- 1. For week ending April 16, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... So we are still on MY schedule, even though we may appear "late" on the paper "tentative schedule" that was part of the syllabus. Speaking of late.... a few students have still not ...
- Created on April 13, 2021
- 2. For week ending Jan 29, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... free to browse and explore other articles; there is a lot of stuff here. If you have not done so already, you need to register for this site as a STUDENT in order to access most of the content and to ...
- Created on January 22, 2021
- 3. For week ending Oct 23, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- We will finish up learning about the Mackie 1402 this week, and then press on with Microphones. So please begin reading up in the Mics section. No written assignments this week, but I am still waiting ...
- Created on October 18, 2020
- 4. For week ending May 1, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... should learn both systems. I am very concerned that three students have not turned in ANYTHING to me in the way of the 4 assignments. Nor have they even contacted me. It is possible that they could be ...
- Created on April 30, 2020
- 5. 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
- 6. For week ending April 3, 2020 UPDATED
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... contact me directly) We will be having (3) separate sessions: 9:30am: Accepted Fall 2019 11am: Accepted S2020 2pm: Accepted Fall 2020 (New portfolio accepted students) CTVA358 will NOT meet on Zoom ...
- Created on March 29, 2020
- 7. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... coming Friday so I do not want to kill an hour dealing with the quiz and group review. This week, and next, we will be HANDS-ON doing a video scene ("The Airport" See link below). Students ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 8. For week ending Feb 7, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... a discounted membership on this website. The regular $35 student fee has been REDUCED for my 358 people to only $25. If you did not see an email from PayPal, please check your CSUN email directly. Sometimes ...
- Created on February 06, 2020
- 9. Results from the curve for the Big Test
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- On Dec 6, seventeen students took the Big Test. Here are the results of the curve. If you have questions about your score, feel free to contact me. However, I will be out of town until Monday evening, ...
- Created on December 06, 2019
- 10. For weeks ending Nov 29 and Dec 6, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... PRINTED out on common paperwork, such as sound reports, index logs. All media must have name tags or labels. You may re-take Quiz 1 or 2 DURING class (no need to show up at 08:30). Students who choose ...
- Created on November 27, 2019
- 11. For week ending Nov 1, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... BBQ for faculty/staff lunch. One or two students can volunteer to help set up (warm up) and serve -- and hence earn a plate of ribs & sausage. Email me if your are interested. Take advantage of having ...
- Created on October 25, 2019
- 12. LA Sound Mixers FaceBook group
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- www.facebook.com/groups/lasoundmixers/ Note that this is a PRIVATE FaceBook group, so you do need to ask permission to join. But if you email Chris Howland and tell him that you are a pro mixer (or one ...
- Created on September 01, 2019
- 13. For week ending Sept 6, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Welcome to our new and returning CTVA students. Last week was our first session. This coming week we will get down to the BUSINESS (pardon the pun) of learning about Prod Sound. Our topic is Professional ...
- Created on September 01, 2019
- 14. Rom Com Film Festival
- (Upcoming Events)
- Hi Professor Ginsburg! I hope all is well! My name is Leyla and I am a current student at Santa Monica College. I'm interning with Rom Com Fest, a new film festival happening this June in LA, and I wanted ...
- Created on May 15, 2019
- 15. Hiring: fulltime field producer/shooter
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- Dear Professor Ginsburg, I'm reaching out to see if you have any star students who would be interested in a producer/shooter position for Fung Bros, an Asian-American media brand focused on food, Asian ...
- Created on March 01, 2019
- 16. Screen Music Program Pavia, Italy | 22-3
- (Upcoming Events)
- Dear Fred, I'm happy to inform you that the 1st edition of the Screen Music Program will be in Pavia, Italy, from 22 to 31 July 2019! Would you please let your students know? www.screenmusicprogram.com The ...
- Created on February 21, 2019
- 17. For weeks ending Dec 17th
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... will get 5 wild cards that you can apply to 5 questions of your choosing. In addition, the exam will be graded on an upwards curve. Past experience is that most students see around an 8 to 10 point boost ...
- Created on December 04, 2018
- 18. Working in the rain?
- (General Questions)
- Fred, I need some expert advice about filming in rainy conditions. Do you have a moment to respond or point us to some resources? I have a student who is filming in Equador during the rainy season this ...
- Created on November 05, 2018
- 19. 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
- 20. Upcoming film festivals call for entries
- (General Questions)
- ... Student Film Fest and Expo Call for Entries » IEMA Student Film Fest and Expo April 25 – 27, 2019... PURM 2019 Special Issue on Mentoring Undergraduate Creative Scholarship Call for Entries » Special Issue ...
- Created on October 23, 2018
- 21. For week ending Oct 12, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- As stated during class, we will continue shooting the Airport scene. This week the scene escalates. The students exit the ticket area and sit on the couch, discussing their flight. In the background, the ...
- Created on October 07, 2018
- 22. For week ending Oct 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... tone: negative 12 dB on the Panasonic HDV-170 camera. M-W students can re-take their Quiz One before class; not during class. Friday students will do Quiz One promptly at 9am on Friday. Do not show up ...
- Created on September 28, 2018
- 23. Sound Mixer needed for Make Your Mark sh
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... Friday August 24th at 2:00 p.m. through the weekend, Sunday The 26th. We are in need of a sound person. I was wondering if you had a student willing to join us on this crazy and creative project. We ...
- Created on August 09, 2018
- 24. For weeks ending Dec 11, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... PERIOD ON DEC 11TH IS OVER!!!!! FINAL EXAM ON MONDAY DEC 11, from 3pm to 5pm. In addition to taking the final, this is your last opportunity to take/retake any quizzes.A few students have not even taken ...
- Created on December 04, 2017
- 25. For week ending Oct 4, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Monday: First quiz!!! Although sticking around for open lab is optional, all students are required to be in class at 2pm sharp in order to take our first quiz. No scantrons. Test will focus on the first ...
- Created on September 28, 2017
- 26. Free Final Draft 10 software for student
- (Product Announcements)
- Check out Fred's Blog for details and links
- Created on September 12, 2017
- 27. NAMM Jan 25-28, 2018
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... except for industry insiders. But NAMM now has a program to allow college students & faculty to attend.... (for only $25) "Plan Ahead to Kick Off Your Experience at The 2018 NAMM Show The 2018 NAMM ...
- Created on August 31, 2017
- 28. Big Muddy Film Festival (submissions)
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- ... one of the oldest student-organized film festivals in the United States. Please submit your film and encourage your students, your colleagues, and your frenemies to submit, via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/festival/bigmuddyfilmfestival Regular ...
- Created on September 25, 2016
- 29. Links to online textbooks at Oviatt Libr
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Here are our most recent links from the Oviatt Library. Prof Krantz has set up eBook versions of the Pro Tools 101 Book (v11) and Jay Rose book with the library. Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro ...
- Created on August 30, 2016
- 30. Sound crew for USC thesis film
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... short films on the side. I'm currently producing a USC senior thesis film and we are searching for someone to do location sound. I am reaching out to see if you have any current CSUN sound students to ...
- Created on August 11, 2016
- 31. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- I have a limited number of special, 90-day trial licenses for Izotope RX5 Advanced software that I can give out to 20 students in CTVA who are seriously interested in learning and using the program. Although ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 32. Izotope RX5 Advanced - free trials
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- I have a limited number of special, 90-day trial licenses for Izotope RX5 Advanced software that I can give out to 20 students who are seriously interested in learning and using the program. Although ...
- Created on March 31, 2016
- 33. Headphones on sale at B&H Photo
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Sony MDR7506 headphones are on sale at B&H Photo in NYC for only $79 (normally $130). A student in my CTVA 358 class found this deal. Even the Dept is ordering up some phones at that price!
- Created on January 29, 2016
- 34. Did you check your work?
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Some students just do not get it. Before you turn in your projects, take a moment and double check. Is the package complete? Did you include a log sheet/index of WHAT IS ON THE DISK that you are turning ...
- Created on December 01, 2015
- 35. VPAC Internships
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... for an $8,000 Mary Bayramian Arts Scholarship or Fellowship (graduate students) that will be applicable to the upcoming school year. Applications will be judged according to set criteria for such scholarships ...
- Created on August 29, 2015
- 36. Links to online textbooks at Oviatt Libr
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Here are our most recent links from the Oviatt Library. Prof Krantz has set up eBook versions of the Pro Tools 101 Book (v11) and Jay Rose book with the library. Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro ...
- Created on August 23, 2015
- 37. Creative Media Studio resources at Oviat
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... valve if your students need to work on assignments for your classes but find it difficult to secure a spot in any of our labs. Therefore, I encourage you to let your students know about this facility. Here' ...
- Created on August 15, 2015
- 38. Creative Media Studio resources at Oviat
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... safety valve if your students need to work on assignments for your classes but find it difficult to secure a spot in any of our labs. Therefore, I encourage you to let your students know about this facility. Here' ...
- Created on August 15, 2015
- 39. From the Professor
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Every week, I will post announcements and/or assignments pertaining to our class. Please check in at least once a week to read about what is on the schedule. Students are required to post a reply to each ...
- Created on August 15, 2015
- 40. Call for Entries: 58th CINE Golden Eagle
- (Upcoming Events)
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 507-400-2463 Call for Entries: 58th CINE Golden Eagle Awards for Student & Youth Media Washington, DC (May ...
- Created on May 14, 2015
- 41. Looking for PA's May 11-22, 201
- (Looking For Crew)
- ... Wilson from Mad TV, Tim Russ from Star Treck, as well as Steven Anthony Lawrence from the Disney series Even Stevens, just to name a few! If you have any students that are interested in being a PA for ...
- Created on April 30, 2015
- 42. Attend taping of The Talk on CBS
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- Hi, My name is Tawny and I work in the Audience Department for The Talk on CBS. We were trying to reach out to young aspiring students, who will be in the Los Angeles area, to see if they would like to ...
- Created on March 21, 2015
- 43. Lavalier rods & sticks
- (Tips & Tricks)
- ... my own rod, which I had given away to a student, and it only cost $6. Actually, I bought two rods, so that I can use one section (from the second kit) to extend the overall length of the first rod, in ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 44. Soundsnap.com Online Sound Effects Libra
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... them to share the account info with their students. Here is the account info: www.Soundsnap.com Username: Password: (CSUN students need to contact Prof Krantz or Prof Ginsburg to receive our departmental ...
- Created on February 24, 2015
- 45. Hello
- (Welcome Mat)
- ... well as to provide info to the sound community in general. Take a moment and read the introduction on the homepage geared to my own CSUN and Chapman Univ students, along with going to the college classes ...
- Created on February 01, 2015
- 46. CTVA Tutoring Services
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Any students who need tutoring assistance with their writing for any CTVA courses may feel free to contact one or both of the graduate students based in the CTVA Script Library: Adrian Gonzalez -- This ...
- Created on December 02, 2014
- 47. Student CINDY Awards
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- CALL FOR ENTRIES Dear Educator, There’s no question yesterday’s traditional college RTF program would not be adequate for today’s job market. Student content creators today join an industry with a wide ...
- Created on September 29, 2014
- 48. RAW SCIENCE TV FILM FESTIVAL $20,000 in
- (Hangin' Out by Craft Services....)
- ... Science Film Festival. We created the RAW SCIENCE Film Festival to celebrate students making outstanding science films and I wanted to send a reminder that we’re accepting Student works in 4 categories ...
- Created on September 29, 2014
- 49. CTVA Tutoring Services
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Any students who need tutoring assistance with their writing for any CTVA courses may feel free to contact one or both of the graduate students based in the CTVA Script Library: Adrian Gonzalez -- This ...
- Created on September 24, 2014
- 50. CTVA Dept Insurance Information
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... insurance procedures contact Michael Bryant. (818) 677-3802 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. CTVA 358 Students: You do NOT need to reply to ...
- Created on September 22, 2014
- 51. For Students
- (Category)
- Created on January 31, 2012
- 52. Student Scripts for the pandemic world
- (For Students)
- ... us to the issue of “student thesis or senior projects”. If Hollywood, with all of their resources and extravagant budgets (I guess that the long list of Executive Associate Name-on-Credits Producers will ...
- Created on July 15, 2020
- 53. 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
- 54. Free Final Draft 10 for students
- (For Students)
- Educators – Get 1 FREE semester of Final Draft 10 for each of your students! In an effort to give students a chance to work with the industry standard screenwriting program, Final Draft ...
- Created on September 12, 2017
- 55. Studio Depot 20% student discount
- (Other Accessories)
- ... offer a full 20% discount to all film students! Studio Depot sells film production expendables, such as gaffers tapes, tools, widgets, cases, and all manner of neat stuff. Shopping there is like going ...
- Created on March 21, 2016
- 56. CAS Student Scholarship Award
- (Networking)
- CINEMA AUDIO SOCIETY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2nd annual CAS STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD Los Angeles,16 Sept 2015 -- The Cinema Audio Society announced today that it is accepting applications for the ...
- Created on September 16, 2015
- 57. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- I have spent the last several days reviewing and grading student projects for my 358 class, and in general I am very dissappointed. There were a couple of good projects turned in, but the majority of them ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 58. Student Dictionary of Filmmaking Terms
- (Editorial)
- Well, we survived another couple of semesters and now get to relax (somewhat) during the summer. A lot of student films have come and gone; some great, some decent, and some not worthy of the pixels who ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 59. Regarding Student Internship
- (Networking)
- Having survived both sides of the Internship Fence -- as a former student intern and, later in my career, as the supervisor of student interns – I would like to post some thoughts and advice on the issue. ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 60. Off-road 101: Anatomy of a Trail Run
- (Fred's Blog )
- A lot of my former students and colleagues ask me what I do now that I am retired. Two of my current hobbies have merged together: videomaking and jeeping. Check out our club's YouTube channel about off-roading.... ...
- Created on November 05, 2022
- 61. New Reduced Membership - $5 lifetime
- (News)
- As many of you know, Fred Ginsburg is now retired and enjoying his free time. Yes, he still writes and consults -- and wants to keep this website available to students, former students, and members of ...
- Created on January 18, 2022
- 62. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... rubber — if it appears to a passersby that a crime is being committed, real police may respond with real guns drawn! One time, I coached some middle school students who chose to photograph a bank robbery ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 63. 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
- 64. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- ... These are great videos for novices and students, featuring Charlie Waymire (as on-air talent). And totally FREE for schools to use! The series are short (5 min or so) presentations explaining booming, ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 65. Mic advice for instructors who teach online & hybrid
- (Workshops)
- This presentation will cover: -How to achieve better audio for online as well as hybrid teaching -Selecting a good microphone for the instructor -Including audio from face-to-face students -Connecting ...
- Created on August 06, 2020
- 66. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- The first semester of having to teach online is over. It was a unique experience both for faculty as well as students. Some were able to handle it fairly well; we are a profession of technically adept ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 67. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- Originally written by Fred Ginsburg for publication in Student Filmmakers Magazine Everyone who has ever taken a film class has heard about the importance of recording a few seconds of Room Tone on the ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 68. College Advising Season
- (For Students)
- Originally written for and published in Student Filmmakers Magazine It is nearly the end of the semester, which means that every student is thinking about what classes to enroll in next semester. I ...
- Created on February 11, 2020
- 69. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- originally written for and published in Student Filmmakers Magazine, NAB 2020 A few years back, I was involved in the planning of a large, corporate event. Although my role for the upcoming event was ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 70. 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
- 71. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- This article appears in Student Filmmakers Magazine (August 2018 UFVA issue) STUDENT filmmaker, with the emphasis on “student” By Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD Most of the time, contributing authors ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 72. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... and then to sync these tracks to the picture during the editing process. The question that I get most often at seminars or from my college students is “What is the best way to effectively utilize multiple ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 73. 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
- 74. Active Shooter scare at CSUN
- (Editorial)
- ... social media was in a frenzy over posted video indicating a THREAT to the campus. Students reported to me that there were helicopters overhead and that their friends were texting them about the possibility ...
- Created on February 19, 2018
- 75. Fixing video engine failure in Pro Tools 12 running Win 10
- (News)
- ... able to add/delete/replace video clips in older sessions as well as brand new sessions. Feel free to pass this along to your editing students who may be struggling with Windows 10. This has not been ...
- Created on January 28, 2018
- 76. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... on-campus version of this class. Students enrolled in CTVA 358 for Spring 2021 should go ahead and register for this website as STUDENT, in order to receive the special rate. Course Information ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 77. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... on-campus version of this class. Students enrolled in CTVA 358 for Spring 2021 should go ahead and register for this website as STUDENT, in order to receive the special rate. Course Information ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 78. Google Translate
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... and then translate and speak it in English (or whatever second language you chose). I have tried it with some of my foreign students, and Google successfully translated between English and Japanese, ...
- Created on March 17, 2016
- 79. Review of Sanken shotguns
- (Shotgun)
- Here are reviews of the Sanken CS1e, CS3e, and Cinela Shockmount contributed by Thi Dinh. Thi is a recent grad of CSUN's film program and was one of my top audio students. He has been mixing professionally ...
- Created on March 12, 2016
- 80. 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
- 81. How to Fix "could not save as because volume not found (-35)" in Pro Tool
- (Post Production)
- Recently, one of my students was working in Pro Tools 8, and when she attempted to save her session Pro Tools flashed this ominous message: "could not save as because volume not found(-35)". So here is ...
- Created on December 04, 2015
- 82. Updating to Pro Tools 12: Jumping Thru Hoops
- (Post Production)
- ... purchasers or lessees. Step one is to purchase the software. You can get it directly from AVID; make certain that you are looking at the Academic version for students & faculty and not the Institutional ...
- Created on December 03, 2015
- 83. Izotope RX5 Tools for Audio Editing
- (Post Production)
- ... Izotope strongly supports faculty and film students with a number of special educational discount programs, so I encourage Instructors to contact Izotope and introduce themselves, to see what educational ...
- Created on November 15, 2015
- 84. Link to the 695 Quarterly
- (Networking)
- IATSE Local 695 has graciously offered to share their quarterly publication with our students and members of the sound community. Local 695 is the labor union representing production and post-production ...
- Created on September 01, 2015
- 85. Pro Tools...
- (News)
- ... certified AVID engineer], I think that we should NOT use Pro Tools First for CTVA 230, and here are some of the major reasons against using it: It is not readily available yet; students would need ...
- Created on July 31, 2015
- 86. Chapman & CSUN in top 40 best film schools
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... students who are less financially endowed an excellent alternative. The Film Option program is run by Option Head, Professor Nate Thomas; under Department Head Joh Stahl. Nate's team of key faculty include: ...
- Created on April 30, 2015
- 87. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... often with third party supporting gear. It was great to see so many of you at the booth. Fellow educators in for the BEA Conference, my sound mixer peers, and so many familar faces from past years. Student ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 88. FREE: How to Put a Mic on Talent
- (News)
- A free bonus for the sound community, courtesy of K-Tek Booms and "The Sound Guy" Thomas Popp. Tom has created an in-depth video tutorial about how to rig lavaliers on talent. Normally, Udemy charges $50 ...
- Created on March 19, 2015
- 89. Lav Rods & Sticks
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... I had given away to a student, and it only cost $6. Actually, I bought two rods, so that I can use one section (from the second kit) to extend the overall length of the first rod, in case I need a really ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 90. Lav Rods & Sticks (old school style)
- (Lavalier)
- ... I had given away to a student, and it only cost $6. Actually, I bought two rods, so that I can use one section (from the second kit) to extend the overall length of the first rod, in case I need a really ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 91. Audio Metering: An Introduction
- (Recorders)
- Note: This article by Fred Ginsburg was originally written for and published in the 2015 Anniversary & NAB issue of Student Filmmakers Magazine. The answer to the questions, “How loud should my dialogue ...
- Created on March 05, 2015
- 92. To toke or not to toke
- (Fred's Blog )
- Outside of class, more times than I can track, students and colleagues have asked me where I stand on the legalization of marijuana issue. But what they really were curious about, was what I thought about ...
- Created on March 01, 2015
- 93. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- ... that you always want to get the best audio that you can. I tell my students that wireless mics is a misnomer -- they are really just wireless CABLES. The transmitter/receiver does not replace the mic ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 94. ADR templates & beeps
- (Post Production)
- ... members and students. We appreciate Professor Bondelevitch's generosity ever so much! Here are the files that David has shared with us: PDF of David's UFVA 2014 Lecture Notes PDF of Spotting Notes ...
- Created on August 22, 2014
- 95. UFVA members cast for free w Backstage
- (Networking)
- UFVA president Norman Hollyn recently announced that every UFVA member and our students, can now post free casting call notices for talent and some crew. This should make it easier to find cast in many ...
- Created on June 05, 2014
- 96. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- Is it just me, or do we have Professors out there, at a couple of the most reknowned film schools, teaching Production who just do not get it? I continually have students complain to me that they are being ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 97. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- ... Not having a zoom lens forces the students to be more cognizant of camera placement and setups. I still remember back to when I was a student and our first film assignments were done with fixed lenses, ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 98. Pro Tools 11 upgrade
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... because there are different versions of the Pro Tools ACADEMIC package. One version is strictly for students, and that version includes 4 years of upgrades. But the faculty version is considered as "Faculty/Institutional" ...
- Created on January 16, 2014
- 99. Trick or Treat
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... to paying off your Professors! (We do not solicit bribes or gifts, and it is a breach of ethics for us to accept anything of value from our students.) However, Staff members, Department administrative ...
- Created on October 07, 2013
- 100. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- One of the major issues facing both students as well as faculty is dealing with timecode settings for both electronic cinema and sprocketed film, especially when they are combined in the same Avid project. ...
- Created on October 03, 2013