The Basics
- Elements of the Soundtrack series
- Introduction to Production Sound
- Priorities of the Mixer
- The Hierarchy of Mic Techniques
- Log sheets, sound reports, headers
- Calling for the roll / clapstick
- Room Tone vs Background Tracks
Production Planning
- Preparing for Your Shoot series
- Basic Equipment Package
- Set Design for Dialogue Recording
- Controlling Background Noise
- What Your Crew Expects of You
- Deal Memo's
Understanding Mixing Panels
- Mix Panel Basics
- ENG Mixers for Production Sound
- Audio Metering: An Introduction
- Mic Level vs Line Level
- Do you really need a mixing panel
- Consistency in Sound Recording
- Beginners Guide to the ENG44
- Using the Digital FX Processor
- Monitoring the Soundtrack
- Two-track vs Stereo
- Introduction to Equalization
- Mackie 1402 Operations Manual
- ISO outputs from Mackie mixers
- Using production tracks strategically
Note: PDF copies of the operations manuals for many popular mixers are in our Operations Manuals section.
Understanding Microphones
- Shotgun Mic Selection and Use
- Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- Microphone Application Guide
- Microphone Powering
- Using a Mic Boompole
- Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- Introduction to Shockmounts
- Introduction to Windscreens
- Lavalier Mic Selection and Use
- Introduction to Wireless Mics
- Rigging Wireless Mics
- Rigging Lavs & Wireless Presentation
- M-S Stereo Simplified
- Series of short videos about mic techniques: https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/features/8a172335766aaaf0/index.html
General Topics
- Introduction to Timecode
- Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc.
- Multi-track Recording for Film/Video
- TASCAM HS-P82 End User Guide for Film/Video v1.2
- Establishing Sync Playback
- Sync Playback Revisited
- Foley on a Budget
- Interview with a Foley Artist
- Audio Stage Boxes and Snakes
- Adding Phone Conversations
- Tips for working Film Festivals
- Regarding Student Internships
- Guide for creating a Resume
- Digital Cinema Package
- ProTools Interface or Bus
- Reenactors Added Prod Value