- 1. Did you check your work?
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... timecode, or indicate if the project does not have timecode? Reference tone is part of the header. Room tone is part of Take 1. Do the submitted materials reflect your best and most professional image? ...
- Created on December 01, 2015
- 2. For week ending Feb 21, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... CTVA 358. Date: Feb 21, 2020 Location: Manzanita Film Soundstage Mixer: (your name) Recorded direct to video, 2-track dual mono attenuated 24bit, 48k timecode: 23.976 Reference tone: negative 20dB&quo ...
- Created on February 15, 2020
- 3. For week ending Nov 22, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... talk), planted mic, radio mics. We will also be mixing with timecode slate onto a multi-track recorder, the TASCAM HS-P82. Review the (Ginsburg) instruction manual PDF on the website. After Thanksgiving, ...
- Created on November 18, 2019
- 4. For week ending Oct 11, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... so that you can read aloud the Header ID: Production: Airport Date: Oct 11, 2017 Location: Manzanita Foley stage Mixer: (your name) Format: Recording dual mono, direct to video. 24bit/48k. Timecode: 23.97 Reference ...
- Created on October 08, 2017
- 5. For week ending Oct 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... to do the header ID before you begin recording. Title: Airport Date: Location: Manzanita Hall Mixer: (your name) Format: Recorded direct to video, dual mono. 24 bit, 48k Timecode frame rate: 23.976 Reference ...
- Created on September 28, 2018
- 6. For week ending Sept 27,2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Sept 27, 2019 Location: Manzanita Film Soundstage Mixer: (your name) Recorded direct to video, 2-track dual mono attenuated 24bit, 48k timecode: 23.976 Reference tone: negative 20dB" You may bring ...
- Created on September 21, 2019
- 7. For weeks ending Dec 17th
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... HS-P82 multi-track, timecode slating, boom, plant, and radio mics. Our last day of instruction is Monday Dec 10th. There are no classes on Wed, Dec 12th apparently. On the 10th , ALL PROJECTS are due! ...
- Created on December 04, 2018
- 8. Handheld digital recorders...
- (General Questions)
- ... specs are excellent. No timecode, however. I have not used either of them, so one needs to play with them in your hand to see how the ergonomics go. How easy or difficult is it to control recording levels ...
- Created on November 25, 2012
- 9. Nagra 4.2 recorder for video production?
- (General Questions)
- ... NOT record SMPTE timecode, so you must use a clapstick slate and manually align the audio in sync with the picture during editing. The problem with the Nagra is that: 1) It is only monaural. It does accept ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 10. Plural Eyes editing software
- (Product Announcements)
- ... and music videos meant using timecode & clapsticks to sort everything out in post. It was not for the faint of heart, nor the beginning student. Now, along comes software like Plural Eyes and Dual Eyes, ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 11. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- Thanks for your comments. I especially like the simple approach (Slate plus scratch audio to camera's for Pluraleyes). This was also confirmed by a fairly lively discussion at JWSound Thanks Aga
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 12. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- ... just use the 744T and the Denecke slate. Time code can be added to picture when it is imported; and then just tell it all to sync to the audio timecode. Plural Eyes works great. Make sure you use the ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 13. Suggested Audio Production Workflow with
- (General Questions)
- ... the frame rate settings of the TC. The Director intends to shoot with one Cannon 5D Mark III and two Cannon 5D Mark II SLR cameras. I have come to realize that if any shared timecode is to be used it ...
- Created on September 10, 2012
- 14. Timecode issues with Arri Alexa
- (General Questions)
- Greetings Professor, I have a question about Timecode in the Alexa camera model. Here is what happened. Yesterday, we were having some issues matching the Timecode on the camera display to the slate ...
- Created on April 26, 2014
- 15. Why is Time Of Day (TOD) timecode used b
- (General Questions)
- Why is TOD timecode used by sound? Why do they JAM SYNC TOD timecode from sound recorder to slate? How often should we Jam sync? TOD is the easiest way to insure that everyone on the set has access to ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. Introduction to Timecode
- (Recorders)
- Over the past several years, it has become ever increasingly common to record production tracks with a SMPTE timecode reference instead of the traditional 60 Hz sync pulse. This article is intended as ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 19. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... things around and get creative on your timelines. Not like video, where everything has to remain in perfect, timecode sync. The internet is full of tutorials on how to use the tools in Audacity to edit ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 20. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- ... rate. Figure a state-of-the-art multi-track timecode recorder, companion mixing board (fader controller), four to eight premium quality radio mics, a few condenser shotgun mics, boompoles, cables, and ...
- Created on January 28, 2021
- 21. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... output). Make sure that you include all of the necessary input/output cables for your system. USB to connect recorder to fader controller; TA3-XLRf input cables; TA3-XLRm output cables; timecode out ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 22. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... to the final mixdown! By the mid to late 1980’s, we saw the emergence of two track field recording along with timecode with recorders such as the Nagra IV-STC and, later on, the Fostex PD4 digital recorder. ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 23. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... of Sound Mixer. Make/model of audio recorder. Track format (such as Mono, 2-track, 4-track, 8-track, mon0 x #, stereo pair x #) Sampling and Bit Rate (such as 16 bit, 48k or 24bit/48k) Timecode ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 24. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... timecode portable recorder. He only used it on a few features, works mainly in camera, and would rather put the money towards a boat or something. We know him well, and he takes good care of his stuff! ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 25. TASCAM releases new firmware for HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- TASCAM recently released (October 2016) new firmware for their HS-P82 multi-track timecode location recorder. Firmware build v2.00 is the first update for the HS-P82 since a couple of years, and marks ...
- Created on October 09, 2016
- 26. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... multitrack with timecode that can record two master tracks plus eight additional ISO’s. On most occasions, I pair it up with the TASCAM RC-F82 remote fader controller, which is essentially an eight input ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 27. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... settings, timecode, audio, and way too many more items to list here. But even feeling confident that all the important bits are working as they should, it is still imperative to always check the final ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 28. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... head & tail tones, I sometimes still add a cadence of manual beeps at the beginning, to quickly eyeball matching takes in the edit bay. The DR-60d does not generate timecode, but you can do just fine ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 29. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... either single camera or multi-camera. First, you must create an edit master which consists of the original song combined with SMPTE timecode. The edit master is safely set aside for post production, after ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 30. Elmers Guide to Motion Picture Sound Formats
- (Post Production)
- ... the projected image. Compare that to today's DataSat system, where audio CD's or DVD's are played back in sync to the picture, via timecode (as opposed to a mechanical shaft). History repeats itself. Dolby ...
- Created on January 08, 2013
- 31. 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
- 32. 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
- 33. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... sound with picture. It works similar in function to timecode. Besides the Zoom, you will need a mixing board so that you can control audio levels and mix microphone feeds together. Behringer and Mackie ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 34. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... Another new feature is the ability to slave your RECORD/STOP to the incoming timecode. What that means is that if the camera is operating in a RECORD RUN mode, where the timecode generator starts and ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 35. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... We will also be showing the Presonus 16.4.2 digital mixing board, connected up to the Tascam HS-P82 8+2 multitrack portable timecode recorder. Microphones hooked up to the system will include the BP4071 ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 36. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... work in the real world. Instead, you present equipment lists that made little or no sense. For example, one team elected to use an inexpensive, 2-track non-timecode reacorder, rather than a more professional ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 37. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... timecode recording package. That means that for what you were budgeting to spend on a four track recorder, you can now have a complete eight track unit (actually a ten track unit, since the individual ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 38. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... T/C. This is where you set your timecode details. Note that the timecode frame rate was already set when you selected your FRAME RATE during Project creation. Go to the TIMECODE tab. The STATUS window ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 39. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... your digital workflow? To begin with, what is the recording format that you will be using? 16 bit or 24 bit? What frame rate for the timecode? How many tracks will you need? Do not tell me that your ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 40. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Shiel) are all current CSUN students, and had all previously done well in Fred Ginsburg's sound class last year. The basic package consisted of a Sound Devices 702T two-track digital recorder with timecode, ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 41. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... for a four-track digital recorder (with timecode) such as the Sound Devices 744T. Add two radio mics, so that each actor is completely covered no matter what. The radio mics should be paired with a goo ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 42. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... for a four-track digital recorder (with timecode) such as the Sound Devices 744T. Add two radio mics, so that each actor is completely covered no matter what. The radio mics should be paired with a goo ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 43. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... often with timecode. On feature films, it is not uncommon to see two recorders on the soundcart: a multi-track deck for recording isolated tracks; and a simpler two-track recorder for dailies and the picture-cut. ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 44. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... use a camcorder along with a small mixing panel and some sensitive microphones. Shotgun mics are a good choice. We are re-recording your playback video (which might even include timecode numbers on screen) ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 45. Time Code and the High Definition Camera
- (Videography)
- Why use 30 fps Time Code when shooting at 24 fps film? 30 fps Time Code is used when transferring film to 29.97 fps video for video/workstation editing or when transferring to mag film. The following chart ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 46. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- ... camcorders; audio for Canon XL1; intro to timecode; recording without timecode; sync playback; what your crew expects; deal memo; equipment packages for features, weddings, etc.; digital recording; boxes ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 47. 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
- 48. Preparing for Audio Post
- (Post Production)
- ... will contain the flash frames and ideally will include timecode burned onto the file. We sound guys like to know that we are frame accurate and timecode burn-in is an ideal way to keep things in check. ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 49. Shooting to Sync Playback
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... on complex sync and/or timecode systems to completely eliminate any speed variance (wow & flutter). Both the film camera and the audio recorder capture the scene in REAL TIME so that they can be aligned ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 50. Guides for Fostex FR2
- (Recorders)
- Here is a quick link to the Users Manual of the Fostex FR2 compact flash digital portable recorder. In addition, we have put together a Quick Start guide to the menu settings for the timecode equipped ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 51. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... our audio "double system" onto a multi-track digital recorder. A Denecke timecode slate will be used to provide a timecode reference as well as a failsafe clapstick sync mark for lining up the production ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 52. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... timecode recorder on my cart (intended for the sound editor) as well as being able to send a two-track version to the camera (for dailies and picture edit). Note that when a board is described as two ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 53. Chapter 2: Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... recorder with SMPTE timecode to sync with picture; or most likely today with a non-linear digital editing system that contains picture and audio on its hard drive. Computer editing has certainly made ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 54. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... recorders Mixing to film/video Microphone Basics Booming Plant Mics Lavaliers Wireless Multi-track workflow Sync Playback Timecode Transfers Intro to Mixdown Unions Budgeting ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 55. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... or file being submitted. At the top of the sheet should be general information, including your name, project title/name, and recording specs (type of recorder, format, bit/sampling rate, timecode, what ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 56. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... your name, date, location, file format, track format, recording sampling rates, timecode (if applicable), and reference tone level, followed by 30 seconds of reference tone. This insures that your project ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 57. Class Projects
- (CTVA 230)
- ... about your (WAV) files, such name of the project, your name, file format, track format, duration, timecode (if applicable), and reference tone level, followed by 30 seconds of tone. This insures that your ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 58. Audio Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... as a separate file from your project itself, a Header ID file that includes verbal information about your (WAV) files, such name of the project, your name, file format, track format, duration, timecode ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 59. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... your name, date, location, file format, track format, recording sampling rates, timecode (if applicable), and reference tone level, followed by 30 seconds of reference tone. This insures that your project ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 60. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... M-S Stereo Simplified Series of short videos about mic techniques: https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/features/8a172335766aaaf0/index.html General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 61. Reading List
- (CTVA 358)
- ... General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video TASCAM HS-P82 Users Guide for Film/Video v1.2 Establishing Sync Playback ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 62. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Wireless Mics Rigging Lavs & Wireless Presentation M-S Stereo Simplified General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 63. Reading List
- (Education)
- ... General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video TASCAM HS-P82 Users Guide for Film/Video v1.2 Establishing Sync Playback ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 64. Chapter 6: Post Production in the Digital Age
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... recorders share common timecode with the video. The two-track version of the soundtrack is used for on-set playback, dailies, and the picture cut. When the edited picture cut is sent down to the sound ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 65. Edirol: R-44 Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / R-44 Portable Recorder)
- R-44 Portable Recorder: 4-channel, SD Card digital recorder w/o timecode
- Created on March 29, 2012
- 66. Tascam: HS-P82 Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / HS-P82 Portable Recorder)
- HS-P82 Portable Recorder: 8 input, 10 track compact flash recorder w/ timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 67. Tascam: HD-P2 Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / HD-P2 Portable Recorder)
- HD-P2 Portable Recorder: 2-channel digital recorder with external Timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 68. Sound Devices: 788T Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / 788T Portable Recorder)
- 788T Portable Recorder: 8 input, 12 track digital recorder w/ timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 69. Sound Devices: 744T Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / 744T Portable Recorder)
- 744T Portable Recorder: 4 track digital recorder w/ timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 70. Sound Devices: 702T Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / 702T Portable Recorder)
- 702T Portable Recorder: 2-channel digital recorder w/ timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 71. Fostex: FR2 Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / FR2 Portable Recorder)
- FR2 Portable Recorder: 2-channel, compact flash digital recorder, timecode optional
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 72. Edirol: R4-Pro Portable Recorder
- (Phoca Download / R4-Pro Portable Recorder)
- R4-Pro Portable Recorder: 4-channel, HDD digital recorder w/ timecode
- Created on August 21, 2011