Behind The Scene with Boom Operator Ken Strain

Behind The Scene with Boom Operator Ken Strain | URSA Exclusive

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We are thrilled to be back with Boom Operator Ken Strain to do a deep dive into three fascinating scenes from his 30+ years on set.
We cover specific scenes from 'House M.D' focusing on the challenges of booming long 'Walk & Talk' sequences. Especially those where you are given an on camera role..! We also discuss how he boomed the complex courtroom sequences when working on 'Trial of The Chicago 7' and the intimacy of booming hugely dynamic moments on feature film 'Woman in The Window.'
Ken also talks about Radio Mic Placements for Hugh Laurie on 'House' & how he was able to help get a clean, crisp dialog by pushing the mic to the very edge of the stickie. He & Simon from URSA also discuss various microphones choices, which environments suits which mic best and many other on set stories.
Big Thanks to Ken for being so generous and sharing so much, do let us know what you think in the comments!
If you enjoyed this do also check out our feature length 'Behind The Boom' video with Ken : • Behind The Boom with B...
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Working on House
02:49 - Scene from House
05:03 - Booming Walk & Talks
07:29 - Wiring up Hugh Laurie
12:07 - Booming from Below
12:49 - Avoiding Reflections
15:16 - Foam Windgags
16:20 - Trial of The Chicago 7
18:13 - Scene from Chicago 7
19:45 - Wearing a cap on set
21:14 - Using a Schoeps CMIT5U
22:15 - The set build for Chicago 7
22:56 - Microphone Choices
22:50 - Woman In The Window
25:50 - Scene from Woman In The Window
30:11 - Craft of Boom Operating
30:46 - Handling Dynamic Range
32:04 - Schoeps Microphone Options
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Credits
Ken Strain :
www.imdb.com/name/nm0833166/
boomrightmasterclass.com
Simon Bysshe :
www.imdb.com/name/nm2015085/
Filmed by Nico Hambleton:
www.nicocam.com
Produced by URSA Straps:
ursastraps.com
Filmed at The URSA HQ in the 'Audio Dept' building, Isleworth, West London.

Пікірлер: 26

@dbeach4044 Ай бұрын

What an amazing interview. Ken’s soul just washes over everything he does. With meticulous technique, the right choice of equipment, great interfacing with other crew, and an obvious love of his art and film. So great to hear from a pro. Bravo URSA, again.

@johnnyb582 Ай бұрын

If you are at all interested in Boom Operating, listen to this man. The nuances he is describing about how to find the best position between two actors is something that happens in the majority of scenes. How to assess reflection angles and hide, how to operate for larger dynamics (whisper to scream), the intimate nature of the job; all are spot on. I'll just add, if it wasn't clear, that the reason they needed a hardline for the boom was probably because the wireless transmitter gain would have needed to be set too low for the quieter part(s) of the scene. Also, all boom ops should have a monitor!

@brettgoodrich Ай бұрын

Cool that the insurance boss from The Incredibles made it to the real world

@FamousJames Ай бұрын

Love this, loved hearing about the boom techniques and letting the radios do the work on house then transferring to boom. this is why I enjoy being on the floor, I get to find what works and help the mixer record great sound.

@URSAStraps Ай бұрын

Thanks James

@dimralli4558 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much URSA for these interviews, they're a well of information, we're blessed to get so much details on the craft.

@YanSobolevsky Ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s was very important for me! I’m boom operator, and it’s new impression for me!))

@URSAStraps Ай бұрын

Thank you Yan, glad it was useful :)

@mariorivas7886 Ай бұрын

Excelente, to give up the level of booming as a secret craft know by not all. Buenisimo

@oystercillator Ай бұрын

That’s a very interesting video. This guy is so nice and passionate about his craft. Pleasure to watch this . Thank you

@batturion Ай бұрын

These are very insightful and entertaining! I met Ken a while ago, great guy.

@robertleib3646 Ай бұрын

excelent video again Ken Strain is so interesting to listen to. I'm so gonna make my trainees watch this one too :)

@mari-louisenilebrink5319 Ай бұрын

Learnt a lot watching your videos! Thank you! 🙏

@jasonsayada2289 Ай бұрын

Best video yet! Does anybody know what software Ken uses when he talks about using his phone as a cam monitor so he can see the frame while he booms on his wrist?

@URSAStraps Ай бұрын

Thats the QTake app shown in the photo, its an app that works with the QTake playback system managed by video playback. Thank you, is this one really the best video yet?

@jasonsayada2289 Ай бұрын

@@URSAStraps Thank you! Should have clarified the best video yet for boom ops! besides the full-hour interview.