Location Sound Bible How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV

Name: Location Sound Bible How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV
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ISBN: 9781615931200

ISBN-10: 1615931201

ISBN-13: 9781615931200

Edition: 2012

Authors: Ric Viers

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Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Publication date: 9/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 426
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.562



Acknowledgments


Foreword


Preface



What Is Location Sound?



Sound Basics


Sound Waves


Frequency


Amplitude


Decibels


Sound Pressure Level


Signal Measurement


Amplitude Versus Volume


Phase


Echoes and Reverberation



Microphone Basics


Dynamic Microphones


Condenser Microphones


Frequency Response


Microphone Polar Patterns


On-Axis/Off-Axis Response


Inverse Square Law


Microphone Accessories


Shock Mounts


Wind Protection


Rain Protection



Microphones for Location Sound


Boom Microphones


Lavalier Microphones


Boundary Microphones


Plant Mics


Handheld Microphones


Lip Microphones


Camera Microphones


The All-Purpose Microphone


Microphone Placement



Boom Techniques


The Boom Operator


The Boom Pole


The Booma Sutra (Booming Positions)


Boom Operation


Cueing


Mixing with the Boom Pole



Lav Techniques


Lav Perspectives


Acoustical Challenges with Lavaliers


Hiding/Burying Lavs


3:1 Rule


Lav Placement


Double Miking


People Skills


Clothing Noise


Strain Relief


Lav Connectors


Colored Lavs


Mounting Techniques


Mounting Accessories


Wind Protection



Wireless Systems


Why Use Wireless Mics?


Radio Waves


Transmitters


Plug-On Transmitters/Cubes


Companding


Receivers


Wireless Antennas


Digital Wireless Systems


Batteries


Wireless Hops


Use Wireless Systems Sparingly



Plant Mic Techniques


Plant Mic Locations


Plant Mic Mounting Techniques



Microphone Selection


General Guidelines for Choosing Mics


Sound Perspective


Camera Angle Versus Camera Perspective


The Boom's Perspective


Traveling Dialog


Multi-Camera Perspective



Signal Flow


The Logical Path


The Physical Path


Troubleshooting



Recorders


Digital Audio


File Formats


Metadata


Digital Recorders


Two-Track Recorders


Recording to the Camera


Cameras with Multiple Channels


Consumer Cameras


Multitrack Recorder


ISO Tracks


The Mix Track


Track Assignment


Media Delivery


Meters


Calibrating Equipment


What to Look for in a Professional Recorder


Backup Recorders



Sync


Single System


Double System


Double System Protocol


Sound Reports/Sound Logs


Prepping Audio For Post


Timecode - Be Prepared to be Confused


Frame Rates


Drop-Frame


Record Run


Free Run


Setting up Timecode


Slates/Clapboard


Timecode Slates


Wild Sound


Room Tone


Wild Tracks


Wild Sound Effects


Voiceovers



Mixers


Types of Mixers


Mixer Basics


Mixer Setup


Mixing Techniques



Monitoring


Sound Quality


Sound Levels


Headphones


Monitoring a Multitrack Recorder


Confidence Monitoring


The Boom Operator's Feed


Communicating with the Boom Operator


Headphone Distribution


IFB


Comtek


Wireless Headphones



Power


Internal DC Power


External DC Power


External AC Power


Only Use Fresh Batteries!


Rechargeable Batteries


Battery Types



Building a Sound Package


Purchasing Gear


Working in the Field


Portability


Sound Bags


Cases/Protecting Gear


Traveling with Gear


Gear Maintenance


Owning Gear Versus Renting Gear



The Ten Location Sound Commandments



Applications


One-Man Band Productions


ENG


EFP


Feature Film Production


When the Sound Mixer is the Sound Designer


The Sound Crew



Set Etiquette


Understanding the Role of the Sound Mixer


Film Sets


Know When to Cut


Working with the Talent


NDAs



The Business of Show Biz


Freelancing


Getting Hired


Deal Memos


Rates


Overtime


Turnaround Time


Half-Day Rates


Travel


Working for "Credit"


Rental Rates


Cancellations


Billing


Collections


Firing a Client



That's a Wrap!


Index


About the Author