Hollywood sound recordist Jonathan Fuh conducted a five-day sound recording workshop organized by TNUA's Department of Filmmaking in November.
Mr. Fuh showed the workshop participants various devices and tools needed for sound recording, and he also shared his experiences and demonstrated his professional skills.
Mr. Fuh took part in the productions of many famous films, such as "The Revenant," "Nebraska," "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3."
Mr. Fuh noted that a lot of attention in film production has been given to cinematography and
lighting, but location sound recording is also a very important part. Mr. Fuh pointed out that some of the major requirements for location sound recording.
First, it is important to record the actors' dialogues as clearly as possible on location to avoid the need to do post-production dubbing.
He explained that when actors have to focus on synchronizing their speeches during the postproduction re-recording of the dialogue, they may not be able to fully express their emotions.
He also disclosed he will also remember the dialogues of the actors, so that he can adjust the equipment and microphones according to the movements of the
actors.
He said different lighting settings or camera movements will affect the work of the sound
recordists, who will have to decide where the boom pole should be placed and how it should be shifted during filming without affecting the actors.
He said the sound recordists often have to improvise ways to solve problems concerning recording. He also disclosed some of the tricks he has used to enhance recording, such as covering high heels with teats of baby bottles to reduce noises.