- 1. Acad version of Pro Tools 10
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Even us olde dogs still have to learn new tricks! Although I actually started in this industry in post production, and then migrated to the Production side -- it has been too long since I have actually ...
- Created on September 13, 2012
- 2. Assignment for March 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... still living on campus or close by; or are any of you moving back home or distant out of the area? We are kicking around the idea of holding some hands-on production workshops after the end of the semester ...
- Created on March 12, 2020
- 3. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... to take just to get rid of electives (they may be fun and easy, but they probably will do nothing to help your career). However, your CTVA production courses are your futures -- and the more that you learn ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 4. Editors Lounge - Fri Sept 26, 2014
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... for the last few months, and now the harvest is in! Avid, EditShare and AlterMedia will be in the house to share a bountiful cornucopia of post-production tools with you. Avid Solution Specialist Michael ...
- Created on September 17, 2014
- 5. Editors Lounge Mtg Fri Feb 26
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Lucas Wilson, Producer at JauntVR and Founder of SuperSphere Productions, will fill your head with everything you need to know about Virtual Reality "VR in Production" Stephen Fromkin, CEO of ...
- Created on February 19, 2016
- 6. For week ending April 2, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... and submit it to me attached to your email. Here is the Quiz 2. 18 questions CTVA 358 Production Sound QUIZ 2: “Mixers” vS2021online Name__________________________________________________ Date______________ 1) ...
- Created on March 29, 2021
- 7. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... get them in to me ASAP if you have not yet submitted them. Here is your FINAL EXAM. Do not forget to include a couple sentences when prompted to "explain why". FINAL EXAMINATION - Production ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 8. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... write out and bring a 3x5 card (or similar) "cheat sheet" with the following Header ID information neatly printed or handwritten so that you can easily read it aloud. Production title: Airport. ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 9. For week ending Feb 5, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... LIST (College Classes tab), read the first couple of articles in Basic and Prod Planning. The Basics Elements of the Soundtrack series Introduction to Production Sound Production Planning Preparing ...
- Created on January 29, 2021
- 10. 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
- 11. For week ending Oct 30, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Word document and submit it to me attached to your email. Here is the Quiz 2. CTVA 358 Production Sound QUIZ 2: “Mixers” vF2020 online Name__________________________________________________ Date______________ 1) ...
- Created on October 26, 2020
- 12. For week ending Sept 14, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Last week was mainly introductory. This week we will get serious about our lectures. The topic is Pre-production basics and understanding the roles of the sound crew. Read the articles in the Readings ...
- Created on September 08, 2018
- 13. Handheld digital recorders...
- (General Questions)
- ... such as the marantz, when working on narrative films vs. documentaries? Both units are very similar. The built-in mics, as good as they might be, are useless; you would not be using them to record production ...
- Created on November 25, 2012
- 14. 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
- 15. 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
- 16. 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
- 17. John Cleese Comedy Awards(entries)
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... win a Special Award and there is no production time window in which it must have been produced. So, dust off that hysterical video or website you did a couple of years ago and, if it still makes you chuckle, ...
- Created on December 24, 2014
- 18. LAPPG mtg Sept 12, 2012 - Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- Los Angeles Post Production Group (LAPPG) Next Meeting: Music & Multicam Editing September 12th, 2012 @ 7pm at the Showbiz Store & Cafe Music Supervision with Peter Petro Peter Petro The Art of Music ...
- Created on August 31, 2012
- 19. Los Angeles Post Production Group - Los
- (Upcoming Events)
- The Los Angeles Post Production Group (LAPPG) is a member driven organization for anyone with an interest or passion for film finishing and the post-production process. It is an opportunity to have questions ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 20. Nagra 4.2 recorder for video production?
- (General Questions)
- Hi guys! I used it in film production, but now is it reliable to use? If the answer is Yes please comment on the usage of it as the recorder on reel tape or as the portable mixer. How to sync with the ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
- 23. Omni versus cardioid handheld mic for re
- (General Questions)
- I teach a class in video production and am thinking about purchasing some handheld mics for the reporters. Do you recommend omni mics, such as the ElectroVoice RE50 or Audio Technica AT8004, or directional ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 24. 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
- 25. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- Thanks for your comments. I especially like the simple approach (Slate plus scratch audio to camera's for Pluraleyes). This was also confirmed by a fairly lively discussion at JWSound Thanks Aga
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 26. 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
- 27. Suggested Audio Production Workflow with
- (General Questions)
- I have signed on to provide production audio for a low-budget Indy film (where, frankly, most of us are fairly inexperienced) and have two questions with regard to the best way to provide sync sound and ...
- Created on September 10, 2012
- 28. Utility Sound Tech workshop Sept 30
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... why? Camera ops to hear dialogue on a long lens, AD’s to monitor dialogue, Director and script supervisor for reference. Producers and production guests as well. Who handles the video village chairs? …Why ...
- Created on September 13, 2018
- 29. Working in the rain?
- (General Questions)
- ... windscreen, and this material deflects and breaks up water droplets. We commonly line the bottom of sinks and shower floors with it during production to dampen the sound of running water. Check with the ...
- Created on November 05, 2018
- 30. 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
- 31. Audio Stage Boxes & Snakes for Production
- (Cables & Connections)
- Stage boxes and audio snakes do essentially the same task for us on the set. They allow us to use a single cable to extend the inputs/outputs of our mixing board closer to the actual set or stage. As you ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 32. 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
- 33. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... These live mixes were known as the “Production Track” and served as the temporary soundtrack for dailies and the initial picture cut. After the picture was declared “locked”, the sound editors would ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 34. 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
- 35. Audio Essentials
- (Fundamentals of Audio Production)
- An academic in-depth look into the physics behind sound and audio, and how the science comes into play in professional audio recording. Audio Essentials from FilmTVsound Click to download ...
- Created on August 23, 2015
- 36. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... are important for serious production, but at the very least you could use a mic stand with boom arm to position the shotgun close to talent. Recruit a bystander to boom or even handhold the shotgun if ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 37. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... So the first step in assuring that your video production is going to sound as good (if not better) than it looks is to start with a good pair of headphones. Note: This article of Fred Ginsburg's was ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 38. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- It has been said that if you were to ask 300 professionals to describe their idea of a perfect production cart, you would get at least 500 different answers! The production cart is our portable workstation ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 39. 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
- 40. CAS Seminar: Production Carts
- (Other Accessories)
- The Cinema Audio Society invites you and your guests to join us at our "PARADE OF PRODUCTION SOUND CARTS SEMINAR" A seminar and display of different types of sound carts that are used for recording ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 41. Trew Audio acquires Coffey Sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... merger or acquisition. Here is the email: http://www.coffeysound.com/emails/trew/CoffeySoundV.html We have some exciting news! Trew Audio, long recognized as a major presence in the film/video production ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 42. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- Production Sound Mixing is the complex craft of recording live dialogue and sound effects on the set during principal photography of a motion picture or video. It differs greatly from post-production Re-recording ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 43. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- ... pertaining to production sound. Back in 2003, we published the second edition of Fred Ginsburg's acclaimed textbook/reader, Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording. It sold over 15.000 ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 44. Location Audio Settings for an Avid Media Composer 5 Workflow
- (Post Production)
- ... was shocked that even many of the industry experts had to think carefully about the answers.... for not only has the technology of film and video production crossed each others lines, but changes have ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 45. What is Production Sound?
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Production Sound is the complex craft of recording live dialogue on the set during principal photography. A blend of the creative and technical, the art of problem solving and compromise in an environment ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 46. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic Event
- (Production Planning)
- I wish that I could say that the life of a professional Production Sound Mixer consisted only of sitting around on a large, Hollywood feature film set while being obscenely overpaid. But more often than ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 47. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... onto only one channel, we risk serious damage to our soundtrack. The second, empty, channel would fill with hiss and noise. When our audio is transferred from analog video for post-production, a percentage ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 48. Preparing for Audio Post
- (Post Production)
- ... a number of ways but most often it is exported as an OMF file, which the majority of leading NLE's export. Track Management, Room Tones, Additional Dialog, Production This article will discuss strategies ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 49. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- Depending on the type of production that one does, there are two basic reasons to use a mixing panel: remote control or complete control. In the case of ENG production, cinema verite, or “run & gun” ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 50. Chapter 3: Production Sound
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- What is Production Sound? It can be defined as the complex craft of recording live dialogue and sound effects on the set during principal production of a motion picture or video. By complex craft, we ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 51. Chapter 4: Post Production, Analog
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- After the production tracks had been recorded in the field, the ¼-inch audiotape (such as from a Nagra) were sent back to the lab or studio for transfer to either 16mm or 35mm sprocketed magnetic film. ...
- Created on August 20, 2011
- 52. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... the field recording, you will transfer your audio files to a computer hard-drive and then copy your audio “dailies” to data CD, data DVD, or flash drive, which go to Post-Production. Project One ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 53. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- The Basics Elements of the Soundtrack series Introduction to Production Sound Priorities of the Mixer The Hierarchy of Mic Techniques Log sheets, sound reports, headers Calling for the roll ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 54. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... and I will resend it to you. The Basics Elements of the Soundtrack series Priorities of the Mixer The Hierarchy of Mic Techniques Log sheets, sound reports, headers Production Planning ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 55. [REVIEW] Audio Technica BP896
- (Lavalier)
- ... that it picks up equally well from all directions, which is exactly what you want for film and video production. When you rig a lav onto an actor, you cannot assume that the mic will always be mounted ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 56. Chapter 6: Post Production in the Digital Age
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- Although the technology used for editing a "video" is pretty much the same, low-budget production companies often do not take the same care with "video" that they would with "film." Location production may ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 57. FilmTVsound is now FREE to subscribe
- (News)
- ... in terms of some specific mentions of make/models -- the production sound recording techniques are still viable. We considered just shutting the entire website down, but too many of the folks we talked ...
- Created on December 27, 2023
- 58. 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
- 59. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... editing (post-production). Both offer free software. Let’s begin with the recording side. If you are only going to do “in studio” monologues of yourself, or share your “studio” with one invited guest ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 60. 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
- 61. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- ... a long sabbatical makes sense. Learning online is not the most effective means to learn filmmaking. After all, the production of films involves a lot of hands-on and close social activity. Only the act ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 62. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- ... at the same level that it would have been during dialogue recording. But BG is recorded at hearty levels, and left to post-production to mix. Try to record a series of background tracks from varying ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 63. College Advising Season
- (For Students)
- ... am not going to discuss your film production courses. Certainly you have been exposed to more than enough official department advice about required curriculum and any elective options. Of course you want ...
- Created on February 11, 2020
- 64. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... there are no apologies in the screening room! If you have no money and no production resources – then write a script. If you are really ambitious and think that you can direct and tell a story cinematically, ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 65. Do you really need a mixing panel?
- (Mix Panels)
- ... up to post-production (or a live sound mixer further up the recording chain) to continually adjust relative sound levels and to creatively open/close those individual sources to craft a well-balanced soundtrack. ...
- Created on June 25, 2019
- 66. Sound Q
- (Editorial)
- ... film production faculty at CSUN. They tell me that I am a good chef! This summer (2018) I decided to get even more serious and enter the world of competition BBQ (as a cook team, not just a documentarian). ...
- Created on September 12, 2018
- 67. Photo Trap Change Detection
- (Production Advice)
- ... with my background, in addition to being a film soundmixer, I have also worked with, as well as instructed audio for, various organizations connected with law enforcement and government video production ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 68. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- ... Television, or Multi-Media. Before you choose a college, there are a few important details to check out. Everyone assumes that a production degree from a (well publicized) film school will land you a ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 69. 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
- 70. 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
- 71. 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
- 72. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... polar pattern, excellent rejection from the sides and rear of the microphone, along with crisp, intelligible audio reproduction. It offers switchable low-frequency roll-off and a 10 dB pad, and comes generously ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 73. CAS Student Scholarship Award
- (Networking)
- ... 2nd Annual CAS Student Recognition Award. The award comes with a $2,500 grant and is intended to encourage students’ interest in production or post-production sound mixing, and to recognize individual ...
- Created on September 16, 2015
- 74. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... narrative films (such as episodic series) shot for release on TV and cable to fall under the same FILM CONTRACTS as feature film production, and NOT under television broadcasting, which are different locals ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 75. What is a dynamic mic?
- (General)
- ... levels are properly matched to work directly with most microphone level inputs for good signal-to-noise ratio. They are capable of smooth, extended frequency response for accurate reproduction of vocals ...
- Created on August 25, 2015
- 76. Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Fundamentals of Audio Production)
- Sound is a multi-layered mixture of various elements. All things audio make up the soundtrack, and each has their own respective priorities, contexts, and purpose. Elements of the Soundtrack ...
- Created on August 23, 2015
- 77. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... about shotguns, lavs, System 10 wireless, and production sound in general. They loved that my soundcart was fully functional and that they could play with the booms, or see how we do attenuated dual mono ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 78. Use all your tracks!
- (Recorders)
- ... terms of the post production workflow. If you only arm and record the exact number of tracks that you may need at the moment, you will end up turning in files that will vary from scene to scene, and from ...
- Created on April 09, 2015
- 79. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... about anything production sound related. We know how NAB goes. Inevitably, small groups will congregate around these one-on-one's and soon it will transform into an ad hoc workshop. But it will be fun ...
- Created on April 01, 2015