Performance Adjustments For Better Sound
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Whether it's asking for a beat between lines so that you can swing a boom between two actors or requesting that actors don't overlap, there are times when we need to request for adjustments to the actor's performance to achieve better sound. It's not as uncommon as you may think but like everything else on set, there is a right way to get it done. In this video I'll go over a few techniques that you may find helpful when striving for better sound.
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It’s so interesting to hear about the concerns of the sound department. A movie set is in some ways like watching a football game: there are so many things going on and each position, or department is part of the whole.
As a key grip I’ve got enough on my plate to pay attention to, and it’s almost weird to hear about aspects of the set that are outside of my field of view, so to speak.
Good stuff!
I had to omit a lot too. Some actors are distracted by the mic, boom pole or boom operator, some actors give little to no volume no matter what they're doing and sometimes even asking off camera actors in the background to panamime their deep, small and out of focus actions is like trying to change the direction of the wind. It's not all bad though. Most actors are a pleasure to work with a very accommodating.
Our paths will cross on set again sometime dude. Thanks for coming by and watching. Stay safe brother!
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oh i really wanna share this with the actors n directors over here just to make them a lil more understanding why we are asking about making some adjustments when necessary
I hear you. I'm hoping this message spreads.
Lots of good points! I always consider the ADR budget (and acting skills in doing so) before interrupting anything. If it's a wide shot before moving in to close ups I'll try and see if something can already be told so the actors are prepared for it. If I have worked with the actors before I'll tell them directly, otherwise I'll go for the AD or director. We are all trying to capture the actors performance and I make sure to tell them :)
Great points. I work very similarly. Ken Strain has a great quote "Lavs capture the dialogue but a boom captures the performance." I want the performance and when I watch movies or shows I boomed, I expect to hear the boom almost the entire show.
@@SoundSpeeds Exactly! I have already quoted that on set when I have to explain why I need to "waste" 30 seconds for finding a place for the boom. Probably heard it on the interview you did with him :) Actors are also people and I have the feeling that the more insecure/experienced they are, the less you can tell them. So I try and explain myself and will tell them it's for their own best to avoid ADR :)
They know their craft and you know yours. Your craft is to capture theirs.
Nice... very informative. Thanks
Sure thing. Thanks for watching.
oh man how right and on point, you were on this
Thank you. Years of first hand experience in this video.
good video thank you
Sure thing. Thanks for watching.
As a boom op who just did my first multi million dollar film…. I wish I binged all your videos beforehand. I still have a lot to learn. Being more stern and factual rather than playing nice would have saved a lot of shots for sound.
Diplomatically, of course. Thanks for coming by to check out the channel!
@@SoundSpeeds right diplomatically of course, but I think it’s important not to tip toe around an issue like I was in hindsight. Thanks for making content.
You're very right there. Congress with experience though. Some boom ops will just say something and then ask forgiveness later if they cross a line. I'm not that way so I prefer the approach of making the powers that be aware of the solution to the problem if it's not addressed on set. Saying that it could lead to having to recreate the sound performance in ADR (diplomatically) usually works if they care at all.
@@SoundSpeeds right set politics on big sets is a whole new world compared to small ones. Which is something I need to get used to and understand.
The bigger the show, the less tolerant they are of mistakes especially from the sole sound rep on set.
Great video
Thank you and thank you for watching.
@Sound Speeds As an actor who has worked with you a couple of times (and who tends to speak a bit softly), I can say it is a balancing act sometimes. On the one hand, I have a theatre background and am fully capable of speaking clearly and loudly... but don't get to use those skills on set for obvious reasons. I tend to be directed into "throwing the line" away or speak in basically a mumble. I do try to leave some space before or after the other actors' lines for the sake of an edit and not hit a table on a line of dialogue. I've done quite a bit of ADR as a consequence of being directed into speaking lower or less clearly. Sometimes I know I'm making sound's life more difficult and there's nothing I can do about it because of how I've been directed and I feel so bad about it! Such a balancing act! You've always been very fun and easy to work with as an actor, at least in my experience.
Hey Jef! Long time no see. Killed it in episode 407 BTW. I'll gladly talk with you anytime about this. One thing to think about is that A-list celebrities... I can't recall having an issue hearing one of them. They know and call out things that will generate ADR. One even argued with a Director when told to speak lower but did correct the sound to make the Director happy. How? By changing vocal characteristics without changing volume. Whisper iis to stage whisper as... fill in the blank. You can sound like you're mumbling tonally while still enunciating but not over articulating. Think about the way your voice sounds when trying to do something dynamic with it. Whatever your voice sounds like is the tonal sound associated with your voice. Push more air keeping your throat shaped the same way (for example) and your actions sell the rest. Your stage training is your biggest asset because you understand this.
Just like how a punch on set doesn't really connect but the way you take the hit sells it completely. In 407 you were (to not spoil it for anyone reading this) being bullied and sold it thru panicked breathing, strain, random outcries, constant changing to try to gain sympathy, etc. It was extremely believable and I applaud you for it.
Also, email me or text me if you still have my number. I'd love to catch up.
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This is a rant I’ve wanted to have for over 15 years! Although I think you play it more diplomatic than I do in my own head, haha. Great video, sending this to my team!
Yes indeed. A boom op has to be good cop and diplomatic or we quickly lose some emphasis on set.
Interesting video :) Love the stories and little details from your experience that all help avoid problems down the road.
Plenty more where those come from. Many success stories too. Thanks for watching!
Cracking open a coke 😂. That had me in stiches. It happens
And that's not the worst I've heard on set.
Thanks! My biggest problem is usually whispers. You briefly mentioned it but is it common to ask actors to speak in stage whisper?
Asking actors directly? I wouldn't because that affects performance. I would talk to the Director though and mention it. Absolutely. 1st AD if you're not sure if you should approach a particular Director.