sound advice

[vervor]

I was wondering if there are any quick tips as to how to enhance dialogue in post - I know big films get expensive mixes, but are there hints or tips I can apply in soundtrack or FCP to "professionalize" already well-recorded sound? We recorded with an ME66 and it sounds great, but you can certainly tell it's not "movie" sound if that makes any sense. What do they do to get that great tone?

 

[DerekEastham]

Honestly... Pro tools is the best application that I've used when working with sound.

I've just moved... so when I've had a chance to open up my MAC again, I'll let you know the specific tools I'd recommend and the strategies you might try to get that film sound.

My advice for now though... try a few things out on your own... play around, just don't make anything permanent unless you find something you like.

 

[ruthie]

i agree with Derek on the suggestion for Pro Tools. This is what our sound designer has used on all of our films thus far and its better than anything i could have done with FCP alone