jozzafunk Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I vote for non-threaded - here're my fishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Also... I've done a lot of long interviews. If there's a lav on then I don't worry about change of sound on the boom, if they're jumping around it's part of the interview, and also try and position myself to move it if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 As to placing the boom mic "out of their line of sight", that's not something I would ever consider as a standard practice. You wouldn't ask the cam op to place the camera out of their line of sight would you? Some people have asked "are you gonna have the mic that close?" I just reply "Yes, it's just out of frame". The producer asks them the first question and they have forgot about the mic in 2 seconds. Good sound = good interview . If you're referring to my line of sight comment, it was me I was talking about, not the mic like André said. If the subject can't see other folks, they're more likely to keep looking at the interviewer. I've also done a ton of stuff recently with the subjects talking to/looking in the camera and it's really important to stay out of their eyeline for that style in particular. But I did say having a handheld boom with the mic floating around just at the edge of the subject's field of view can be very distracting. When an interview subject is looking at the interviewer, the mic most often end up just on the edge of their field of view. Mounting the pole on a stand solves that problem. I've been using a pair of these, purchased from my local pro sound supplier Vark Audio, to hold the pole for as long as I can remember: Best regards, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I understand the objections to having the mic on a stand re talent movement, but the posties need to understand that if they move there will still be changes in the audio even if you are holding the pole, that's just how it goes. It may be that you are playing the mic too close, so changes in position are much more audible. Contrary to what many camera people think, the best place for an interview mic is not as close as possible to the subject, ie riding the frame line, and this situation is one reason why. It is also a fact that non-pro talent without experience in being interviewed can be distracted by a mic moving, however slightly, just overhead. What we want is for the whole shooting and recording apparatus to disappear as far as they are concerned once we start rolling--it's just a conversation between interviewer and interviewee. I have worked with many directors who demand that the mic be on a stand for this reason. I like Cardellini Clamps for boom holders. They have a wide enough jaw that they don't damage the pole even when tightened, but since they are a clamp and not a drop-in holder the boom is secure if you want to tilt it up vertical to get it out of the way. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Joel, how long did it take to reel in that yellow fin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm a big fan of K-Tek's boom cradle, and it's been very helpful to me on a bunch of sit-down interview situations: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Joel, how long did it take to reel in that yellow fin? Hi Michael Fight time was about 10/15 minutes from memory, any longer and the arms would've come out of my sockets - we were live baiting in about 100m, 12 mile out. They're 2 of 10 or so I caught that day - just kept the one tho. They're both Kingfish ( Kingies ) and have the highest strength to weight ratio of any fish apparently. The one on the bench was 47.5 pounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mega Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 The K Tek boom cradle is the best, hands down. No pressure points on the pole. With a Schoeps mk41, no change in sound when talent moves forward, back or left or right in the chair. Sit back, relax and enjoy the interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi Michael Fight time was about 10/15 minutes from memory, any longer and the arms would've come out of my sockets - we were live baiting in about 100m, 12 mile out. They're 2 of 10 or so I caught that day - just kept the one tho. They're both Kingfish ( Kingies ) and have the highest strength to weight ratio of any fish apparently. The one on the bench was 47.5 pounds! I'm jealous. Must have been a tasty meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnathan Sessoms Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I bought the boom buddy because it supports a stand-up company and supports my local pro audio shop. This is a must in my kit. I've made the mistake of forgetting it before. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 " Sometimes, I use this technique ... " problem solving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I use a mono pod with a pad thing on the top that I made for shorter to medium interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Boom Buddy. Used it today all day. I can't imagine not having one for sit down interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here's a good boom crutch. I've used one even on scripted dialog as well as interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here's a good boom crutch. I've used one even on scripted dialog as well as interviews.That's almost exactly what I was referencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morrow Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Boom crutch... I like that idea for long interviews. I recently spent way too long trying to find/make the perfect beanbag to rest the boom on my head, and I ended up with this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762981-REG/The_Pod_GR0079_The_Green_Pod_Camera.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Radio mikes? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Boom crutch... I like that idea for long interviews. I recently spent way too long trying to find/make the perfect beanbag to rest the boom on my head, and I ended up with this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762981-REG/The_Pod_GR0079_The_Green_Pod_Camera.html ..... you wore that thing on your head?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 One thing to consider when you're just starting out is that booming a longish interview by hand is an opportune time to test out the edges of your mic of choice. Not a lot, just little adjustments along the way proved invaluable learning, and improved my understanding of various mic patterns immeasurably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I set up a C-stand/boom boy for 'long' interviews. +11: you wore that thing on your head?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hayter Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 One thing to consider when you're just starting out is that booming a longish interview by hand is an opportune time to test out the edges of your mic of choice. Not a lot, just little adjustments along the way proved invaluable learning, and improved my understanding of various mic patterns immeasurably. You have just reminded me that I used to do that... a very long time ago! That is how I learned about a mic's pattern, not from some polar pattern viewed on a website (there was no internet then) A very good tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Childers Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 One thing to consider when you're just starting out is that booming a longish interview by hand is an opportune time to test out the edges of your mic of choice. Not a lot, just little adjustments along the way proved invaluable learning, and improved my understanding of various mic patterns immeasurably. Call Me a gluten for punishment but I boom interviews pretty much 95% of the time because of what Jan said...been doing it for 5 years now but I feel like I am still getting to know my mics better this way.. plus I find the Physical aspect fun and challenging, It is part of the job that I really enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Reading Jan's comments made me remember that I used to use those simple static shots (such as interviews) to teach my brain how to boom left handed, which is the opposite to my natural side. Now it makes no difference which side i boom from, but at the start it really felt weird. But it was one of the best things I could have taught myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you set yourself up near your mic stand you can check out the edges of your mic choice just fine before you roll. Once you roll you shouldn't be testing anything, just making as consistent a recording as you can. philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 P P is right. On the other hand I've done many things to entertain myself. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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