When should a "Boom" pole microphone or wireless lapel --lavalier-- one be used? When is one preferred over the other?
I've been thinking about the filming of reality television shows, televised interviews, feature and indie films, and web content, and have been wondering when it's best to use which type of microphone. If a reality television show is being filmed, should a "Boom" pole microphone be used to record audio from the subjects involved with the show while they're being followed around by a production crew? Wireless lapel --lavalier-- microphones? Both? What about when someone is sitting down for a televised interview? Should they use a wireless lapel --lavalier-- microphone? A "Boom" pole microphone? What about for feature and indie films? Web content?
I've never filmed anything professionally, but am aspiring to soon.
I've been thinking about the filming of reality television shows, televised interviews, feature and indie films, and web content, and have been wondering when it's best to use which type of microphone. If a reality television show is being filmed, should a "Boom" pole microphone be used to record audio from the subjects involved with the show while they're being followed around by a production crew? Wireless lapel --lavalier-- microphones? Both? What about when someone is sitting down for a televised interview? Should they use a wireless lapel --lavalier-- microphone? A "Boom" pole microphone? What about for feature and indie films? Web content?
I've never filmed anything professionally, but am aspiring to soon.