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  1. 08-30-2004, 10:29 AM #1
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    I am a Audio Engineer/Programmer that mostly works on commerical music productions. I have major interest in Sound Designing, Field Recording, and Tape Operation on Film Sets. I am curious where can I get information on proper equipment setup for Tape Operation on film sets. (I am curious on syncing audio )

    I am fimiliar with ADR, VO, Field Recording (I create all my sound efx doing field recording with laptops and shotgun mics) etc...I did plenty of work with NYPD Blues, HBO...etc....but mostly in a studio environment. But on the set is what I am confused....any info, website, or book would be great. What type of recording systems, what type of sync, etc...that is what I am confused...

    Will a laptop and Boom Operator be fine for small student films... or do I need Portadats with SMPTE clock from a camera feed.....help...lol

    thanks
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    I do my recordings with a laptop and boom-op. (pc even *gasp*)
    The only problem being power, some on location shoots have left me with no juice! :roll:
    Yet I have had very good results so far.

    Syncing - sorry to say - is something else. I use Nuendo and while it does have the ability to sync-lock with other devices I have never used it, no need in my opinion. All my clips are saved by Scene and take #, and a slate ain't hard to match.

    As for what you need to know - you already know. Just be prepared cuz you'll be lacking environment control. Cars , dogs, planes, trains, air-conditioners will all be your enemy. :twisted:

    does that help any?
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    The only time you'd really need to be concerned with sync is when you're working with very long takes. If the camera and audio don't share the same clock source (speed reference), then you may have drifting problems during longer takes. As far as timecode goes, as Extasy Jones said, matching a slate is not difficult to do when using a computer.

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