There have been talks of a new product called ShoulderX geared towards helping Boom Operators in the field with long takes. I was able to meet up with Mark Criscuolo of SuitX who invited me to try on the revolutionary shoulderX. …
In the world of production accessories, there are a huge variety of shock mounts, all with different perspectives on how to silence the vibration that travels up the pole from booming. They come in all different shapes and sizes. When …
Working in the desert is a very difficult situation, as is working on a set that is 110 degrees in the middle of Texas during the summer. Both bring their own difficulties in recording sound and being comfortable while on …
Squeaky shoes on a film set are the absolute worst. It affects both crew members and actors! I decided to put together a simple remedy for silencing squeaky shoes on a film set. This remedy is something that you’re going to …
TOPIC: Working long term TV gigs in other states. He is beginning the reboot of Magnum P.I. This was a LIVE DISCUSSION that was recorded on July 10th, 2018 @ 2:00PM Pacific Time on Facebook. We archive them here …
How do you quiet footsteps on a film production? Footsteps are something that can definitely hurt the sound track of your movie. Here are a few tips for keeping them quiet when working on production. Foot Foam Foot Foam is …
In this Mantis Discussion we talk to Noel Espinosa about Boom Operators and Sound Utilities. Both of these positions are pivotal to the Production Sound Department. Noel has done both positions for many years and really has a grasp for …
One of the biggest problems professionals can run into with wardrobe accessories is with noisy necklaces! They can be extremely noisy and even hit the microphone! We need to silence these types of problems before we roll. So they do …
Working with an all female task is not an uncommon thing when working on production, but does bring its own need of finesse and professionalism. Here are a few tips for working with a female actress or even a full …