mediamogul
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if you were doing a feature would you get a seperate soundguy on a DAT? or is the sound quality there with the dvx? i would have asoundman monitor the sound of course. thanks
Soundman question
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If I was doing a high-stakes feature, I'd go with double system sound. My first choice wouldn be to rent a hard-disk recorder like an 8 track Zaxcom Deva IV. My second choice would be a high quality DAT machine. However, I still think the DVX audio subsystem is extremely good--if that's all I could swing for a feature, that would work.
If I was doing a high-stakes feature, I'd go with double system sound. My first choice wouldn be to rent a hard-disk recorder like an 8 track Zaxcom Deva IV. My second choice would be a high quality DAT machine. However, I still think the DVX audio subsystem is extremely good--if that's all I could swing for a feature, that would work.
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[quote author=Barry_S link=board=audio;num=1089073608;start=0#1 date=07/05/04 at 18:04:48]If I was doing a high-stakes feature, I'd go with double system sound. My first choice wouldn be to rent a hard-disk recorder like an 8 track Zaxcom Deva IV. My second choice would be a high quality DAT machine. However, I still think the DVX audio subsystem is extremely good--if that's all I could swing for a feature, that would work.[/quote]
MY THIRST CHOICE WOULD BE SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS IN YOUR MOOVIE AND AFTER THATTO SEE WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO RECORD IT
the soundman doesnt come to monitor the sound that you can do allon with headphones on your head , his job to record the best possible dialog (and atmosfere) for your adiiting prosses , whith what and how to record it is just aqwestion of money.
you might record on separate tracks and get all the mikes to your aditing but then you dont have money to close the rods or just build duble glasing or any other solution to bring the mikes usible at all.
of course separate recording is abetter for all the crew ,but it wouldnt save you if all the other problems are not slved .
before you looking someone monitor -look for someone who understand your needs and know your limitatins .
after you would find the right persone he would be glad monitor separate recording
[quote author=Barry_S link=board=audio;num=1089073608;start=0#1 date=07/05/04 at 18:04:48]If I was doing a high-stakes feature, I'd go with double system sound. My first choice wouldn be to rent a hard-disk recorder like an 8 track Zaxcom Deva IV. My second choice would be a high quality DAT machine. However, I still think the DVX audio subsystem is extremely good--if that's all I could swing for a feature, that would work.[/quote]
MY THIRST CHOICE WOULD BE SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS IN YOUR MOOVIE AND AFTER THATTO SEE WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO RECORD IT
the soundman doesnt come to monitor the sound that you can do allon with headphones on your head , his job to record the best possible dialog (and atmosfere) for your adiiting prosses , whith what and how to record it is just aqwestion of money.
you might record on separate tracks and get all the mikes to your aditing but then you dont have money to close the rods or just build duble glasing or any other solution to bring the mikes usible at all.
of course separate recording is abetter for all the crew ,but it wouldnt save you if all the other problems are not slved .
before you looking someone monitor -look for someone who understand your needs and know your limitatins .
after you would find the right persone he would be glad monitor separate recording
Barry_Green
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Re: Soundman question
Right. To answer that question "if I was doing a high-stakes feature"... I'd get the best professional sound man/woman I could afford, and then let them decide how to record it and what equipment to use.
Right. To answer that question "if I was doing a high-stakes feature"... I'd get the best professional sound man/woman I could afford, and then let them decide how to record it and what equipment to use.
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[quote author=Barry_Green link=board=audio;num=1089073608;start=0#3 date=07/06/04 at 10:46:14]Right. To answer that question "if I was doing a high-stakes feature"... I'd get the best professional sound man/woman I could afford, and then let them decide how to record it and what equipment to use.[/quote]
and after he desided , to do what ever i wont since have the money to "fix it in the post"
lets say the truth , if you dont have the money its better to work with qualifide person that can save you from the post , but then its catch 22
[quote author=Barry_Green link=board=audio;num=1089073608;start=0#3 date=07/06/04 at 10:46:14]Right. To answer that question "if I was doing a high-stakes feature"... I'd get the best professional sound man/woman I could afford, and then let them decide how to record it and what equipment to use.[/quote]
and after he desided , to do what ever i wont since have the money to "fix it in the post"
lets say the truth , if you dont have the money its better to work with qualifide person that can save you from the post , but then its catch 22
dvpixl
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Re: Soundman question
what is the DVX audio subsystem?
I have friends who do sound. mainly music. They can record music really well. so would it be wrong to ask them to record dialogue for me? Are there movie soundmen who love movies and creating sounds for movies only or is being a sound man a swappable profession between music and movies or otherwise?
what is the DVX audio subsystem?
I have friends who do sound. mainly music. They can record music really well. so would it be wrong to ask them to record dialogue for me? Are there movie soundmen who love movies and creating sounds for movies only or is being a sound man a swappable profession between music and movies or otherwise?
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I find a big difference between filmsound people and music recordists. Music people don't deal with hiding mics, quieting locations, booming a miving target and the whole location film production methodology. But they'd be better than nothing. Give them some time beforehand to get up to speed and make sure they don't get an attitude that this will be just like any other sound job.
I find a big difference between filmsound people and music recordists. Music people don't deal with hiding mics, quieting locations, booming a miving target and the whole location film production methodology. But they'd be better than nothing. Give them some time beforehand to get up to speed and make sure they don't get an attitude that this will be just like any other sound job.
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i did few times classes for friend who wonted their musisians friend on no pay jobs , and found that for the mix , gutar and bass players are most understanding people , for boom only drummers (2 of my regular are) , its not to hard to make good recordist from someone who have musick qualificaition , most of us started with it and found prosperity on the other side
i did few times classes for friend who wonted their musisians friend on no pay jobs , and found that for the mix , gutar and bass players are most understanding people , for boom only drummers (2 of my regular are) , its not to hard to make good recordist from someone who have musick qualificaition , most of us started with it and found prosperity on the other side
Dave_Fisk
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Re: Soundman question
You will want a production sound mixer. I come from a music backround, and it's a completely different world, and often times find music engineers who try their hand at production sound end up having a rough time when starting out. I would hire a good production sound mixer to do your sound for you. Someone with experience, and who knows what's going on. I know a couple of people, if you are looking for someone in the L.A. area.
-Dave
You will want a production sound mixer. I come from a music backround, and it's a completely different world, and often times find music engineers who try their hand at production sound end up having a rough time when starting out. I would hire a good production sound mixer to do your sound for you. Someone with experience, and who knows what's going on. I know a couple of people, if you are looking for someone in the L.A. area.
-Dave