Workflow
discussions about workflow from production through post-production
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I got a call today for a job on Thursday which the producer thinks might be a 5D shoot. Unfortunately, he doesn't have all the info yet. I've asked for a contact number for the editor handling post which I may, or may not, get tomorrow (Wednesday). If this is a 5D shoot, I'll run double-system, of course, and use a time code slate if possible. What is the latest for this camera? Did they ever implement 23.98 or 24fps as was rumored? Is it still strictly a true 30fps? For sending reference audio, is the mini-jack input at mic level only? How is the input level adjusted on the camera? I figure a Sennheiser G2 with a hot shoe mount would probably be a good …
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Has anybody attempted a solar powered cart? Obviously, no use indoors, but I think a modest cart should be well within the power output of a reasonably-sized travel panel, with the possible exception of the charge station. I'd back it up with batteries, but the goal would be to be completely independent when shooting outdoors, and to have a break-away charging station that can be left outdoors when shooting inside. Just wondering what other people have done in this area, if anything.
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If I sync two recorders with SMPTE timecode (i.e. not genlock), how precise is the synchronization? I take it for granted that it's precise within a frame or it wouldn't be reliable for picture sync. What I'm wondering about it audio sync: If I'm trying to maintain phase coherency between tracks for a musical recording, is syncing with timecode sample-accurate? I kind of assume it wouldn't be (since there's no precision below frame level). And, if that assumption is correct, what's the best way to sync two recorders with sample-level precision? Genlock (but isn't that for synchronizing camera clocks)? A shared input recorded on both recorders? Is sample-level …
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Seems like the popularity of biscuit rigs (pod driven process trailers ) has been on the rise at least for me lately for me on my last few shows. These self driving process trailers allow more flexibility for camera since they can be reconfigured easily and the camera can shoot more angles whereas a traditional process trailer with insert vehicle is quite limiting in comparison. For me the RF workflow & challenges when mixing from a follow van ( since most of the time we can’t get on these rigs ) requires careful planning and execution since I don’t have the benefit of riding in the front of an insert vehicle which allows for more controlled workflows. Bag drops …
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I'm frankensteining together a surround tree with a Mid-Side front and an almost-ORTF (ORTF with hypercardioids) rear. I'm using it for ambience recordings for what will ultimately become a 5.1 theatre mix for an indie film. The sound designer is more than happy to accept any form of multi-channel ... he was pleasantly surprised and very enthusiastic when I told him I was capable of doing this setup. I've done next to no 5.0 recording, but I know a little bit in theory. I know what I'm doing doesn't really fit into standard practice, but I also know there's close to a dozen varieties of mic configurations that get used, so I'm assuming there's some room to play. …
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Hello guys, may I pick your brain? I’m pitching for a job. Requested is a way to record a cast with 30 talents mobil in a way, that different producers should have the possibility, to listen into everyone talking or pair 2 and more talent, to follow the different conversations. Thank you
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I’m looking for a powerful RF coordination iOS compatible app to have in the bag on a small IPad. It should be able to import CSV scans, do coordination for wireless mics, and have up to date TV band info by location. Does this exist? I’m familiar with all of the macOS windows software. Was hoping to find something that is on par with the Mac/PC versions. Would happily pay top dollar for this kind of thing.
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Hey everybody, long time lurker taking the plunge. I'm on a project and just found out that tomorrow there will be a segment shot on an iPhone. I'm still waiting on details from production, but I wanted to ask how others have handled working with the iPhone. I'm assuming sending audio to camera isn't realistic, so I'm thinking double system with a TC slate. I see to get conflicting information online regarding frame rate. Does it shoot 29.976 frames or true 30. As far as I know they are planning on shooting in the iPhone camera app and not an app like filmic.
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Sometimes I record discussions, which, in addition to recording the sound itself, involve sounding the space for the listeners. So far I have been using a bodypack transmitter with a lav microphone. The audience soundstage was small, so it could be used, but it was bordering on crosstalk from the speakers and also feedback. Now I will have to sound a bigger hall and I am afraid that it will no longer be usable because of the feedback. A headset mic or a hand mic would certainly be more appropriate in these situations. But is it possible to use a lav mic on the chest in these situations, is it commonly done in practice? Or are headsets or hand mics always used? How to prev…
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Hey all, wanted to improve my workflow for recording time stamped notes when field recording and on some jobs. It saves locally on your phone and just needs an internet connection to start the device time sync for inserting Timestamped notes. You can then export as a CSV file of all your notes. This is very much version 1.0 so let me know what else you would like to see. https://soundrolling.com/blogs/news/notes-app-with-tc-timestamp
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A very good client of mine just offered me a very challenging audio job and I would like to get some advice from the forum members here since this is out of my wheelhouse. The shoot consists of up to 20 actors doing a table read. Ideally they would want an iso track of each actor and an automix of the entire session. I am not familiar with what gear exists to get this done. Are there automixers that have 20 inputs? My first thought was to stack four Sound Devices 664/668s to record the isos and then direct out to an automixer. I'm thinking that there is a better way to do this. Any expertise would be greatly appreciated.
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Asking the pros: Even with timecode boxes that don't drift, can audio and video be out of sync by almost a frame when editing? If shooting at 24 fps that's 41 ms, way more than the ATSC recommendation of 15 ms for lagging video for example. Here's my reasoning: if a sound recorder starts just as the frame number changed and the camera starts rolling just before the frame upticks, the NLE will align the two clips (audio and video) right next to each other but they started almost a frame apart. (For simplicity in this example the two devices started on the same frame). What's the point for manufacturers to boast of boxes sta…
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I am contemplating purchasing Sennheiser in ear monitoring systems for my live music gigs. Below are the 3 available blocks. If you have wireless Bay Area experience, please chime in. If I am buying multiple systems, does it pay to get different blocks? A1 block 470-516Mhz A block 516-588Mhz G block 566-608Mhz
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How do you get digital files with correct timecode tracks? Case in point: I've got an old Betacam tape with three segments on it. Segment 1: timecode 00:20:00 to 00:21:00 Segment 2: timecode 00:10:00 to 00:11:00 Segment 1: timecode 00:40:00 to 00:41:00 Betacam videotapes are played back on a DigiBeta player with SDI out. SDI is fed til Decklink SDI 4K Media Express 3.8.1 is used for capture. Media Express shows incoming (correct) timecode during capture (overlaid the timecode of the burned in correct timecode). It'll jump from 00:21:00 to 00:10:00. Timecode shifts on original tape - this is reflected in t…
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Hello everyone i need a tutorial about rec and playback mode in cantar x3 anyone could give a help ! thank you
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Hi, I hope this is the proper JWSound topic for this question. I am considering investing in an antenna setup, along the lines of these fins (https://www.trewaudio.com/product/psc-fpsc0044/) and this RF splitter (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1469653-REG/psc_qrfsmasb2_rf_multi_sma_single.html) I mainly do one-person band / bag work for doc work; in my typical setup, I run two SRC's and two UCR 411a's into a 788T, and use the receiver whip antennas. However, I have recently booked a few short fiction films during which I was able to use a cart, though that was literally having my typical bag setup on a cart (and off …
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Hi all ! As the DAW plugin industry makes enormous steps forward each month nowadays, why not use these plugins straight on a movie set to enhance the recorded material for a director / even before it reaches the editor ? Goyo, Acon, Waves Clarity Vx Pro, dx Revive - and other miracles - they all deliver glorious performance + some of us already own them. They offer so much more of of a comfort compared to limited number of recorder-based plugins. Which setup do you recommend to use them without introducing too much latency ? With SD 688, I was only able to reach 48ms of latency when used with FR Scarlett audio card - not good. Dante is a big thing now. Have som…
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Hey! Looking for a sold sound recordist for a cinematic master interview for a one-day shoot in near Wilmington, North Carolina in September. Anyone within driving range works! Will involve a lav and boom in a cradle. Most equipment most likely provided. Corporate gig so looking for professionalism on all levels. Please feel free to reach out to Josiah@StarrMedia.TV if you or anyone in your network is available. Email directly: josiah@starrmedia.tv Thank you!
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It's been a while for a thread on Genlock. Actual camera sync (not just timecode identification on frame1 in the XMP metadata of a file) Sure 1. live video switching needs Genlock, 2. 3D camera rigs -- cameras need Genlocked for in phase shutter and timecode sync. 3. shooting concerts, all-day corporate conferences, or long form documentaries with takes being 1-2 hours before media change means multicameras need to stay in sync and not drift. Other than the old RED camera issues and ANYTHING older than 2011.... When you've done a shoot with 2 or more cameras with very long takes. Were there any very productive conver…
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Today I had a massive RF problem. I was getting hits and "crosstalk" interference. It seemed like my two Lectro SR Receivers were interacting with each other. When I got home I turned everything on again and it was the same. Never happened before. One is an SRC/B2 Dual Receiver and the other is an SRA/E01 receiver in block 606. I'm using SMBDWB/E01 and SMDB/E01TRANSMITTERS. It's not frequency related as I've tried that. Any ideas please?????????? Paul.
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Hi all, has anybody successfully Genlocked the Arri mini LF or the Alexa LF from the external timecode source (via Sensor - Genlock - TC In) using something other than Ambient or tentacle sync timecode generators? I’m trying to use my Betso TCX 2+ but I am getting Genlock errors flash up on the camera multiple times during the day and occasionally the 1st AC loses picture. I have swapped to an Ambient system & all appears fine. Thanks Steven
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I am an absolute beginner in the subject of sound recording. Please forgive me if my question is vague, I don't even know how to formulate it correctly. Please tell me, I record the sounds of nature, but I don't know anything at all about how to process them. On the Internet, there is mostly information related to music tracks, there is almost no information regarding the processing of recording sounds of nature and ambient. I have only heard that it is necessary to do compression and remove the electric hum that can get on the record from high-voltage towers. The purposes for which I need it at the moment is to create audio for sleep, study or meditation. In the …
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How to record the sounds of rain without extraneous noise and not to wet the equipment?
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Hello everyone. I'm new to this and the question is probably stupid, I didn't find anything like this by doing a forum search. Tell me, please, how to record the sounds of rain without extraneous noise and not to wet the equipment? I have heard recordings of rain sounds on the Internet that are clean and without extraneous noise, they sound fantastic. But when I try to record, I hear the sound of drops falling on the protective cover for the recorder or as drops hit the umbrella. If I record under the roof, I can hear the sound of drops on the roof or on the walls, microphones pick up all this very well. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Hi, is there any reason why any portable audio recorder from Sound Devices, Aaton, Zoom doesn't have the option to record at 50fps? Likewise, no sync box and TC slate that I looked at, there is no 50fps option. Quite often 50fps is required on the camera, but it is not possible to synchronize via timecode.
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Hi, I'm about to work on a project that requires syncing the audio devices mix pre 10 to the Arri alexa mini LF. Question 1: Do I need a time code generator or will plugging the mix pre to the Arri be enough to sync up/jamm the time codes? Question 2 From what I read. Once synced they can stay in sync for 8 hours. If batteries are changed on the Arri or the mix pre. Do time codes need to be re synched? We will be using 2 cameras. Very new to time code and arri Any advice would help. Thank you so much!
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