Shot List Audio

 Production Sound 

In class today we took a deep dive into sound with the Shot List on YouTube. Here we found that sound in really half the picture.

There are two types of sound when it comes to production sound,

Single System - This is audio that comes directly from a camera when filming.

Dual System - This audio is recorded on a different system (this could be a recorder, a mic, etc.)

This type of sound is usually better and more professional as the sound is the only focus with high technology, and it lets the camera just focus on doing its thing which would be recording the scenes instead of gathering sound which it will not be as good at. 

When the Dual System is used there is usually a Sound Mixer who has a sound cart that holds all the technology that can professionally obtain this sound.

On to different types of mics,

Shotgun Mics - These would be a directional microphone which focuses on a spot/location and gathers all the sound just from that place. Due to it being directional they are placed on a boom and held by a Boom Operator.

Condenser Mics - These would be a more sensitive microphone. They are typically used in studios.

Dynamic Mics - These microphones would be those that are good at capturing a closer sound, being able to handle high pressure levels without distortion. This would be them great to capture sound from drums, live vocals and other loud sounds.

Sound Department, 

Sound Mixer - (Head of Department) They do pre-production where they have their voice heard early so they can project what they want the rest of the team to create based on their words. Sound mixers have the job of deciding what mics to use and where they should be placed when filming a scene meaning they have to collaborate with the rest of the team throughout different focuses. The filming team by finding out what the angles, shots, frames and camera movement they plan on doing so they know if using a boom mic can be used, etc. As well as the costume team for if the sound mixer would like to use a Lavalier Mic, mics that are hidden in the clothes of the actor.