- 1. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... caused by a gust of wind striking the microphone element is an example of a) Acoustic wind b) contact wind noise Clothing rustle caused by a wool sports coat rubbing against a polyester shirt is an ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 2. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... MKH70, or AT4071a on fishpole d) Sony radio mics w. ECM-77 lavaliers e) ElectroVoice RE-16 dynamic cardioid 7) Popping caused by a gust of wind striking the microphone element is an example of a) Acoustic ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 3. LAPPG mtg Wed Sept 9 - Santa Monica CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... you buy used gear? Sherman Bahr, LAPPG member and owner and technician of VideoOneRepair.com will be joining us to tackle these questions and more. For over 20 years Sherman has been repairing new and ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 4. Tascam dr-100/MKII vs Marantz PMD660/661
- (General Questions)
- ... the same as last time, and be in the same condition as when I last used it. All in all, I have decided that a recorder should be my first purchase of location sound gear. While we are really only going ...
- Created on September 19, 2012
- 5. TREW Audio TREWPALOOZA sound event Oct 5
- (Upcoming Events)
- TREW Audio (near Burbank Airport) will be holding an audio equipment festival with food, drinks, prizes, etc at their place on Oct 5. Get to network with professional mixers, see new equipment, buy used ...
- Created on September 01, 2019
- 6. Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- ... them to the bottom of a pole -- since they will be "rested" on the plug when the operator puts down the pole, or used as an "extension" handle when the operator needs a few extra inches! Attach ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 7. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... their budget. So check out these goodies that EQE Media & Consulting Group is offering for sale.... Audio Technica BP4071-L condenser shotgun, extra tight pattern. Condition: USED, Same as New. Legally, ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 8. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... The “tactical” radio mics are the ones that I plan on mixing directly into my “live mix” that will serve as dailies and picture edit. The “defensive” group of wireless is used strictly for back-up ISO’s, ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 9. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... Rage” and “The Detroit Chop Shop Video Diaries”. His sound design work has been used in major motion pictures, television shows, radio programs, and video games. In 2007, Viers launched his own label, ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 10. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... two small front casters or a fixed rest. Carts did not need to be big. Nagras did not take up that much space, and the mixing panels that we used with them also had fairly small footprints. A normal ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 11. Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... Universal Studios, Dateline, Good Morning America, Disney, and many others. His sound design work has been used in major motion pictures, television shows, radio programs, and video games. In 2007, Viers ...
- Created on February 15, 2012
- 12. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- ... protect the mic from being dipped completely underwater! Keep in mind that there is no insurance company that will readily underwrite any audio equipment used in such a high risk environment as a surf ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 13. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... inputs (rarely will you ever need more than that), limited equalization, lots of input gain, and a communications module. EQ is hardly used, except for bass roll-off and a slight mid-range boost to help ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 14. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- The acclaimed textbook used in universities nationwide, used by students and professionals alike. This extensive book covers in-depth the usage of the venerable Nagra 4.2, as well as numerous other articles ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 15. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... these headphones are intended to be used with field recorders and mixers; not home stereo receivers. Fancy 600 ohm headphones are fine for music listening at home because your powered stereo receiver puts ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 16. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... but are used off of a location soundcart or tabletop. Most of these boards require AC powering, although some of the higher end models can run off of internal or external 12v batteries. What makes this ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 17. Chapter 2: Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... while on location. Which technique is used depends on knowing how the narration is to intercut with the rest of the soundtrack. If the narration is supposed to be authoritative and ‘anonymous’ (commonly ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 18. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... shortage. Plan ahead, order early. Work in groups! Rent or borrow equipment from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 19. Chapter 4: Personnel of a Professional Sound Crew
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... and episodic television series. On the broadcasting side, the term A-1 is more common, and is used by NABET. Salary range for a Mixer depends on the budget and nature of the production. On non-union ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 20. Chapter 5: Proper Equipment
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... and sensitivity. Although the sound from the electrets is comparable to the better mics when used at short range, if you have to increase the distance (such as to accommodate wider framing) the relative ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 21. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... of microphone (with the proper adapter) can be used with the wireless system. The part that is replaced by the “radio” is the cable. Wireless microphones are relatively expensive to rent. Daily rates ...
- Created on August 16, 2011
- 22. Don't Look Down.... the art of mixin
- (Mix Panels)
- ... all of your inputs are going to be at different starting levels. If you just used tape and a Sharpie to mark off the fader or knob positions, it would be difficult to rapidly adjust each input during the ...
- Created on April 07, 2021
- 23. Student Scripts for the pandemic world
- (For Students)
- ... construction. Only a few crude flats and a closet worth of props for basic television or acting/directing exercises. Our film students, in the recent past, used to produce Hollywood quality short films ...
- Created on July 15, 2020
- 24. COVID-19 and Why you should NOT postpone your college education
- (For Students)
- ... compared to what they may think of your lack of a focused college degree in the field. Trust me. Once things settle down in terms of the virus – there will be lots of opportunities to get up to speed ...
- Created on May 28, 2020
- 25. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... focused on a couple of audio related workshops, I was still invited to sit around the big conference table. One of the company employees was an amateur chef and had heard that they were looking for someone ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 26. Photo Trap Change Detection
- (Production Advice)
- ... chosen to be one of the Instructors. And, for the record, Izotope RX is a very popular noise reduction software used in forensics as well as motion picture soundtrack processing. For those not familiar ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 27. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... and lab sessions. There will be NO MAKE-UP of lab assignments without prior consent of the instructor. If you miss a lab assignment you will receive a zero for that assignment. Unexcused absences as well ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 28. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... and lab sessions. There will be NO MAKE-UP of lab assignments without prior consent of the instructor. If you miss a lab assignment you will receive a zero for that assignment. Unexcused absences as well ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 29. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- ... part to fix in the mix. A great way to do this is by reducing all of the background sounds to the minimum. Another method used by professionals is lowering your recording input levels to -12 decibels and ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 30. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- Once again, Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS, along with other industry experts, will be answering questions, conducting demo's, and instructing myriad workshops on behalf of Audio Technica at this year's upcoming ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 31. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- ... to a DSLR or camcorder. I used it with my Zoom Q4 camcorder and everything sounded great. To use the System 10 with a more professional input, such as a balanced XLR, all you have to do is to slide the ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 32. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... to say that I have tried them, and they impart a sour taste to cocktails when used as stirrers! The reach of these (professional grade) electret condenser short shotguns varies, but average three to ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 33. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Other Accessories)
- ... I have used the Rock N Roller as the basis for my sound carts,” explains Fred Ginsburg. “In the old days, we first had to modify the front casters with larger wheels in order to handle rough terrain. We ...
- Created on September 18, 2013
- 34. Rock N Roller® names Fred Ginsburg CAS as new Manufacturer’s Rep
- (Press Releases)
- ... the Multi-Media Production Cart, is ideal for use as a location sound cart, video cart, or DIT station. “For years, I have used the Rock N Roller as the basis for my sound carts,” explains Fred Ginsburg. ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 35. Welcome to RnR Dealer Resources
- (RnR Multi-Cart)
- ... and marketing materials Articles that may be used in their entirety or excerpted for your educational or promotional use Links to key pages at the official Rock N Roller® website Note to Dealers ...
- Created on September 10, 2013
- 36. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- This is a brief explanation of some of the most commonly used shotgun microphones for film & video production. For details of each specific model, you can click on the link and go to the manufacturer’s ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 37. DCP (digital cinema package)
- (Post Production)
- ... for educational purposes. I have not used this company for any of my film projects, nor have any of my colleagues, so I really cannot vouch or say anything at all about their reputation. They do sound ...
- Created on March 02, 2013
- 38. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... Attendance All students are expected to attend all classes and lab sessions. Unexcused absences as well as tardiness will be considered in your final grade. THREE unexcused absences may result in ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 39. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... receive a zero for that assignment. Unexcused absences as well as tardiness will be considered in your final grade. THREE unexcused absences may result in a grade reduction (i.e. up to one full letter ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 40. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on and operating. Only problem -- and it's a big one -- is that I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to recording audio. For the last several months, I've perused the internet for equipment suggestions and ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 41. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... equipment by Presonus, Tascam, K-Tek, and Rock N Roller Multicart. Microphones are not used in a void; they have to interface with an entire recording package. So, my demo soundcart will represent state ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 42. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... also to mic the talent/guest, and to cover sound effects! Most of you only used two mics instead of three, and hoped to capture the sound effects and talent from one boom. Most of the video's showed absolutely ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 43. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... standard for the XLR 4-pin is pin 1=positive, and pin 4=negative. Pins 2 and 3 are not used. Format your CF card After powering up the unit, press MENU button. Select CF/USB MANAGE screen. Full format ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 44. CAS Seminar: Production Carts
- (Other Accessories)
- The Cinema Audio Society invites you and your guests to join us at our "PARADE OF PRODUCTION SOUND CARTS SEMINAR" A seminar and display of different types of sound carts that are used for recording ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 45. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... single tiles work very well. For the sound of wood, try a large "grilling plank" normally used for cooking fish. The sound of footsteps in the forest can be achieved by walking your fingers atop a bowl ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 46. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic Event
- (Production Planning)
- ... to configure the Aux Send of the mixer to include a live mic that is not part of the main program output. (Sure, I know how to do it in my sleep, but novices can easily get confused and end up sending ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 47. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- HDSLR, small format digital video camcorders and pocket digital audio recorders are being used ever increasingly for professional application. In addition, there are still those rare occasions when we ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 48. Deal Memos
- (Production Planning)
- ... with the recourse of union intervention if crew members are mistreated. The issue of deal memos is a complicated one, and this article should not be used in lieu of consulting with an attorney. Many ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 49. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... The Producer sees all four of the HD inputs being used; and the Editor doesn't have to roleplay as Sound Mixer. What if this is not a low-budget HD shoot? In that case, odds are that we will be recording ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 50. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... source. There are two types of mixing devices used in our industry: Mixing Panels and Over-the-Shoulder Portable (ENG) Mixers. The ENG Mixers are more common. They are basically small, battery operated ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 51. Chapter 4: Post Production, Analog
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... This initial transfer was a critical stage for the audio (and the person who recorded it), since a poor transfer could easily induce lots of distortion. Sound for film – How it used to be done in the ...
- Created on August 20, 2011
- 52. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... an unexcused absence and will also entail written assignments as punishment. IN THE EVENT OF ABSENCE, it is the student's responsibility to catch up on missed content and to arrange to take make-up exams. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 53. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... Work in groups! Rent or borrow equipment from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, don’t be afraid to call your ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 54. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, don’t be afraid to call your instructor. My primary function is to help ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 55. Class Projects
- (CTVA 230)
- ... outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Don't Be Afraid to Ask! Finally, don’t be afraid to call your instructor. My primary ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 56. Audio Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... shortage. Plan ahead, order early. Work in groups! Rent or borrow equipment from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, ...
- Created on August 19, 2011