I know maybe a dumb question but i was told that most 16mm film cameras cant sync audio. But if i used a marrantz and a me-67 and then use a clapper board to sync the audio in post production surely that would work?.
James.
James.
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Why can't you sync audio with 16mm film camera?
- Thread starter JamesChegwynMedia
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hi James..
yes you can, but the camera needs to have a Crystal Sync Motor...in your case living in England you will need a 50hz crystal as your standard over there is 25fps...and sound will need to match...
then everything you say is true...head slate everything if you can...if not get a tail slate and you will be fine...
if your camera does not have a crystal sync motor the picture and sound will drift out of sync...or if it is a US camera and has a 60hz motor you will need to use US standards for 24fps...which would be sound at 30fpsTC and camera is 24fps 60hz
hope this helps
yes you can, but the camera needs to have a Crystal Sync Motor...in your case living in England you will need a 50hz crystal as your standard over there is 25fps...and sound will need to match...
then everything you say is true...head slate everything if you can...if not get a tail slate and you will be fine...
if your camera does not have a crystal sync motor the picture and sound will drift out of sync...or if it is a US camera and has a 60hz motor you will need to use US standards for 24fps...which would be sound at 30fpsTC and camera is 24fps 60hz
hope this helps