- 1. "Sound for Film: The Art of Sound Desig
- (Upcoming Events)
- Immersive Sound is a fast-moving technology. Capturing the attention of both creative teams and moviegoing audiences just a few short years ago, Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and DTS MDA have all undergone constant ...
- Created on July 18, 2015
- 2. Acad version of Pro Tools 10
- (Tips & Tricks)
- ... had to do hands-on post mixing/sound design. So this semester I am sitting in on a Pro Tools class and bringing myself up to speed on the new software. Allow me to share a few minor things.... Acquiring ...
- Created on September 13, 2012
- 3. AES Meeting - Nov 26 Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... presenting “The Sounds of the Magic Kingdom,” an informal presentation on the use of sound design and technology in Disney them parks. The meeting is open to SMPTE members and any interested industry guests. ...
- Created on November 17, 2013
- 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. CSUN alum looking for Sound Designer for
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... of time into over the past year. I’m extremely excited with the results, but I know that we won’t have a truly great film until the sound design is perfected. This project happens to be particularly heavy ...
- Created on February 22, 2017
- 6. Editors Lounge Mtg Fri Feb 26
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... the particulars of sound design and mixing for VR There is a lot to learn, so be prepared for a long and fascinating evening. Sign up now! When: Friday, February 26th, 2016 Time: Doors open at 6:30 ...
- Created on February 19, 2016
- 7. EQE Media looking for intern
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- We're looking for an intern interested in Sound, and/or web design to help us out with this website, FilmTVsound.com It would be a great opportunity to network with manufacturers, trade associations, and ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 8. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Sound CTVA358 Instructor: Dr. Fred Ginsburg Fall 2020 11 questions, 2 pages. Questions worth up to 10 points each. DUE no later than Friday, Dec 11 1) What is the important difference between mic ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 9. 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
- 10. For week ending Oct 19, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- During the last two weeks you all got a realistic feel of mixing sound on a set. I know that I kept the pressure up, and held you all to "professional standards". You should all be proud; the ...
- Created on October 14, 2018
- 11. 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
- 12. For week ending Sept 18, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will discuss the Priorities of the Mixer, so please read the article. It talks about how we prioritize sound elements for recording on the set and discusses those elements. Also read the article ...
- Created on September 12, 2020
- 13. For week ending Sept 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... sound. Read the first few articles in the first section and all of the second section of the Reading List. Elements of the Soundtrack series Introduction to Production Sound Prooduction Planning Preparing ...
- Created on August 30, 2020
- 14. 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
- 15. 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
- 16. LAPPG mtg about RX6
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... curious about how to use this vital audio tool efficiently and effectively. Join us us as LAPPG founder, author and award winning sound supervisor and re-recording mixer Woody Woodhall, CAS, shows us ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 17. LAPPG upcoming events
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... come yourself and head to this fun and festive meeting. iZotope RX We are honored to have Emmy Award winning re-recording mixer and sound designer, Bob Bronow, CAS demonstrate how he uses iZotope RX to ...
- Created on December 04, 2012
- 18. 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
- 19. Re: LAPPG Mtg Sept 21, 2011
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... to view it. Also, LAPPG Founder Woody Woodhall, CAS will be presenting “Post Sound for Digital Content Creators: What You Need to Know to Make Your Project Sound As Good As It Looks” earlier that day ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 20. Sound Design for Pro's Webinar Oct 1, 2
- (Upcoming Events)
- Noted Sound Designer David Sonnenschein and sound effects expert Riv Viers will be hosting an online webinar that begins on Monday evening, Oct 1 and runs for four weeks. Learn more at their website, ...
- Created on September 19, 2012
- 21. Sound designer needed for Senior Thesis
- (Looking For Crew)
- Hello Professor Ginsburg, I am a former CSUN film student from the Camp Buck's Horn senior thesis project. I am writing because our project is picture locked and in need a sound designer. I was hoping ...
- Created on January 31, 2014
- 22. Timecode issues with Arri Alexa
- (General Questions)
- ... and recorder. I was using Denecke TS-3 & Sound Devices 744T. I was jamming the camera straight to the recorder and we went through the proper options on the camera. It notified us that the Timecode jam ...
- Created on April 26, 2014
- 23. WAV Mono vs. WAV Poly
- (General Questions)
- This question and answer comes from the Sound Devices website (Tech Notes). It is a great resource, and we encourage everyone to visit their site and dig through all the information. Q: The 7-Series recorders ...
- Created on October 23, 2013
- 24. Sound Design
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 25. Video: The Beautiful Lies of Sound Design
- (Sound Design)
- Here is the link to an excellent presentation about Sound Design, that has been passed around by the sound community because it strikes home on so many points. Watch, listen, learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDy5j0c6TrU ...
- Created on March 10, 2021
- 26. Video: Ben Burtt discusses Star Wars sound design
- (Sound Design)
- Watch and listen as Academy Award®-winning sound designer Ben Burtt (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., WALL-E) details the sonic approach of the iconic scenes, creatures, and technology of Star Wars. The ...
- Created on March 02, 2021
- 27. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- Lots of my students ask me to give them some examples of what kind of sound package they would need for their senior films (or for their equipment budgeting exercise). So I have gone ahead and put together ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 28. Professionalizing My Soundcart
- (Articles)
- A soundcart is not just a wagon for hauling around equipment; it is where you work, live, and breathe on a movie set.Trick out your cart into a mobile, well stocked, audio "village" that will steamline ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 29. Shot Designer software
- (Production Planning)
- ... your cameramen, gaffers, grips, sound recordists, set preparers, etc. to come to set knowing exactly what they are to be shooting and how to set it up exactly. This visualization of exactly what the director ...
- Created on May 09, 2013
- 30. 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
- 31. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- It has been said that if you were to ask 300 professional sound mixers to describe their idea of a perfect soundcart, you would get at least 500 different answers! Everyone in this business has ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 32. Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- The Sound Effects Bible is the complete guide to recording, editing, and designing your own sound effects. If it snaps, crackles, pops, crashes, booms or bangs, it can be found somewhere in this first-ever ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 33. LAPPG One-Day Workshop on Sound
- (Workshops)
- LAPPG Presents: A ONE DAY INTENSIVE ON SOUND FOR DIGITAL FILMMAKERS Creating a professional sound project. With Dr. Fred Ginsburg CAS and Woody Woodhall CAS Take this fall to brush up your sound ...
- Created on October 11, 2011
- 34. Set Design for Dialogue Recording
- (Production Planning)
- Most articles that deal with Production Sound Recording for video/film tend to cover microphones and recording/mixing techniques. I am not going to cover audio from the Sound Mixer's perspective, but rather ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 35. Consistency in Sound Recording
- (Sound Design)
- A critical aspect in sound recording for motion pictures and video is the consistency of all of the repetitively appearing elements of the soundtrack from scene to scene. As a scene (or an event in time) ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 36. 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
- 37. 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
- 38. Immersive Presentation (on the cheap)
- (Sound Design)
- ... Screens are not 60 feet across, but more likely just several feet. Picture an 85-inch diagonal monitor, or a portable HD video projector on a typical portable roll-up screen. What is the sound system ...
- Created on August 16, 2021
- 39. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- This article was written for Student Filmmaker Magazine. As an educator and former Hollywood sound mixer, I really wish that universities would devote less time teaching calculus and more time explaining ...
- Created on January 28, 2021
- 40. Terms of Use
- (Legal)
- ... FilmTVsound.com ("FilmTVsound.com", “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of this website, https://filmtvsound.com (hereafter referred to as "the Site") as well as any other media form, ...
- Created on July 23, 2020
- 41. Student Scripts for the pandemic world
- (For Students)
- ... recommended that students may only film on campus, on the soundstage, for not more than a few days. Mind you, the department does not even have any set construction facilities, nor offer set design/set ...
- Created on July 15, 2020
- 42. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- ... your noise-cancelling software. Let’s start with what Room Tone is, and is not. Simply defined, Room Tone (or RT as editors often abbreviate it in track naming) is the sound on the set that is present ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 43. Log sheet for keeping track of smoking sessions
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- Smoking up a batch of BBQ involves a lot of cooking stages, along with precise temperatures and durations. It takes a lot of practice and patience to calculate just what is the perfect combination based ...
- Created on February 22, 2020
- 44. Phonetic Alphabet
- (Fred's Blog )
- When we voice slate, you should always use a phonetic alphabet rather than just saying, "aye, bee, see, dee, eee". Many of our letters sound similar and rhyme; which could make them harder to hear, what ...
- Created on October 25, 2018
- 45. FREE professional editing software
- (Post Production)
- ... 14, along with a "what's new in 15" supplement. But there are lots of instructional videos on YouTube to get you started without all that reading! As an independent filmmaker, editor, or sound designer ...
- Created on August 03, 2018
- 46. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- ... production, and post production. Cinematography, sound, editing, producing, design, script writing. The stuff that makes you a well-rounded and technically proficient potential employee! When you do ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 47. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- Quick Navigation Course Information Texts Attendance Grading Criteria Office Hours Fees COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound - Spring 2021 [downloadable pdf] Note: The ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 48. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- Quick Navigation Course Information Texts Attendance Grading Criteria Office Hours Fees COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound - Spring 2021 [downloadable pdf] Note: The ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 49. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... wide spread stereo. Or, the mic can provide conventional L-R (aka X-Y) audio outputs, selectable for moderate or wide spread. What with all of the popularity of surround sound and VR audio, this is an ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 50. Izotope RX5 Tools for Audio Editing
- (Post Production)
- ... to (almost magically) remove background noise, lessen echo/reverb, edit out specific noises within a complex waveform without distrubing the adjacent audio, smooth out levels, remove breath sounds, pops, ...
- Created on November 15, 2015
- 51. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... the games are produced by in-house animators, sound designers, editors, and mixers — and fall under that facility’s union bargaining agreements. Most of the time, though, this work is conducted by “independent” ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 52. Use all your tracks!
- (Recorders)
- ... sound mixer is not worried about wasting a little bit of memory. Just a few minutes of 4k video will use up more memory than the entire shoot's worth of audio! Instead, the sound mixer should think in ...
- Created on April 09, 2015
- 53. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... The industry needed something better designed. Rycote was formed in 1969 by John Gozzard. He was a sound mixer in the UK, and started the company since the choices were limited, to say the least, at ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 54. Audio Metering: An Introduction
- (Recorders)
- ... Zero on your mixer might sound best at zero, -10, -12, -20, or ??? If you have to set up in a hurry, and there is no time for proper record/playback tests — then try this field solution. Set the camcorder ...
- Created on March 05, 2015
- 55. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... pole for use with pro audio equipment. Now, for under $20 retail, you can buy an adapter system specifically suited for that purpose. Printed below is their product announcement. Please note that FilmTVsound.com ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 56. ADR templates & beeps
- (Post Production)
- ... film aired on PBS. Bondelevitch won a Heartland Emmy as Associate Producer on the film. He was also nominated for Audio (as Sound Designer). The film was also nominated for an MPSE Golden Reel Award. He ...
- Created on August 22, 2014
- 57. 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
- 58. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Other Accessories)
- Ace Products, the United States distributor for the line of Rock N Roller® Multi-carts, has named renowned Hollywood sound mixer, educator, and consultant Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD as their new, national Manufacturer’s ...
- Created on September 18, 2013
- 59. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Press Releases)
- Contact: Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD EQE Media & Consulting Group PO Box 950207 Mission Hills, CA 91395 Phone: (818) 231-1038 Fax: (818) 892-9236 Fred@FilmTVsound.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People In ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 60. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 61. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 62. Multi-Cart Hacks
- (Accessories & More)
- A soundcart is not just a wagon for hauling around equipment; it is where you work, live, and breathe on a movie set.Trick out your cart into a mobile, well stocked, audio "village" that will steamline ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 63. Boompole Apron
- (Accessories & More)
- Boompole Apron for Rock N Roller MultiCart Manufactured by KarauProducts Designed specifically as an accessory for the Rock N Roller R12, R10 and R8 series; and features 4 pockets to hold up to 4 ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 64. Multi-Cart model R12RT
- (Products)
- Rock-n-Roller "All Terrain" Multi-Cart model R12RT List price: $319.95 The R12RT is the industry favorite of the Rock-n-Roller® Multi-Cart® line for location film and video production. Features ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 65. 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
- 66. Welcome to RnR Dealer Resources
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- The Rock N Roller® Multi-Media Production Cart® Product Information Site Learn about the new Multi-Media Production Cart® Makes the ideal Sound cart, Video cart, DIT workstation Includes spacious ...
- Created on September 10, 2013
- 67. DaVinci Resolve Lite software
- (Post Production)
- Da Vinci Resolve is an extremely powerful color correction tool, found in many of the industry's top post production facilities. But not many people are aware that you can download the lite version for ...
- Created on September 02, 2013
- 68. IATSE Local 695 Rate Card
- (Production Planning)
- So how much does a Production Mixer earn? For the benefit of our readers, I have attached a PDF copy of the current rate card for the sound union. Please note that these rates are subject to change ...
- Created on August 29, 2013
- 69. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... button works like a tab button, to advance the cursor. Back out by pressing the MENU button. It sounds way more complicated than it actually is, and you will get into the rythm very easily. The TASCAM ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 70. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- Quick Navigation Attendance Grading Criteria Sound Stages Film Equipment Course Feedback Free Resources COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 250 Fundamentals of Film Production [downloadable pdf] ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 71. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- Quick Navigation Attendance Grading Criteria Sound Stages Film Equipment Course Feedback Free Resources COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 230 Fundamentals of Audio Production [downloadable ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 72. 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
- 73. M-S Stereo Simplified
- (Sound Design)
- Mid Side stereo recording can be scarey if you spend too much time reading a lot of high tech articles. But as Audio Technica and sound mixer Robert Bigelow (music mixer for HBO’s Treme) demonstrated at ...
- Created on August 17, 2012
- 74. Removing Echo from an Apartment
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... create wall panels that will become part of the set. You can find 4x8 sheets of "sound deadening board" at any bona fide lumbar yard. Don't bother looking in Lowe's or Home Depot; go to a real lumbar yard ...
- Created on August 09, 2012