- 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. AES-LA meeting Aug 27, 2013
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... of Ventura Blvd. and Coldwater Canyon). Parking is free behind the convention center building, enter off of Coldwater Canyon. The optional pre-meeting dinner is at 7:00 PM. The topic is Soundcraft Studer ...
- Created on August 22, 2013
- 5. AES-LA meeting Feb 25, 2014
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... the Bass Monster - Managing Low Frequencies at Home, in the Studio and in Public Spaces. The meeting will feature a panel dicsussion with Todd Welti, Harman International; Steven Klein, Sound Control ...
- Created on February 17, 2014
- 6. AT897 or AT8035 shotgun mic?
- (General Questions)
- If you could afford just one mic for making indie films and you had to choose between the Audio Technica 8035 and 897 - which would you choose and why? We do most of our shooting indoors, but can do as ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 7. 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
- 8. 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
- 9. Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- What would be the base equipment for a starter cart? What microphones, recorders, mixers, wireless, headphones and accessories to make up a base kit.
- Created on June 07, 2012
- 10. 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
- 11. CAS Quarterly Magazine - free link
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- The New Fall 2018 CAS Quarterly is out. Many relevant and illuminating articles await including a writeup on the CAS Cart Parade which was put on by many people from the LA Sound Mixers and a phenominal ...
- Created on December 08, 2018
- 12. CAS Quarterly Magazine - free link
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- The New Fall 2018 CAS Quarterly is out. Many relevant and illuminating articles await including a writeup on the CAS Cart Parade which was put on by many people from the LA Sound Mixers and a phenominal ...
- Created on December 08, 2018
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. CSUN acquires TASCAM HS-P82 w fader cont
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Good for sound.
- Created on September 06, 2014
- 16. 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
- 17. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- sounds good!
- Created on September 19, 2016
- 18. CTVA 230 textbook reading list
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Sounds good. Thank you.
- Created on February 02, 2016
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. Did you check your work?
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... in? A sound report is a history of every take recorded during the session, but a log sheet/index shows only what is on the disk you are turning in. Did you do a Header ID file? Did you specify the correct ...
- Created on December 01, 2015
- 22. Download issue of CAS Quarterly Journal
- (General Questions)
- Here is the link to download a free digital issue of the Cinema Audio Society Journal.... lots of good reading and sound industry information. cinemaaudiosociety.org/cas-quarterly/
- Created on February 03, 2021
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. First time here for a veteran boomer.
- (Welcome Mat)
- Ok, so now I know where to find eager young aspiring sound folks. I've been doing sound for 30 years and as a boom operator for 17 of those years. The photo is a boom stand I made from a tool box I got ...
- Created on August 23, 2012
- 26. 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
- 27. 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
- 28. 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
- 29. 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
- 30. For week ending Feb 12, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Our Zoom class begins at 09:00am. Please be on time. We will finish our topic of Professional Approach, and maybe cover Audio Essentials and Sound Elements. Links to the powerpoints are pinned above. As ...
- Created on February 06, 2021
- 31. For week ending Feb 15, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Tuesday.... Pro Tools! A lot of you are not taking the lab sessions seriously. Remember, you need to read the Pro Tools textbook and attached extra chapters (they are all in the Google docs folder aptly ...
- Created on February 11, 2018
- 32. For week ending Feb 19, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Our topics for this week are: Audio Essentials, Sound Elements, and Priorities of the Sound Mixer. Review the powerpoint lectures for these 3 topics, and read the articles about Priorities. In general, ...
- Created on February 13, 2021
- 33. 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
- 34. For week ending Feb 27, 2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... mix audio, you should read the articles in the Reading List for the CTVA 358 sound class. I have completed PowerPoint Presentations on the Mackie 1402, Marantz PMD660, and Zoom H4n recorders. The Mackie ...
- Created on February 24, 2013
- 35. For week ending Feb 5, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... be: Audio Essentials, Sound Elements, and Professional Approach. The links to these powerpoint lectures are pinned above. drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1w6d9...kjo7PIZiQkTnb8eXiS6- In the READING ...
- Created on January 29, 2021
- 36. For week ending Feb 8, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... we will continue the lecture about Elements of the Soundtrack. A lot of you are still NOT registered for this site, yet. No excuses. You cannot do the readings if you are not able to sign in! Get your ...
- Created on February 01, 2018
- 37. 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
- 38. 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
- 39. 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
- 40. For week ending March 1, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Tuesday: QUIZ ONE. Short, multiple choice type quiz about first couple of lectures: Audio Basics and Elements of Soundtrack. No scantrons; write on the test paper. Followed by test review/grading and ...
- Created on February 26, 2018
- 41. For week ending March 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... classes of mikes (dynamic, electret condenser, full condenser). We will also set up the gear and go hands-on so that you can listen to and play with the variety of mics. Pretty much, the sound mixer will ...
- Created on March 09, 2020
- 42. 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
- 43. 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
- 44. 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
- 45. 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
- 46. For week ending Nov 2, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... There will NOT be class. Remember that this year, the advising is NOT on the Soundstage, but over in the LO building. Check the hallway posters for your advising times. Note: Some students still have ...
- Created on October 31, 2018
- 47. For week ending Nov 30, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- sounds good.
- Created on December 04, 2018
- 48. For week ending Nov 30, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... involves spending some serious time learning about your sound package, so expect to spend some time at rental houses! It is NOT a project that you can do over the internet. You need to get working on ...
- Created on November 26, 2018
- 49. 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
- 50. For week ending Oct 12, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Sounds good.
- Created on October 18, 2018
- 51. Workshops
- (Category)
- ... and sound is the forgotten child. Learn MoreBut for those of you interested in attending or hosting a seminar/workshop on how to achieve Hollywood grade location audio -- Fred Ginsburg CAS Ph.D. MBKS ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 52. Sound Q BBQ
- (Category)
- Sound Q is the name of our competition and "backyard" BBQ cooking team. Although not directly tied in to sound recording, we are the only registered team with a (K-tek) boompole and (Audio Technica) shotgun ...
- Created on September 30, 2018
- 53. Sound Gear
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 54. Sound Design
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 55. Series - Preparing for Your Shoot
- (Category)
- Good sound and picture does not happen by accident nor on its own. It requires concerted efforts from all the production executives (producer, director, production manager) as well as from members of the ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 56. Series - Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Category)
- 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
- 57. Location Sound Recording
- (Category)
- PowerPoint presentations about microphones, mic techniques, pro audio concepts, and more
- Created on January 30, 2013
- 58. 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
- 59. 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
- 60. FilmTVsound is now FREE to subscribe
- (News)
- We are excited to announce that access to FilmTVsound.com is now FREE to everyone! Over the years, this website has served as an informative resource and online coursebook for numerous audio classes ...
- Created on December 27, 2023
- 61. 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
- 62. 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
- 63. Book: Behind the Sound Cart
- (Industry Happenings)
- “Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set” is a new e-book that details how the entire Sound team functions on today’s movie and television sets, while illuminating the overall picture ...
- Created on February 23, 2021
- 64. 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
- 65. 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
- 66. Sound Q beef & brisket rub (improved steak rub)
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- Sound Q Beef Rub: note: there is NO salt in this rub! When preparing beef, we prefer to dry brine the meat at least an hour before cooking. We sprinkle Morton's Kosher Salt over all sides of the beef, ...
- Created on February 20, 2020
- 67. Sound Q Potlatch Rub seasoning
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- ... off the shelf pre-mixed vials. W-S Potlatch is great, but pricey at $15 per 3 ounce tins. We have a recipe that matches the taste profile: Sound Q Potlatch Seasoning 1 tablespoons kosher salt ...
- Created on September 02, 2019
- 68. FaceBook "Sound and Food" closed (private) grou
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- Sound Mixers don't just record smoking soundtracks, but some of us enjoy spending our "off" hours cooking up some great BBQ. This FaceBook Group is for those of us in the sound community who enjoy smoking, ...
- Created on September 02, 2019
- 69. Sound Q "Wild Willy II" pork ru
- (Sound Q BBQ)
- This great rub is a staple to many pitmasters. I first discovered it in the Smoke and Spice BBQ book, and have used it as a foundation for many great rubs. Good on ribs, brisket, chicken, pork, and just ...
- Created on May 13, 2019
- 70. 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
- 71. 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
- 72. 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
- 73. FilmTVsound website upgraded
- (News)
- ... you with: A better mobile experience. The whole website now reformats much cleaner on smartphones and tablets, meaning you can access FilmTVsound from anywhere! Better site performance. Pages load ...
- Created on January 25, 2018
- 74. Thi Dinh Sound
- (Links)
- Thi is a former student of mine and has begun freelancing as a sound mixer since recently graduating CSUN. Thi was one of my best students over the years, and cannot be recommended highly enough! Check ...
- Created on March 08, 2016
- 75. 1891 Sound Mixer
- (Fred's Blog )
- Two pics of me published in the current (Fall 2015) issue of the CAS Quarterly Magazine, in the Lighter Side section. Counting down how many of my "fifteen minutes of fame" are remaining. Fourteen, thirteen.... ...
- Created on December 05, 2015
- 76. 1890's Sound Mixe
- (Fred's Blog )
- Sound Mixer circa 1891, working off a steam powered soundcart and recording on the latest electro/clock-gear "audio memorizer". True, there is no historical documentation of these early sound mixers, but ...
- Created on October 31, 2015
- 77. Win 10 corrupting sound cards
- (Fred's Blog )
- Our friends at Sound Devices have confirmed user reports of a serious issue with Windows 10 and removable media formatted as FAT32. Users are experiencing corruption of .wav media files by simply inserting ...
- Created on September 24, 2015
- 78. 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
- 79. 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
- 80. 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
- 81. 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
- 82. Elmers Guide to Motion Picture Sound Formats
- (Post Production)
- Surround Sound for Cinema can be quite confusing, considering all of the audio release formats currently in use; not to mention all of the formats used in the recent past. I had set out researching all ...
- Created on January 08, 2013
- 83. 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
- 84. 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
- 85. 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
- 86. 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
- 87. 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
- 88. 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
- 89. 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
- 90. 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
- 91. 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
- 92. [VIDEO] Sound Mixer Hell
- (Videos)
- Here is another funny video. It depicts a meeting with a producer who wants great sound, has no money, but it is being shot on a RED, after all! Feel free to comment, and submit any videos that ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 93. 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
- 94. [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
- 95. 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
- 96. 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
- 97. 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
- 98. 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
- 99. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- A cameraman would never judge composition and good lighting based on what he or she hears. Likewise, a soundperson would be a fool to record audio based solely on what they see. Yet all too often, that ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 100. [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