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Recording a narrative scene

Recording a narrative scene

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Recording a narrative scene

So, if I've set my levels properly during rehearsal, a run through. I usually don't have to do too much at all during the actual scene except to keep a careful eye on the levels to make sure they're not over modulating or getting too soft. One thing to keep in mind, is that actors tend to rehearse at about a eight. But when they go to performance, they often crank the volume up a little bit to about a ten. So, I'm usually looking out for those things right at the top of a scene, but other than that. I'm usually able to just sit back and focus on the actual scene itself. I'm looking out for little things like clothing noise or mic bumps, and of course, I always want to be wearing headphones any time I'm recording dialog. So let's go ahead and take a listen to part of that scene, so you can see what it sounds like, when you have hidden live mics on your actors. >> Mr. Dalton sent me to collect your design. Is it ready? I see. Well. >> 6 p.m. >> Is he sending you in here with scripted…

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