first short (mystery and some suspense, have planned a couple of dolly shots, also couple of wide shots)
one actor, two locations (ext: local woods and int: bedroom), no dialogue
have:
need:
I would like to rent the sound gear for this first time, to decide if I want to try this in the future and buy the stuff for myself or just hire a skilled sound guy with the sound kit. I would like to rent and try to record sound myself the first time just to get my feet (..ears?) wet.
I was thinking renting H4n + NTG-2 for the outside shoots but I also need to record inside in a relatively small room. Do I need to rent two separate mics for each occasion for the best result? Or is there a third option, kind of inbetweeny? Again, I don't use dialogue and the sounds from exterior shots are minimal (sounds of stepping in the woods and ambient noise mostly) so I don't know if I need a directional mic at all.
One more thing - should I record live or dub post? Since no one talks during the film and the sounds are minimal + I'd be willing to invest both my and my actor's time, dubbing may seem a better option? No?
Thanks and see you in the screening room.
one actor, two locations (ext: local woods and int: bedroom), no dialogue
have:
- 600d with kit lens
- cheap tripod
- class 10 8gb 30mb/sec SD-card
- 500 bucks (I can stretch this to 1000 in exchange for my tears)
need:
- sound recorder
- mic (recording for both in woods and in a bedroom)
- xlr cable
- wide lens (very much supports the vision I have for this short, many would be scenes have and need wide shots in it)
- extra battery and memory cards? (no idea if I need them, may buy on the go)
- a cheap DIY dolly made out of PVC and wood + rollerskate wheels (doesn't count towards the budget)
- possibly a cheap DIY steadicam
I would like to rent the sound gear for this first time, to decide if I want to try this in the future and buy the stuff for myself or just hire a skilled sound guy with the sound kit. I would like to rent and try to record sound myself the first time just to get my feet (..ears?) wet.
I was thinking renting H4n + NTG-2 for the outside shoots but I also need to record inside in a relatively small room. Do I need to rent two separate mics for each occasion for the best result? Or is there a third option, kind of inbetweeny? Again, I don't use dialogue and the sounds from exterior shots are minimal (sounds of stepping in the woods and ambient noise mostly) so I don't know if I need a directional mic at all.
One more thing - should I record live or dub post? Since no one talks during the film and the sounds are minimal + I'd be willing to invest both my and my actor's time, dubbing may seem a better option? No?
Thanks and see you in the screening room.
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