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Filmmaking >Sound & Edit

Welcome to Creative Hat's Filmmaking Site, brought to you by Mickey Grant. The following articles are written by Mickey, originally published by About.com.

Sound and Edit Articles

Music Element in Almost Famous
The use of music enhances -- but doesn't overwhelm -- this great film.

Shotgun Microphone Techniques
Learn what it means to grab a shotgun and aim it straight at an actors lip.  Learn when to mic with a lav and when with a shotgun.

On Location:  Lavalier Microphones
Huh?  What did you say?  Pick up a few handy tips to using lav mics on your next shoot to avoid unwanted noises.

Conforming Your Camera  Negative to a Video Edit
On your next film, try shooting on 35mm and edit on tape using a non-linear edit system such as Avid.  The process is much easier (and cheaper) than you may realize.

DV and HDTV to 35mm Film and Other Tricks
Here's some helpful tips on using HDTV or DV on your next feature, reviewing factors such as grain quality, frames per second, and sound sync.


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