Behind the Sound Cart a Veteran's Guide to Sound on the Set

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Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction CHAPTER 1 What's a UST? The Composition of the Sound Department A Short History of the UST Position Why Consider Being a UST? The Duties of a UST CHAPTER 2 Is Your Personality a Good Match for Film? Beneficial Qualities What Mixers Look For What Do You need to Know? (Department Expectations) CHAPTER 3 The Business Side of Art How Other Experts Do Their Job CHAPTER 4 Education & Training School vs. Interning vs. Mentoring Physical Health & Training Emotional Training CHAPTER 5 Communication Verbal Communication Visual Communication Film Literacy Emotional Communication Understand the Players CHAPTER 6 Pre-Production The Pre-Production Process Departments and Interaction The Script CHAPTER 7 Company Tasks Production Meetings Production Office Payroll Department Craft Departments Postproduction CHAPTER 8 Equipment Microphones The Journey What Gear Do I need? Clothing CHAPTER 9 Show Prep for Sound IFBs/IEBs (Comteks) Expendables Labels Wrapping Cables Review CHAPTER 10 Expendables Tapes Wiring Expendables Body Straps and Pouches Wind Protection Mounts and Accessories IFB Headphones/Earpieces General Items CHAPTER 11 Production The Day Before The night Before Day 1 Day 1 CHAPTER 12 Running the Show The Flow Don't Do This CHAPTER 13 Booming Booming Basics Terminology Basic Booming Tips CHAPTER 14 Plant Microphones Car Rigs CHAPTER 15 Wiring Frequency Coordination Lavaliers Costumes Actors CHAPTER 16 Scene Elements CHAPTER 17 Special Tools Voice of God Induction Earpieces EZ-UPs, Pelsue Tents, and Other Shelter Assistive Devices for Boom Operators CHAPTER 18 Cleaning the Gear Microphones Windscreens Boom Poles Cables Cases Radio Microphones CHAPTER 19 COVID-19 Protocols Testing The Set Quarantining The Bubble Face Shields Gloves Comments from Sound People CHAPTER 20 Safety MOS Midnight Rider CHAPTER 21 Wasted Time and Energy Directors CHAPTER 22 Building Your Career Make an Impression: Memorize names Continuing Education If You're Just Starting Out Size Matters! Getting Established negotiating Workplace Problems Technical Group Dynamics Freelance Financial Planning CHAPTER 23 Maintaining Your Career Freelance Work Power Résumés Professional Affiliations Pay It Forward: Mentoring CHAPTER 24 But I Want to Direct! CHAPTER 25 Frequently Asked Questions Appendix Resources Forms Glossary Index About the Author