Editing synchronous sound

Explains the process of editing motion picture footage, using double system synchronous sound. Shows the use of a clapstick for synchronization cues during shooting and a gang synchronizer to establish internal synchronization points. Illustrates maintenance of synchronization in cutting from one take to another and means of eliminating unwanted sounds. Summarizes the three main points in this type of editing: establishment of synchronisation of cues in shooting, re-establishment in editing, and maintenance during editing

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Credits

production company

Indiana University. Audio Visual Center

Duration

00:11:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1960

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

320572

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Editing

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Editing

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Sound - Recording and reproducing

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Literature → Editing

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sound

Music & Performing Arts → Sound - Recording and reproducing

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1960

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