- 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. DV Expo, Sept 20-22, 2011 - Pasadena CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- Digital Video Expo is the premier destination for content creation professionals to explore the latest technologies, learn from world-class professionals and connect with peers who share the same passion. ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 3. For week ending Feb 06, 2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- Continue on with the readings, as assigned in the syllabus. You should also be working on, or completing, the Assignment 2: camera movement which is a video assignment. Remember that the assignment must ...
- Created on February 03, 2013
- 4. 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
- 5. For week ending Jan 30,2013
- (CSUN - CTVA 250)
- ... mostly from the MI side (music industry); although there is a smattering of film/video sound as well. Every major manufacturer in the music and recording business is there with a booth; the show is HUGE. ...
- Created on January 28, 2013
- 6. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will discuss Getting Started in the Industry, including resumes and networking. I assume that you all followed my instruction and viewed the videos about the 688 and the CL12. Similar to the ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 7. For week ending Oct 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will begin hands-on video production: the Airport exercise. You can read about it in the College Classes pulldown section. Make sure that you study the articles about using the Mackie 1402, ...
- Created on September 28, 2018
- 8. For week ending Sept 20, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... two weeks, we will begin shooting video scenes so that all of our lectures so far come together and you get your first real feel for production sound mixing. Read the "Exercises" synopsis of ...
- Created on September 14, 2019
- 9. For week ending Sept 27,2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Next two weeks, we will begin shooting video scenes so that all of our lectures so far come together and you get your first real feel for production sound mixing. Read the "Exercises" synopsis ...
- Created on September 21, 2019
- 10. Gotta laugh at this request (it is for r
- (Looking For Crew)
- Sound mixer WITH GEAR for $50 per day? Maybe they left off a zero.... or are they just crazy! To: Equipment Emporium Inc Fred Ginsburg We have a new request for your company. Hello,
- Created on October 28, 2013
- 11. LAPPG mtg - Oct 9, 2013, Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Video Camera bringing together the renowned technology of Canon CMOS sensors, DIGIC DV III Image Processor, and EF lens compatibility in a smaller, lighter body. Modular and compatible with a host of Canon ...
- Created on October 01, 2013
- 12. LAPPG mtg Wed Sept 9 - Santa Monica CA
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... what to do when your video camera or DSLR starts acting up? How do you find the best repair facility? What are the pros and cons for sending your gear to the manufacturer for service? How and when do ...
- Created on August 26, 2015
- 13. Omni versus cardioid handheld mic for re
- (General Questions)
- I teach a class in video production and am thinking about purchasing some handheld mics for the reporters. Do you recommend omni mics, such as the ElectroVoice RE50 or Audio Technica AT8004, or directional ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 14. Open Position: Audio/Video Engineer
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... have an opening: Part time Audio/Video Engineer We are seeking a junior engineer looking to build their resume by serving as an audio engineer and editor for our show. Our productions are mostly in ...
- Created on May 01, 2018
- 15. 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
- 16. Re: Suggested Audio Production Workflow
- (General Questions)
- ... you doing with 29.97 NDF -- that is standard video speed. You should be shooting in 23.976 (and there is no such thing as 23.976 DF or NDF, it only comes non-drop so you can lose the suffix). I have ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 17. Suggested Audio Production Workflow with
- (General Questions)
- ... the signal to something the cameras can manage in terms of level). As I understand it, the video editing program (Adobe Premiere in this case) can take the recorded audio TC from the camera and "read" ...
- Created on September 10, 2012
- 18. Utility Sound Tech workshop Sept 30
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Weekly Box rental forms and L&D for everyone in the sound department. Extra Crew Members Working with Video Assist, Audio and Video Playback. Learning their specific needs and how to anticipate them. ...
- Created on September 13, 2018
- 19. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... that even with such high volume sources, audio engineers rely upon close-up miking to keep it all clean. Yet when it comes to recording audio for video, it seems like the lessons learned in the recording ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 20. 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
- 21. 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
- 22. 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
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... during NAB 2010, the author presents a brief overview of multi-track recording for film and video production. For most of Hollywood’s past, Production Sound was recorded live to just one track (monaural). ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 26. How to Perform Multi-Camera Editing in Pinnacle 12
- (Post Production)
- ... program, the folks at Pinnacle (a division of Avid) really pack a lot of features into this video editing package. However, one of the features not covered in the Studio manual is multi-camera editing. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 27. [VIDEO] Mic Basics Series
- (General)
- About the Mic Basics Series This is a series of video demonstrations that Fred originally made with his audio class at CSUN. These were live, off the cuff, lectures and demo's that were taped by his students. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 28. [VIDEO] PMD661 Product Overview
- (Recorders)
- Learn all about the exciting and new Marantz Professional PMD661 Professional SD/SDHC Recorder in this simple and easy-to-follow video guide. Presented courtesy of our friends over at BufordTHedgehog.com ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 29. [VIDEO] PMD580 Product Overview
- (Recorders)
- Learn all about the Addressable Marantz Professiona PMD580 Solid State Recorder in this simple and easy-to-follow video guide. Presented courtesy of our friends over at BufordTHedgehog.com About ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 30. Samy's Camera - Los Angele
- (Workshops)
- ... presentations and answer questions from attendees. Dr. Fred Ginsburg CAS will be on hand, representing Audio Technica microphones for video and HDSLR production. His presentation will include a fully ...
- Created on August 01, 2011
- 31. There is more to learning Filmmaking than filmmaking.
- (For Students)
- ... is a Safety Officer, and needs to not just be vigilant, but pro-active. Learn to pick a lock. Yes, I am serious. You can order lockpick sets on the internet, and watch internet videos to show you the ...
- Created on January 18, 2022
- 32. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... and save your reputation for another day. Almost every day, students come up to me and ask my advice about what a minimal sound package could be. They want to use inexpensive ENG/video shotguns instead ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 33. 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
- 34. Photo Trap Change Detection
- (Production Advice)
- ... with my background, in addition to being a film soundmixer, I have also worked with, as well as instructed audio for, various organizations connected with law enforcement and government video production ...
- Created on September 10, 2018
- 35. Choosing a good film school
- (Networking)
- ... Video, etc.) and are just barely accredited (legally allowed to offer a college degree). Sometimes they are very good; there is an excellent audio college in Florida (Full Sail) that has launched many ...
- Created on July 03, 2018
- 36. Calling for the roll aka “Turn ‘Em Over” (text)
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... 2018 NAB issue). Calling for the roll: FILM SHOOT (see further down in article for instructions if shooting on video/electronic cinema) Before the shooting sequence begins, the sound mixer ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 37. 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
- 38. 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
- 39. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- This article was submitted by one of our readers. You can visit her site at: https://www.videocaddy.com/ Basics of Audio Editing for Indie Film Project by Mary Parker https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/An-Najah_University_media_room_Victor_2011_-1-70.jpg ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 40. Film, TV, or New Media?
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on sprocketed film emulsion or video; nor whether it is projected in a theater in film or HD video; nor even if it is broadcast, streamed, downloaded, or individually packaged for direct rental/sale. In ...
- Created on September 15, 2015
- 41. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- Editor's Note: This is a draft of an article that I am working on for a major trade publication (to be announced). Here is my take on how to install microphones into your Rycote. I was surprised to discover ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 42. Audio Metering: An Introduction
- (Recorders)
- ... not counting the cryptic “idiot meters” filled with random symbols that often take up space in video viewfinders. (More about these “idiot” meters later in the article.) The most common form of audio ...
- Created on March 05, 2015
- 43. 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
- 44. 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
- 45. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... your favorite audio house. PPA Series of Extension Pole Adapters The PPA-01, PPA-02 and PPA-03 adapters are designed to give both Audio and Photo/Video professionals a new cost effective way ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 46. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... to view our "printed take"? Is this any way to train our students? Even in the days of pure sprocketed film, we always managed to have video assist to look at in order to verify at least some of the ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 47. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- ... everyone’s eye was the more traditional ergonomics of the unit, along with the ability to record 1080/30HD video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)) along with professional grade audio up to 24bit/96k! Of course ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 48. Timecode Threads
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... recorder. Future material that was shot (video) at 23.97, with audio recorded at 23.97, could be added to the timeline as is -- since nothing needs to be converted by Avid. This is theoretically true, ...
- Created on October 03, 2013
- 49. 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
- 50. 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
- 51. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- I recently acquired one of the new TASCAM DR-60d portable digital recorders for DSLR and video production. Lately, Teac TASCAM (now owned by Gibson guitars) has been slow in coming out with fresh products ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 52. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... Playback in previous articles here on our website, FilmTVsound.com, I felt that it is important to revisit this topic and explain about the process of shooting to Sync Playback. Filming a music video ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 53. 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
- 54. 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
- 55. Syllabus
- (CTVA 250)
- ... one 16mm group film exercise project and one 5 minute group video during the semester; as well as smaller photographic or video assignments. The group “film” project will be no more than a one-minute ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 56. 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
- 57. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Production Sound Mixer on the film/video set or in the studio while recording dialogue and sound effects. It is a detailed history of every take that was recorded, whether these takes are "printed" or not. ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 58. Log Sheets, Sound Reports, Header ID
- (Production Planning)
- ... Production Sound Mixer on the film/video set or in the studio while recording dialogue and sound effects. It is a detailed history of every take that was recorded, whether these takes are "printed" or not. ...
- Created on December 29, 2012
- 59. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- Question from a reader: As I assume many of your readers/students are, I aspire to make my first feature-length indie film soon. I have a Canon 5D Mark II, which I'm very comfortable shooting video ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 60. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... a complete copy of Ginsburg's Users Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film & Video Applications, v1.20 that reflects the new firmware changes and improvements, as well as addressing & explaining the real world ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 61. Film Festivals vs Trade Shows
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... nor have their pictures on the covers of People. Except for us, who cares if they do have their pictures on the cover of American Cinematographer, Mix, HD Video, and similar trade magazines? You will ...
- Created on June 12, 2012
- 62. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Rock N Roller Multicart company. He was very interested in the modifications that I had made to his basic cart, and asked me if I would help him to design a cart intended for film/video production. Together ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 63. 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
- 64. Walkie Talkies
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... digital audio and video recorders. Sometimes it is an audible glitch; sometimes it can jiggle a menu setting. Depends on the gear, depends on where the radio is, depends on the gods' sense of humor. One ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 65. Walkie Talkies
- (Other Accessories)
- ... digital audio and video recorders. Sometimes it is an audible glitch; sometimes it can jiggle a menu setting. Depends on the gear, depends on where the radio is, depends on the gods' sense of humor. One ...
- Created on January 26, 2012
- 66. 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
- 67. 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
- 68. Recollections of 911
- (Editorial)
- ... want to talk about what you and I, as audio & video experts, need to consider in the event of another major incident. I recall the morning well. My wife had already gone it to work; she was (is) an ...
- Created on September 11, 2011