Sound monitoring with steadicam
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Tim Joy
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You can't have anything tethered to the camera because the balance is so sensitive, you will move the cam around. I've done it 2 ways:
-Use a wireless transmitter to send sound to dvx, and monitor audio from the mixer.
-Record sound on another device/ camera and sync using hand clap or slate.
Both of these don't let you monitor what's actually being recorded, so checking your tape before moving on is always a good idea.
-Use a wireless transmitter to send sound to dvx, and monitor audio from the mixer.
-Record sound on another device/ camera and sync using hand clap or slate.
Both of these don't let you monitor what's actually being recorded, so checking your tape before moving on is always a good idea.
skategriggs
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I disagree Tim,
When I do stedicam work with XLR's and video feed running out, I tuck a section of the cords in my belt behind me with enough slack in-between the camera and my belt, then you have a grip wrangle the cords so no one is tripping over them.
This although may not work in the one situation that your going to be panning the camera over 360 degrees a few times or something, otherwise its always worked great for me. Plus it works well since the same guy that's wrangling your cords can also direct your movement and marks while holding onto your shirt or belt.
Then again, using wireless transmitters would be a ton easier.
As for monitoring the audio, I will wear a set of head phones just to double check the audio, even while on stedicam (although I sometimes find it a bit distracting and dont always like monitoring the audio while trying to concentrate on an important shot) but the boom operator should always be on top of the levels with a field mixer anyway.
When I do stedicam work with XLR's and video feed running out, I tuck a section of the cords in my belt behind me with enough slack in-between the camera and my belt, then you have a grip wrangle the cords so no one is tripping over them.
This although may not work in the one situation that your going to be panning the camera over 360 degrees a few times or something, otherwise its always worked great for me. Plus it works well since the same guy that's wrangling your cords can also direct your movement and marks while holding onto your shirt or belt.
Then again, using wireless transmitters would be a ton easier.
As for monitoring the audio, I will wear a set of head phones just to double check the audio, even while on stedicam (although I sometimes find it a bit distracting and dont always like monitoring the audio while trying to concentrate on an important shot) but the boom operator should always be on top of the levels with a field mixer anyway.