- 1. "Sound for Film: The Art of Sound Desig
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... updates and forays into new markets, including TV and streaming playback. Mix's inaugural Sound for Film event, "Immersive Sound From Production to Playback," held at Sony Pictures Studios in ...
- Created on July 18, 2015
- 2. 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
- 3. Be Our Guest at Next|Video Conference +
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Center. You're invited to be our guest at the expo with a free exhibit hall pass (a $50 value). Plus, save $50 off all conference tracks [Production, Post Production, Streaming Tech, Distribution, and Enterprise ...
- Created on September 08, 2014
- 4. Chapman Senior Thesis needs crew for Fal
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... for the following positions to be filled by Juniors going into Thesis next year: Editor Sound Designer Production Designer This should be a really great and fun set. If your interested in any kind of ...
- Created on February 28, 2012
- 5. Crew Opportunity
- (Looking For Crew)
- Hello Fellow Sound People, I am the production sound mixer for the Senior Thesis Film "Without A Shadow" which needs to fill some vital crew positions. Yes, I know that you are probably interested ...
- Created on September 09, 2011
- 6. CSUN alum looking for Sound Designer for
- (Looking For Crew)
- Hello everyone! My name is Brandon Scharping and I’m a Cal State Northridge CTVA film alumni who graduated in 2014. I’m currently finishing a short film production that I’ve invested an incredible amount ...
- Created on February 22, 2017
- 7. 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
- 8. CTVA 358 Quiz One
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... (not Page) in your email. Do NOT send me links to your Google Drive, Box, etc. There are 12 questions. This quiz is DUE no later than March 15, 2021 QUIZ #1.3 Advanced Production Sound rev F2020 online Name__________________________________ ...
- Created on March 06, 2021
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. For week ending Mar 13, 2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... to get those things shot, so you can concentrate on your big video productions. Groups should work on choosing your final script treatments; and begin work on pre-production scouting & planning as you ...
- Created on March 10, 2013
- 15. For week ending Mar 6, 2013 - MONDAY EDI
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... Options require C or better in your prerequisites, although B or better gives you better chances of being accepted in (if there are a lot of applicants). To get into the Film Production Option, you need ...
- Created on February 28, 2013
- 16. 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
- 17. For week ending May 21, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... or allow you to chat with each other. There is no lecture. It has been an honor and a privilege to have been your professor this semester. Trying to learn film production via Zoom is so difficult; so ...
- Created on May 17, 2021
- 18. For week ending Oct 11, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Let me begin by congratulating all of you by impressing me with your excellent sound mixing and film production skills! Praise from me does not come easy; but I was extremely pleased with how quickly you ...
- Created on October 06, 2019
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. For week ending Sept 20, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... two weeks, we will begin shooting video scenes so that all of our lectures so far come together and you get your first real feel for production sound mixing. Read the "Exercises" synopsis of ...
- Created on September 14, 2019
- 22. For week ending Sept 27,2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Next two weeks, we will begin shooting video scenes so that all of our lectures so far come together and you get your first real feel for production sound mixing. Read the "Exercises" synopsis ...
- Created on September 21, 2019
- 23. For week ending Sept 29, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Continuation of our lecture series: Priorties of the Mixer; and Hierarchy of Mic Techniques. If we have time left over, we will learn how to set up the soundcart and mixing board for basic production. Next ...
- Created on September 24, 2017
- 24. For week ending Sept 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Our topic for the next couple of weeks is Professional Approach, including Production planning, crew responsibilities, salaries, rental houses, etc. This covers a lot of the business side of production ...
- Created on August 30, 2020
- 25. For week ending Sept 6, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Approach/Pre-production planning. Please read the articles in the Reading List: Elements of the Soundtrack series Introduction to Production Sound Log sheets, sound reports, headers Preparing for Your ...
- Created on September 01, 2019
- 26. Glad to be invited!
- (Welcome Mat)
- ... no competition yet in film sound. Anyway, am Emmanuel H. Clemente, CAS , from the Philippines. Am a full time production sound mixer and also do sound designing if / when ask by my producer. My recent ...
- Created on February 12, 2013
- 27. Gotta laugh at this request (it is for r
- (Looking For Crew)
- Sound mixer WITH GEAR for $50 per day? Maybe they left off a zero.... or are they just crazy! To: Equipment Emporium Inc Fred Ginsburg We have a new request for your company. Hello,
- Created on October 28, 2013
- 28. 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
- 29. Hello
- (Welcome Mat)
- Hi everyone, I'm Gabriel, and I'm currently in Academic Mobility at CSUN for the semester. I'm taking CTVA 358 with Professor Ginsburg, and I hope I can learn as much as possible on Sound Production before ...
- Created on February 09, 2016
- 30. Hello
- (Welcome Mat)
- Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. Most of our members appear too shy to post anything. As you can see, this website is intended to help us teach Production Sound at the college level, as ...
- Created on February 01, 2015
- 31. 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
- 32. LAPPG Mtg Oct 12, 2011
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... telling stories, working with crew... Larry: ...and all the things about production that don't involve technology, it's gonna be great! Norman: You think we should tell anyone? Larry: We just did! Yes, ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 33. 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
- 34. LAPPG mtg Wed Sept 9 - Santa Monica CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... principles of what makes an audience laugh, including the shooting pattern and post production tricks. Phil Ramuno is currently an Adjunct Professor at the prestigious University of Southern California ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 35. Les miserables Sound Design Featurette
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- This featurette explores the sound team, both production and post, for the film Les miserables . Most of you already know the film is a musical. However, this film is also known for having used the on ...
- Created on May 22, 2015
- 36. 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
- 37. 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
- 38. Photograph your Sound Reports
- (Tips & Tricks)
- This great tip came from soundmixer Jerry Wolfe. In addition to turning in your sound reports each day, take a snapshot of them with your smart phone or camera. You can email the shots to post production, ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 39. Quiz One Due by Oct 2, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... (not Page) in your email. Do NOT send me links to your Google Drive, Box, etc. There are 12 questions.QUIZ QUIZ #1.3 Advanced Production Sound rev F2020 online Name__________________________________ Date___________ 1. On ...
- Created on September 22, 2020
- 40. Re: LAPPG Mtg Sept 21, 2011
- (Upcoming Events)
- Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 21st 5:00PM (NEW TIME) SEPTEMBER'S AGENDA BRINGING 2D CHARACTERS INTO THE 3RD DIMENSION The Los Angeles Post Production Group is pleased to be holding our September ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 41. 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
- 42. 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
- 43. Rock N Roller sound/video location cart
- (Product Announcements)
- Rock N Roller® introduces new Multi-Media Production Cart® Petaluma CA, September 16, 2013: The new Multi-Media Production Cart® from equipment cart manufacturer Rock N Roller® addresses the needs of ...
- Created on September 19, 2013
- 44. Seeking picture editor and sound editor
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... development and production of the film, what makes it a classic, and how it fits into the history of cinema. Think of these as the video essay equivalent of those BFI Classics books. Bi-Weekly: A deep ...
- Created on March 31, 2020
- 45. Sound Crew needed for senior thesis film
- (Looking For Crew)
- Hello everyone, My name is Jasmine Luna and I am currently in charge of production sound on the CSUN thesis film Forget Me Not directed by Desiree V. Castro. I am currently looking for people who would ...
- Created on April 10, 2016
- 46. Sound Mixer needed Sept 19-21, Death Val
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... International Film Festival, and we are aiming for higher stakes on this one. Here is the teaser to the film in question, for reference: www.firstbreathfilms.com/production/prod.html#2 Details of shoot: - ...
- Created on September 14, 2011
- 47. 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
- 48. 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
- 49. What is the best way to break into the i
- (General Questions)
- Hi Professor: I was hoping if you could give me some tips on getting work as a production sound mixer? I've been doing small jobs that I find on craigslist but I don't work enough and the pay is very low. ...
- Created on September 05, 2013
- 50. 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
- 51. CTVA 358
- (Category)
- Class resources for the California State University, Northridge CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound (Production Sound Recording for Film and Video) class.
- Created on January 15, 2013
- 52. Chapman
- (Category)
- Class resources for the Chapman University FTV534 Advanced Production Sound (On-Set Sound Recording for Film and Video) class.
- Created on January 12, 2012
- 53. 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
- 54. 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
- 55. [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
- 56. 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
- 57. Why Learn Production Sound?
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Filmmaking is a collaborative art. If you want to run solo, just be a writer. But if you want to make a movie, it requires a team of highly qualified experts. We learn Production Sound not only in order ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 58. Welcome to Production Sound
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Welcome to Production Sound Recording for Film and TV. Why do you think they nicknamed them, "Talking Pictures"? What is Production Sound? Click to download ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 59. 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
- 60. 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
- 61. 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
- 62. 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
- 63. 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
- 64. Book: Behind the Sound Cart
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... of life on a production. Patrushkha Mierzwa, one of the first female boom operators in Hollywood, has worked on over 80 movies and television projects for major directors including Robert Rodriquez, Quentin ...
- Created on February 23, 2021
- 65. 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
- 66. Added production value… Re-enactors!
- (Production Planning)
- ... and re-enactment guilds that have added production value and scope to student films, internet labors of love, and countless low budget documentaries. As long as the film project was relatively non-commercial ...
- Created on April 14, 2019
- 67. From our FilmTVsound pitmasters
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- Welcome BBQ enthusiasts and foodies! Although our website is officially all about Production Sound for Film and Video, all of us need a little diversion now and then. During the summer of 2018, Fred ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 68. 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
- 69. 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
- 70. 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
- 71. Advice for new Sound Mixers
- (Fred's Blog )
- On Sunday, Mar 8, 2015 -- K-tek hosted a gathering of almost 100 production sound professionals at their Vista, CA factory & headquarters. During lunch, I was asked by a relative new-comer to the Hollywood ...
- Created on March 09, 2015
- 72. Rock N Roller® introduces new Multi-Media Production Cart®
- (Press Releases)
- ... News Rock N Roller® introduces new Multi-Media Production Cart® Petaluma CA, September 16, 2013 — The new Multi-Media Production Cart® from equipment cart manufacturer Rock N Roller® addresses the ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 73. 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
- 74. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Production Cart
- (Products)
- Perfect for Sound or Video Production Affordable: List price only $419. model R12RT-RSHM2 Portable: Lightweight and folds compact for easy transit. Holds up to 500 lbs. Package consists of the ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 75. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... for filmmaking. Having myself spent decades writing and compiling articles about Production Sound, along with lecturing & instructing college students as well as professional audiences around the world ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 76. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Fred's Blog )
- Students frequently ask me what the difference is between a Sound Report and a Log Sheet. They also ask about Header ID's and Userbits Timecode. Sound Reports are the production notes created by the ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 77. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Production Planning)
- Students frequently ask me what the difference is between a Sound Report and a Log Sheet. They also ask about Header ID's and Userbits Timecode. Sound Reports are the production notes created by the ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 78. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... their own concept of what they like and what works best for them in the field. There is no correct answer, and even a large percentage of production mixers cannot even settle for one design. This article, ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 79. 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
- 80. Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... Back to the book itself The Sound Effects Bible does a thorough job of covering the basics of sound reocording along with the specialized goal of recording sound effects for film and video production. ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 81. Review of LAPPG one-day workshop on sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- This past Saturday was the LAPPG seminar on production and post-production audio held at the ShowBiz Store & Cafe in Los Angeles. I instructed the production side of sound, and Woody Woodhall CAS covered ...
- Created on October 17, 2011
- 82. LAPPG One-Day Workshop on Sound
- (Workshops)
- ... are two of Los Angeles’ most valuable sound resources: professor and world renowned production sound mixer, Fred Ginsburg, CAS, Ph.D. and author and award winning rerecording mixer, Woody Woodhall CAS. ...
- Created on October 11, 2011
- 83. 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
- 84. Equipment Emporium is now FilmTVsound
- (News)
- ... sales. It is about presenting and explaining the craft of Production Sound Recording for Film and Video Production. So what did happen to Equipment Emporium? The original Equipment Emporium was ...
- Created on September 13, 2011
- 85. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- Yesterday, one of my former students met with me to discuss recording audio for a video about surfing that he and his colleagues were planning. Recording production sound out on the ocean is not a simple ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 86. 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
- 87. Consistency in Sound Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... goal of the entire sound team, including the Production Mixer, Sound Editor, and the Re-Recording Mixer. This article will deal with consistency as it pertains to the role of the Production Sound Mixer. ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 88. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... mixing panels used for film and video production may offer a dedicated headphone output for the boom operator. Most of the time, though, the less expensive (but still good quality) mixing panels from Mackie ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 89. 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
- 90. [SERIES] Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Sound Design)
- This series of articles serves as the starting point in understanding the role and construction of the soundtrack for film and video production. It covers the basic aesthetics of a Hollywood soundtrack, ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 91. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- The Food Networks' "Dinner: Impossible" is a unique blend of a standard reality show and a cooking theme. The show is produced by Shooters Post and Transfer, and Marc Summers Productions. I am the primary ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 92. Chapter 1: The Soundtrack, Past and Present
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... to wait until the first cut (six weeks after the end of production) to make a decision. Technicians and even Directors will be gone before their next pay check if their work doesn't shine in that screening ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 93. Chapter 2: Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- Much of what a Production Mixer does is based upon his or her assessment of what will be needed later on during post-production (editing & final mixdown). With that in mind, let’s begin with a brief overview ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 94. 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
- 95. Chapter 4: Personnel of a Professional Sound Crew
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- The basic production sound crew consists of the Mixer, the Boom Operator, and the Utility Sound Technician. The Mixer is the head of the Production Sound Department (usually just called the Sound Dept.) ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 96. 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
- 97. There is more to learning Filmmaking than filmmaking.
- (For Students)
- ... electronic components of a computer? Most of what we do today (especially in post production) revolves around computers. Although you may not be able to do anything about servers in a studio-grade multi-bay ...
- Created on January 18, 2022
- 98. 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
- 99. 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
- 100. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- ... how to balance a checkbook! Students dedicate themselves to learning the aesthetics and technology of filmmaking, including production budgeting – yet they fail miserably when it comes to basic home economics. ...
- Created on January 28, 2021