- 1. Audio concerns for shooting with RED cam
- (General Questions)
- A student about to shoot her video on a RED has been in touch with us, asking for advice. We thought that excerpts from our dialog might be informative for some readers. We asked her initially about the ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 2. Rock N Roller sound/video location cart
- (Product Announcements)
- ... the professional film and video industries for an affordable, lightweight, yet versatile equipment cart preconfigured with a 2-tier work shelf system for use as a sound cart, video cart, or DIT station. The ...
- Created on September 19, 2013
- 3. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- People are always asking me if I could recommend a reliable and inexpensive source for purchasing miscellaneous computer, HDMI, and audio cables/adapters. Sure, you can find them in the big box electronic ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 4. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- Although you would never consider recording a music session without proper monitoring, it is shocking just how many videographers are willing to shoot without the benefit of good headphone monitoring! ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 5. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... suggested workflow for professional film/video applications. It is not meant to replace the comprehensive Owners Manuals provided with the equipment, but rather to supplement those documents. Note: ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 6. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... videos on YouTube to teach you the program. (I have included a couple links at the end of this article.) Briefly, here is how Zencastr works. You create an episode file (folder). Your mic records to ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 7. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... dedicate at least two 50 footers just for that purpose (and check what type of input connectors are on the camera). Very often, we use a wireless setup to send scratch audio to the (video) camera for on ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 8. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... COURSE: CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound (Production Sound Recording for Film and Video) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 9. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... COURSE: CTVA 358 Advanced Film Sound (Production Sound Recording for Film and Video) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. (818) 231-1038 cell (818) 892-9236 fax This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 10. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... also have a simple Sign Video ENG-44 (4x2) over the shoulder mixer for run & gun. Of course I travel with a few pair of professional headphones. Closed ear, flat response, impedance between 35 ohms to ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 11. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- Audio Technica recently released their new System 10 wireless system in a portable, camera-mount version. Here is Fred Ginsburg's personal review along with links to his video tests. Audio Technica ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 12. Rock N Roller® introduces new Multi-Media Production Cart®
- (Press Releases)
- ... needs of the professional film and video industries for an affordable, lightweight, yet versatile equipment cart preconfigured with a 2-tier workshelf system for use as a sound cart, video cart, or DIT ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 13. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 14. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 15. Multi-Cart model R12RT
- (Products)
- Rock-n-Roller "All Terrain" Multi-Cart model R12RT List price: $319.95 The R12RT is the industry favorite of the Rock-n-Roller® Multi-Cart® line for location film and video production. Features ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 16. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Production Cart
- (Products)
- Perfect for Sound or Video Production Affordable: List price only $419. model R12RT-RSHM2 Portable: Lightweight and folds compact for easy transit. Holds up to 500 lbs. Package consists of the ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 17. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... and presents it in a clear and concise manner. It is without a doubt the best textbook out there, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about our craft of sound recording for film & video. ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 18. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... news, forum, calendar of events, and way more. ($25) Producing Great Sound for Film & Video, 4th Edition, by Jay Rose © Focal Press/Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN-978-0-415-72207-0. Available from Matador ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 19. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Roller Multicart company stopped by, and was intrigued by the modifications that I had made to his original design in order to convert the cart for film/video applications. He invited me to help him design ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 20. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Roller Multicart company stopped by, and was intrigued by the modifications that I had made to his original design in order to convert the cart for film/video applications. He invited me to help him design ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 21. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... and optional accessories to maximize their capacity. With the advent of video production and then digital audio recording -- sound mixers found that they often needed more workspace to house larger mixing ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 22. 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
- 23. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... remote focus, video assist, etc.) without the express permission of the studio sound department! The studios take frequency coordination very seriously; the use of non-approved RF frequencies may jeopardize ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 24. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- Students and faculty from California State University Northridge teamed with Hollywood professionals to produce two 30-second video public service announcements for the FBI. Production took place this ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 25. Audio Performance of the RED One Camera
- (Videography)
- Written by our friends over at Sound Devices, acclaimed manufacturer of digital recorders and field mixers. Since it began shipping, Sound Devices has received numerous inquiries concerning audio interconnection ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 26. 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
- 27. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... routinely fixable -- lest they fret or worry during dailies or video playbacks! Sometimes it is much more difficult to boom from below, due to the presence of set furniture or the choreography of foreground ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 28. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- This article not only details the operation of the Sign Video ENG44 portable mixer, but also explains many generic concepts about using mixers for video. A PDF downloadable version is available in the ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 29. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... or rechargeables. Specific features will vary, of course, from model to model. Popular, broadcast grade ENG mixing panels include the Shure FP33, Sign Video ENG44, Rolls MX442, and the highly acclaimed ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 30. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... days of 16mm film production, when videotape recorders were still too huge to bring outside of the studio, we recorded our location audio onto portable tape recorders known as Nagra's. Yeah, yeah, you ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 31. Live Demo (local TV remote)
- (Sample Exercises)
- ... piece about a local craftsman, or a short instructional video. Maybe even coverage of some physical contest, such as golf or table-top penny football. The reporter/host will hold a wireless handheld ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 32. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... downloadable PDF Course Information COURSE: FTV534 Advanced Production Sound (On-Set Sound Recording for Film and Video) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S. Ph.D. MBKS (818) 231-1038 cell ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 33. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... audio projects must be turned in as digital audio files, formatted in the preferred industry formats of WAV or BWF. Video projects must be turned in as standard DVD, playable in consumer DVD players. DO ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 34. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... to earn an advanced college degree in a very demanding and technologically advanced aspect of mass communication. The professional film, video, & multi-media industries are very competitive and extremely ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 35. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... college degree in a very demanding and technologically advanced aspect of mass communication. The professional film, video, & multi-media industries are very competitive and extremely unforgiving of poor ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 36. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... Understanding Microphones Shotgun Mic Selection and Use Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video Microphone Application Guide Microphone Powering Using a Mic Boompole Selecting Boompoles ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 37. Reading List
- (CTVA 358)
- ... manuals for many popular mixers are in our Operations Manuals section. Understanding Microphones Shotgun Mic Selection and Use Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video Microphone Application Guide ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 38. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... for many popular mixers are in our Operations Manuals section. Understanding Microphones Shotgun Mic Selection and Use Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video Microphone Application Guide Microphone ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 39. Reading List
- (Education)
- ... manuals for many popular mixers are in our Operations Manuals section. Understanding Microphones Shotgun Mic Selection and Use Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video Microphone Application Guide ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 40. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... be alleviated by salvaging the foam tip from a (used) video cleaning swab. Pull the tip off of the stick, and slice the base off. What remains is a foam hood that will slip over most lavaliers. These ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 41. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... of the era. Years later, Sony introduced the ECM-30, a smaller and less expensive version of the ECM-50. Film and video people took a liking to it immediately. The ECM-30 was much smaller and easier ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 42. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... is so popular among video crews. At the heart of the system is the K6 battery supply/pre-amp, which utilizes an AA camera battery or remote Phantom power. Another extremely popular electret condenser ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 43. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Audio Techniques)
- Achieving clear, crisp dialogue and sound effects on a film or video production is no easy task. Production Sound Mixing is a craft that requires a blend of technical expertise and proper tools. The ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 44. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... Mic Channel This is the video equivalent of the (film) one-mic channel. Since audio in video is recorded on the camcorder instead of a stand-alone audio recorder, the package does not always include ...
- Created on August 16, 2011
- 45. Equipment Advice: Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- (Boompoles)
- ... definitely a first choice for most video production classes. The BP4073a (seen right) is absolutely top notch, but is a little more expensive (yet far less costly than the MKH60) than the simpler mics. ...
- Created on August 15, 2011
- 46. Chapter 8: Dealing with Rental Houses
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... is available from several major companies specializing in motion picture or entertainment industry services. Check your local film/video trade directories for listings, or ask the rental house. Some ...
- Created on August 14, 2011