true 24.00 fps). Always verify what the camera rate actually ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 51. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... the DR-60d resembles a "motor drive" of old, and is designed to mount directly under the body of a DSLR camera. There is no question what this recorder is intended for. It is the audio module that your ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 52. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... or musical sequence within a film entails having the cast perform in perfect lip synch to the music seamlessly throughout a large number of camera angle changes and other edits. The only practical way ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 53. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... how critical it is to get beautiful sound when the camera rolls. Students and indy filmmakers should be agnostic about the myth of "Fixing It In Post," and now Viers' professional-level guidance should ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 54. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... are required to provide their own or non-departmental video camera and video editing equipment. (See more below.) The minor projects will include: 1) Creating photographs as examples of shot definitions ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 55. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... tasks not relevant to class activity. Under no circumstances may cell phones, cameras, and similar devices be within proximity of written tests. (Students with special emergency issues may arrange to leave ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 56. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... subsequently purchased a Zoom h4n recorder and, after plugging it directly into my camera via the standard 3.5mm audio input and still receiving awful quality, I also purchased an attenuator cable to connect ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 57. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... Another new feature is the ability to slave your RECORD/STOP to the incoming timecode. What that means is that if the camera is operating in a RECORD RUN mode, where the timecode generator starts and ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 58. M-S Stereo Simplified
- (Sound Design)
- ... to Treme!), Wide-angle establishing shots, and Special effects. However, M-S is not suited for multi angle feature style shooting. For those multi-camera (look at how much time we can save, lol), it ...
- Created on August 17, 2012
- 59. 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
- 60. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... will offer instructions on selecting and using microphones with DSLR cameras, including single- vs. dual-system recording. These Audio-Technica instructional sessions will be held in NAB booth C3010 ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 61. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... to be portable. They have to be transported to the location and then parked just on the edge of the shooting set. And they constantly have to be re-positioned as lighting or cameras inevitably want to ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 62. Booming in the Rain
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... away but still talking; cam still points the bed. Then my boom should follow the one walking away or stay still? If the person on the bed (on camera) talks, then the boom should stay on the bed, but ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 63. Walkie Talkies
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... viewing in the lobby of our international based sub-office." Maybe if a boulder rolled down the hill and crushed the camera sound truck, they "might" be covered to an extent. But a handful of walkies ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 64. Walkie Talkies
- (Other Accessories)
- ... in the lobby of our international based sub-office." Maybe if a boulder rolled down the hill and crushed the camera sound truck, they "might" be covered to an extent. But a handful of walkies and headsets ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 65. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... as a furry outer cover for a zeppelin, but no zeppelin. A transmitter, but no receivers. Boompoles, but no shockmounts. No mention of long XLR cables for running mics, or for connecting to video cameras. ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 66. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... only runs during the RECORD mode. If the Tascam is in stop or pause, so is the generator. This will give all of your recorded files a continuous timecode without gaps. However, cameras and timecode slates ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 67. Audio Technica: u100 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / u100 Series Wireless)
- u100 Series Wireless: ATW-u100 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 68. Audio Technica: 1800 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / 1800 Series Wireless)
- 1800 Series Wireless: 1800 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011