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  1. how will AI affect the capture of dialogue for films and television? AI is already having an impact on the film and television industry, including the capture of dialogue. Here are several ways in which AI is influencing this aspect of content creation: Automated Transcription: AI-powered transcription services can quickly and accurately transcribe spoken words in audio or video files. This technology significantly speeds up the process of turning spoken dialogue into written text, making it easier for filmmakers and editors to work with the script. Voice Recognition for Subtitling: AI-driven voice recognition systems are improving the accuracy of subtitling. This is particularly useful for translating dialogue into different languages or making content more accessible to individuals with hearing impairments. Scriptwriting Assistance: AI tools can analyze successful scripts and provide insights into writing styles, dialogue structures, and genre-specific patterns. This assistance can be valuable for writers and filmmakers looking to enhance the quality and authenticity of their dialogue. Voice Synthesis: Text-to-speech (TTS) technology, powered by AI, is becoming more advanced. This can be useful for creating placeholder voiceovers or even generating entirely synthetic voices for characters in situations where a human voice actor may not be available or feasible. Dialogue Enhancement: AI tools can be used to analyze and enhance dialogue in post-production. This includes adjusting audio levels, removing background noise, and even modifying the tone or pitch of voices to achieve a desired effect. Character Development: AI can analyze patterns in successful films and TV shows to provide insights into character development and dialogue that resonates with audiences. This information can be used by writers to create more engaging and relatable characters. Real-time Translation: AI-powered translation services are becoming more advanced, allowing for real-time translation of dialogue during filming. This can be particularly useful for international productions or when working with a diverse cast and crew. Emotion Analysis: AI can be used to analyze the emotional content of dialogue, helping filmmakers understand how the audience might respond to specific scenes. This information can be valuable in shaping the overall emotional tone of a film or TV show. While AI brings many benefits to the industry, it's important to note that human creativity, intuition, and emotional understanding remain crucial in crafting compelling dialogue that resonates with audiences. AI tools are most effective when used as aids to human creativity rather than replacements for it. -chatgpt
  2. If you own a Schoeps or Sennheiser T-power microphone, CMC4 Upgrade is offering a special: $26 off each upgrade. $128 for a Schoeps CMC4 genuine conversion to CMC5, schematically exact & with additional RF suppression, replacement of out-of-spec components and obsessive circular contact and circuit trace cleaning. See http://www.cmc4upgrade.com for particulars in upgrading your Schoeps. If you own a 416T T-power microphone, 416Tupgrade is offering a special: $26 off each upgrade. $99 for a Sennhieser 416T conversion to P48 with additional RF suppression. See www.416Tupgrade.com for particulars in upgrading your Sennheiser 416T or 415T, 816, 815, 406, or 435. (Note: We cannot upgrade Tuchel connector mics to XLR.) I feel my upgrades are a better option than the chip mentioned above for not only the above complications, but the chip has a greater propensity toward RF interference from plug transmitters, walkies and remote focus devices. It also uses a zener diode that's shown an aptitude for failure and/or noise generation after several plug-unplugs to 48v phantom. My upgrade also does not occlude the screw retainer opening in the 416. My service also has the benefit of hundreds successful of upgrades performed since 2015. Turnaround time is about two days ready-to-ship. -Pete Verrando
  3. Interesting Russian SNST knock-off. Photos are screen grabs from the recently ended ebay auction. Its called a Yacht-1M. Original auction link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yacht-1M-Tape-recorder-Replica-Nagra-SNST-/254264562070
  4. Hope this is not too off topic, but this chestnut is so typical to the film industry
  5. I love reading vintage industry magazines. It appears the most of the entire run of Studio Sound is available online at https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Studio-Sound.htm Ebay would give you the widest audience. I once sold a complete set of very obscure Russian chess magazines on ebay. USA post has a "library rate" which makes the price of shipping within the US very low for printed matter (or any media). Does the UK have a similar postal rate?
  6. I sold a block 25/26 package to a mixer in Ukraine. 6 transmitters and a Venue. He said Lectrosonics was not purchase-able there.
  7. Where will these go for service?
  8. Thanks for posting this. Great stuff, not only in subject matter, but shot on film in that great old 16mm European documentary style. -Pete
  9. a picture of your nagra could help- what kind of front latch was used, 5" or 7" lid, and if there is any hinge hardware already on your machine.
  10. The interior condition of that CMC is pretty crazy. The XLR leads, RF bypass caps, both electrolytics replaced with japanese units, also probably the FET, and 1 gig resistor have all been replaced. The circular connector has been removed and replaced with nuts and bolts. The whole amplifier structure seems to have been stripped and replaced, including the transistors, which should be closely matched and have a mininum current gain of 450, typically 500, and they should have an RF bead on the base lead. -Pete Verrando
  11. Email from Producer: This question came from post This is YES , right We would not ask post to SYNC Just making sure Also, this email from Discovery Ch "Investigation Discovery"
  12. Its a new-old-stock Ampex head, fitted into a pilot headshell. -Pete Verrando
  13. I just stumbled upon this thread! It is extraordinarily rewarding to seeing these positive comments, thank you very much.
  14. I was doing a quarter track head conversion using the pilot head position on stereo nagras about 3-5 years ago. I did 3 of them, and sold them all to Asian audiophiles. I used NOS Ampex quarter-track heads, doing some light "machining" so they would fit snugly into the pilot tone head shell. I used the NRS switch on the front panel to allow switching between the quarter-track and half-track playback head. I've had a few requests to make more, but its a lot of work hours. I have photos, but have to find them. Here is a video demo of one of them on youtube:
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