Boom Operator

Introduction 1

Let's go over what interviews are and what you need to get the job done.

• Lecture1.1
  Introduction to Recording Better Interview Audio

Interviews 4

• Lecture2.1
  What is an Interview? 03 min
• Lecture2.2
  Why I Love Recording Interviews 06 min
• Lecture2.3
  Limitations in the Creative Process
• Lecture2.4
  Fixing In Post

Types of Interviews 7

Interviews come in many shapes and sized. In this section we go over all different types of interviews and what to look out for.

• Lecture3.1
  Different Kinds of Interviews
• Lecture3.2
  Sit Down Interviews
• Lecture3.3
  Two-Person Interview
• Lecture3.4
  Multi Person Interviews
• Lecture3.5
  On The Fly Interviews (OTFs)
• Lecture3.6
  Walk & Talks
• Lecture3.7
  Red Carpet Events

Equipment 2

• Lecture4.1
  What Gear Do I Need? 11 min
• Lecture4.2
  Expendables 14 min

It Starts With the Microphone 4

Sound comes down to following signal flow, which starts at the Microphone. Andrew Jones from Deity Microphones stops by talk about how to pick the right microphone for your interview.

• Lecture5.1
  Selecting a Microphone 11 min
• Lecture5.2
  Wind Protection Basics 14 min
• Lecture5.3
  Shockmount Basics 07 min
• Lecture5.4
  How to use a PSC Shockmount 05 min

Here Comes the Boom 2

Special Shoutout to K-Tek, our sponsor who loaned us a few boom poles for this shoot. Learn some boom pole basics as well as which one you should purchase.

• Lecture6.1
  Boom Pole Basics 16 min
• Lecture6.2
  Wrapping an XLR Cable 09 min

C Stands 4

This section is all about having the grip equipment do the work for you.

• Lecture7.1
  C Stands 07 min
• Lecture7.2
  Using a Boom Cradle 11 min
• Lecture7.3
  Sandbags 04 min
• Lecture7.4
  Microphone Positions and Patterns 14 min

Wireless Audio Concepts 3

Andrew Jones from Deity Wireless stops by to discuss wireless audio basics.

• Lecture8.1
  Wireless Audio Basics 20 min
• Lecture8.2
  Wireless Audio Components 17 min
• Lecture8.3
  Calibrating Your Wireless System 15 min

Recording and Sync 4

Let's go over all the different options when it comes to recording mediums.

• Lecture9.1
  Recording Basics Part 1 11 min
• Lecture9.2
  Recording Basics Part 2 20 min
• Lecture9.3
  Sync Sound Basics 22 min
• Lecture9.4
  Mobile Recording Basics 15 min

Monitoring 3

It is all about listening. Let's talk monitoring and what to do if more people need to listen.

• Lecture10.1
  Headphone Basics 22 min
• Lecture10.2
  Who is Listening? 07 min
• Lecture10.3
  IFB Systems 14 min

Sound Concepts To Consider 4

These are some of my Golden Rules of Recording Sound for Interviews. You will not want to miss them.

• Lecture11.1
  Sound Rule #1 05 min
• Lecture11.2
  When is Sound BAD? 03 min
• Lecture11.3
  Location Basics 11 min
• Lecture11.4
  Sound Bogeys 04 min

Protocols 9

Let's break down the entire interview process, from the phone call to the paycheck.

• Lecture12.1
  Initial Phone Call 10 min
• Lecture12.2
  Follow Up Phone Calls 04 min
• Lecture12.3
  The Day Before 04 min
• Lecture12.4
  When You Get There 19 min
• Lecture12.5
  Right Before You Hit Record 08 min
• Lecture12.6
  Working in Hot Rooms
• Lecture12.7
  Communication During an Interview 07 min
• Lecture12.8
  Wrap Out Procedure 06 min
• Lecture12.9
  Sharing Files to Clients 21 min

Moving Forward 2

Let's talk about moving forward and more advanced types of interviews.

• Lecture13.1
  Multi Camera Interviews 09 min
• Lecture13.2
  Before You Go 04 min