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You may want to check out my blog on production sound; since you're an "idiot*" it may contain some useful information you need to know. http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=111888913&blogID=265521269 *We're all "idiots" when we get started. You did one smart thing...

First, the quality of the audio recordings is going to depend upon the quality of the equipment with which it is being recorded. Second the audio quality will be dependent upon the expertise of the person using the equipment. Your definition of a "sweet mixer" and "decent mic" may be different...

To be 100% technically correct, there is no such thing as a "boom mic". The "guy on the right" is the boom-op. He is holding a boom pole, which is sometimes called a fish pole. The production sound mixer is responsible for all of the audio aspects of a production. On small crews it is not...

Controversial subject. In my opinion most of the time it is gratuitous T&A, the producers encouraging the audience to hope for a look at a major star in the buff. In some films it is essential to the plot. The first feature on which I did sound design (Johnny Montana) had a lot of full...

Do every freebee you can, for a start. It keeps you involved and keeps your "chops" up. You also meet other up-and-coming filmmakers who may need your services on a paying gig. Another reason is that you build your network. I met one of my favorite clients working on a community film...

The D-888 is NOT a field recorder. It does not run off of batteries, so you will be limited by the length of your extension cord(s). It only records at 16bit/44.1kHz; audio for video is 16bit/48kHz. It has a lot of functions (reverb, metronome, etc.) aimed at musicians that you will not...

It's always going to be a juggling act between budget and quality. The HVX200 is going to record audio at a maximum bit/sample rate of 16bit/48kHz. The pre-amps and the rest of the circuits in the audio path are going to be fair, at best. You are going to be tethered to the camera when you...

One of my favorite stories about Alfred Hitchcock was that he "hated" filmmaking. He had so thoroughly visualized the film in his head that he found the process of translating what was in his head to the screen a boring process, a mere technical exercise.

The approach to sound is very different as well. People who watch on their computers at the office, or on their laptop on the train, in a Starbucks or in the park will not hear the subtleties of a deep and detailed sound design. When you mix them loud enough to hear in a noisy environment they...

Are we talking about production sound, field recording, live recording or studio mics? Are you asking about quality or popularity? Once you start spending over $1k on a mic it's more a question of what mic has the sound you want rather than which is "better". A mic that sounds great on...

The "radio" voice sound is a combination of the mic (the EV RE-20 is a relatively inexpensive option), compression and EQ. Radio stations use "steamroller" compression, which eliminates much of the dynamic range of the sound source, and hypes certain midrange and upper frequencies to give the...

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/audio/mic.html

Doctor? Wow! I got a promotion! "Condenser" describes how the mic picks up sound. (Condensers use a metal diaphragm next to a charged plate.) "Shotgun" describes the polar pattern. (The polar pattern is the microphones pick-up range. An Omni mic has a pick-up range like a sphere. A Cardiod...

There is A LOT more to great sound than getting a good, or even great, mic. Yes, the sound quality will be markedly better using the MKH-416. However, if it is not used properly you might even think that it sounds worse than the stock mic on your XL2. Shotgun mics, because of their terrific...

Follow the link in my post. NYCMOFTB has all the info you need on the site.

Please provide more specifics so we can give you more detailed advice. camera computer - RAM, mHz, etc. software capture card Oh, yeah, how much money do you want to spend?

Here's the link to the NYC Mayors Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting: http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/permits/shooting_home.shtml In order for you or your organization to be eligible for a Motion Picture or Television Permit, you must present to the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre...

I do audio post/sound design in Pro Tools. I have a potential client who is using Vegas. This is the first time for me, my previous clients have always used FCP or Avid. Previously I have always received the audio as OMF2. This client tells me that Vegas cannot export the audio files as...

I do audio post/sound design in Pro Tools. I have a potential client who is using Vegas. This is the first time for me, my previous clients have always used FCP or Avid. Previously I have always received the audio as OMF2. This client tells me that Vegas cannot export the audio files as...

Good sound starts when you are shooting (production sound) and continues during editing (audio post production). Please give us more information about what equipment you are already using - camera, sound gear, computer, software, interfaces, etc. - and what kind of budget you have. That will...