[Jfriah]

Yeah, my sarcastic nature should be explained: I'm PARTIALLY joking when I say 'run'. I know folks are here to assist and offer techniques and suggestions and stuff for those in need. And this OP is definnnnnnitely "in need" because of the situation and (no need to euphemize it) a new operator in this field.

Everyone has to make choices especially in this climate whether to take a gig or pass on a gig so the decision was made to accept and folks are trying to help him as best they can, which is commendable. Great group of people on here. My sarcastic sense of humour is seen as "a-hole" by many but the truth is I care about the industry and the state of 'hierarchy' that exists. (and bemoan it, hahahaha)

(I would post a link to a fantastic story I once read about the history of film and sound where the sound mixer was up in the booth and could cut a shot for sound reasons, but alas can't recall where it was-----if anyone knows, please let me know!)

It is the world in which we live and work: audio decisions made by bean counters for lack of a better phrase. We all know it and it certainly isn't getting any better (as evidenced by this very thread).

Choices are: suck it up and do it, tell them to blow and move on, try to get into a relationship of mutual respect where everyone (and the production) benefits from it.

Hopefully everyone ends up at the latter at some point.

Back to fixing my dialogue recorded with a lav mic hidden BEHIND a character. Hey, I could be jobless or out in the cold pumping gas again. Work is work--and it continues to allow me to pay for my internet access every month so I can keep reading gearslutz.


Good luck, mini jack. Keep firing questions out and people will keep answering as best they can.

Jeff

p.s. tell the producers "can I borrow a couple light stands and some duct tape and some broom sticks? I think I can get the mics in close enough if the actors don't move; we'll just go with that. Or, what do you think about a change in concept? Can they use a handheld mic and pass it around between line deliveries? Just a suggestion."