Good evening everyone, today I am coming to talk to you about Sound Recordist according to Creative skill set.
http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/tv/job_roles/312_sound_recordist
Sound Recordists (also known as Production Mixers) record sound on location or in a studio, usually in synchronization with the camera, to enable the highest quality ‘real’ sound to be recorded at the time of filming.
They monitor the quality of the sound recording through headphones and work closely with the Director, Boom Operatorand sometimes the Sound Editor, often using multiple microphones.
Jobs in sound generally fall into two areas: production sound and post production sound. Sound Recordists/Production Mixers work in production sound.
It is their job to set up talkback communication between production staff, presenters and artists and other communication systems such as ‘live’ links by landline, microwave link or satellite. They also record sound effects and atmosphere tracks.
Sound Recordists/Production Mixers may work on a wide range of single or multi-camera shoots, and their duties can vary considerably. Depending on the scale of the production, they may work closely with the Director and Producer at the planning stage to clarify technical requirements and budgets.
They are responsible for producing the final sound mix, so they directly supervise the Sound Assistants and Boom Operators. Sometimes, they also manage the rest of the sound crew. They may also occasionally operate the boom themselves. They often have to supervise frontline maintenance in order to keep the production on track.
Have you thought about what it takes to be a Sound Recordist? Please share your comments with me and others because I have more to share tomorrow.