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43answers
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Best use of Silence in a film?
In my opinion some of the best film sound is not loud or overt, and I've used silence many times in film soundtracks myself but I am interested to know what your favorite use of si …
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2answers
359 views
Fostex FR2 LE + Rode NTG2 quiet input
Hello,
I recently bought an Fostex FR2 LE and a RODE NTG2 in order to create a starter kit for sound recording in the field.
I have performed numerous test recordings over the pas …
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3answers
162 views
Quiet Desert areas around Los Angeles to Record in
Hi Everybody,
I was wondering if anyone had any favorite quiet, secluded locations outside of Los Angeles where they like to record. The ideal place would be reasonably quiet and …
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1answer
102 views
Closest and quietest park/wooded area to NYC?
Hi All,
Maybe a strange question, but I am in need of a location for Foley, FS, Rustle etc. for a film shot in Yellowstone and I, of course, live in NYC. I am hoping to get out t …
2
votes
12answers
400 views
The quietest moment in your city?
Years ago, when I was at university, I did an experiment/exercise whereby I recorded the same street corner for 5 minutes every hour on the hour for 24 hours. The initial idea was …
21
votes
3answers
998 views
Quiet Ambience Recording Tips
So I got a chance to visit an old church today which is over 300,000 square feet total with my recording equipment to poke around and see what I could find to record. Not a soul wa …
5
votes
14answers
392 views
The Softer Side of Sound Design
Hola,
I just re-watched the first Transformers movie and now find myself completely overwhelmed and kind of craving something with a bit more of a soft touch. I know that my ques …
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3answers
831 views
Dealing with Nose Whistles
This may sound like a goofy question but I've ruined a fair number of quiet field recordings with my own nose. Surely I can't be the only phonographer out there with a deviated se …