#31033
The post-production process known as 'Foley' refers to the art of recording 'live' sync sound effects to picture. It is akin to looping the dialogue, but instead of recording the actors performing their lines while watching themselves on screen--skilled craftspeople known as 'Foley artists' will walk, run, and act out any sync sound effects to match what the actor is seen (or implied) doing in the picture.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Editing>Audio
#31030
Multi-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
Stereo is rarely recorded as such in the field. Instead, we record monaural sounds and wait until post-production is nearly complete to re-assign these sounds to the audience's left, right, and in-between. Until the film is edited, there is no way to know just where all of the audio elements need to end up. For instance, out on production, it might seem logical to record a car that passes from left to right in stereo, so that you can hear the 'pass by' in your phones whoosh from the left ear to the right ear.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Editing>Audio
#31029
(Novice) Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic "Event"
Here is a breakdown of how we might handle the typical 'low budget' television demo or competition, such as a local cooking show, sporting event, or how-to-do-it.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Video>Audio
#31032
Production Design for Dialogue Recording
Bad audio will certainly sink an otherwise good project! That being said, let's look at how other Departments can help the Sound Department improve the quality of the recorded dialogue.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio
#31031
Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
Hiding a microphone under clothing requires a great deal of attention to detail. Not only must the mic be hidden from view, but you must also contend with the problems of clothing noise.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio
