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Production: "We have some issues to take care tomorrow. We have some sound issues. There are no doors, nosey birds, and a big high ceiling and a noisy 6th street. Patty wanted me to give you the heads up! thank you" Me: "The afternoon before the shoot is a good time to bring up possible sound issues. I'll do what I can to get the best sound possible under the circumstances." Awaiting reply........
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Taken from a local show done daily. I was a bit surprised to see how they handled the "equipment", on this particular show. Fast forward to about -3:10. What do you think, acceptable or not? Just gave me a chuckle, and had to share. http://www.ksee24.com/features/central-valley-today/THE-BUZZ-ON-TEMPUR-PEDIC-103657434.html
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when using this forum on my iPhone 4 I´ll get the greyish "loading" when going from "new content" to a topic and then back again (using the return arrow). "Loading" won´t go away unless I reload the whole page. Doesn´t happen on other sides ... Matthias
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Wouldn't it be great if this could actually work in our world? "Antares Audio Technologies released Mic Mod EFX, a $159 microphone modeling audio plug-in available for RTAS, VST, and Audio Units. Featuring models of over 125 microphones, including classic and exotic models, the plug-in makes it possible to use a specific mic model for each track in live performance, studio recording, or post-processing. According to Antares: "One simply tells Mic Mod EFX what microphone they are actually using and what microphone they'd like it to sound like. Audio is first processed through a "Source Mic" model which serves to neutralize the known characteristics of the inp…
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2012 is off to a good start. -Richard
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This is a tech question (I know it belongs in the equipment section), but the conversations are more lively over here. My experience is that most of the new Digital Video Monitors aren't properly terminated and wreck havoc when you hard line them to Video Assist. I've always used analog Marshall's with tuners for maximum flexibility. Anyhow, a Digital Marshall Monitor with a tuner isn't an option, so I wanted to ask... Would sending the signal through a balun (i.e. MuxLab 500012) rectify the termination issue. I've been chomping at the bit to get on board the Cat 5 bandwagon, and thought this might be a possible solution. I haven't really researched the transmis…
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Remember those f/0.7 lenses that Stanley Kubrick used to film some of the scenes in Barry Lyndon using only candle light? You can rent them... http://www.kubrickcollection.com/index.html
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As opposed to my normal local single site corporate type set ups, I am looking at packing for a multiple day, many location interview trip. I would appreciate thoughts and tips on packing multiple mics in a single Pelican type case vs keeping the various mics in their normal cases in a larger travel case. Obviously all in one makes for easy swap outs. It also means is any thing happens to that one case.....
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Hi all i met Franck by casualty, in NY when he was recording Dellaventura in 1997. The set was under my hotel ( pioneer hotel at this moment) I introduced myself, he invites me to stay with him, close to the nagra and drop me a Comtek. He was very kind, I was starting my sound mixer career at this moment. Now 25 years later, i would like to get in contact with him to say thanks! and share my 25 years experience. Thanks for the information, PM if you like!!!
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I have found another invoice program which looks to be very good. It has some features we may not need, like a timer for timed, hourly billing, but the interface is clean and simple. It is easy to make client lists, product (item) lists and so forth, generating invoices that can be printed, saved as .pdf or emailed. One thing I really appreciate is the template editor which provides many default invoice templates that you can customize. Check it out if this is something you have been looking for: http://stuntsoftware.com/OnTheJob/
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Curious if anyone has suggestions for safe, compact and efficient storage of different size preamps and capsules? Something i can store inside a pelican with other bits, etc
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Pretty nice insight to the sound design of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
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This is fiction, of course, but this exchange (so skillfully written but I don’t by whom) is probably not too far off the truth. Here is how Matt Loeb and Nick Counter negotiate: Counter: Loeb, get in here. Stop yakking with that (chuckle) Bargaining Unit. Loeb: Yes sir. Right away sir. Counter: Close the door, Loeb. Loeb: Yes sir. Counter: Loeb, you failed us. Loeb: Yes sir, I'm sorry sir. If I could just... Counter: Shut up, Loeb. We let Short retire because he said you could take care of business. Loeb: I'm sorry sir. Counter: SORRY? Get this, guys. Loeb is SORRY. (Jeers from the assembled lawyers in the room, sitting in bleachers, in dark…
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Just seen this listing someone pulled from Craig's list! Good for a laugh!! I have an ok idea for a film. I need a committed dp/producer/sound guy (hopefully someone who can do all of these things) for the remainder of the summer. You must be a professional. You must have gear, also have a reliable car because there will be a lot of traveling. I will pay ALL the tolls. Also, my uncle has agreed to make you business cards. good luck! ps--Those who are willing to rent a car will also be considered.
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As well as watching the American equivalent we decided to re-visit the 1990 English version. Well 4.3 picture and 16mm film is not the best but the sound is interesting!!! All done on a boom (probably a 416) with brief wide shots overlaid from close-ups. Great boom operating though with much close dialogue on the move! Gee I was using lavs a plenty since 1980 on features but I guess the style for tv was simple Oh well styles move on now lavs in ties and frocks are the current trend Interesting mike
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A strange thing has happened. I renamed 2 files on my 788t. Easy enough. The new file names had a "+" before the scene number because they replaced existing files with same name. I can locate and play these files back on the machine no problem, but the CF card and the DVDRAM were both missing the files, replacing them with alias versions which could not be played and were zero kb in size. Stranger still, when I hook up my mac to the 788t and look at the files, I also only see the alias versions and cannot play them or even "get info." Attached is a picture of the files from the main internal drive. Any thoughts?
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Hey NY mixers and people near that area! December is here when our phones get quieter until spring. Let's celebrate another year by hanging out for an afternoon and networking, talking gear and business, but with beer! Join me at The Strand Smokehouse in Astoria on Sunday, December 14th from 2:30pm till whenever. They got BBQ, and of course, beer. For everyone who arrives before 3:00, I will buy your first beer. Address is 25-27 Broadway just off the Broadway stop on the N line. Please RVSP on the link or text me at (347) 525-7016 so I can get a headcount. Hope to see you there. https://www.facebook.com/events/729546210467534/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filte…
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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/magazine/here-is-what-happens-when-you-cast-lindsay-lohan-in-your-movie.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&
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Just ordered a SD 552. Really excited to get it. I'm going to be working on some documentaries this summer. Any good general pointers for a newbie? Where is the best places to buy gear? Thinking about getting a ktec boom pole and a 416. Thanks!
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I'll stop calling this the NEW new site very soon, but here is a tip for navigating the NEW new site: This is what I have been doing which may work for you as well (even though I have to read everything no matter what so my viewing habits are different). View New Content button in upper right corner is your first stop (and later you can Bookmark to always get the same search result). Once you have chosen what you want to view, the time period or unread posts, whatever, you can use the icons rather than the title text to go right to the most recent posts.
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Saw this again last night—it had been years. Very nice work by Jeff and Don. It must have been a surreal experience. Sellers supposedly never broke character on set (except for outtakes, like those tacked on during the credits). Beautiful film.
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Next month I will be taking Robert Kennedy with me to educate and demonstrate the Zaxcom product line in Singapore and the Philippines. I don't know very many sound people there yet. If anyone has any contacts there for mixers, dealers and film schools, please put shoot me that info. My e-mail is: john at grace distribution dot com thx much, John Coffey
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Here is a collection of videos of new products at NAB 2014. http://soundrolling.com/soundblog/industry-news/nab-2014-sound-product-coverage-videos/ I personally like the new K-Tek bag series and harness Anyone got any other favourites?
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I will be in Louisville for a week and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an equipment rental place, just in case. Jason
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A lot of good stuff here. http://www.theasc.com/site/news/7-asc-cinematographers-on-breaking-into-the-business-fostering-trust-and-fighting-for-shots/
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