- 1. LAPPG mtg Sept 12, 2012 - Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... than other software, and how to integrate double-system audio and still images into your multicam editing. Plus, there will be plenty of time to get your questions answered. If editing multicamera projects ...
- Created on August 31, 2012
- 2. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... cards on their websites, but card specs change all the time, so double check!) You may need to purchase a card reader for your laptop if it cannot natively read your style cards. The production company ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 3. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... a loop near the mic for strain relief, and then apply a few lengths of tape to along the cable. Use double faced tape or sticky triangles to immobilize clothing as necessary, to keep it from rubbing. Acoustic ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 4. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... must be able to hear the presence of any other open mics, so that he or she does not accidentally "double mic" the actor in question. (And some folks believe that being a boomperson is brainless.) Specialized ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 5. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... double system show. The cameras only have onboard mics with Denecke SB-2a time code sync boxes attached to them, no wireless receivers… no tethers. This gives the maximum amount of flexibility for the ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 6. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... camcorder. Mix audio with a mixing panel and record audio directly onto video (or double system onto an audio recorder and combine the audio with video in “post”). You may need to borrow an audio interface ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 7. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... tracks. In addition to being able to record sound “direct to video” -- it is pretty much the norm to also record simultaneously to a dedicated audio recorder (the process known as “double system sound”) ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 8. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... there is no blurr. Then remove the slate from the scene. As soon as the clapstick slate has been removed from the shot… the Sound Mixer must double-check that all “slating” mics are closed, and that ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 9. TASCAM releases new firmware for HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... take. TOTAL ELAPSED shows the length of all takes. TOTAL REMAINING shows the length of the last take, including MONO and ST files (in other words, double the REMAIN amount). The new firware can be downloaded ...
- Created on October 09, 2016
- 10. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... that doubles the inputs, so you end up with 12 XLR inputs with up to 4 outputs). I always bring a USB keyboard to plug into the recorder for speed and convenience. Adapter cables and proper hook-ups ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 11. AVID Workflows for Digital Cinema Cameras
- (Post Production)
- AVID has released their white paper entitled AVID (Media Composer) Workflows for Digital Cinema Cameras. FilmTVsound.com considers this to be a "must read" document for every picture & sound editor. So ...
- Created on September 17, 2014
- 12. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... -- but we will save that gripe for a future blog. So, on most of the senior or thesis level productions, it is the norm to utilize double system recording techniques. That is, to record the production ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 13. VIDEO: What is Timecode?
- (Recorders)
- Our friends at Sound Devices have produced a very informative,short, 5 minute video in which they introduce and explain the basics of timecode for double system film & video production. The video can be ...
- Created on October 23, 2013
- 14. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... to whatever suits your needs. You can select to mixdown the tracks, or to monitor selectively, or to listen to the audio return from the camera. To assist in syncing the double system audio of the ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 15. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... and then begin the playback. Make sure that the camera can see both sets of timecode numbers in the two slates (or one double-decker slate). One set of timecode numbers is for the live dialogue take; the ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 16. Marantz PMD660 Guide
- (Location Sound Recording)
- A brief presentation outlining the basic operation and use of the Marantz PMD660 2-track recorder. A very popular unit well suited for double system sound recording for film and video applications. ...
- Created on February 28, 2013
- 17. Thoughts about Steve Jobs
- (Editorial)
- ... sleeve of the disk, we could fool the computer into thinking that this was a double-sided disk. An inside secret was that all of the major brand floppies were made with double sided media, but packaged ...
- Created on October 07, 2011
- 18. Interview with a Foley Artist
- (Post Production)
- ... find that, too? MONIQUE: Yes, absolutely. When there were less tracks, we also worked in pairs because that way you could double up on things. Double up on footsteps for crowd scenes, double up on ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 19. 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
- 20. Shooting to Sync Playback
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... conventional 24 frame film or 29.97 frame NTSC video, then double check with the film lab and video editing facility for advice on what frame rates to use for sync playback. And get the instructions in ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 21. Deal Memos
- (Production Planning)
- ... deal, then play it for as much as you can get. Do not defer straight salary; if you have to wait and gamble, then it should be for at least double or triple your normal rate. Expendables, expenses, and ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 22. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... our audio "double system" onto a multi-track digital recorder. A Denecke timecode slate will be used to provide a timecode reference as well as a failsafe clapstick sync mark for lining up the production ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 23. Introduction to Timecode
- (Recorders)
- ... is recorded double-system (i.e. onto a separate audio recorder). Jam-sync all of the timecodes, and that will take care of basic sync (video word sync is another matter, but engineers take care of that ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 24. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... a mixing panel and record audio directly onto video (or double system onto an audio recorder and combine the audio with video in “post”). You may need to borrow an XLR-DV or similar audio interface cable ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 25. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... camcorder. Mix audio with a mixing panel and record audio directly onto video (or double system onto an audio recorder and combine the audio with video in “post”). You may need to borrow an audio interface ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 26. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... noisy, or the signal breaks up easily, or the range is way less than you usually get -- try another frequency. When you think that you have found a clean operating frequency, double check it by doing ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 27. Chapter 8: Dealing with Rental Houses
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- As I have mentioned before, I do not trust Rental Technicians when it is my career on the line. Double-check and prep everything carefully! Place your order with the Rental House early, at least a few ...
- Created on August 14, 2011