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Typically, production dialog is captured during the close-up shots which allow the boom to get very close to the talent but remain out of the camera frame. For the longer shots, the boom is kept out of camera frame for reference sound, and since the camera is shooting long, the close-up dialog...

I have successfully recorded dialog in heavy wind locations (coastal Florida) using the Rycote Wind Protection system and a Sennheiser ME-80/K3. The director was very pleased with the results and nothing had to be ADRed.

Simply lowering the level will not really help with s/n ratio. The only three choices are get the mic closer to the talent, have the talent speak louder, or try to quiet the offending noise. None of these can be done by changing the recording level.

The background sound changes about half way thru the second clip. Did the mic change position? Also the level drops a little after the background sound changes. The female voice is a bit thin. There's lots of room ring as well as pre-amp hiss. My guess is the mic was a bit more than 18"...

None of these recorded channels relate to 5.1 surround. They are separate channels recording boom1 (and possibly boom2), each lav being used, and plant mics if used. Typically the only thing being recorded is dialog, and possibly some wild fx, room tone. Each is a mono track, with the exception...

Typically, on set, L and R have a very different meaning. If I'm sending a mix to the camera, I have my boom sent to the left channel and a mix of the lavs sent to the right channel of the camera. This information is included on the sound report given to the first AD or Scriptie. It is becoming...

But Dude, it was shot on a RED!

How much space and what features do you need. There are several reasonably priced studio spaces here.

Fricking Brilliant!!!!

Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel :)

From the lens choices it seems you're shooting on DLSR. If that's the case, and especially if you're looking for shallow DOF, then the one thing blatenly missing is ND filtering. Using large apetures at the mandated shutter speeds with any outdoor scenes will require the ability to cut light...

What do you mean by "vintage sound effects"? Regarding mixing software. I know a few people who are using Reaper.

Regular drug store makeup is not fine. Most contain sunblock products which cause an unnatural glow to the camera. Also, do not use a base or primer than contains sunblock. All of these products refract light (due to the zinc oxide content). My wife does make-up for film and the stuff she...

LOL, can you say Aspartame?

I'm a big fan of the NT3, but not outdoors, it's cardioid pattern (as you pointed out), makes it prone to much extraneous sound. I believe the original poster said most shots will be outdoors. Even an ME-66 will perform better outdoors. Other than that, I've owned a DR-100 for over a year and...

I think the best information I can give you is this: Filmmaking is a highly collaborative artform. The idea that any one person can wrangle all of the aspects of making a quality product (especially a feature) is a recipe for disaster. So, that being said: I would suggest that first you find...

Safe? Hmmm, depends on what you're trying to protect. If it's your feelings, then absolutely no, it's not safe. If it's the plot, or idea, then like others have said, there's nothing new under the sun. Two writers, given the exact same plotline, will write two entirely different stories. It's...

That's a pretty nice set-up for the price. Have you called B&H? They may be willing to give you a break on buying separate items to make up a similar kit. Just about anything I recommend, using the NTG-3 as the shotgun, will add about $300 to that price.

How many projects have you worked on for others? This is best place to learn who you want working on your project.

But what will you be recording the audio onto?