Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers ( Volume: 39, Issue: 10, October 1942)

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The Technique of Production Sound Recording

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: J SMPE
Volume: 39, No. 10, pp. 213–227
Abstract: Although sound recording differs greatly from motion picture photography, it involves many analogous techniques and some similar processes. Sound recording requires special apparatus to transform sound into energy capable of exposing motion picture film. Its reproduction from the film requires additional transformations involving other specialized apparatus. Good sound pick-up on the motion picture set involves acoustic conditioning quite analogous to set lighting, camera angle selection, etc. The sound crew is provided with flexible means for microphone placement and with controls and monitoring devices for observation of the results obtained. The film recording machine is a specialized mechanism requiring precision comparable to that of the motion picture camera. Its operation entails skillful adjustments. The sound department cooperates with the laboratory department in the establishment and interpretation of processing controls.
Publication Date: 1942-10-01
DOI: 10.5594/J14301
ISSN: Print: 0097-5834
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J14301
Author(s): Homer G. Tasker
Copyright: © 1942 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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