Recording Sound for Film — How to Get Pristine Audio for Film

Summary by Krater

This video details production sound recording techniques on set, covering how sound crews handle challenges in various interior and exterior environments.

From the video

Answers: How do sound crews record production sound on film sets?

• Production sound recording on set
• Interior sound and reverb control
• Exterior sound and wind protection
• Microphone placement techniques
• Managing noise on film sets

What it concludes

• Vocalizing potential sound issues early helps expedite the shooting process.
• Shotguns with fewer side ports are better suited for small interior spaces.
• Adding furniture or blankets helps absorb sound and reduce unwanted reverb in interiors.
• Pointing microphones away from engines helps reduce vehicle noise during car scenes.
• Using deadcats and blimps helps protect exterior microphones from wind noise.