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Production Sound

Production Sound 

What does the term production sound mean?
This is creating the sound for the film. This can be captured on set, in the studio, or on location.The main types of production sound are- Dialogue, general movements of action, ambiance, and wild track (sound of room/outdoors).

Where do we capture production sound?
On set and on location.

How do we capture production sound and what equipment do we use? 
Zoom recorder
Audio recorder
XLR Cable
Portable method of storing audio files (SD card, USB , External hard drive, etc. )
Blimp
Shotgun Mike
Tripod
Boom pole
Lavelier mike

What issues/problems might there be with production sound?
Unwanted sounds (People talking, animal sounds, cars etc.)
Wide shots would mean that the mike may be further away which would reduce the sound quality.
With a Lavelier mikes it may pick up too much movement noise. There could be issues with the positioning of the mike.



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