Tips from a Professional Location Sound Mixer

[@SjoerdWess]

IM BACK! Stoked to be posting again. Loads of renewed energy! If you like this video, there is a new way to show your support by clicking on the Super Thanks button! This revenue goes straight back into the videos I make on KZbin!

[@Hamidu]

Sound is the most important, more people with cameras need to start understanding sound. Great stuff

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely! Completely agree!

[@TeddyRumble]

People with forgive bad camera, even jerky, handheld (Blair Witch)...but they WILLL NOT forgive bad sound.

[@ianordonio2271]

As a new sound mixer and audio person, it means a lot to have videos like this for support! One of my favorite, saddest quotes from Juno: "I just need to know that it's possible two people can stay happy together forever."

[@SjoerdWess]

Glad this helped buddy! And nice quote indeed!

[@mokyoworks2696]

Note: at 3:22, he says clapping or 'slating' is not efficient. Maybe in documentary situations when you have to capture something quickly, or when the shoot isn't planned well and you are strapped for time. Timecode is convenient for the editor, but proper slating is almost 100% foolproof for syncing audio and has been since sound first came into film. Electronic equipment can fail, batteries, cables, incorrect setup, etc. Having a proper slate is a good backup in case. Around 16:47, the reason for not using a shotgun inside is due to the nature of the interference tube (the long part with the holes). Sound bouncing off the walls hit the tube and combine with the direct sound and causes phasing artifacts, basically can make the sound a bit strange. Can also happen if the scene is outside next to a wall, so the inside/outside thing is not 100%. At 20:00, yes. Your ears are most important!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for all the input! Much appreciated!

[@SitinprettyProductions]

Interesting. You seem knowledgeable about this topic. I am in search of the best "boom" microphone for shooting indoors (small spaces) for my next independent feature film. Would love to get your recommendation(s).

[@mokyoworks2696]

@@SitinprettyProductions ​ Many options depending on your budget, but basically something with a hyper-cardioid pattern is usually used. You can find videos on youTube with mic comparisons. Shotgun mics in an enclosed space with wall reflections can have weird sound artifacts from phasing caused by the long interference tube.

[@SitinprettyProductions]

@@mokyoworks2696 thank you,!

[@timonelson6499]

Another reason we don't like to use shotguns indoors is that the off-axis rejection colors the tone of the sound quite heavily--- so those nice reverbs you talked about don't sound very good at all even if they're quiet. But, the super cardioids don't color the sound so much and the wider pickup pattern means less queueing is needed between actors. Also those shorter mics are just easier to fit in cramped spaces indoors.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for the added info!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@johnmellor932]

Absolutely true. I've experienced this. We did a long shot where we followed the actor from outside to inside. I begged the director for a break in filming so I could switch mics. Shitguns can sound good indoors but inly in really large spaces.

[@jefffuertes]

How good! Nothing worse than watching something with bad audio quality. Thank you for sharing this video and also for inviting Bente to show us all the behind the scenes and to showcase a professional at work.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot Jeff. Means a lot to hear this :-)

[@northcoaststudios]

Final Cut Pro X, select audio and video files on timeline, dropdown menu, select "sync clips," done. Sound and video sync'd up. No timecode needed. No hassle.

[@SjoerdWess]

Wasn't as good when recorded this video. Audio syncing improved tremendously

[@aov_james]

Toy Story "No Buzz... I'm your father..." well said in title PROfessional sound mixer, all the gears she's using are top notch stuffs! ouch 11:11 lucky she didn't wax your hairs, some other pro tips to prevent rustle noise was waxing them off lol

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha, well, yea, the gear is rather top-of-the-line. Anddd she did tho😂, after the day, taking that tape off was a nice reminder Im not becoming an actor

[@aov_james]

@@SjoerdWess 🤣

[@mlohninger]

Great video! Sound is always the forgotten weakest point. I've always described myself as a plumber in some ways. It's intricate work, often not thought about and expected to just work - and only noticed when it doesn't work and the water is overflowing. And just like a plumber, some work can be pieces of art too. I've used Ambient since 2000 with an ACL202T lockit box, and all the way up to now with an Ambient ACN-LS and older ACD301. I haven't gotten a chance to use the new tiny lockits yet, they're really cute.

[@SjoerdWess]

Good example man. Can totally agree! Those lockits are absolutely wonderful!

[@felixgolenko]

4:02 Yes! Ambient Master Mode is definitely super nice for documentary!!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely!

[@noelymatowo6834]

Her name please in social media

[@phil_dp]

It would've been great for her equipment gear to have been listed as well with links. Nice interview 👌🏼

[@SjoerdWess]

Im working on it! :-). Its a lot, haha

[@MoMbarek250]

I'm working on a short film soon and this helps sooo so so much I'm still a little confused... Especially with time code I hate it but once I learn it I'll be happy. so thank you

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers mate. Sounds good!!

[@nathanksimpson]

You can always end slate something if you can't front slate it?

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely

[@johnmellor932]

The one thing that is often not talked about, and in my experience invariably every maker I've worked with isnt aware but should be and that is radio licences! Once again, not been covered here. Depending on your country you need licences for co-ordinated frequencies, otherwise you're committing radio piracy. In the UK you can get fined up to £5000 and even go to prison. In the UK its a real pain in the ass. You have to book frequencies for each talent on set for the given location. I abandoned radio transmitters in favour of wired body pack recorders instead.

[@SjoerdWess]

I have absolutely never heard of this lol. Thanks for bringing it up!

[@TeddyRumble]

Another reason to use something like the Tascam DR 10L pro. No radio, so no license. I love them!

[@LiquidLensPhotography]

Love her! Bente is awesome.

[@SjoerdWess]

She is!

[@TeddyRumble]

​@@SjoerdWessnice accent, too.

[@GusAlZabri]

WHAT????? this video is AWESOME.. that's it. This is my reference video. My go to. My wallpaper if possible. Im going to watch this video over and over again and revolve my life and gear building plan around it until I reach my location dream kit. Thank you 1 million times guys

[@SjoerdWess]

This comment made my day! Cheers Gus!

[@neonbaers]

"She used to fart in her sleep. Just thought I'd share that with you. One night it was so loud, it woke the dog up. She woke up and gone, like, 'Was that you?' I said, 'Yeah.' I didn't have the heart to tell her. Oh, God." Robin Williams (The Good Will Hunting 1997) A lovely improvised line from a wonderful actor and person. :)

[@SjoerdWess]

I couldn't agree more, Max!

[@joas162]

Do you happen to have a video on audio gear for small and moderate budgets? I use a Rode Wireless Go II now, but I feel like it's not quality I'm looking for yet. I don't know if plugging in the DPA 6060 Bente mentioned will change this, or if I should be looking to upgrade. I initially liked the idea of wireless audio straight in camera because I wouldn't have to sync anything, but now that I know how simple it is to sync in Davinci I'm not so stuck on this idea anymore :p

[@SjoerdWess]

Unfortunately not man. Not a great audio guy myself, haha. I let Bente do the heavy liftin these days

[@TeddyRumble]

I use Tascam DR 10L pro. It's not wireless,so there is no problem with interference or drop outs. And, I always boom too. Gives the editor options.

[@jamesrycroft5449]

Sound Recordist you mean?

[@kwintenvl]

Hi Sjoerd, Bente, I was wondering, what wireless keyboard are you using at 2:02? Does it only work with the Nova, or also with for example the Nomad 12? Thanks for your reply, and great video! Kwinten

[@bentevanderspek4380]

Hi Kwinten, I’m using the: Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard x1. It’s compatible with an usb, so it must work also with your Nomad!

[@kwintenvl]

@@bentevanderspek4380 Thanks for your reply! Do you often work on co-productions with Belgium?

[@bentevanderspek4380]

@@kwintenvl No worries! Not that often, I was boom op last year on a Belgium feature but that's it. Are you based in Belgium?

[@mgtuckey]

Great insight for new sound mixers and their colleagues! This might be longer than a quote, but the whole thing (plus Howard Shore's score) gets me every time..... Pippin: I didn't think it would end this way. Gandalf: End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. Pippin: What? Gandalf? See what? Gandalf: White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise. Pippin: Well, that isn't so bad. Gandalf: No. No, it isn't.

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha wouw dude! Thats some effort! Thanks a lot!

[@alevi9340]

Desde el momento que grabas algo como esto te das cuenta del nivel de profesionalismo, camaras fotograficas con capacidad de tomar video, mhmh, un boom en vez de lavaliers, hay muchos youtubers dando ideas equivocadas’ esto no es profesional’ salvo la iluminacion lo demas no me gusta

[@GusAlZabri]

oh and one note. You didnt cover the pouches in the Pelican. that would have been helpful but I think I can tell what's in them

[@SjoerdWess]

Mostly cables and smaller accessories! But yep, that shouldve been in there

[@TeddyRumble]

How did she set up the Pelican case? Excellent setup.​@@SjoerdWess

[@basseljawhari8626]

Awesome, this was interesting and helpful

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks dude

[@alexanderraven234]

Soon as I saw 'the head' technique I lost it, cuz I had to do so myself on a film project recently as a lone sound recordist/operator. Iykyk. This video has been super helpful. Downloading this vid for reference for later going back to

[@SjoerdWess]

Glad it helped!

[@ClarkeLSmith]

Question: at 05:05 you mention about “sneaking in and installing your time code jamming device”… would it not be better to coordinate this with the camera dept’s AC to make sure that the camera is setup to RECEIVE time code?

[@SjoerdWess]

All audio people I worked with so far set this up. So they also make sure that all settings audio wise in camera is done properly.

[@SteadicamCologne]

i have been doing this job for over 15 years and the input from her routines and workflow have given me , still, another insight and possible improvements to mine .

[@SjoerdWess]

That is amazing to hear. Thanks for sharing this!

[@yanitabertha7242]

At some point in life, I feel like what I've done is often gets wrong. But one thing I enjoy is being part of little audio team in film production in my town. Watching video like yours is always entertaining in different way and make me dream to be a great sound recordist someday, and get opportunities to take part of big film production. My favorite quote is from Intern, "You should feel nothing but great about what you've done, and I'd hate to see you let anyone take that away from you." (Ben Whittaker). It's not the saddest but it touched me a lot. The movie is really heartwarming and fill back my energy everytime I remember it. Thank you for sharing with us!🔥

[@SjoerdWess]

Keep at it Yanita and im sure you will be doing bigger productions in no time!

[@Samvisualarts]

Hey lets work together

[@Niubriid]

This just makes you appreciate the work that goes on behind the scenes in filmakimg. Great video. Hopefully soon, a stand of some sort will be invented for boom mics so the operator doesn't have to stretch and hold them like that for long.

[@SjoerdWess]

Easyrig made a thing. Check it out, quite handy!

[@jamesrycroft5449]

Maybe you meant 'Sound Recordist' in the title?

[@SjoerdWess]

Yea, I do. But this tag got 80% more engagement😂

[@HaharuRecords]

I came for the nano locket device...the deal is over yet! whats the question agan?

[@Theonethatismissing]

it Was I love it. Now wanna know whats the best lights to use on Set.

[@SjoerdWess]

Ill get into that soon!

[@Theonethatismissing]

@@SjoerdWess Thank You so Much for your reply and I can’t wait. I wanna start my Production and I have everything so far from lenses, red Komodo 6k, waiting for Monstro VV DSM2 camera, so far and thanks to you for the audio Tips. Now I need better lights for movie shooting and better software for editing.

[@TeddyRumble]

Charge batteries, test equipment, get equipment all ready to go. The tape most use is 3M transpore tape. Hypoallergenic. Moleskin is good, too. Bring scissors! Remember, to on time is late.

[@SjoerdWess]

Cheers!

[@NinoAmerica]

What mic are you using here in this set up ?

[@SjoerdWess]

Im not 100% sure im afraid

[@balaraman.r1797]

Thanks 😊

[@muhamadluthfi1528]

My favorite quote is from Interstellar, "Love is the one thing that transcends time and space. Maybe we should trust that, even if we cannot understand it." I was touched by the quote because it reminds me of my ex, a radio announcer that has left this world, she's the one that got me into this audio world and stuff and fall in love with it. By the way, this video is great and I hope I can try it someday.

[@SjoerdWess]

Im so sorry to hear this! Thanks for sharing

[@anneboyer6359]

Horrible form of the boom guy. Please learn to do this well. Hanging out over your head like that is painful and you have no control. Learn from a real professional like Allen from Sound Speeds channel. He is a real experienced industry pro

[@SjoerdWess]

Dude watch the damn video and you’ll know he never has held a boom and Bente is explaining what hes doing wrong. Dont criticize a video by skipping.

[@vanderavortdebije]

Great Video! Can you explain what sound is ultimately used in a documentary or film: Lav or Boom? Or is it a mix of those two?

[@SjoerdWess]

Lav for quick run and gun situation. Boom for interviews.

[@persquad8998]

Good Video mate, actually great tip to always try out if booming from the top does actually sound better then from the bottom

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man! I actually was surprised when editing it, haha. Some very valuable tips!

[@AdamLProductions]

Why adjust levels and fiddle with all that nonsense when you can record in 32-bit float? Is there a reason why you'd use a recorder that requires you to mess around with levels the whole time?

[@SjoerdWess]

Because you want to produce the best final file you can. Same thing goed for camera people that dont change exposure because we have 17 stops of DR. As a sound person you take pride in on set mixing the best you can so edit en post can work with it easily.

[@AdamLProductions]

@@SjoerdWess Interesting. I just picked up a Zoom recently and it was a game-changer for me. Then again, I'm a one-man band when it comes to my content. 32 bit float is amazing for that since I don't need to worry about levels being too low or too high (within reason, of course.) I can see why they'd want to get levels perfect for big productions to avoid messing around in post. I'm willing to bet that we'll get functionality in NLEs soon that will perfectly auto-level dialog. I know Resolve has that now, but it needs work in my opinion.

[@SjoerdWess]

Yep, resolve is kicking asssss in this department. Its crazy what they’ve done! And absolutely, as a one man band, 32bit float is a dream!

[@AdamLProductions]

@@SjoerdWess Agreed. The voice isolation they just released is freaking AMAZING. BTW, I should also thank you for this video, definitely learned a few things.

[@Luuk11]

I am starting off myself as a location sound recordist and it helps a lot to get exposed more to the industry within the Netherlands! Really usefull tips aswell!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks man. Glad it was helpful!

[@TeddyRumble]

Experience is important. Volunteer to do student films, even for free.

[@tatangakarvel8667]

Also INSIDE: The shotgun mic will cancel out the voice a little, since the echos in the room hit the tube from the side. Most likely canceling high frequenzies, resulting in a weird strong low end sound. The smaler the room, the smaler the mic. Pencil condenser aKa SDC with a hypercardiot / supercardiot pattern are best for booming in a small space. Cardiot is good if you wanna get some sounds from the side too. Like 2 people talking in a small space. If it's 1 target -> hyper/super cardiot is better. OUTSIDE: The bigger the space (no reflections) the longer the mic tube for best results. Great video! Keep it up 🙂

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for this extra tip! Always highly appreciated!

[@TeddyRumble]

Here's another tip: budget mics I use are the Rode NTG3 shotgun outside, and an AT4053b inside. I like the sound of both.

[@oceanhi4956]

Great video. I'm a french new sound recordist, and my dream is to travel, to record on films set, and that's all I want. Wish me luck. Good luck and happy life tto everyone.

[@SjoerdWess]

Good luck! You got it!

[@Shermanbay]

Let me give you a tip: Don't put a big, black bag in front of your subject unless it's for effect, or to prove you are an amateur filmmaker.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for the tip

[@adamdavies73]

"Dad...Dad come on. You gotta get up. Dad we gotta go home." lion King, gets me everytime!

[@SjoerdWess]

A classic. Love that film!!

[@johnmellor932]

Those concealers are an absolute must. Sometimes called C mounts. They remove 95% of clothes rustle.

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely!

[@bautistaarola3098]

I know the giveaway is over... but anyway, may the force be with you

[@SjoerdWess]

cheers man!

[@tshansen]

Back from Norway are we? 🇳🇴 Hope you had a great time. Amazing video mate. This was really well done, and so many good examples that made the whole difference. Movie quote.... when Forrest Gump sees his son for the first time... "Is he smart?"

[@SjoerdWess]

Yes mate! Im back! Was an amazing time and what an amazing country. Wow. Thanks for watching!

[@NOMOFilms]

"The horror! The horror!"

[@SjoerdWess]

Yesss

[@jefferson.castillo]

Sound Designer offered us great gems!

[@SjoerdWess]

Absolutely!

[@Abedi_mohamed_jumping3]

between the series sound devices mixpre and sounddevice 633 which has a very good preamp!? for a choice of professional sound engineer

[@SjoerdWess]

I wouldnt know. Reach out to Bente on IG :-)

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

Thank you for making this video. I appreciate it.

[@SjoerdWess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanartme1]

For a video about sound recording, it's ironic that it was so hard trying to understand Ms. Van der Spek and the low tone audio! Weird.....

[@SjoerdWess]

My fault. I did the editing and overall sound design ;-)

[@amarantstorytellers]

Great tips on audio, too often neglected by many aspiring filmmakers! As for an emotional quote: "No parent should have to bury their child" -Theoden King in Lord of the Rings That just tears me up😭

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks man, and yes! Totally agree. Audio is very. VERY important! Cheers for participating!

[@johnmellor932]

The mistake they make is not doing their due diligence and underestimating the skill and knowledge needed to make good production sound, there's a lot of cowboy soundies out there ruining peoples films.

[@StuartElliottDirector]

Apologies if this emotional quote is too schmaltzy, sentimental and makes you cry. “Love, it’s a motherf*cker…eh?” - Old School.

[@SjoerdWess]

Hahaha. I love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@kingmuhu]

Nice. Im curious about the brace she used for hiding the receiver. Is it a special peace? Or just a soort van steunkous ;)

[@SjoerdWess]

Its a special unit that has a pocket for the receiver! You can buy it at the sound winkel :-)

[@joshuadolstra9482]

How come, when something good happens it's always gets taken away - fatherhood😭

[@SjoerdWess]

Good one!!

[@odigskimedia4919]

That looked like Kyrgyzstan with eagle hunters

[@SjoerdWess]

Thats her!

[@user-Artist23]

This video is about sound yet he's so loud when he ask questions. Where the sound person when you need them? lol Good presentation though.

[@SjoerdWess]

That is me to blame buddy. She did not mix the sound😂. Im no sound mixer haha

[@juanpantoja6501]

I love this video, greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@SjoerdWess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katailham359]

Nice tips, but im late like for 1 years to learn english first

[@SjoerdWess]

You got this!

[@joshuarahimi221]

Very nice and informative video. But did you forget to grade the clip at 4:28 ?😄

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha no not really! It was B cam!

[@tomtohmas9370]

her voice is too weak compare to yours indoors booming. Needed a correction in post at least

[@SjoerdWess]

Good thing I'm not an audio guy then ;-) haha

[@dhruba5975]

দে আৰ😂

[@shaaban_]

Can you link to all the products she mentioned?

[@SjoerdWess]

Ill look into it!

[@focusmedia2465]

4:27 I think you forgot to turn on your grade for this clip 😬

[@SjoerdWess]

Lol you’re right🥲. Woopsie

[@larsgitaar1]

The loop!

[@toofastforyou3730]

17:56 that is some length about 3-4 meters and him holding it like that is impressive

[@SjoerdWess]

Hes not a pro, which you can see haha. But it was fun learning from bente!

[@toofastforyou3730]

​@@SjoerdWessIt actually is a nice positioning for catching good sound and staying out of camera range... that's if you can hold it for more than 10 seconds you know

[@roberttayala]

Wow!!! Qué tremenda explicación. Recién comienzo con el diseño de sonido, y éste video me ha ayudado bastante

[@hazenw]

Sjoerd this was awesome, I learned a lot and it's something we as filmmakers need to be better about! Thank you!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man. Amazing to hear this :-)

[@johnmellor932]

You dont need to understand what we do, you need to understand when we ask for the time we need when there's a problem. Directors are good at saying all the right things. "Yeah man....if theres a problem I got your back!" All that goes out the window when you are 3 or 4 pages behind.

[@Jim-fv7pr]

Is the indoor boom microphone mentioned in the video at any point? I can't seem to catch it and I've watched the whole video a few times now. I know the pattern type is mentioned near the end but if someone heard or knows which microphone is being or might be used in this video I'd appreciate knowing!

[@SjoerdWess]

CMIT I think! Not sure tho

[@TeddyRumble]

​@@SjoerdWesscheaper mic ($700) is my go to condenser mic: AT 4053b. Schoeps are just way too expensive for moi.

[@oscarpulido6306]

Gracias por la dedicación y el esfuerzo por nuestra labor !! 💪🤘🎬

[@SjoerdWess]

De nada! Gracias for watching (thats as far as my Spanish goes lol)

[@lakuupippu]

Did you guys forget to grade 4:27

[@SjoerdWess]

Good eye!

[@dievolf]

Thanks for the video!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for watching

[@GuerreraMC]

"Don't regret. Remember" from protrait of a lady on fire

[@SjoerdWess]

Really nice! Thanks for watching!

[@alekperezDP]

Great tips both of you! Emotional quote: ’So, Philippe. I’m not staying for lunch.’ ’Why?’ ’I’m not leaving you alone. You just happen to have a date.’ ’A date? What do you mean?’ ’Don’t freak out. It’ll be fine. Only this time you can’t flee.’ From The Intouchables

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks dude! And thanks for playing along!

[@kevinosorio931]

I really missed your videos, buddy. Thanks so much! I always get a lot of knowledge from your content; truly inspirational. Emotional quote "I'm Just Afraid That If I Died Today My Life Would Have Amounted To Nothing." - Soul. 😢

[@SjoerdWess]

Means a lot to hear this mate. Thanks! Beautiful quote indeed!

[@Kreamcroque]

"We're making everybody die." "It's my story." "It's mine too." The Fall, 2006. Ok so was wondering what her tip would be for indoor recording with bad acoustic. I only have a shotgun mic (NTG2) but often times the indoor voice recordings just suck compared to my Sennheiser lav mic's! I thought it had something to do how a shotgun mic picks up audio from behind the mic. Zoiets ofzo, audio is lastig....

[@SjoerdWess]

In shitty acoustics is een boom niet heel fijn aangezien de reverb ook opgepakt wordt. Aangezien een lav minder omgeving pakt, is dit vaker een betere keuze in die setting

[@anthonyvfx]

The money spent on this is insane (equipment), for how little respect they are given on set. Anytime I'm on set as a VFX Supervisor, I immediately find the sound people and give them a ton of love and respect.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thats the way to go my friend!!

[@byFedericoKapitany]

Glad to see you back!! Loved your content since the day I found your channel!! "What a beautiful place...to be with friends." -Dobby Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Don’t know if it’s the line, or just Dobby dying… just makes me sad man.. 😔

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot dude! I actually shed a tear at that exact same moment. I just saw my childhood friend disappear haha. RIP DOBBY!

[@giulianocarnovali3405]

luke im your father

[@SjoerdWess]

Nice!

[@oNMeso]

The most emotional quote I ever heard in film is “Ik heb Mufasa vermoord...“/“I killed Mufasa...“ Great vid guys

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot!

[@AsiatiqueMedia]

The most emotional quote for me, although not in a film, but in a series, is from Bojack Horseman. It's: Bojack: "Didn't know I had it in me, did ya?" Kelsey: "No. I knew." Then Bojack goes outside, lights up a cigarette and starts crying. It's so powerful because Bojack makes a self deprecating joke and then Kelsey hits him with the unexpected answer. She did believe in him all the time.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks so much man!🙏🏼

[@Joe_Does_Stuff]

Thanks for this Sjoerd! Just as a heads-up: there was one ungraded clip in there, in the indoor section looking at Bente, and then another time outside Bente mentioned a shotgun mic from Shure, I believe, but the title card you showed was of another mic. Oh, and the inspirational movie quote for the contest: "Don't ever let anyone ever say to you that you shouldn't regret anything... Don't do that. Don't! You regret what you fucking want! Use that. Use that. Use that regret for anything, any way you want. You can use it." - Earl Partridge, Magnolia (1999)

[@SjoerdWess]

Haha good eye! Thanks for the quote mate, a good one!

[@jebaridean7373]

E.T. “I’ll be right here”

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks dude!

[@robertolanga]

"That was my path... And I've come to discover that I dare not change one thing in the least." from Kyle McDougall's brilliantly crafted You Will Survive Doomsday - Short Film Documentary

[@SjoerdWess]

Ill add this to the list to watch! And noted, glad youre playing along!🙏🏼

[@johnnyray5515]

Hello Mr. Wess. New Sound Mixer here. I have a Zoom F6 field recorder. I use a Sennheiser MKE-600 mic. I was told that recording in 32-bit is pointless because of the mic I have doesn’t even have the dynamic range for 32-bit recording. I was also told that no professional sound mixer records in 32-but. Can you clarify for me if I was told correctly or not? Thank you for your time.

[@SjoerdWess]

Hey man, thanks for getting in touch, but this is also out of my reach, haha.

[@vesselkale2147]

Dynamic range is not about frequency range. Recording in 32 bit means that it's basically impossible that the signal is going to clip if a source is too loud, because you have such a huge dynamic range. So it's a good idea to do that.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks for adding this!

[@TeddyRumble]

​@@vesselkale2147this is correct.

[@pedromoreno6836]

LOL she needs a live LOL... I love her!!!

[@SukiSiahUh777]

The most emotional quote that I've ever heard would have to be from the recent film Everything Everywhere All at Once: "Of all the places I could be, I just want to be here with you." I looked over at my wife with tears in my eyes...She gave me a very confused look because she wasn't a fan of the movie. It was a great time haha! Also, audio has been my weakest skill that I am trying to strengthen. This video was very helpful, thank you!

[@SjoerdWess]

Hahaha, this sounds so familiar. I tear up on the weirdest moments. 80% off the time while watching Dune, im teared up. No idea why lol. Thanks a lot dude!

[@JuanDiaz-qj6bj]

If I was to pick one video to send to a completely beginner sound mixer it would be this!! So much info in a 20 minute vid. Subscribing!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Means a lot mate! Glad it was helpful!

[@stevenkralovec]

“…All I needed was to get away, just to realize that I was meant to stay…” and then she sings in Icelandic (in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga). I always cry at that part.

[@SjoerdWess]

Sounds good man! Thanks for sharing!

[@cfazio]

An Affair to Remember when Cary Grant says “there goes… he doesn’t like women”. Made me cry with laughter.

[@SjoerdWess]

Beautiful indeed! Good one man!

[@paulm8157]

Welcome back, Sjoerd. Practical info for pros - viewers of different proficiency levels will likely take something away from this one. Attention-holding mix of guest, venues, perspectives, “my bag” segment, live and recorded demos. Boom segment tips easiest/clearest of all to grasp/apply, IMO. Smooth ad placement. Tempted to say “sound advice” but won’t 😀. Opening head-on segment w/bag on table had bag blocking your guest somewhat. Side shots did not have the issue. Hope tape used to affix mic to chest hair was not painful upon removal😀. Cheers!

[@SjoerdWess]

Paul! Glad to see you back here! Thanks for the comment, always like to read your opinion on things. Chest hair is still making its way back though...

[@guidolerner9061]

Ambient NanoLockits all the way. They’ve never failed me

[@SjoerdWess]

Great devices!

[@topicruben]

Super awesome video, my friend! Audio is crucial for our work so yeah!, viva audio🎤🎙🎤. Thanks for sharing this one! Something VERY weird happened. I couldn’t find the notification for this video. I went to check and I couldn’t find you in my subs list!!! When I find you I wasn’t subscribed to you! (But I know I was)-maybe a glitch on the matrix, or YT, lol! (Im now-again, lol) Great interview! And I loved the light for the angle shot!!!

[@SjoerdWess]

Ahhhhh Ruben, you were done with me, weren't you!! Haha. Thanks for checking out the video buddy. Glad to see you here :-)

[@topicruben]

@@SjoerdWess of course buddy. Wouldn’t miss it 💪💪💪🔥💥🍺🎥🎥🎥

[@matirojasc]

What was the tape she said it was strong and lasted the whole day?

[@SjoerdWess]

Check her on IG, @bentevanderspek I dont know, haha

[@TeddyRumble]

​@@SjoerdWessI'll bet 3M transpore tape. Widely available.

[@Tussenuurtv]

Nice video sjoerd en bente. Zou heel graag de lockit willen in mijn kit. Om mijn producties nog meer efficiënt te krijgen.

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks voor het kijken🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SpiritAbsorber]

Thanks for this! Very educating for everyone in the indusrty, plus we got to see some awesome pieces of gear! Fave emotional quote “Just when I really needed a raincoat, he returned to my side. It would be so great if it could rain forever.” Fallen Angels (1995) dir. Wong Kar-wai.

[@SjoerdWess]

Ahhh, nice one man! Thanks for watching

[@allen.h14]

Just found your channel, it's treasure!! Thank you for your sharing!

[@SjoerdWess]

Thanks a lot man. Kind words are always welcome hehe