Location Sound II

Advantage:

Can record dialogue from a close perspective if you cannot get the shotgun close enough

Multiple actors, can’t cover all with boom

Disadvantages:

RF hits

Actor must wear mic and TX

If not hidden well it can ruin your shot

Limited perspective

Microphones: Lavs & Wireless

Microphones: Hiding Lavs and TX

The art of micing talent: minimize clothing rustle, hide the mic & the transmitter

Where to hide the mic: hat, hair, under clothes, pen? Different clothes, different techniques (button, t-shirts/sweaters, skin etc.)

Where to hide the transmitter: pocket, belt, bra, leg

Two kinds of rustle- across the mic capsule or noisy fabrics?

Pre-production: Discuss wardrobe and hair. Fabric choice, style (button down or t-shirt, skin tight or loose)

Mic Placement: head/hair, sternum 6”-8” from mouth. Collar last choice.

Does it matter what direction the mic capsule is pointed?

TX: under least amount of clothing as possible. Hopefully not touching skin. Secure.

Deal with clothing rustle.

Microphones: Hiding Lavs and TX

Microphones: Lavs & Wireless

Lavs should be thought of as BACKUP microphones. Always try to get a good position with the shotgun/boom first.

Lavs and Wireless – setting up

1. Test the equipment (new batteries)

2. Find out when it’s appropriate to mic the talent

3. Introduce yourself and explain what you’re doing

4. Mic them up!

5. Attach the TX and ask for a level check It’s so tiny!

(but that’s a good thing when it comes to lavaliers)

It’s also expensive!

Today’s exerciseCrew (4): Same as last week? mixer, assistant, 2 actors

Gear: Wireless, FP33 (mixer), 702T (recorder)

Hide: mic and TX on actors

Record: One good example (clean sound, no mic or TX seen)

One bad example (rustle and/or lav/TX visible)

Alan or I check it out, then switch roles.

Misc.

Feb. 16 (next week)

Exterior exercise with double system, slate

Pre-production tips

Feb. 23

Small groups class, evaluation

Sound reports

Your Grade

Syllabus: Crewing as a mixer or boom op is a large portion of your grade

Assignment #2 postponed