- 1. Audio CD versus Data CD with audio files
- (General Questions)
- ... for listening playback; not for incorporation into a professional soundtrack. When you burn a CD for dailies, or to turn in professional recordings -- the technique is to drag and drop your .WAV or .BWF ...
- Created on October 19, 2011
- 2. Audio concerns for shooting with RED cam
- (General Questions)
- ... with -10 dB attenuators, or did they come from a sound shop that made them without the attenuation? Not a major problem either way; but you do need to know ahead of time." The RED camera uses TA3 ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 3. Be Our Guest at Next|Video Conference +
- (Upcoming Events)
- This invite comes to us from our friends at SOUND & PICTURE MAGAZINE. FYI, the Expo is a small tradeshow located at the Pasadena Conv Center. The exhibit hall usually does not attract a lot of vendors, ...
- Created on September 08, 2014
- 4. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... 9: Mixing. Exercise 8: Adding reverb, using Aux tracks Chapter 10: Finishing, Saving, Export. Exercise 9: Automation. Here are your reading assignments for our other textbook, Producing Great Sound for ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 5. For week ending Dec 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This is our official last day of instruction. Topic is multi-track RECORDERS, specifically the Sound Devices 688 with CL-12 companion fader controller. Note that on the homepage 3, there are links to ...
- Created on November 21, 2020
- 6. For week ending Feb 1, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- I think we finally have a complete roster, what with drops and adds. After this week, you need to check these online class Forums in the FilmTVsound.com website for my weekly messages. Reminders.... ...
- Created on January 28, 2018
- 7. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- In addition to the articles in the Reading List, please read: www.filmtvsound.com/index.php/audio-tech...ka-turn-em-over-text You should have read, by Friday, all of the articles up to and including the ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 8. For week ending Jan 30,2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... mostly from the MI side (music industry); although there is a smattering of film/video sound as well. Every major manufacturer in the music and recording business is there with a booth; the show is HUGE. ...
- Created on January 28, 2013
- 9. For week ending Mar 13, 2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... project. I will visit his class and talk about/demo basic sound recording. However, you should still be prepared with your storyboards for your Bolex projects so that they can be approved by me. Time ...
- Created on March 10, 2013
- 10. For week ending Mar 6, 2013 - MONDAY EDI
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- You all cannot believe how proud I was of the class on last Wed. It was thrilling to see you functioning smoothly as film crews: directing, blocking, lighting, shooting, and mixing sound! Let's wrap up ...
- Created on February 28, 2013
- 11. For week ending May 1, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Reminders... we will have our regular ZOOM mtg on Friday, at 10am. Our guest speaker is Richard Lightstone CAS, who will talk about prod sound along with Dante audio. Read the article that I sent you ...
- Created on April 30, 2020
- 12. 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
- 13. For week ending May 21, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... The new guy, Blas Kisic, my replacement, was picked my me and is really sharp. He teaches classes for the sound union. My plan is to work with him and provide him with all of our lectures and materials, ...
- Created on May 17, 2021
- 14. For week ending May 7, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Suggest how you might deploy your tracks if using an 8+2 digital recorder (8 monaural tracks plus a stereo L/R master mix). This week we will learn about the Sound Devices 688 w CL12 companion fader controller. ...
- Created on May 02, 2021
- 15. For week ending Sept 13, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... we will learn about mixing panels, specifically the Mackie 1402. The weeks after that, we will shoot our first video scenes (Airport) using the soundcart, mixing board, condenser mic, planted mic, duplex ...
- Created on September 06, 2019
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. For weeks ending March 19 and March 26.
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... link is also found on the homepage of this website as a featured article. www.filmtvsound.com/index.php?start=6 These videos are short, only a few minutes each. There are around a dozen of them. I wrote ...
- Created on March 12, 2021
- 19. Free SOUND & VIDEO CONTRACTOR magazine
- (Product Announcements)
- Hi FRED, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for reading Sound & Video Contractor and invite you to share the love! Simply forward this email (or link below) to your colleagues who can also benefit ...
- Created on July 18, 2015
- 20. 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
- 21. 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
- 22. LAPPG Mtg Oct 12, 2011
- (Upcoming Events)
- You are invited join us for our first LAPPG meeting at the fabulous Showbiz Store & Café on October 12th, 2011 at 7pm. October's Agenda: 2 Reel Guys and SmartSound Demo Larry: Norman, did you know ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 23. LAPPG mtg Wed Sept 9 - Santa Monica CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... but also will direct us as to how to make sound decisions when looking to purchase or upgrade. Sherman will be sharing key tips for the cleaning and maintenance of your gear and will answer our equipment ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 24. 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
- 25. 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
- 26. Links to online textbooks at Oviatt Libr
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Tools 11 web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.csun.edu/eh...AN=632478&db=e000xna Producing Great Sound for Film & Video, 4th Edition, Written by Jay Rose, © 2015, Published by Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0415722070 suncat.csun.edu/record=b3505198 Anyway, ...
- Created on August 30, 2016
- 27. Links to online textbooks at Oviatt Libr
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... Tools 11 web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.csun.edu/eh...AN=632478&db=e000xna Producing Great Sound for Film & Video, 4th Edition, Written by Jay Rose, © 2015, Published by Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0415722070 suncat.csun.edu/record=b3505198 Anyway, ...
- Created on August 23, 2015
- 28. Nagra 4.2 recorder for video production?
- (General Questions)
- ... Sign Video is excellent for the money. Mixers from Sound Devices and Shure are great, though more costly. If you are not needing over-the-shoulder portability, then use a Mackie or Behringer mixing board ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 29. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- ... version for Premiere. Use some sort of radio transmitter to send a clean copy of the soundtrack to each of the cameras directly (do not rely on the camera's open air mics). Hopefully, some other readers ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 30. Rock N Roller sound/video location cart
- (Product Announcements)
- ... the professional film and video industries for an affordable, lightweight, yet versatile equipment cart preconfigured with a 2-tier work shelf system for use as a sound cart, video cart, or DIT station. The ...
- Created on September 19, 2013
- 31. Seeking picture editor and sound editor
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cc: Matthew T. Price Subject: Seeking Students Editor & Sound Mixer ...
- Created on March 31, 2020
- 32. 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
- 33. Utility Sound Tech workshop Sept 30
- (Upcoming Events)
- www.eventbrite.com/e/utility-sound-techn...-tickets-50013504739 Click the above link for more details...... and you do need to RSVP for it, even though it is FREE. Sep 30 Utility Sound Technician' ...
- Created on September 13, 2018
- 34. 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
- 35. Videos about Sound Devices 688 and CL-12
- (News)
- Here are links to videos detailing the operation of the Sound Devices 688 recorder and its companion CL-12 fader controller (aka "mixing board"). The first video is about the 688 recorder, and was made ...
- Created on April 28, 2020
- 36. 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
- 37. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... can travel seemingly without loss over great distances, sound waves dissipate quickly. Just because a common telephoto lens can zoom in on it and see it, does not mean that our microphone can isolate it ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 38. 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
- 39. 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
- 40. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... and may or may not be the best sounding or most practical mic to use (of course, that is a matter of opinion, and there are those out there who would argue the merits of either brand, or dislike them both ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 41. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... a generator mode: TIME OF DAY refers to whatever time the internal clock is set to. It will continue to generate, even if the Tascam is powered off, so long as there is a battery inside. Many soundmixers ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 42. 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
- 43. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- Today's Production Sound Mixer faces a choice: to record the production dialogue in single track (monaural), 2-track, 4-track, or even 8-12 track. In this article, based on Fred Ginsburg's popular live lectures ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 44. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... moving, shifting their focus from one character to the next. The kitchen environment can be extremely noisy, making it a soundman's nightmare. From the beginning, I decided that this was going to be a ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 45. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... documentary – the mix panel serves as a remote input system for audio recording (such as the Shure FP33 at left). By this, I mean that the mixing panel is an extension of the camcorder, allowing the soundperson ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 46. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... number of guests, greater usage time, “live” sound effects drop-ins (they call it soundboard), and some semi-automated post production. But since we will be using Audacity to actually build our podcast ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 47. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... then maybe you should try your best to get something in the can to show…. But only if it is “can” as in film can, not “can” as in bathroom! However, for the rest of you – the sound mixers, cinematographers, ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 48. Recipe for competition Ribeye steaks
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- This recipe and instructions for Competition Ribeye Steaks is written by Fred Ginsburg and based on his notes from studying a public YouTube video produced by champion pitmaster Harry Soo, so we are not ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 49. 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
- 50. Sound Q
- (Editorial)
- So you are probably asking, what has BBQ got to do with motion picture sound recording? Not much, to be honest. Unless you are doing sound on a realtiy show about BBQ competitions. (Which I sometimes ...
- Created on September 12, 2018
- 51. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... media. Here is the infromation contained in the powerpoint lecture (see Presentations) that summarizes how we roll camera, sound, and slate. This article appeared in Student Filmmakers Magazine (April ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 52. Fixing video engine failure in Pro Tools 12 running Win 10
- (News)
- ... Sweetwater Sound. After completing the transaction, they transferred me to their in-house Avid Tech. Lo and behold, Eric was more than aware of the problem -- and just recently his team at Sweetwater came ...
- Created on January 28, 2018
- 53. TASCAM releases new firmware for HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... felt would make the recorder even better suited for the role it was intended (film/video production sound). The rollout of this new firmware represents the first (of hopefully several) wave of new and ...
- Created on October 09, 2016
- 54. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- ... As someone who simply can’t live without great cinematic pieces of art and, at the same time, someone who lives from music, I could never understand how filmmakers consider the sound to be the least ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 55. 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
- 56. 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
- 57. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... retailers -- but they are generally overpriced and serve as a good source of income to make up for the big items that these stores sell so cheap. As you know, here at FilmTVsound.com, we accept no paid ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 58. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... soundtrack separately on a multi-track audio recorder, and to sync the dailies during post production. A workflow that I entirely agree with. However, that workflow does not help us on the set when we ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 59. Importing Zoom Q4 files for editing
- (Recorders)
- ... the way, when you look at your choices under SIZE, you may be confused (as I was) that many of the choices are offered twice. There is an upper group, and then a lower group that sound like the same thing. ...
- Created on March 09, 2014
- 60. VIDEO: What is Timecode?
- (Recorders)
- Our friends at Sound Devices have produced a very informative,short, 5 minute video in which they introduce and explain the basics of timecode for double system film & video production. The video can be ...
- Created on October 23, 2013
- 61. 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
- 62. 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
- 63. 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
- 64. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... the Zoom to the camera. The attenuator cable makes a significant sound difference, but the sound STILL isn't of acceptable quality; I'm not trying to make a youtube video, I'm trying to make a full-length ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 65. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- Tascam recently released firmware update v.1.20 for their HS-P82 multitrack field recorder. Here is a brief summary of the improvements. The number one change and most requested firmware addition is ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 66. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... audio for DSLR; and presentations by Robert Bigelow who is the sound mixer on HBO's Treme. In addition to covering the Audio Techncia microphone product line, I will also be displaying some very cool ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 67. 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
- 68. 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
- 69. 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
- 70. Equipment Emporium is now FilmTVsound
- (News)
- ... a good search engine, a discussion forum, and Fred's Blog. For students and folks new to sound, we have created a virtual textbook in the form of an organized reading list -- with links to key articles. ...
- Created on September 13, 2011
- 71. Trew Audio acquires Coffey Sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- I opened my email today and read, much to my shock and surprise, that Trew Audio has acquired Coffey Sound! Now, that is not a bad thing for the industry; just very unexpected. Coffey Sound sent out ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 72. 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
- 73. Guide for Creating a Professional Résumé
- (Networking)
- ... drop. Since you will be expecting potential employers to phone you back, erase that silly answering machine message that served you so well during college and put something more professional sounding ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 74. Project Settings and Importing for P2 Footage in Avid MC5 [WINDOWS]
- (Post Production)
- Avid Media Composer 5 is known for its advanced capabilities...and its many complexities. Here is a guide for setting your Avid MC5 (Windows version) up to import P2 video footage. Project Settings ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 75. Project Settings and Importing for P2 Footage in Avid MC5 [MAC]
- (Post Production)
- Avid Media Composer 5 is known for its advanced capabilities...and its many complexities. Here is a guide for setting your Avid MC5 (Mac version) up to import P2 video footage. Project Settings ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 76. Audio Performance of the RED One Camera
- (Videography)
- Written by our friends over at Sound Devices, acclaimed manufacturer of digital recorders and field mixers. Since it began shipping, Sound Devices has received numerous inquiries concerning audio interconnection ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 77. Location Audio Settings for an Avid Media Composer 5 Workflow
- (Post Production)
- Here is a concise guide to selecting the proper double-system audio and timecode settings for your digital audio recorder, when recording sync sound for SD video, HD video, and film projects that will ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 78. 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
- 79. 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
- 80. 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
- 81. 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
- 82. 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
- 83. 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
- 84. Production Sound for Film & Video
- (Phoca Download / Production Sound for Film & Video)
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 85. Tascam: HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20
- (Phoca Download / HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20)
- HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20: A concise and easy to understand Users Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 (v1.20) multitrack portable audio recorder, written by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD. This manual ...
- Created on December 22, 2012