FP5 Sound Production: CC Film Production with Lily Gladsto

What can make a YouTube video frustrating for audiences who don't rely on closed captioning?

• Poor video quality

• Slow internet connection

• Long advertisements

• Bad sound

Who is the head of the sound department on a film set?

• Director

• Utility Sound Technician

• Sound Mixer

• Boom Operator

What is the purpose of room tone?

• To add background music

• To make the world feel authentic and consistent

• To increase the volume of dialogue

• To cancel out unwanted noise

What type of microphone pattern is best for recording a conversation around a table?

• Omnidirectional

• Bidirectional

• Supercardioid

• Cardioid

What is ADR in film production?

• Advanced Digital Reverb

• Automatic Dialogue Replacement

• Automated Direct Recording

• Audio Digital Recording

What does a shotgun mic do?

• Records music specifically

• Cancels background noise completely

• Picks up sound from farther away with precision

• Records sound in a wide area

What is the role of a sound editor in post-production?

• To direct the actors

• To write the script

• To ensure the best sound takes make it into the final mix

• To operate the boom mic

Why might an actor be brought back for ADR?

• To change the script

• To improve their performance visually

• To add complexity to their character

• If there's not a great sound take

What is the main purpose of the slate in film production?

• To measure the sound levels

• To provide lighting

• To sync sound with camera footage

• To write the director's notes

What does the sound department try to avoid capturing?

• Dialogue

• Background music

• Special effects sounds

• Unwanted noise