Tag: production sound mixer
Prepping location sound gear
For most larger productions, a mixer has a day or two for prepping location sound gear to ensure they will be ready for the day when they get to set. Most mixers own more sound gear than they bring to a typical job. Or they rent sound equipment that they…
Using Timecode Slates On Location
Utilizing timecode on set should be a very painless process provided you are using industry standard cameras with timecode capabilities and quality audio gear. Timecode enabled slates are very useful for ensuring your syncing process is smooth. [caption id="attachment_2273" align="alignleft" width="420"] A digital timecode slate[/caption] One of the earliest ways…
Understanding Microphone Patterns
Which patter of microphone is best for your application In the last post, I discussed the two main types of microphones dynamic and condenser. Both of these types of microphones can have different patterns. Patterns describe how the microphone is sensitive to sound waves in relation to the space surrounding…
Understanding Microphones – Dynamic vs Condenser
If you don't mix sound for a living there's not a lot of reason to learn the difference between the types of microphones. But when you spend your day trying to effectively gather audio on set you better become an expert on which microphone to use when. The first category…
Production Resources In Atlanta
Cinder Grip and Lighting: Independent grip and lighting rental. Good service for smaller productions including commercials, music video and indepent productions. EUE/ScreenGems: Large, full-services studio located near the airport. Fluid Films: Independent production company specializing in commercials, corporate, documentary and non-fiction. Full Frame Rentals: Independent camera rental company based in…
