Assigning outputs for the dubbing stage

The more preparation that can be done before the final dub, the more time the…mixer will have to make sure that your music is mixed into the film in the…best possible manner.…You need to know the answers to several technical questions before you can…complete preparing your sessions for the final dub.…You should know what type of console that's going to be used.…If it's a control surface, such as an icon or Control 24, then your outputs will…be simple, but there'll be other considerations that we'll cover in a minute.…If it's either an analog or a digital console, you will need to know exactly how…many inputs will be available for music.…

You also want to discuss with the mixer how he or she wants the music laid out.…Sometimes, the mixer only wants the full mixes available and the stems kept in reserve.…Other mixers will want to start with everything in front of them on their console.…Just like the scoring stage, if the dubbing stage is providing the playback Pro…Tools machine for music, you can request their I/O layout.…