- 1. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... CTVA 358. Date: Feb 21, 2020 Location: Manzanita Film Soundstage Mixer: (your name) Recorded direct to video, 2-track dual mono attenuated 24bit, 48k timecode: 23.976 Reference tone: negative 20dB&quo ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 2. LAPPG mtg about RX6
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... in our great giveaway which includes thousands of dollars of amazing prizes from our generous partners! $5.00 cash kindly requested at the door will include 1 giveaway ticket. Location: Roth Hall 1714 ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 3. LAPPG upcoming events
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... & Cafe has food for purchase so leave work a little early and come grab a bite before the meeting! Location: Showbiz Store & Café 500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Ground Floor Los Angeles, CA 90049 www.showbizsoftware.com ________________________________________ UPCOMING ...
- Created on December 04, 2012
- 4. New 664 recorder from Sound Devices
- (Product Announcements)
- Sound Devices is proud to introduce the new 664 Six-Channel Field Production Mixer. The 664 is the new flagship in Sound Devices line of portable audio mixers as it joins the 552, 302 and MixPre-D. The ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 5. Sound Devices 633 CF Card Help!
- (General Questions)
- ... the wav-agent from the SD website and i was also able to hear the audio including the separate tracks, all there. im on location and i just bought a new macbook so i dont have any editing software to check ...
- Created on October 30, 2015
- 6. Utility Sound Tech workshop Sept 30
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... the PROP DEPARTMENT, of course! Date and Time Sun, September 30, 2018 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT Add to Calendar Location IATSE Local 80 Sound Stage 2520 West Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91505 View Map Refund ...
- Created on September 13, 2018
- 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. Location Audio Settings for an Avid Media Composer 5 Workflow
- (Post Production)
- ... or fakes it in a 29.97 virtual world! That's why there are no windows in edit bays.... otherwise there would be an awful lot of bodies on the sidewalks below. The location Sound Mixer has to choose ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 9. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- ... will have a good idea about which micks would be perfect for the location and what type of gear you will need on the set. The sound screenplay will cut both costs and time spent on recording and post-production. ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 10. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... by the inexpensive monitoring circuitry found in most location recorders. The numbers you want to look for are a minimum of 35 ohms, but not more than 100 ohms. 40 to 65 ohms are ideal. Some of the most ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 11. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- I am happy to announce that Ric Viers' latest textbook, The Location Sound Bible, is without a doubt the best book that I have read on the specialized topic of recording location dialogue and sound effects ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 12. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... dialog and authentic location ambience and effects. “The emphasis has been on working with programs like Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro in post, but what’s lacking is what students need to know about sound ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 13. Trew Audio acquires Coffey Sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... sound industry, has purchased Coffey Sound! We are now the Hollywood location to Trew Audio's family that includes Nashville, Toronto, and Vancouver. "While considering different options of expanding into ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 14. Preparing for Audio Post
- (Post Production)
- ... from each location, include wild lines, alt takes of known bad dialog, additional production sound effects, anything that may have not made it to the edit timeline. Include any additional audio that may ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 15. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... is logical to keep the dialog mix separate from the effects. The effects are more likely to distort; or the editor may want to dump the location sound effects and replace them with something better later ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 16. Chapter 1: Location Scouting
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... manager) as well as from members of the crew. Achieving good Production Sound, as does every aspect of filmmaking, hinges upon decisions made early on during the pre-production process. Location Scouting ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 17. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- At first glimpse, a professional mixing board may appear intimidating to the novice filmmaker. But they are actually fairly simple to master, and are the heart of location audio recording. In the olde ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 18. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- CTVA 230 students: IMPORTANT NOTE In addition to the Readings list on this site, there is a special link for the class for downloading additional course materials including handouts and Pro Tools session ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 19. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... that there were no weapons visible in front of the bank itself. Through the magic of editing, the actual gunfight took place a mile away — staged in a secluded, private location completely enclosed and ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 20. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- For those looking for a "crash course" in audio for video, Audio Technica has posted the series of 13 educational video blogs that are all about location sound recording. Note that the original drafts ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 21. Terms of Use
- (Legal)
- ... within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, ...
- Created on July 23, 2020
- 22. 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
- 23. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... how you might have done better if you had more equipment and a better crew. I emphasize to my location sound students that, if you cannot do a good job, you should NOT undertake the task. Run away, ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 24. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- Using your recording tracks strategically: a multi-track workflow for location sound recording Today’s sound mixer or videographer has a choice of recording location audio to one or multiple recording ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 25. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... has recorded a HEADER ID at the beginning of the sound roll, HD, or media card. A proper HEADER contains the following information: Production Number and Working Title. Date and Location. Name ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 26. Pro Tools version 12.4 - Warning
- (News)
- ... not complete the Open Session command because Access violation occurred, unable to read location: 0x0000000000000000 Pro Tools would open some of my stored sessions, but not all of them. I tried a few ...
- Created on January 23, 2016
- 27. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... time you need to hook stuff up, check this company out. By the way, here are some of my other favorite places to shop: Studio Depot for expendables, cases, grip equipment TREW Audio, Location ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 28. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Here are excerpts from an email thread that recently took place between myself (location sound instructor), one of our editing instructors, and our certified Avid tech. It all begins with an Addendum ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 29. Professionalizing My Soundcart
- (Articles)
- ... instant transit when I need to relocate within the set or pack off to a whole new location. On my cart, I drilled 3 holes through the top of the handle to accommodate large (squarish “S”) hangers that ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 30. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... of rolling from the parking lot to the location, carried up stairs, and constantly re-positioned as lighting or cameras inevitably want to occupy whatever real estate we initially stake. Heavy duty industrial ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 31. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... of rolling from the parking lot to the location, carried up stairs, and constantly re-positioned as lighting or cameras inevitably want to occupy whatever real estate we initially stake. Heavy duty industrial ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 32. Multi-Cart Hacks
- (Accessories & More)
- ... for instant transit when I need to relocate within the set or pack off to a whole new location. Store all your cables on-hand with Large Cable Hooks Drill some holes through the top of the upright ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 33. Multitrack Workflow for Cinema/Video
- (Location Sound Recording)
- An explanation of the use of multiple audio tracks for location recording, from monaural through 8+2. Click to download
- Created on August 16, 2013
- 34. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... of things, and I will be discussing location sound recording. The University Film and Video Association (www.UFVA.org) consists of professors (generically speaking, those who teach college) who instruct ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 35. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... Good for interviews, location narration, sound effects. The AT8004L is a long handled version of the AT8004. ATM29HE, ATM63HE, AT2010, BP4001 dynamic hypercardioid handheld. Good for interviews where ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 36. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... with the music. Nor was there much in the way of choreography, lighting effects, set changes, or magical location changes. It was all kept simple, real-time, and street realistic. Les Miserables was ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 37. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... here in the CTVA Department at CSUN. Therefore, each student is responsible for the rooms they use and the equipment they check out for use STAGES: As in the use of any location the filmmakers MUST ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 38. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Therefore, each student is responsible for the rooms they use and the equipment they check out for use Film Stages As in the use of any location the filmmakers MUST leave it like you find it (or better). ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 39. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... and/or Number Date Location Name of the Production Sound Mixer (the person, not the mixing board!) Make and Model of the Recorder Track Format (i.e. mono, dual mono, 2-track, 4-track, 8+2, and so on) Bit ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 40. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Production Planning)
- ... and/or Number Date Location Name of the Production Sound Mixer (the person, not the mixing board!) Make and Model of the Recorder Track Format (i.e. mono, dual mono, 2-track, 4-track, 8+2, and so on) Bit ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 41. M-S Stereo Simplified
- (Sound Design)
- ... still a lot of zombies out there, so make sure to vet out your clients. If you are doing both the location sound recording, as well as the post production audio – then you definitely have nothing to ...
- Created on August 17, 2012
- 42. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... to 52 inches. The two side handles fold down flat, so that the entire cart is very easy to transport or ship. Use the cart fully extended to haul equipment cases to the location; then shrink it down and ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 43. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... cases to the location; then shrink it down and mount the shelf system for use in even the smallest sets. The Multi-Media system consists of a main shelf that measures 36x24. It is made of plywood, and ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 44. Duplex Boom Cables
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... least five individual wires (plus, minus, plus, minus, common shield) all housed within one outer sheath. Audio suppliers such as PSC, Trew/Coffey, Location Sound Corp, and others all offer custom built ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 45. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... of the art gear that I like to use on location. (Photo shown is from last year's NAB.) During the last NAMM show in Anaheim, I had a chance to meet and speak with Gary Dahl, the founder and owner of the ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 46. 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
- 47. Booming in the Rain
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... how else could this be recorded? We can't have the boom mic out in the rain, and we'd pick up the sound of rain on the mic. Is there any other option for location recording in the rain? Hollywood does ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 48. Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... recording of sound effects. About The Author Ric Viers has worked in the film and television industry for over thirteen years. His location sound credits include nearly every major television network, ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 49. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... means that you would need to stock at least four compact flash cards to use on location (two in the recorder at any time, and two ready for a swap out). Of course, as a professional, you would likely have ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 50. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... an index of scenes & takes. Pressing the ENTER arrow button adjacent to the desired take will “load” that take into the current location. Then just use the PLAY keys. When it is time to roll sound for ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 51. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... set-up or location. I always recommend calling out for the thirty seconds of "silence" on the first take. Get it done and out of the way BEFORE the Director and actors get into a rhythm. In this case, ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 52. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... word -- there is very little physical action. At the center of the location site are two permanent park benches. Unfortunately, the two benches face AWAY from each other. Yet the students chose to use ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 53. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... word -- there is very little physical action. At the center of the location site are two permanent park benches. Unfortunately, the two benches face AWAY from each other. Yet the students chose to use ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 54. Recommended Links
- (Links)
- ... author “The Sound Effects Bible” and “The Location Sound Bible” offer webinars and linked articles about Sound Design on their site at Sound Design for Pro's. David is a scholar who has analyzed the psycho ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 55. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... such as footsteps, hand props, and other natural effects. It should go without saying that the right tools are a necessity for doing a good job. Start with a lightweight, very mobile, location sound ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 56. Where to Buy or Rent Gear
- (Links)
- Here is a listing of some of the shops around the country who specialize in sales and/or rental of Production Sound Equipment. We have not included the big box houses who only offer sales (but minimal ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 57. Priorities of Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... to establish the location as well as to convey a continuity of events. For example, a scene that supposedly takes place at lunchtime in a New York apartment may have actually been filmed over a few days, ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 58. Audio Technica: Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording
- (Phoca Download / Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording)
- Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 59. Avid: Location Audio Settings for MC5
- (Phoca Download / Location Audio Settings for MC5)
- Location Audio Settings for MC5
- Created on August 28, 2011