- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... both the editors and your clients. Above all, it must sound good and be usable for its intended purpose. You do not have to use my sample templates for your paperwork; but whatever you do submit must ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 8. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- If you work in Hollywood or in feature films, sooner or later you are going to encounter firearms on the set. As soundmixers, we are on the listening side of the headphones. The world’s most sensitive ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- ... output is not set too high, or else you will hear hiss on the soundtrack. Oh, and in case your are wondering --- I actually went out and purchased my Q4 with my own money. Although I had spoken to Zoom ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 12. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Here are excerpts from an email thread that recently took place between myself (location sound instructor), one of our editing instructors, and our certified Avid tech. It all begins with an Addendum ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 13. Zoom H4n, PMD660, Mackie 1402
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... area in the Users Manuals/Downloads section. For learning about (or instructing) sound recording for film & video, there are 3 new presentations intended to accompany live lecture explaining the operation ...
- Created on March 02, 2013
- 14. 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
- 15. 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
- 16. 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
- 17. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... sound was most impressive. So I assumed that when it came time to shoot a couple of short exercises on your own, the video projects would represent what you are capable of. I expected to see creativity, ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 18. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- Quick Navigation Course Information Texts Attendance Grading Criteria Office Hours Fees COURSE SYLLABUS for FTV534 and FTV329 : Production and Set Management - Advanced Production Sound ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 19. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... Audio should be recorded onto a portable audio recorder such as a TASCAM, Zoom, Sound Devices, Marantz, Fostex, etc., but NOT a laptop nor a camcorder. Audio should be turned in as digital WAV or BWF files ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 20. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... work and impress both the editors and your clients. Above all, it must sound good and be usable for its intended purpose. You do not have to use my sample templates for your paperwork; but whatever you ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 21. Spring Class Schedule and Due Dates
- (CTVA 230)
- WEEK #DATETOPICS 1 Jan 23-25 First day of class. Course Overview; Audio Essentials; Audio Basics / Wave Theory 2 Jan 30 Feb 1 Pro Tools; Elements of the Soundtrack; 3 Feb ...
- Created on August 19, 2011