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Cheap software
by Guest jeanoferucci- 6 replies
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Hi, guys! Does anybody knows where to buy software for cheap? I walked around a lot of services, and the best prices for GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker Professional 5.0.2 i found here: http://tender.masterbell.net If you know something about that online store, please give your review!
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Hi I have been asked to hold some teaching sessions at a new film school out here. The students are young - average age 22 and a mix of wannabe directors/producers/actors/cameramen/editors/soundos. The first set of lectures are on Basics of Sound. I have been preparing sessions to talk about fundamental concepts and definitions. Frequency, Amplitude, Wavelength, Timbre, Pitch, Loudness, etc. I was wondering how long can I keep the attention of say - a kid who wants to be an actor while explaining these concepts. Also without too much math/physics/equations, maybe avoiding equations totally from the picture. I wanted to do this in such a way that the kid will not only …
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ENG
by Guest Mick- 4 replies
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I like ENG guys. They come to our set almost every week and I try to be as obliging as possible knowing that not only do they have a tough job, but that I worked ENG for a long time and have felt their pain. In fact it was O.J., The Menendez brothers and Michael Jackson who, combined, provided me with enough hours to fulfill my medical insurance obligations while I was lugging around audio equipment for the now defunct "Hard Copy" I have built an XLR line level output into the frame of my cart so that they can plug in and set up a TX without any fuss. The reason I posted this today, other than too much MOS work on the set, is that I was told by an ENG colleague who was wo…
Last reply by Philip Perkins, -
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One of the most important topics covered by Don Coufal's outstanding "What Is Good Sound" lecture recently presented by our union, Local 695, was the responsibility of the sound crew. Many times Don made the statement that on every movie, from little projects all the way up to major movies with a crew of hundreds, there is really only 3 people on the movie who are the guardians of the soundtrack. We hope to put up this lecture, along with many of the other events we have held, on the Local 695 website. In the meantime, I was pleased to go to the website of one of our members here who goes by the moniker "curleysound" (and hasn't yet actuallty formally been identified).…
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Does anyone know the sound mixer on this project? It's called "The Darjeeling Limited". This is going to be shot in India, and I have some pre-shoot work coming up on it, and would definitely like to have a chat with the mixer. best -vin
Last reply by soundtrane, -
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I've been thinking about this topic a lot lately, and have heard some valuable insight from mixers and editors about where they think the industry is heading. RF spectrum being sold, no more lead manufacturing, more competition, and so on and so forth. I am more interested in where the technology is heading. Here are a couple of ideas (take with a few thousand grains of salt), feel free to add your own: - Satellite-based wireless: send your signal directly to satellite and have your audio recording transfer in real time to a studio. Eliminate deliveries and save manpower for other tasks. Imagine having your pre-fade iso tracks go directly to a post production house (or…
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Hello, I'm working on a small indie feature and in about a week we will move production (for the next 2 weeks) into a makeshift studio. The problem is that the space has a thin metal roof, and rain is on the way. I calculated that to apply 2 inch hogs hair to cover the 3400 square feet required is a cost the production simply can't handle. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any alternative materials I can use? Bartek.
Last reply by Bartek, -
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I was on location today and the scene at hand involved three teens on a raft, about thirty feet off shore (zombie bait), the water only about waist deep. The mixer (not named on purpose) insisted I take the boom pole, with CABLE and walk out into the lake, skin to water, and boom the scene (not wireless--his excuse being "low budget companies will dissipate before making good on insurance claims from things like the wireless setup falling into the lake"). Keeping a light tone, but serious, I said, "Hell no! I'm not walking into a lake with ANY kind of electric cable." At first he thought I was kidding, however he soon realized I wasn't. At this point, 2nd unit had been…
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Hi All, I'm trying to get into the engineering mode of my PD6 to re-partition my int HD again. Can anyone remind me whats the hot-keys again, I'd forgotten Thanks Alan Chong
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need to brushup on the current terminology for movie music descriptions... i.e. score, source, etc. what do we call music that only the audience hears vs. what do we call music if the characters in the picture can hear it ??
Last reply by studiomprd, -
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I know Fred Ginsburg teaches one at CSUN (csun students only) and UCLA extension (Jim Tanenbaum) has one but not until June. Does anyone know anywhere else or any type of internship or apprentice program that is happening now or very soon. Thanks
Last reply by Reality Crew, -
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news reports from BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5228794.stm that sucks - though I guess it'll be re-built bigger and better, hope it doesn't stuff anyone around too much and that there weren't any injuries. Ian
Last reply by Ian Thomson, -
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Is S overmodulation acceptable on a production track (to later be removed by a de-esser in post) or is it a problem that needs to be fixed on location?
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Here's our answer to those pesky planes flying over. We had some guy circling so we sent him a message!
Last reply by Ramsay, -
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Hi folks, once again we visit the perspective thing. How about listing your favorite films from the old school where perspective is king? First Blood Every Which Way but Loose
Last reply by old school, -
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I notice that in most cart pix I'm seeing that you guys are mounting your RX antennas to the cart itself. This is obviously working for you or you wouldn't do it, but I've found it useful to be able to put the antenna where I want it--usually a lot closer to the action than where my cart can be. Are you cats always on those cart-mount antennas, or do you sometimes supplement w/extra ones closer? How high do you run those cart antennas? Philip Perkins
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Just an overview from an old mixer retired for over 3 years: I don't see much about microphone preferences, techniques etc. This new mic is better at... This old mic can be used to... I don't read about anyone's mixer being better sounding than the other or less subject to overload, etc etc. Most everything is tracking, workflow, capture and logging. All this is the concern of a "Recordist" not a "Mixer." Production Mixers are department and (sound) medium heads (small department that it may be). If you let go of the responsibility of sound quality then you are less valuable and more replaceable-and paid less every year. If you record in less than the best condi…
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I need some help, folks
by Guest tourtelot- 1 reply
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This is kinda weird for me but I'll put it out there in the community of my peers. I have had the unfortunate luck of having three project go away this year for different reasons; it has become a VERY slow year for me and I am feeling the pressure of being unemployed for as long as I have been. Probably more than a few others have had their dry-spells but I feel a little scared at this moment. If any of you, especailly West Coasters, get an offer for a project that you can't do because you are working (or even better, taking vacation!), and if you feel comfortable, would you mind refering your producer to me for one job? I have a wonderful team; we are really good…
Last reply by Jeff Wexler, -
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Wow... at last i found a good place to ask question and upgrade myself... Kind of hard to find people from your side of the world to ask question...
Last reply by fatfatjames, -
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Hi all, I just got offered a job recording for a project being shot on 8MM. Any suggestions on the framerate to record at? Thanks! Phil
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I have a general question for Deva IV & V users. I have done six or seven features using a DevaII with a Fostex PD-4 backup DAT, as I contemplate switching to a Deva IV, what are other people using as a backup and how. I sincerely wish to leave the DAT machines at home and backup on some other media,however I also don't really want to spend a lot of time at the end of the day burning discs other than my DVD-RAM which usually needs just a few minutes to catch up, since I start mirroring at lunch. Can the current Deva's mirror simultaneously to other hard drives? Is anybody using a DevaII to backup a DevaV and in what capacity. For me the hours are long enough, teamster…
Last reply by Philip Perkins, -
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I've been having more people ask me about IATSE membership lately. Generally in NY from most people I've spoke to it tends to be more limiting than helping since 90% of the work is non-union. While the jobs may not be as good, or as well paying they are almost always available. I decided that I would at least look into joining which here means the local 52. I asked for more information as to requirements, limits, benefits, etc. and all I got was where to send the application and how much it would cost plus that I would have to take my craft test. Is there anyone here that could provide more in depth details? I'm trying to find out frequency of work, what is involved…
Last reply by Michael P Clark, -
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A couple of great boom ops and old buddies of mine that have just signed up. Matt gave me my first job in the film biz in the late 80's as a set dresser, I didn't much like that, and Doug helped me get started in sound. We've played in bands and worked and partied together for the last 20 yrs. Welcome to Mr Wexlers forum. LL
Last reply by old school, -
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Hi there. I am about to undertake a indie action feature film. The script calls for intense gunfire scenes, were talking most of the second half of the script, with a wide veriety of wapons (handguns, rifles, shotguns, etc.) The director is also determined to use full loads for asthetic reasons. I've dealt with gunfire in the past, but never on this scale. A dynamic mic such as the RE 50 or a Sennheiser 825s would do the trick, and I made sure that whenever possible dialog was separated from live fire, or in a worst case scenario wild lines were done. What is the big budget approach to the above problem. And what are the expectations. I considered getting inexp…
Last reply by Noah Timan, -
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What do you guys usually do when shipping your gear? Should I build crates? Opinions? Thanks, Larry
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