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Field Recording Checklist
Field Recording Checklist
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Field production tips @nprtraining
● Anticipate the sounds you’ll hear. ● Omnidirectional mics handle wind noise
● In the field, deconstruct the sound of the and p-pops well, but need to be held close
scene and record the elements. to the action.
● Avoid cliches when using scene sound. ● Shotgun mics are prone to mic-handling
● Look for and record movement. noise, p-pops and wind buffeting — but
● Find transitional sound — something that focus well.
changes. ● A high-pass filter can sometimes help with
● Avoid music in the background at all costs. p-pops, wind and handling noise.
● Always wear your headphones. Really. ● Use wind protection or a popper stopper.
● Get close, stay close. ● Record 1 minute of room tone/ambi with the
● Patience is key! mic in the same position as the interview.
● If you can loop ambience, it’s probably ● Check the recording before you leave the
boring. location! Do you have what you need?
● Anticipate the sounds you’ll hear. ● Omnidirectional mics handle wind noise
● In the field, deconstruct the sound of the and p-pops well, but need to be held close
scene and record the elements. to the action.
● Avoid cliches when using scene sound. ● Shotgun mics are prone to mic-handling
● Look for and record movement. noise, p-pops and wind buffeting — but
● Find transitional sound — something that focus well.
changes. ● A high-pass filter can sometimes help with
● Avoid music in the background at all costs. p-pops, wind and handling noise.
● Always wear your headphones. Really. ● Use wind protection or a popper stopper.
● Get close, stay close. ● Record 1 minute of room tone/ambi with the
● Patience is key! mic in the same position as the interview.
● If you can loop ambience, it’s probably ● Check the recording before you leave the
boring. location! Do you have what you need?
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