Restaurant scene

Robbie Comeau

Robbie Comeau

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Filming in this type of atmosphere; would I have complete silence with my actors talking, and then add in all the other sounds after in post?

Other sounds would include music, people chatting, etc.

I'm pretty sure this is the best way, but I have two actors who are engaged in a conversation for the whole film, which is about 5-6 minutes.

There will be extras/actors in the background sitting at tables having drinks and what not.

Thanks,

Robbie
 
Robbie Comeau said:
Filming in this type of atmosphere; would I have complete silence with my actors talking, and then add in all the other sounds after in post?

Other sounds would include music, people chatting, etc.

I'm pretty sure this is the best way, but I have two actors who are engaged in a conversation for the whole film, which is about 5-6 minutes.

There will be extras/actors in the background sitting at tables having drinks and what not.

Thanks,

Robbie
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I'm absolutely positive that if this were posted to the audio section, the response would be, capture the dialog from the actors, on an otherwise quiet set, then add Foley and ambiance as required in post...

For those shots were the speaking talent is in the frame, have the 'extras' in the background miming.

To capture the ambiance, have takes that are with extras 'talking/clinking glasses', etc. with sufficient time so that you can have the 'walla' of the background to add in post, to give realism, but be controlled and not have dialog ruined by the background.

Well... that's how I'd shoot it...
 
Robbie Comeau said:
Filming in this type of atmosphere; would I have complete silence with my actors talking, and then add in all the other sounds after in post?

Other sounds would include music, people chatting, etc.

I'm pretty sure this is the best way, but I have two actors who are engaged in a conversation for the whole film, which is about 5-6 minutes.

There will be extras/actors in the background sitting at tables having drinks and what not.

Thanks,

Robbie
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That is absolutely correct.
 
But if it's absolutely not possible to get the location quiet, don't be afraid to toss on a lav to capture a scratch track and ADR the scene.
 
Agreed. And I'd also frame your shots so that other than a few wide shots, we barely see the other nearby diners (or at least, only see their backs or see them out of focus) - unless there's a really good plot reason, you do not want the audience distracted by the next table :)
 
I shot a scene just like this a few years ago, keep the set quiet except for the actors. You can add all other elements in post. Keeping the dialog "clean" with your main actors is a big help for whoever is handling your audio later on.
Our scene also had a shooting in the restaurant and having that nice and crisp was a perk.
Good luck!
 
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