Author(s): Mierzwa, Patrushkha
Publisher: Ulano Sound Services, Inc.
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 433
City: Los Angeles, CA
Tags: sound, production sound, technical, sound cart, mierzwa, patrushkha
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 What's a UST?
The Composition of the Sound Department
A Short History of the UST Position
Why Consider Being a UST?
The Duties of a UST
CHAPTER 2 Is Your Personality a Good Match for Film?
Beneficial Qualities
What Mixers Look For
What Do You need to Know? (Department Expectations)
CHAPTER 3 The Business Side of Art
How Other Experts Do Their Job
CHAPTER 4 Education & Training
School vs. Interning vs. Mentoring
Physical Health & Training
Emotional Training
CHAPTER 5 Communication
Verbal Communication
Visual Communication
Film Literacy
Emotional Communication
Understand the Players
CHAPTER 6 Pre-Production
The Pre-Production Process
Departments and Interaction
The Script
CHAPTER 7 Company Tasks
Production Meetings
Production Office
Payroll Department
Craft Departments
Postproduction
CHAPTER 8 Equipment
Microphones
The Journey
What Gear Do I need?
Clothing
CHAPTER 9 Show Prep for Sound
IFBs/IEBs (Comteks)
Expendables
Labels
Wrapping Cables
Review
CHAPTER 10 Expendables
Tapes
Wiring Expendables
Body Straps and Pouches
Wind Protection
Mounts and Accessories
IFB Headphones/Earpieces
General Items
CHAPTER 11 Production
The Day Before
The night Before Day 1
Day 1
CHAPTER 12 Running the Show
The Flow
Don't Do This
CHAPTER 13 Booming
Booming Basics
Terminology
Basic Booming Tips
CHAPTER 14 Plant Microphones
Car Rigs
CHAPTER 15 Wiring
Frequency Coordination
Lavaliers
Costumes
Actors
CHAPTER 16 Scene Elements
CHAPTER 17 Special Tools
Voice of God
Induction Earpieces
EZ-UPs, Pelsue Tents, and Other Shelter
Assistive Devices for Boom Operators
CHAPTER 18 Cleaning the Gear
Microphones
Windscreens
Boom Poles
Cables
Cases
Radio Microphones
CHAPTER 19 COVID-19 Protocols
Testing
The Set
Quarantining
The Bubble
Face Shields
Gloves
Comments from Sound People
CHAPTER 20 Safety
MOS
Midnight Rider
CHAPTER 21 Wasted Time and Energy
Directors
CHAPTER 22 Building Your Career
Make an Impression: Memorize names
Continuing Education
If You're Just Starting Out
Size Matters!
Getting Established
negotiating
Workplace Problems
Technical
Group Dynamics
Freelance Financial Planning
CHAPTER 23 Maintaining Your Career
Freelance Work
Power
Résumés
Professional Affiliations
Pay It Forward: Mentoring
CHAPTER 24 But I Want to Direct!
CHAPTER 25 Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix
Resources
Forms
Glossary
Index
About the Author
