Multiple shotguns to record dialogue
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:33 pm
So I'm trying to master (OK... become "adequately competent") at broadcast audio. I've acquired an impressive array of Lavs and headsets as a result.
My problem is I am trying to combine on-set dialog (recorded with any of the above) with puppet dialog (recorded in a booth through a Blue Bottle/Avalon 737). The difference in quality is driving me utterly insane. I am resorting to ADR as a result (tedious and time-consuming).
I can get good location sound with a shotgun. However the actor has two positions: facing the camera and facing a puppet, and one shotgun can't catch it all without axis problems.
Someone was telling me there is a technique of setting up two shotguns at different angles and magically not getting any phase problems. But I certainly haven't figured it out.
Anyone know how to approach this?
My problem is I am trying to combine on-set dialog (recorded with any of the above) with puppet dialog (recorded in a booth through a Blue Bottle/Avalon 737). The difference in quality is driving me utterly insane. I am resorting to ADR as a result (tedious and time-consuming).
I can get good location sound with a shotgun. However the actor has two positions: facing the camera and facing a puppet, and one shotgun can't catch it all without axis problems.
Someone was telling me there is a technique of setting up two shotguns at different angles and magically not getting any phase problems. But I certainly haven't figured it out.
Anyone know how to approach this?