What is Post-production Sound for Film?
Even if you are not a sound designer, having a basic understanding of sound design and post-production is key when levelling up your next project. Sound is an omnipresent part of stories, from the time in human history where storytelling was developed; actors and storytellers employed sound through the changes of their own voices and even sounds produced with objects around them to further involve their audiences.
How to Mic and Conceal Microphones on Talent
Using a microphone while filmmaking is a core part of sound design. This, on top of a boom mic, ensures the dialogue is picked up clearly by the sound crew on set. But oftentimes, the mic will need to be hidden to create the illusion of real-life situations, such as in narrative filmmaking.
How to Do a Script Breakdown?
Typically when we talk about a script breakdown in the context of film, it is in a very general sense. If you are a filmmaker, you likely already know that there are script breakdowns for each individual department. In the case of this article, we’re referring to a script breakdown as it relates to the intricacies of sound design.
What is Pre-Production Sound for Film?
Pre-production is the second phase in the filmmaking process and it formally begins once a project has been greenlit [or given the green light]. At this point, the production team can begin to plan for the filming, focusing on tasks like establishing a sound team and location scouting [location scouting: the process of finding places or “locations” where the film will be shot]. In other words, Pre-production is when the creative process of sound really begins.
What is Production Sound for Film?
Production sound is the term used for all audio recordings that are made during the production of a film or television program. The crew who handles this vital task is composed of the production sound mixer, their assistants, and boom operators. The production sound crew is responsible for capturing all dialogue and Foley sounds that will be used in the final product.