It may be Indie, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look, sound, and be treated like HOLLYWOOD!
Here are some of the best videos I’ve come across to help you become next-level in making your independent films.
Who Does What On A Film Set
SOUND ON SET
In film recording, the NOISE FLOOR is the baseline level of background noise present in both the audio and video signals. It includes unwanted sounds like equipment hum, electrical interference, and environmental noises, as well as visual noise like grain or static that appears even when no intentional signal is being recorded. A low noise floor is crucial for a professional final product, as a high noise floor can degrade the clarity and quality of both the audio and picture.
NOISE FLOOR is the background noise of a recording system, while GAIN STAGING is the process of managing signal levels at each stage of the audio chain to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio and prevent distortion. In film recording, proper GAIN STAGING ensures the desired audio signal is loud enough to be heard clearly above the NOISE FLOOR, but not so loud that it distorts or "clips" at any point. This is achieved by setting an optimal level at each gain stage, such as the microphone preamp, to avoid both the noise floor and clipping.
Curtis Judd Audio Masterclass videos (470) will take you as far as you want to go.
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Here are some additional links that are unsupported to attach on another website, but has some cool info…