Jeff Wexler Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm trying to locate a video I watched awhile ago that was a behind the scenes video showing a Boom Operator (not in the US, maybe France?) booming an elaborate scene going from room to room, going through doorways, etc. Does anyone remember seeing this and where I can find it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nysounds Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 was it this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I don't think this is the one JW was referring to. I remember the one I think he is talking about. I think the video started a thread about booming. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Ya, that scene from Scorsese's Hugo is what I think of too. But I could be wrong... Here's a split screen version of the Hugo shot that's pretty cool. Edited October 7, 2015 by Jim Feeley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShubiSnax Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I remember watching that video and I think it was French. Footage from an actual BTS camera, very impressive skills and sparked debates on wind/handling noise. Been searching the web but unable to find it either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Was is it maybe this one ? it was also featured on the Prosound newsletter from april 2010 If it is, then the video has been removed from youtube Edited October 7, 2015 by efksound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new mexico Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 https://vimeo.com/user25597111/videos https://www.google.com/search?q=dias+de+cine+spain+2006&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=damasonico+boom+operator&tbm=vid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Jims is the one I think JW was looking for. We'll see. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks! I was thinking of the Spanish boom operator one, Damasonico, but I had forgotten about the amazing "Hugo" BTS video which Jim F. linked for me. I'm guest teaching at Art Center this Friday and I wanted to show some video of boom operators doing their thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundbadge Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) My main Boom homie Mike did that Hugo one.after I saw that,nothing but respect. Wow that Spanish one..wonder how many takes?HC Edited October 8, 2015 by roundbadge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VM Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I also show my students the spanish video : !he boom operator is doing a very good job. The one I got has been removed from youtube and is slightly different ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenbanjo Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Ya, that scene from Scorsese's Hugo is what I think of too. But I could be wrong... Here's a split screen version of the Hugo shot that's pretty cool. Wow. That's really amazing. Thanks for sharing that! It's so inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bauman Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 No disrespect to the Spanish guy, but the Hugo video shows superb technique. Smooth, fluid moves through tight spaces. That move under and around the chandelier is outstanding. These are the kinds of setups that make boom operating one of the best jobs on set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 ..but does he have a spectacular man bun like that Spanish guy has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrd456 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) I've seen Don Coufal [Jeff's guy} Do much more amazing booming than that. Hard booming is when you have a dinner table with ten people and three fairly tight cameras and the scene is ten minutes long.That's done all day long on TV.----Oh,and a chandelier or two. J.D. Edited October 10, 2015 by jrd456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 It's great to see these booming vids. There are not many of these videos around. When I was booming I always really enjoyed stedicam shots. And as an aside, long shots are always easier when you are moving around. One of my favourite memories of booming was a job early on when I had taken on the position of boom operator for the mixer who trained me up as their sound assist/2nd. And we had one of those dinner table scenes, the camera was on a semi circular track jammed in a corner, so lots of tight squeezes. and everyone around the fairly large table in a robust conversation. One schoeps over the top, no radios. When the shot was complete I looked over to the mixer and he's jumping out of his seat (not always a good sign) but with a big smile on his face and telling the director how good it sounded. It was great to have that sense of accomplishment when I was young and keen to do well for someone I respected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 No disrespect to the Spanish guy, but the Hugo video shows superb technique. Smooth, fluid moves through tight spaces. That move under and around the chandelier is outstanding. These are the kinds of setups that make boom operating one of the best jobs on set. I agree. And I think if there had been a camera following the boom op and camera op it would look even more impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundbadge Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 ..but does he have a spectacular man bun like that Spanish guy has? no his head is shaved and he looks like a biker..and gets it done with departmental respect on set ..old school boom op.actually he collects Harleys and Basses...an English Biker in Cali. but seriously the best boom technique I've ever seen..when doing lowly commercials with me.I'm not worthy lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamacchiacosta Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Anyone worked out what spanish film is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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