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Related to LO1 and LO2
After finishing the film i sent a client feedback form to the director to show if i achieved my first 2 learning outcomes. The results to the form are as followed.
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How professional was he to work with during the shooting process?
As professional I would have wanted him.
Were you Happy with him throughout the shooting process?
yes, very good quality of work. Pleasure to be around
Anything that could of been improved?
The sound log (but i understand there should have been someone helping him so i don’t mind at all)
Things he did well?
Good knowledge of what he needed to do
good foley sound and mixing too
Were you happy with him throughout this process?
yes
How professional was he to work with during the post production process?
very professional, worked very hard
Things he did well?
Foley work in such a small amount of time
Are you happy with the finished product? State Why
High quality sound like we intended
Out of 10 what would you give the overall product?
9/10
How good was the communication between you and Jack throughout the process?
very good clear use of communication Not information overall during busy times kept information vital
Would you work with him again?
yes
Related to LO1
Before the shoot i wanted to make sure i knew how to use the equipment confidently and try and apply some of the techniques I have learnt from my research.
Firstly, I set up the sound devices mixer. This was very easy to operate. I then set up the boom mic and practiced boom techniques. I asked my housemate to talk and I boomed Him. I found with this that the traditional boom method, got very heavy quite quickly. I then used the tape technique developed from the Lav mic video. By sandwiching two triangles of tape on the capsule and sticking it in the middle of the chest, this severely decreased clothing noises. However i heard of a product call ‘invisilav’ which is essentially a bit of silicone that does helps remove some of the clothing noises by implanting the capsule in the middle of a silicone insert. These were easier to set up and looked more professional.
From this i also learn in which format the recorder delivers the audio files in. Each take has a different number e.g. t19-34. The recorder will automatically gives you a stereo mixdown of the recording and name this as two different files e.g: t19-34_1 and t19-34_2. Then it will give you the individual channels bounced to an audio file. e.g. boom mic t19-34_3.
For my first semester Audio Project I will be working with a L3 media production group and working on the sound on their short film. I will undertake the location sound recording (making sure the recordings are clear), and the post production (including, editing, Foley, sound design and mixing.) The composer has already been selected, so I will also have to work closely with them to ensure the music sounds right with the scenes of the film.
I will approach this project by researching into the film itself and get an overview of what the film is about. I will then research into location recording techniques, increasing my knowledge and skills in this area. I will then put these skills into practice before the actual shooting of the film by loaning out audio equipment to test. Once the film has been shot I will need to research into specific details of the film and how to create the sound that the director wants. I will undertake research into editing, Foley and sound design practices to improve my skills in this area whilst I am waiting for the film to be delivered to me.
I will be using aims & objectives/ learning outcomes to measure how effective my research has been and to measure the skills and knowledge i have developed.
Learning Outcomes:
LO1: To undertake the location sound recording of a short film to a professional standard that the client is happy with.
LO2: To undertake the audio post production of the project, including editing, Foley, sound design and mixing, to a professional standard that the client is happy with.
LO3: To research the role & relationship between different audio professionals in the film industry and clearly identify how my role matches up with the project
Objectives:
Research and practice location recording techniques.
Research in detail what the film is about and make a detailed plan of action on how I’m going to undertake the project.
Make a plan of action with regards to location sound recording, and use the script as direction.
Deliver the quality audio to the client.
Research in detail audio post production techniques, and put them in practice.
Mix the final audio soundtrack.
Receive a critical analysis from the director and adhere to any changes necessary.