{"id":48026,"date":"2014-11-03T16:09:56","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T21:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=48026"},"modified":"2014-11-03T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2014-11-03T21:43:14","slug":"audio-preproduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/audio-preproduction\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Planning Your Audio in Pre-Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"capturing-great-audio-begins-before-hitting-record\">Capturing\u00a0great audio begins before hitting &#8216;record&#8217;.<\/h2>\n<p>Having low quality\u00a0audio in your film or video is a quick way to lose credibility in the eyes of your audience. Instead of simply taking audio into consideration once you get on-set, you should be preparing to make your audio amazing before production begins. In the following post we will take a look at 5 ways you can plan out your\u00a0audio approach during\u00a0pre-production.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-go-scouting\">1. Go\u00a0Scouting<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48128\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"Parking Garage\" width=\"900\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=300,112 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=768,288 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=277,104 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=359,134 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=543,203 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=865,324 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=560,210 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Parking-Garage.jpg?resize=150,56 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/> <\/a><em>Parking garages are notorious for being acoustic nightmares. <\/em> Location scouting is one of the most important aspects of the pre-production process.\u00a0As a filmmaker you probably have already developed an eye for finding good locations, but\u00a0it is equally important to develop an ear. <strong>Keep the acoustics of your location in mind<\/strong>. Does your voice echo loudly in the room? Is it in a highly-populated area? Along with\u00a0the room acoustics you need to be able to control other audio related factors like the air-conditioner or a humming refrigerator.\u00a0<strong>What ambient noises can you anticipate<\/strong>? If you&#8217;re shooting in a large building you might not be able to turn off\u00a0the air conditioner using a thermostat on a wall, so for this reason it is important to have a location contact that can help answer your location related questions. You should also be mindful of things like proximity to airports, fire stations and bus routes, as these things might not be heard during location scouting but can definitely be picked up by your microphones. It&#8217;s also important to look around and see if there are any construction projects going on, a setback that can be disastrous\u00a0for location sound. You don&#8217;t want to be surprised by ambient noises once you get on set.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-what-does-the-shot-demand\">2. What Does the Shot Demand?<\/h2>\n<p>Top-notch\u00a0wardrobe has the ability to add a greater since of believability to your film, but\u00a0when picking your character&#8217;s clothing it&#8217;s important to consider audio. For example, silk clothing is notorious for being difficult to mic, so instead you might consider using a boom instead of a lavalier\u00a0mic. You may even want to change the wardrobe to accommodate. <a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48130\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg\" alt=\"Chase Scene\" width=\"900\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=300,120 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=768,308 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=277,111 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=359,144 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=543,218 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=865,347 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=560,225 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chase-Scene.jpg?resize=150,60 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/> <\/a><em>That chase scene may be cool, but how are you going to mic it?<\/em> It&#8217;s also important to think about the action in your scene before you arrive on set. Will the actors be walking and talking? If so, will\u00a0their backs be to the camera while they are talking? How much are they going to move? Asking these questions before shooting may also speed up your production time. Instead of showing up on-set and deciding what mics to use, make\u00a0an educated decision before you arrive. In order to do this you will need to <strong>have your audio person\u00a0involved in the pre-production process<\/strong>. This admittedly adds another layer of complexity to the whole process but it definitely pays off in the end.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-invest\">3. Invest<\/h2>\n<p>Indie productions are notorious for having incredibly bad audio. It doesn&#8217;t matter if your image is immaculate&#8230;if the audio is bad your audience isn&#8217;t buying it. If you&#8217;re serious about your project it&#8217;s important to <strong>invest\u00a0in quality\u00a0audio equipment<\/strong>.\u00a0Online rental houses like <a title=\"Borrow Lenses\" href=\"http:\/\/www.borrowlenses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">BorrowLenses<\/a>, <a title=\"LensRentals.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lensrentals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">LensRentals.com<\/a> and <a title=\"LensProtoGo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lensprotogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">LensProtoGo<\/a> all offer microphone and audio gear at affordable prices. If you&#8217;re needing the equipment for an extended period of time, inquire about a discount off of the normal pricing. Good audio investments don&#8217;t end once the shoot is wrapped. It is equally important to invest in your\u00a0audio during post-production. Instead of using low quality music, spending a fortune for original composition, or using copyrightted commercial tracks (which could put you in legal hot water), consider high quality production music.\u00a0\u00a0<a title=\"PremiumBeat - Royalty Free Music\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">PremiumBeat<\/a> has\u00a0thousands of handpicked\u00a0tracks from professional composers at affordable pricing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-hire-a-professional-boom-operator-sound-mixer\">4. Hire a Professional Boom Operator\/Sound Mixer<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tournage_de_film.JPG\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48178 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Tournage_de_film-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tournage_de_film\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/> <\/a><em>Image from <a title=\"Boom Operator\" href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tournage_de_film.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">PRA<\/a><\/em> Sites like <a title=\"Mandy.com\" href=\"http:\/\/mandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mandy.com<\/a> and <a title=\"Production Hub\" href=\"http:\/\/www.productionhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ProductionHub<\/a> are great resources for locating audio\u00a0specialists in your area. This is a key crew member, so don&#8217;t\u00a0fall for letting a friend or family member be your on-set audio person.\u00a0Oftentimes filmmakers and video pros get caught up in the visuals of the production and the audio takes a back seat.\u00a0Capturing audio on-set is more than just holding a boom pole. Professional sound\u00a0recordists\u00a0will have experience using field mixers, know the proper ways to mic talent, and can work in tandem\u00a0with the director of photography.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5-make-a-plan\">5. Make a Plan<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48126\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg\" alt=\"Storyboard\" width=\"900\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=300,103 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=768,264 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=277,95 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=359,123 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=543,186 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=865,297 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=560,192 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Storyboard.jpg?resize=150,52 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a> Making a detailed plan is imperative for streamlining the\u00a0production process. \u00a0If you are creating storyboards before you shoot (you should be!) take the audio into consideration during this process. The\u00a0audio recorder\u00a0and video editor will be\u00a0appreciative when you hand them\u00a0a detailed storyboard with audio notes. Always <strong>schedule time\u00a0to record natural\u00a0sound while you are on-location<\/strong>. Picking up several minutes of nat sound from every location is important for preventing choppy audio in post. Be sure to <strong>record additional nat sound every time the audio\u00a0environment changes<\/strong> (for instance, if an A\/C unit kicks on). This is really important\u00a0for preventing choppy audio in post. Will you use a\u00a0boom or a lav? Which shots will you ADR (if any)? What sound effects will you need to enhance the action? Will you need an external recorder, will audio be recorded into camera, or both? These are all important questions to answer before the camera rolls. Good luck! <em><strong>Have any other tips for good audio pre-production?<\/strong> Share in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capturing great audio begins before hitting &#8216;record&#8217;. 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