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by Jeff Wexler- 3 followers
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RF Info and the FCC Licensing Project Mission Statement In order to ensure that the concerns, needs and issues of the thousands of professional sound recordists in the United States who use the UHF spectrum on a daily basis, can be heard by the FCC, it is imperative that as many users as possible obtain a license from the FCC. The basic goals of this project are: To educate Production Sound individuals who use radio equipment in the lawful use of these devices, and to understand the privileges and responsibilities of licensed operation. To remove the liability of unlicensed operation of wireless transmitters. The FCC can levy fines of up to $11,000, per trans…
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I have started teaching at Rose State College, a two-year college in Dell City, Oklahoma. I am creating a sound class for their new film and digital media department for next fall semester. I am looking for a proper textbook for my 18-week class. We will meet once a week for two and one-half hours. I have some limited sound equipment to teach with. I aim to instill respect for sound in students who want to enter the film business, something that is very lacking in many of the professionals I have worked with over my career as a sound mixer. This will be a core class that all students will take to graduate from the program. I picked up an …
Last reply by newzhack, -
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The only company called Kantana is in Thailand. The phone area code is Nevada. First time any new client has texted me about a shoot. From the text message chain: "Hi goodmorning? I believe this is Bob King, do you still A1 or boom operate on production sets? We're currently in need of the position for a series of Ad-shoot for Nestle Plc. Available?" "Yes, location sound mixer, $950/10, available." "I'm Jordan Webley from Kantana films. Payrate is $750/10hrs." "How many days? What camera?" "It would be great if you send me references/work information to (a gmail address) so I can forward you shoot details."
Last reply by Sean Madden, -
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We have discussed this before but lets refresh. What is the benefit of S-corp vs payroll after the maximum deduction was raised? What deductions do you get with S-corp that you can not do as single proprietor? WHat is the benefit? Are you asked to have your own production insurance? Cost?
Last reply by RadoStefanov, -
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Hi! I'm looking for any tips/tricks for doing location sound on a football field with a boom and lavs. The players pads will be mic'd up, and I will also boom them. This is new to me - I have more experience with narrative than sports, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks or experience I can learn from about this specific kind of sound recording on the field? I've seen a few clips where tall players have grabbed the boom above them and talked into it without warning, and I've heard I will be running a lot to stay in range with my wires. Any suggestions or things to be aware of? Thanks so much!
Last reply by John Blankenship, -
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Saw this watching the morning news and really enjoyed the way they presented the story. Iconic, and you will recognize it even if you had no idea. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/an-iconic-hollywood-sound-effect-called-the-wilhelm-scream-was-uncovered-in-an-archive/
Last reply by Bouke, -
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Anyone out there know anything about the Aaton closing? As a Cantar owner curious what these means for those of us invested in the product. I remember when Transvideo bought them in 2013 and thought things were going well. Then again it is such a niche market. Thoughts appreciated. David
Last reply by Patrick Tresch, -
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Last September I was hired by a LA company; Beverly Boy Productions to work on an Industrial film for Roku. Roku had rented out an entire high end resort in Santa Fe NM where I live. Beverly Boy hired the crew and made the deals via their producer. Since I didn’t work much last year I was glad to have the job. I should have been more careful when the producer said if it was OK that Beverly Boy paid in 30 days. They didn’t pay. I did not have or did I ask for a deal memo. Beverly Boy has a good rep and has done many productions. I did have emails, text messages and a call sheet with my name on it and the producers contact numbers. I waited for a month after the 30 days t…
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Last reply by Jim Feeley, -
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I use Canare 4E6S star quad microphone cables in colors other than black. The brighter colors require more cleaning to stay not looking dirty. Canare uses specially formulated PVC compounds on outer jacket . I've used Goo Gone Adhesive Remover but thought there may be something better and wanted to ask our community. I'd like to discuss products used and methods to clean Canare cables. When researching adhesive remover for 3M Transpore surgical tape I found but I have not tried any of the below: Goo Gone Pro-Power - Pro Strength Adhesive Remover Smith & Nephew Remove Adhesive Remover -Universal adhesive remover wipes Mineral oil …
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wind noise
by Fritz- 2 followers
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client is a vid podcaster. He has an older Sony CX550. For an ext mic there is only a 3.5mm jack. Not very secure as he has discovered. Since he is just underway, his budget doesn't include a better cam. Much of his work is outside and subject to varying wind torrents. There are only so many miracles AI dialog post can perform. Does anyone have an idea for a DIY "wind sock" method for this camera?
Last reply by Fritz, -
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I have a couple older COS-11d mics that need cleaning. Upon putting a magnifier on the grill I can see their appears to be nasty build up of years of tape goo, dust and perhaps wardrobe fibers. Before I go stabby with a pin in an attempt to clean up the grill pores, does anyone know; 1) Does grill comes off? 2) is there a cloth/fiber barrier below the grill and that is what I am seeing? Thanks
Last reply by PMC, -
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Does anyone know if Sanken COS-11Ds can be wired for Microdot? I have several in my arsenal wired for Sony 3.5mm, but would love to be able to use them on my Tentacle Sync TRACK E's without relying on some off-brand adapter. If I could have my COS-11's re-terminated in Microdot so that I could swap them between systems as needed, that would be great.
Last reply by johnpaul215, -
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I need to rent or buy a Rycote blimp and softie kit or similar in San Francisco Bay Area today ASAP. Any suggestions? mark four 1 five seven 2 4- zero 6 8 zero
Last reply by Jim Feeley, -
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Hi ! I'm about to shooting in north Norway any one know if are there any restrictions on frequency ranges? I'm ZMT's 4.5 and 4.6 and QRX200 user Thanks! Also any tips about work at -30c are welcome I'm from South America so it'll be my first time on the arctic weather already read a good thread here thanks again!
Last reply by The Documentary Sound Guy, -
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Fifty years ago today.
Last reply by mono, -
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Hi, If crew haven't been paid in Australia by a USA company, can the USA company still claim copyright of the video and audio recordings? For context there's only about six of us for a ten day shoot. They managed to fly themselves here and have a good time, just won't pay us. thanks Dave
Last reply by DX Dave, -
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I have never worked in musical theatre... But lately I'm seeing clips of Broadway actors who have two lavs taped to their cheek. Is this simply safety redundancy, or something else?
Last reply by Dalton Patterson, -
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Hey folks, I recently purchased a pair of DPA 4660's and today I am testing them on both my Sony UWP (gen 4) transmitters as well as on some Tentacle Sync TRACK E's. First, I want to say that I really like the mics. The build quality is great and they aren't that much bigger than my COS-11D's which is fantastic considering I specifically went with the heavy duty versions (4660 over 4060) to use for doc work. The sound quality on these mics is good and they EQ my voice well in all the tests I've done. Overall, I'm very impressed. What I'm trying to figure out though is if I should keep the 4660's, or send them back for 4661's. I had a hard time deciding b…
Last reply by Rustic River, -
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Hello Everyone hope you are well out there. I have recently encountered a issue with my sound devices SL 6 panel Basically after i attached strip to the Sound devices 688 mixer.SL is working ( Powering receiver,Audio output from receiver to mixer,DC output ) The only function is not working is Receiver overview menu in Sound devices 688 wont able to access individual Receiver Frequency.I have 1 no SRb and 1 no SRc receiver attached to it.Let me know if any one has similiar issue with their SL How it got resolved.Looking forward to hear from community Thank you 🙏 Attached images
Last reply by Placeslost, -
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Hi, I am new to the site and the craft. I wanted to know if anyone here uses a bike as a method of transportation. I am not sure if it applies to mixers considering they have a cart, but i could be wrong. I figured boom operators and or sound utility men might have the ability.
Last reply by mono, -
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Last reply by Jim Feeley, -
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Upgrading from an iPad Air 2 to a 12” Samsung tablet for digital script. Curious what you’ve deployed for your larger tablet / cart mounts? Any resources welcomed.
Last reply by Daniellow, -
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Just saw Michael Mann's "Ferrari...I don't know if Angelo Bonanni or Lee Orloff (the location sound mixers) hang out here, but their work was masterful. The dialogue, room sounds, clicks and creaks...everything...was natural, clear, nuanced, and the mixing choices really added to the drama. A masterclass.
Last reply by wilfreddouglas, -
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It's the little things like a bit of red nail polish on the lock side that add up to make the day go faster: Whatchoo got? -- Jan
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