jgbsound Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hey Everyone, So I've been reading a lot of books of late about all the "below the line" operations, including Both editions of Purcell's dialog editing books (the 2nd edition is quite insightful about more specialized tasks like BNR, ADR, and treating dialog to give it that extra pop), Rich Tozzoli's Protools Surround Mixing, Holman's Surround Sound But final layback is still a black box mystery to me so I'd like to read more about the techniques they utilize. Can anyone recommend a good practical guide to rerecord mixing? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Really, you will learn more sitting in on a mix next to an experienced mixer in a day, than you ever will reading any book. And most re-recording mixers don't do laybacks themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah I kinda figured this was the case, but just as a conceptual overview I was wondering what books people have read that they got a lot from. But ultimately I'ma need to find me a good re-recording mixer and sit in on the mix. But in the meantime, I'll need to dig a hole, then using a box with a stick and string attached Now what to use as bait? Some kind of fast food... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Although I agree 100% with Mark (Henchman): you most definitely sit next to an experienced re-recording mixer if you wish to truly learn the craft; I will say that a must read for any aspiring re-recording mixer (and anyone who is interested in film sound altogether) is "Dense Clarity - Clear Density" by Walter Murch, one of the greatest in the industry IMO. This is not a book, but rather an essay, along with some media from his work in Apocalypse Now to help make his case about mixing. A quick Google Search yielded this link, which seems to be legit and all of the essay: http://transom.org/?page_id=7006 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I second Jose. Any book by Mr Murch is worth the read IMO. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Jose, I just downloaded Walter Murch's paper. I'll read it a few times to absorb as much as I can. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If a have a session I can have you sit in on for a bit, you are more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Awesome! Thanks!!! I would love to. If you have something coming up this next month, that'd be ideal. This month not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If a have a session I can have you sit in on for a bit, you are more than welcome. Most certainly a great opportunity! Make sure to take advantage of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If a have a session I can have you sit in on for a bit, you are more than welcome. That's totally cool of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Way to help a brother Marc. I've helped or met or hired some folks from @jw and it has been all & all a plus. Good to give back some when possible. We should all try to give a little in any way we can. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I just need a project where I will be doing a predub without a client present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbsound Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sure that sounds fine. And thanks for the opportunity! I'll PM you with my info. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hench is a good teacher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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