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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a book on production sound. Already read a lot of stuff, including Tomlinson Holman's, just wondering if there isn't anything more specific, in depth exclusive for production sound...
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I couldn't find the original thread on the You Tube viral video called "Stand By Me", which featured street performers from around the world doing the song. Mix Magazine has an excellent interview with the producer/engineer/director of the video, Mark Johnson. http://mixonline.com/post/features/audio_playing_change/index.html Here is the link to the original You Tube video, now over 12.6 million views! RL
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cwg/1310035937.html Okay - So what do we think? New Yorker with no driver's license? Too many DUI's? I'd really love to find out. And I'm not sure you can get to MDR from Silverlake! Robert
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What is the standard rate or formula for calculating what to charge for mileage.
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The L.A. Times has published an article about Downey Studios and serious illnesses experienced by film workers who worked at that Studio over many years. Richard Verrier, the L.A. Times reporter, continues to write most of the best articles that relate to our industry, union issues, health and safety in our industry. I have met with Richard in the past and he is one of the few reporters who still manage to tell the truth in this town. I am going to post the whole article here and a .pdf for those who are not able to access the L.A. Times site. Health complaints linked to former NASA site in Downey A toxic cleanup paved the way for Downey Studios. But people who…
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Any one have one I could rent/borrow for tomorrow? Please email... thanks. pwpmixer at mac.com
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I know I've seen a thread on here but I can't find it again about renting your gear from a business you just happen to own and getting paid labor through the production. If someone can point me in the right direction that would be great. Basically looking for info about what the difference junk you have to deal with being a employee of the production vs being an independent contractor and also if you use a business to rent out your gear to the production how do you then make the money from the business your money for personal use? Don't you get hit double at tax time with business taxes and then personal taxes? Any resources to look at would be nice. Thanks. Eric
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Socialism vs. Capitalism: Which is the Moral System 1 2 3
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Thought you might enjoy this read. Socialism vs. Capitalism: Which is the Moral System C. Bradley Thompson Throughout history there have been two basic forms of social organization: collectivism and individualism. In the twentieth-century collectivism has taken many forms: socialism, fascism, nazism, welfare-statism and communism are its more notable variations. The only social system commensurate with individualism is laissez-faire capitalism. The extraordinary level of material prosperity achieved by the capitalist system over the course of the last two-hundred years is a matter of historical record. But very few people are willing to defend capitalism …
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I am a huge fan of "The Big Lebowski" as are many others out there. There may be many Lebowski haters as well, but as the Dude would say, "thats like your opinion man"... I ran across this and thought I would share it with all the lovers here @jwsound.net. http://www.lebowskifest.com/LeBlogski/tabid/173/Default.aspx. It may be coming to a town near you. Enjoy. I became a fan of the Coen Bros. after I saw "Blood Simple" way back then and have enjoyed all their work on many levels over the years. I have seen all their films 3 or many more times each, but none even come close to 'T B L'. 200 times at least. I have a copy at home and one in my van. When we shoot nights…
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I want to combine what I have seen emerge in several other threads... It seems to me that "professionalism" among this group of peers might be judged by the equipment we choose to use. As many of you must be aware by my posts, I use a Mackie - it's the 1642-VLZ3 with the newest XDR2 preamps (whatever that means). Many posts here imply that this sort of mixer is not a professional piece of gear, but nobody blinks when someone is using the Yamaha 01v. I'd love to know why the Yamaha is seen as superior to the Mackie. Is it because it's digital? My AD conversion is handled with a Sound Devices recorder and through my RME FF800. The RME unit is a dedicated AD conve…
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This last Saturday, the Education Committee of Local 695 hosted RF Day, which consisted of a presentation by Glenn Saunders of Zaxcom featuring the public unveiling of his new Zax-Net technology, some new devices, and a review of other more familiar Zaxcom equipment. The second part of the day was a presentation by Tim Holly mostly about the effects of the DTV switchover on our work, including a history of the FCC and kind of a Radio Mic primer. The event was well attended for a Saturday morning in the summertime (nicely air-conditioned - an essential for the Valley, thank you, Bexel). Attendance was by reservation only so I don't know how many were turned away. It was…
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I've been working on a show with quite a few scenes taking place at a horse ranch. We've had a good number of "ride and talks" with actors riding horses and delivering dialogue. But the saddles are creating quite a bit of noise. Sort of a leather rubbing noise. I know some of you have worked on western's. Was this ever an issue for you ? if so, what was the solution ? Thanks
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Hi all Will be doing a "road" doco in the USA from Miami to LA, I am planning to use 210d block 21 (talent) and 401 block 26 ( hop ). Are these OK blocks to try and use ?( will have snake cable available and back up ) Cheers PS
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My friend, Phil Jeffries, is giving a concert on Saturday evening in Beverly Hills. He performs in the style of Frank Sinatra with a small band. He'll be performing in the Civic Center Plaza as part of the Summer Nights in the Plaza Concert Series. He wants to record this concert. He'll also have a few people running about with video cameras to film it. I originally agreed to record it for him as a favor. Now, I find that a last minute work assignment (they are so few and far between these days) precludes my being able to help him. Is there anyone out there who would be willing to step in and help? Although I was going to work without pay, I believe Phil could find …
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I remember the anger, frustration and fear evoked during the IA contract ratification period over the increase of 400 qualifying hours to begin in August 2011. I have bigger concerns over the proposed health-care reform bill that is speeding through the halls of Congress. The House version is already 1018 pages long. Very few of the House Representatives will ever bother to read it and passage there is almost a forgone conclusion. Then it is on to the Senate where the bill's page count will probably double and despite debate, no one there will have thoroughly read it either. Here is one that just might end the Motion Picture Health Plan during the next contract n…
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Hi everyone! I'm SOOOOO sorry - I haven't investigated/googled this enough, but I'm overwhelmed with preparations for a shoot on Thursday, so I hope you guys (gals?) don't mind me addressing you with this issue: I was planning to attach a Lectro IFBR1a receiver somewhere on the RED cam body, to record a scratch mixdown throughout a 3-week feature shoot. I spoke to the owner of this particular RED cam (rev 17), and he said he fears that a wireless device could compromise picture recording by interfering with the internal electronics, just like a cell phone would.... The thing is, this is only his 6th feature rent, and none of the previous crews recorded ANY sound, so…
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I want to address what I think has become a very serious issue. Just recently I worked in Portland for 3 weeks mixing 2 episodes of "Leverage" for TNT. My friend was the boom operator and asked me if I would like to come up and mix the episodes. The issue was that I would drive up with my gear and stay in a hotel both at my own expense, receive "area standard" rates, and receive no per diem or idle days. Having worked very little this year, needing hours, and wanting the opportunity to travel to Portland (we actually have thought about maybe moving there), I took the job. My benefits were able to be sent to 695, and there was no issue with 488. My family got a nic…
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I find this photo depressing. If I were a cameraman instead of sound mixer, I would hate to have to operate this beast no matter how good the image quality is. Fortunately, digital sound recording with the Deva (or any of the machines we use today) is so much more elegant... and the "sound" quality is great. Regards, Jeff Wexler
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Hey folks, I'm just getting my feet wet when it comes to sound mixing, but I'm doing a job tomorrow filming a military show. The grand finale is the firing of authentic World War II artillery. I was brought on last minute so I don't have time to ask so-and-so about what exact models they'll be using, but it's safe to say it's going to be LOUD. I have never recorded explosions before, so I hope you can all give me some pointers. I'm mixing on an FP-33 with feeds to my FR-2 and a scratch track to the camera (DP hasn't told me what kind yet). I have Sennheiser ME-66s, an MKH-416, and a Neumann 82i Long Shotgun at my disposal. I have zeppelins and windjammers for eve…
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http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=insights&content_id=12&pagestring=Cable+Break-In I am not sure whether to agree or disagree. Oh man.. -vin
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Good day folks, I'm currently working on a F1 Doco about the legendary driver Ayrton Senna and I would greatly appreciate the groups help. We need to know if there is anyone who has any quality archive recordings of INTERIOR F1 cars, preferably 1988 Honda engined Mclaren with a view to possibly being used to add dramatic impact to driving sequences in the film. I was recently allowed the great privalige of recording his original 1988 MP4/4 at Silverstone circuit recently I managed to get some great surround FX but sadly as they were protecting the car for the Goodwood Historic Festival of Speed this weekend we only got a few blasts (3 gears) up and down a sho…
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Hi there, Just got asked to do a job and they want to maybe sync my 788t with a F900. How hard is this? Will i need a ambient clock kit so when i disconnect from the camera it will keep in Sync? I am hopein that i will just connect the 788(master) to the camera with a BNC and set the camera to take the tie code and hopefully not go messin around with it too much, although i'd say it will need to be rejammed after the battery dies on the camera. Any answers welcome and a point by point description would be deadly. Many thanks Alan.
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I've tried to use rechargeable AA's in a Lock-It box and they were just a bit too big! Has anyone had this experience and, if so, is there a brand that works? I'd love to use them in my SM and SMD. A.
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I answered an ad regarding "audio for low budget feature" and in my attempt to find out about the project was invited to meet with a man named Herb Lindsy at his office in Burbank on Magnolia blvd... This was after a telephone call from him inviting me to come and discuss the project. Herb and I sat down and we started talking about his project. While talking I gave him one of my Audio business cards. He had mentioned it was a low budget feature and that he was offering $100 "flat flee" for a 12 hour rate. 18 days of shooting. Herb did not seem to know much about sound or production for that matter and kept mentioning the need for a back up disc of the audio. I asked him…
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I had a traveling reality show contact me for two days in my town when they visit they offered $400/12, which for a short term job when a client is renting my large reality tv sound package 5 Channel mixer 4-5 wireless, 2 zaxcoms and a bunch of ifb I have no problem with. However when a client isn't renting any gear from we I usually try to get $525.00-$550.00/12. They are balking and told me there traveling mixer who they are calling there "Sound Supervisor" only makes $400/12. What do you guys normally do? I don't feel like $525.00/12 is excess since I am not getting any gear rental.
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