Automated (some also call it Automatic) Dialogue Replacement is a relatively common process in film-making where actors re-record their dialogue in a studio after the location filming has finished, to match new recordings of their dialogue to the images that were shot in production.
In previous articles, we spoke of various perspectives on volume and dynamics, including measuring sound levels and loudness, and dynamic range. This article will focus on controlling sound levels through using tools for controlling volume, the dynamics processors that you might find in your audio or video editing software.
SAW Video's remote offices will be closed on August 3rd, 2020. We'll be back to (virtual) business on Tuesday. Get some sunshine, have some fun, wash those hands, and be safe!
It is always a perfect time to look for free tools to develop your skills and elevate your artistic practice. Here are a few resources that can help you explore new perspectives, techniques, and approaches to video art and cinematography:
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is currently offering free visual art courses through Coursera:
In a previous article about sound, we talked about dynamics and dynamic range (the range between softest and loudest sounds) and how important it can be to pay attention to these things. For this installment, we will look at the actual measurement of sound levels and how to think about them when mixing for music, podcasts or film sound.
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Below is a list of resources shared during a graph, a lovely tree.
Art, Digitally Networked Spaces
For those who are interested in continuing research and discussion around algorithms: https://womenscenterforcreativework.com/events/algorithms-of-oppression/
Indigital Cultures
Here is the link Stephanie referenced: https://lhta.ca/index.html
In our commitment to amplify Black voices, we are compiling and promoting links to disseminate the work of Black Canadian Film-makers and Media Artists. This is now an ongoing project and will have a permanent space on our website. We want to see this project grow, so please reach out with additions that have yet to be listed: production@sawvideo.com.
Christene Browne