Brenton Lee Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm gearing up to film my first short (15 mins) on 16mm and am going to shoot some tests to make sure the camera / locations / lighting etc all work well. So I figure this is also a great time to test the sound aspect too. However, I've never recorded sound for use in film, only digital where it basically syncs itself in post production. I always have a 2nd AC for slating so that makes it easy. I'm going to use a Zoom H6 / Rode NTG for these tests and need to know if there's any particular settings I should have things set to? Anything I need to look for? I probably won't hire a sound guy for the tests as it's more about checking everything syncs well than the actual quality. Frame rates / data rates etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Field Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I would suggest switching your boom mic to something by Sennheiser to do your visual film efforts more justice. Are you just shooting 24? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gilabert Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Sounds like you've been syncing your H6 to whatever sound your digital camera captured up to this point. Use a slate and make sure it's legible and also say what take it is. I always record on "stereo" w/ my H4n. It'll be easier if your camera records crystal but if it's just a "wild" motor wind up like a k3, Scoopic, etc. , I'd think you can finagle the sync later as long as you don't have a bunch of extended monologues dialog-wise. If your camera is loud (Non crystal-sync) you're gonna have to put a heavy jacket or something around that sucker to shut him up. Experiment with zooming and distances, it can be done; welcome to the pain in the ass world of vintage! Try to test a lav mic if you can too. Do those tests and if you stay organized with your takes you should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gilabert Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Oops I see you have an SR3 in the post title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted October 8, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 8, 2016 I don't think the H6 can do framerates, I think it's "beats" and real-time only. So yea, just hit the record button and you're good to go. This isn't the old days with non-crystal analog equipment that can easily shift out of sync. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Simon Wyss Posted October 9, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 9, 2016 Brenton, will you record sound on tape? If you employ crystal controls, it’ll be 24 frames and 15 inches per second or 7½. 25 frames are equal to 7½ inches, 25 times 0.3". There were/are recorders for perforated magnetic film. Portable. Well, to some extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton Lee Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 No sound on tape, just the sound from the portable digital recorder. Thanks for the advice everybody. When the test footage comes back I'll let every scrutinise it haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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